6.2 quarts!

That is the amount of oil that the 3.5 litter engine in the Tacoma takes. Not to stop there yiu have to remove the skid plate to access the remote cartridge oil filter.


Because the old way they had done the 4.0 v6 was some terrible. Oil plug in bottom of pan. Remove and drain, reinstall plug,stand up,. Emove remote oil filter,( screw on type) from the remote mounted top front right hand front of engine. Replace filter, fill with 5 quarts of oil. Repeat in 5,000 miles.

The 3.5 is almost the same with the addition of a cognitive exam and an aerobics workout. :dono:Rofl:deadhorse

I've got that same engine in my Tacoma.

They just brought in the new 3.5 twin turbo that they will use in the Tundra to display here at the plant. That time would turn a Tacoma intona rocket ship.
I fuss about the oil changes on the 3.5 liter. So far it is a good, strong engine. 5000 mile oil changes and the oil comes out clean enough you ca. See light pass through it. Better fuel economy than my last 2 4 liters.

5000 miles is about as long as I would want to go on an oil change but they told me at the dealership I could go to the 10000 miles. I'm pretty much old school 5000 works better for me.

Back in the day it was 3000. Toyota recommended 5000. That is what the maintenance interval is set for in the computer. I run the Mobile 1 synthetic. I have ran it in the ones I have owned with no problems. This reminds me I need to order more filters since I used the last one.

If those engineers had to work on them, you wouldn’t have to remove the skid plate!
I’m a 5000 mile guy.
Of course my Yamaha on my boat uses some goofy amount of oil also, 7.1 or some such.

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The engineers we have around here are a hoot. Had heat treat oven not working correctly. He looked at me a serious as he could be and said I think the elements are half bad. I asked him was he serious. ( that melted his crayons) he gave me his electrical pedigree. When I asked him how many 60watt light bulbs he has changed out because they were only putting put 30 Watts of light. He laughed and said none light bulbs are either good or bad. I replied exactly the same as heating elements. He left me alone and let me fix it. Ha

My 6.0 powerstroke takes 15 qts so I usually put in 14 oil and one qt of archoil additive. I am A 5K goy too and it can get expensive....

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My 6.0 powerstroke takes 15 qts so I usually put in 14 oil and one qt of archoil additive. I am A 5K goy too and it can get expensive....

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To me that is the life of an engine, actually that is the life of most anything mechanical

These long intervals usually only fall into the "ideal conditions" category. Meaning that you hop in, drive on the highway for a good while, shut it down, and do it all over again.

The way most of us use our vehicles falls more into the heavy use category, frequent short trips, towing, city driving, etc. This is why the industry has had so many problems with oil sludging. People are advised to change it at these super long intervals no matter how they drive.

My GMC Sierra takes 8 quarts of oil for a change, and not just synthetic - it has to be Synthetic "Dexos" 0W20, I use the Mobil 1 version. The "Dexos" designated oil has special chemicals/cleaners to address concerns unique to direct injected engines, among those are soot and cleaning of the intake valve areas, since no fuel goes in that way via the valves, it is direct injected into the combustion chamber. Excess PCV fumes can lead to problems, so aftermarket companies are promoting "Catch Cans" to capture oil fumes instead of routing it to the intake valves/combustion chamber. If you overfill the oil, it makes the condition much worse, so one thing we can do is run the oil level about a pint low - halfway in the "Etching" on the dip stick, which is still regarded as "The Safe Zone". On down the road, with a high mileage engine that shows a loss of compression, piston ring wear will increase "Huffing", which will send more oil to the intake valves if you don't have a "Catch Can" to capture it. In the old days, these fumes would vent out the oil cap, but the EPA wants them burned.
Years ago in an old Chevelle I had, I installed Oil Vent Caps in both valve covers, attached huffing hoses that went down to remove those fumes under the car to keep my chrome valve covers clean. Big loping cams loved to huff and puff under load, or at that idle that we all know and love!

