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Originally Posted by Gebo Originally Posted by Mitch Alsup I'd think about changing the oil in the transmission after any long tow in a 4Runner. Agree. More frequent ATF changes. Well according to Toyota the trans fluid is "Lifetime " fluid . It is a sealed system, not even a dipstick, that...

Originally Posted by jqgz Do you have a temp gauge for oil and/or trans? These are important to monitor in addition to coolant temp. Also, how fast do you run on these grades? Huge difference in energy required to go 60 vs 70. If you can tolerate going a hair slower on inclines then your need...

Originally Posted by xyxptlx How high are your Mtn's? If they are east coast at or below 6k I'd not worry about it, unless your oil temps are high. Out west it's mostly a cooling problem as the engine derates with altitude, unless you are supercharged. Is that an automatic transmission? Again...

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Originally Posted by ka9mnx I think you would be fine with 0w-20. Does the owners manual state anything about severe driving or towing? If I read it correctly 0-20 unless severe driving conditions but it give no specific recomendation. .

I have a 2015 Toyota 4Runner and tow a 3000 lb travel trailer. My question is would it be wise to switch to 0-30 M1 is the towing season/hot months? The 6 bannger in the 4Runner really winds up when towing, especially in the mountains, and temps run in the 90's to 100 in the summer months. I...