oil help

[jdxrunner]

I recently used amsoil 0 30 I notice when I put pressure on the truck alot, I smell the oil. Is this normal? The miles on the truck is 108 thousand. I am thinking about using mobile 1 10 30 synthetic I also check for leaks and did not find anything. Any suggestions?

 

[Gators Taco]

You don't need 0W30 in Florida, go to a 5W30. I use 0W30 up my way, it much colder than Orlando. Crankcase venting out somewhere. Amsoil recommendation: http://ww2.amsoil.com/mygarage/ProductRecommendations.aspx?FromIndex=1&url2=2005+TOYOTA+TACOMA+Z

 

[jdxrunner]

thanks for the info

 

[98_mud_bug]

I run a 10w30. Good all around oil... Pennzoil platinum, either a wix or Toyota filter. Hasnt done me wrong so far.

 

[Gadget]

Here we go again. People not understanding oil viscosity.

What is the difference between

0w30
5w30
10w30
30W

at operating temp??

NOTHING. They are all 30w oils. The first number is the cold number. The lower it is the better the oil flows when cold and the sooner the oil gets to those expensive engine parts on a cold start, you know, when 80% of the engine wear occurs, COLD STARTS.

G

 

[jdxrunner]

thanks I didn't know that what oil do you recommend

 

[Gadget]

I run Amsoil 0w30 in everything.

G

 

[BSP06XRU]

I recently used amsoil 0 30 I notice when I put pressure on the truck alot, I smell the oil. Is this normal?

If you just changed the oil, maybe you spilled some and it's just burning off... :dontknow:

 

[jdxrunner]

I'm about due for another oil change

 

[Gators Taco]

Check the PCV valve if it's working. I've been using Amsoil for the pass 30 years and never had any problem.

 

[jdxrunner]

okay I will check it out