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gen2 250k+ mile V6 TACOMA thread----> oil type/change interval. I'm about to cross 340k folks

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Chiloquin_Car_Care, Jun 13, 2019.

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how often do you change your oil?

  1. 3k

    6 vote(s)
    3.7%

  2. 5k

    113 vote(s)
    68.9%

  3. 7.5k

    24 vote(s)
    14.6%

  4. 10k

    11 vote(s)
    6.7%

  5. 12.5k

    3 vote(s)
    1.8%

  6. 15k

    1 vote(s)
    0.6%

  7. 20k

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. never, what is an oil change?

    4 vote(s)
    2.4%

  9. 25k

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  10. 30k

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  11. 36k

    2 vote(s)
    1.2%
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  1. Jun 14, 2019 at 8:19 AM
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    They already gave him a recommendation in their report if you’d read it. They told him to go to a 14k oil change interval...
     
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  2. Jun 14, 2019 at 9:47 AM
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    Yes. Original head gasket. Didnt know there was a problem with them.

    I know there was a problem in the 1st Gens but not mine.
     
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  3. Jun 14, 2019 at 9:53 AM
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    Yes it is documented on here that 05-06 have had some issues with head gaskets
     
    TacomaSport86, Jun 14, 2019
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  4. Jun 14, 2019 at 3:13 PM
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    All 05’s and some early 06’s have a different part # head gasket that are prone to failure. But I had 190,000 on my 2005 when I sold it running great. It’s hit or miss.
     
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  5. Jun 16, 2019 at 7:37 AM
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    32ttkj.jpg
     
    TacomaSport86, Jun 16, 2019
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  6. Jun 16, 2019 at 10:08 AM
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    Same yr model, oil, filter and OCI as OP but not as many miles. It’s encouraging to see our trucks lasting as long. :thumbsup:
     
    jkuniverse, Jun 16, 2019
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  7. Jun 18, 2019 at 4:31 PM
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    Chiloquin_Car_Care [OP] homie dont play that

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    nada....maybe a license plate one day & BA bumpers
    lets talk further on this matter when & if you reach 300k
    notice all the folks with over 250k miles that responded to this thread change their oil every 5k?
    notice no one responded with over 250k miles that changes their oil every 10-15k?

    Im still waiting to see a high mileage (over 250k or 300k) gen2 taco that gets its oil changed every 10-15k miles
    the proof is in the pudding, meaning actual road miles, not well wishing or a lab report
     
    Chiloquin_Car_Care, Jun 18, 2019
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  8. Jun 18, 2019 at 4:32 PM
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    Im not yet at 6 figures.... but your plan is my exact plan.
     
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  9. Jun 18, 2019 at 4:34 PM
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    Chiloquin_Car_Care [OP] homie dont play that

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    nada....maybe a license plate one day & BA bumpers
    why did they not spec an oil change interval for me?
    is it possible that they agree with my interval based on the awesome results my engine & test produced?
    my report looks way better than his, & I have nearly double the mileage over his motor

    read the comments section on both reports
    it tells it all
     
    Chiloquin_Car_Care, Jun 18, 2019
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  10. Jun 18, 2019 at 4:35 PM
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    :)
    you da man with the plan
     
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  11. Jun 18, 2019 at 4:40 PM
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    3000 mile OCIs

    32AA30D500000578-3515463-image-m-51_1459337520078.jpg
     
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  12. Jun 18, 2019 at 4:43 PM
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    08 V6 with 310xxx miles. Oil and filter change every 5000 miles per owners manual. PennZoil 5w 30 conventional and OEM Toyota filter. I am original owner.
    On a side note, the transmission gave out at 306xxx miles.
     
    SH7mi, Jun 18, 2019
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  13. Jun 18, 2019 at 4:45 PM
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    Was the transmission ever serviced?
     
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  14. Jun 18, 2019 at 4:48 PM
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    Yes, it was flushed but only once. I think at 210xxx miles, if memory serves.
     
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  15. Jun 18, 2019 at 5:14 PM
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    nada....maybe a license plate one day & BA bumpers
    another high mileage tacoma motor doing the 5k!
    thanks for your input, it helps a lot
    bummer on the tranny...what was the exact failure? or did it just blow up?
    did you replace or repair it?
     
    Chiloquin_Car_Care, Jun 18, 2019
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  16. Jun 18, 2019 at 5:15 PM
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    nada....maybe a license plate one day & BA bumpers
    I swapped tranny fluid/filter at 90k, 120k, 180k, 240k, and most recently at 300k on my taco
    seems to be in great shape
     
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  17. Jun 18, 2019 at 5:25 PM
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    How much of a pain is it to change the filter (really the wire mesh screen), and magnets?
     
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  18. Jun 18, 2019 at 5:27 PM
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    nada....maybe a license plate one day & BA bumpers
    piece of cake to remove fluid & filter/replace filter

    hardest part is the refill/temp window for excess fluid removal
    getting the gasket seated can be a slight PITA, but do-able
     
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  19. Jun 18, 2019 at 5:29 PM
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    obviously you drop the pan? but its not much more than another couple bolts after that? I did a full fluid flush at 60k miles that was a cakewalk, just time consuming. Tempted to clean / replace the filter screen element at 120.
     
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  20. Jun 18, 2019 at 5:31 PM
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    It just 'blew up' / gave out.
    I replaced it.
    I'll definitely be doing this schedule on the new trans!
     
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