Hey, what's up guys.
Been thinking about trying the AFE for my next OC which is due in about 2500 miles.
Vehicle: 07 Tacoma, V6
Miles: 101,500
OEM viscosity recommendation: 5W-30
Current fill: M1 EP 5/30
Current OCI: 7500
Usage: light, little towing/hauling, mostly cruising in 50-70 mph with a few shorter trips per week.
I've owned the truck since new and I've always used M1 of some variety since draining the FF @ 3K, whether standard M1, Truck & SUV variant, or EP.
It's had nothing but EP since about 50-60K. I haven't looked at many UOAs on it, but I think it's a pretty good oil, based on the fact that the truck seems to run well on it, and doesn't use any oil.
I'm going to send a sample to Blackstone next time I drain it.
Anyway, I'd like to hear some opinions. I'm hesitant to switch away from the EP - if it ain't broke why fix it.
Advantages/disadvantages to AFE vs. EP?
Or, if y'all would like to throw out suggestions for any other oils? I've been reading a lot in the VOA and UOA sections and I've become intrigued by some of the oils with very high VI and TBN... Any thoughts on a 0W-20 and the effects or potential negatives with using one of these newer, lighter oils?
Been thinking about trying the AFE for my next OC which is due in about 2500 miles.
Vehicle: 07 Tacoma, V6
Miles: 101,500
OEM viscosity recommendation: 5W-30
Current fill: M1 EP 5/30
Current OCI: 7500
Usage: light, little towing/hauling, mostly cruising in 50-70 mph with a few shorter trips per week.
I've owned the truck since new and I've always used M1 of some variety since draining the FF @ 3K, whether standard M1, Truck & SUV variant, or EP.
It's had nothing but EP since about 50-60K. I haven't looked at many UOAs on it, but I think it's a pretty good oil, based on the fact that the truck seems to run well on it, and doesn't use any oil.
I'm going to send a sample to Blackstone next time I drain it.
Anyway, I'd like to hear some opinions. I'm hesitant to switch away from the EP - if it ain't broke why fix it.
Advantages/disadvantages to AFE vs. EP?
Or, if y'all would like to throw out suggestions for any other oils? I've been reading a lot in the VOA and UOA sections and I've become intrigued by some of the oils with very high VI and TBN... Any thoughts on a 0W-20 and the effects or potential negatives with using one of these newer, lighter oils?