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    08 Toy Tundra 5.7L - Castrol Syn 0W30(GC) - 10k mi

    in some model years, toyota recommends 10k on syn. Not sure why they did it in some years and not in others...all on the 5.7L. I am not speaking on the FF, just the regular 5.7. What do the big 3 recommend on their 1/2 tons? I assume they prescribe different OCI on different engines. For...
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    08 Toy Tundra 5.7L - Castrol Syn 0W30(GC) - 10k mi

    Originally Posted By: INDYMAC After some further reading, it appears that the 2500 mi/ 3 mo OCI is required only if you are using E85 50% or more of the time. Otherwise, it's 5K/ 6 mo OCI's with 0W-20 GF5. that's correct.
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    08 Toy Tundra 5.7L - Castrol Syn 0W30(GC) - 10k mi

    Originally Posted By: INDYMAC I've been over at tundrasolutions.com for over 13 years, but no others. What is the name of the website you visit? So far, I think the new Tundra is a lot more truck than my 2000. I think I'll like the engine and tranny much better, but will take some time to get...
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    08 Toy Tundra 5.7L - Castrol Syn 0W30(GC) - 10k mi

    are you registered over at the tundratalk forums yet? good place to hang around, especially if you have questions on diy maintenance. congrats on the new beast!
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    08 Toy Tundra 5.7L - Castrol Syn 0W30(GC) - 10k mi

    Oh and before Dnewton gets in here to give me lessons on ROI, I would like to make it known I buy this stuff when it goes on sale...
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    08 Toy Tundra 5.7L - Castrol Syn 0W30(GC) - 10k mi

    Originally Posted By: dernp It's in the thread. 10,000mi OCI and Toyota OEM filter. That is correct. Originally Posted By: INDYMAC Thanks for posting. I'll be buying a 2013 with the 3UR-FBE 5.7L in the next couple of days. I hope the flex fuel engine looks as good as this. Does your truck...
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    08 Toy Tundra 5.7L - Castrol Syn 0W30(GC) - 10k mi

    2008 Toyota Tundra 5.7L V8. Used Toyota OEM filter. No make up added.
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    youtube videos

    It is just my opinion that you guys/gals don't know what fun is... That is all. Carry on.
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    F150 vs Tundra

    Originally Posted By: hattaresguy Frame rust is a very big deal when it happens on a few year old truck, were not talking about 25 year old trucks here. The American manufactures can figure it out, Toyota might have with the new ones but who knows they are not old enough yet. the 2nd gen...
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    F150 vs Tundra

    Originally Posted By: 97f150 Originally Posted By: DavesTundra Originally Posted By: 97f150 Originally Posted By: Smokescreen For what its worth, you will never find a Tundra in the oil industry in any capacity in the Alberta region. They simply do not last according to the workers (my brother...
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    F150 vs Tundra

    Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL Originally Posted By: rjundi My parents have a 2000 Tundra 4wd now with 95,000 miles. It required a frame(Toyota's dime) and only tires,brakes otherwise. NOTHING else has broken. Honestly textbook Toyota ownership people perceive for them. During the frame...
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    F150 vs Tundra

    Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: DavesTundra thanks for your contribution to the topic, Pete You asked what my point was. Carry on. I meant before that. You stated something before I asked the question.
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    F150 vs Tundra

    Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: DavesTundra Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: DavesTundra didn't realize my acronym would be construed as UNCIVIL...heh. Whether you spell it out or abbreviate it, the meaning remains the same, doesn't it? Yes...
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    F150 vs Tundra

    Originally Posted By: Quattro Pete Originally Posted By: DavesTundra didn't realize my acronym would be construed as UNCIVIL...heh. Whether you spell it out or abbreviate it, the meaning remains the same, doesn't it? Yes, what's your point? I didn't think it was uncivil. That's all I am saying.
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    F150 vs Tundra

    Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL Originally Posted By: DavesTundra Potential for more claims, yes! But not for TSBs and recalls. That is simply an attribute of design. I don't care if 6x more F150s are out there. That doesn't mean necessarily the design is better. It is due to other factors most...
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    F150 vs Tundra

    didn't realize my acronym would be construed as UNCIVIL...heh. Oh and the other one that got bleeped out was short for "Japanese". I dunno about this place...
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    F150 vs Tundra

    Originally Posted By: OVERK1LL Originally Posted By: DavesTundra Ford F150 TSB By Year (just starting with 2008, previous years can be seen here as well): http://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/F-150/2008/tsbs/ 2008 - 33 2009 - 27 2010 - 38 2011 - 32 2012 - 2 Same as above but for Toyota Tundra...
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    F150 vs Tundra

    Originally Posted By: 97f150 Originally Posted By: Smokescreen For what its worth, you will never find a Tundra in the oil industry in any capacity in the Alberta region. They simply do not last according to the workers (my brother is one of them) as the suspension, frame quickly shows fault. I...
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    F150 vs Tundra

    Ford F150 TSB By Year (just starting with 2008, previous years can be seen here as well): http://www.carcomplaints.com/Ford/F-150/2008/tsbs/ 2008 - 33 2009 - 27 2010 - 38 2011 - 32 2012 - 2 Same as above but for Toyota Tundra: http://www.carcomplaints.com/Toyota/Tundra/2008/tsbs/ 2008 - 27 2009...
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    Amsoil OE 0W20, 4,834 Miles, 2008 Tundra 5.7L V8

    Originally Posted By: Tones You probably recently changed the air filter, make sure it is fitting well and properly seated. Do you have an aftermarket air filter? These can pass more Si. Make sure all the air hose clamps fit well and are tight. Do these have a screw-in PCV? Mine has a grommet...
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