My 2000 4Runner SR5 3.4L-v6 4x4 - got its first oil change (last week), since purchasing it 1-3/4 years ago @ 8,000 Km = 5,000 mile interval.
- now speedometer at 138,000 Km / 85,700 miles
a) Pennzoil Ultra Platinum Synthetic 5w-30 / made from clean Natural Gas base stock
b) WIX XP Platinum Synthetic media filter / PS - the longer filter wouldn't thread on, so went with the shorter version
c) AMSOIL Synthetic Racing Grease, used on all the numerous jerks
d) finally Dimple Magnets / drain pan plug bolt & on filter case end
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I only use Pennzoil ULTRA Platinum (Yellow Jug now) & new WIX XP Platinum syn. filter.
- I've never used extended mileage oil
- used the above in my RAV4-v6 4x4,
2000 4Runner SR5 3.4L-v6 4x4 and a 1998 Silverado 5.7L 4x4
- plus John Deere garden tractors (318 & GT262), other small engines, etc.
Last time used AMSOIL Racing grease, on Gen3 driveshafts.
- will switch to
RedLine Synthetic Grease, next order:
https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...0402/overview/
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Wife's 3.5L-v6 RAV4 oil and filter, gets changed every 10,000 Km. || equals 6,210 miles
- and the used oil still retains 1/2 its honey color
WIX "XP" oil filters is their new Platinum line / using synthetic media....extended mileage filters.
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WIX Filters XP Oil Filters 51348XP https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...-_-wix-filters
A WIX XP Platinum synthetic filter, is same as Amsoil Filter, re-branded ||
www.Filter1.com also has good prices.
- once a year I order my filters in bulk, and drive to MI for parcel pickup
My favorite oil is
Pennzoil Ultra Platinum (from 99.5% clean N-Gas base stock) / Canadian Tire had on sale, few weeks ago.
- $47.98/5L Yellow Jug + HST
20 years using AMSOIL here...no more, too expensive without the extra added value proposition / competition has caught up or exceeded it.
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VIDEO -
Why You Should Use 100% Synthetic Oil In Your Car (This Is A Must Watch) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc1qMp0Ea7Y
I no longer use Amsoil (Group IV & way to expensive), except for Syn. grease / Redline Group V for the Transmission & Gear oil.
And Pennzoil Ultra Platinum for engine oil, made from 99.5% clean Natural Gas base stock.
- my engine oil change frequency is 10,000 Km or 6,200 miles
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Fluid Capacity: 2000 4Runner SR5 v6 4x4
https://www.amsoil.com/AmsoilGarage/...OTA+4-RUNNER+8
RedLine Transmission Synthetic Group V - D6 ATF - gallon - $49.95 @ Summit / 30705
https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/red-30705
- Our lowest viscosity, most shear-stable ATF for consistent operation, designed to satisfy Dexron-VI®, Mercon®SP, Mercon®LV, Honda DW-1, Toyota WS, Mercedes Benz NAG-2, ZF-LG 6, 6+ and 8 fluids
Dimple Magnets for pan ($35 each) & oil filter (4pk for $35)...quality products & Made in USA...Phone 1-704-320-0700
Canadian distributor in ON. sells them for $35 Cdn & free shipping if buy 3 products...Phone 1-905-665-7883
Magnetic Drain Plugs for Toyota/Lexus Automobiles