My laugh was about the .2 quarts. The Tacoma has a set of standard injectors and a set of GDI injectors. The wifes SUV is a GDI engine. Pretty remarkable what they have done with fuel delivery. I can remember early on with the concerns of soot or carbon build up at the intake valve.
Nothing better than the sound of a large cam engine. Had one or two of those in years past.

Yes, another area of concern for soot buildup problems in direct injection is the timing chains, those that have them. GM engineers felt so confident with engine balance, harmonics, and lubrication advancement with the newer synthetics, they felt they had developed "Million Mile Motors". Then surprise, surprise: test mules started having timing chain failures related to soot collections and abrasions thereof creating slack, sag, and pops in the chain creating a myriad of issues, some even "Catastrophic". This lead to the development of Dexos Designated Oil, beginning with GM Oil (By Mobil), and trickling down to other brands. The Dexos Oil cleans the soot so much better, they say, and I personally have found it makes an excellent Gun cleaning oil! Try it! Powder in the barrel does not stand a chance! (Same price as other Mobil 1 Synthetics).

I will have to try some on the face of a stainless 357 cylinder. It is almost impossible to remove the carbon staining there.

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I will have to try some on the face of a stainless 357 cylinder. It is almost impossible to remove the carbon staining there.

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I believe you will be pleased.
I bought a pack of 6 little bottles with 2" oil needles on top that is excellent for oiling stuff. I taped a "Dexos" label on a couple of them. I like that with the needles, you can put just a small dab of oil exactly where you need it without making a mess - linkages, door hinges, tools, anything. Some things I oil, then wipe down with a paper towel to clean, and add a last little dab more of oil.
Works great on locks and reels, too! It cleans really well.

Those needle oilers do a great job. They are definitely handy to have around

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My GMC Sierra takes 8 quarts of oil for a change, and not just synthetic - it has to be Synthetic "Dexos" 0W20, I use the Mobil 1 version. The "Dexos" designated oil has special chemicals/cleaners to address concerns unique to direct injected engines, among those are soot and cleaning of the intake valve areas, since no fuel goes in that way via the valves, it is direct injected into the combustion chamber. Excess PCV fumes can lead to problems, so aftermarket companies are promoting "Catch Cans" to capture oil fumes instead of routing it to the intake valves/combustion chamber. If you overfill the oil, it makes the condition much worse, so one thing we can do is run the oil level about a pint low - halfway in the "Etching" on the dip stick, which is still regarded as "The Safe Zone". On down the road, with a high mileage engine that shows a loss of compression, piston ring wear will increase "Huffing", which will send more oil to the intake valves if you don't have a "Catch Can" to capture it. In the old days, these fumes would vent out the oil cap, but the EPA wants them burned.
Years ago in an old Chevelle I had, I installed Oil Vent Caps in both valve covers, attached huffing hoses that went down to remove those fumes under the car to keep my chrome valve covers clean. Big loping cams loved to huff and puff under load, or at that idle that we all know and love!

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That’s so good to know, I’ve wondered about that. I’ve got a 2016 Silverado w/ only 50 k on it and I change the oil every 5k ( mobile 1 0w 20 dexos and gm filter. Would you install a catch can if you were me?


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That’s so good to know, I’ve wondered about that. I’ve got a 2016 Silverado w/ only 50 k on it and I change the oil every 5k ( mobile 1 0w 20 dexos and gm filter. Would you install a catch can if you were me?


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Hard to say. I have not, but many swear by them. YouTube shows several examples that people have installed and how to do it.
Personally, I don't think it takes something expensive, but if and when I do, I want it to be not gawdy and in the way, but EFFECTIVE and not really noticeable.
It can be done - think of it like a small Water Separator, that you can easily monitor and empty from time to time.
Also remember that Dexos Oil serves double duty, both as a lube, and part of the engine cooling system. The thin viscosity encourages it to vaporize, thus more fumes...
When I decide to do it, it will be interesting to see how much oil gets collected in the "Catch Can". Only then will I know if it was needed, or just a waste of time.
I will post results if and when I get around to it. Currently, I am in the middle of a lot going on...