400,000 Miles

bkrdave36 · Jul 30, 2022

POOLGUY said: ↑

this happened today on hey 95 near big dune in Nevada.

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Excellent! Must be that time of the year. That makes two in a month.

Benny123 · Jul 30, 2022

It's always amazing for me to see these high mileage posts, getting there at 20 miles/ gallon, for 400,000 miles. It was cheaper to get there in the early 2000s for sure!

vtdog · Jul 30, 2022

My 2011 just turned 80,000. So in another 45 years I should hit that 400k mark. Maybe my as yet unborn grandchildren can post the pic

Turd Ferguson · Jul 30, 2022

Benny123 said: ↑

It's always amazing for me to see these high mileage posts, getting there at 20 miles/ gallon, for 400,000 miles. It was cheaper to get there in the early 2000s for sure!
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The amount of money spent on fuel is probably close to twice the cost of the truck new. That’s pretty crazy.

lavern23 · Apr 23, 2023

It’s great to hear the feedback on the high mileage Tacomas. I am picking one up Tuesday that is just shy of 445k miles. It’s a 2002 one owner truck. Trd 4x4 5speed extended cab. Crazy clean

george3 · Apr 23, 2023

Hope for your sake it had valid service records - 445k is getting up there even for a Tacoma.

MonkeyChief · Apr 23, 2023

lavern23 said: ↑

It’s great to hear the feedback on the high mileage Tacomas. I am picking one up Tuesday that is just shy of 445k miles. It’s a 2002 one owner truck. Trd 4x4 5speed extended cab. Crazy clean

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Nice truck, someone loved it

Road_Warrior · Apr 23, 2023

lavern23 said: ↑

It’s great to hear the feedback on the high mileage Tacomas. I am picking one up Tuesday that is just shy of 445k miles. It’s a 2002 one owner truck. Trd 4x4 5speed extended cab. Crazy clean

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Wow, what a beauty. I can’t believe someone parted with that.

iiggii · Apr 24, 2023

Hope to get 400 out of both of mine got 200 on each now ,2010 n 2015.

2ndgenron · Jan 28, 2024

qnyla[OP] initial post: ↑

My 2006 Tacoma Doublecab TRD Off Road hit 400k miles last night. The truck is still running great although there have been a few repairs including a one major repair, which I will discuss. The Tacoma remains awesome. The best vehicle I have ever owned. The truck is still in daily use but the accumulation of miles has slowed down, as I had a 2013 Jeep JKU Rubicon that I put 30k miles on and which I have since traded in on a 2016 DCSB TRD Off Road which now has about 2k miles on it.

As a reflection of how reliable this truck has been, at 396k I took it on a off-road trip to the Maze District of Canyonlands in October along with @bark beetle and his Tacoma. This trip included a stretch of 207 miles off-road (a few photos below).

I previously posted when I passed significant milestones

at 350k miles:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/350-000-miles.314957/

and 300k miles:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/244798-300-000-miles-today.html

and 250k miles:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/175926-250-000-miles-today.html

I thought I would share some information for those that might be interested and continue the documentation on one of the higher mileage 2nd Gen trucks.

The truck was purchased new on July 27, 2006. I do not use the truck commercially or for work activities, miles are largely recreational as my daily work commute is about 10 miles each way.

This is how it sits today:

At 391,296 miles the clutch came apart. I went to shift from 1st to second after a stop, and it sounded a bit odd, then when shifting from 2nd to 3rd as I released the clutch it grenaded and I had no power. Lots of small parts and springs when they took it apart. The first time the truck ever needed to be towed. I needed a new clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing, etc.. Since the truck had nearly 392k on it and the transmission had to come out anyway for the clutch work at the dealer, I decided to throw in a used transmission. I found a 2014 6 speed manual from a 2014 truck wrecked in Indiana with 14969 miles for $1200 plus $200 shipping on car-part.com. The service manager at the dealer was great and agreed to accept freight delivery and install it when they put the clutch in. The transmission at 392k miles was working fine, but it had developed a noticeable whine in 6th gear and shifting was becoming a little quirky. An essentially new transmission not even ready for its first oil change for $1400 seemed worth it since my 16 year olds are now driving the truck. Drives like a new truck with the new transmission and clutch.

The original clutch had been replaced at 325k miles, so the second clutch only lasted 67k miles before coming apart. I suspect the wear-and-tear on the clutch mechanism from 391k miles combined with twin boys learning to drive a stick had something to do with it. At 353k I had a rear wheel bearing go out (again!) due to a axle seal leak (again!). Wheel bearings seem to be one of the few weak spots in these trucks.

Since the 350k mile update, the repairs have been:

394,452 replace both o2 sensors (original) and drivers side air/fuel ratio sensor (original)
391,296 replaced clutch, throw-out bearing, pressure plate and transmission
388,160 replaced coil pack on cylinder 6 (original)
378,765 front axle ADD, soldered electrical connections to fix problem going into 4WD
353,539 replaced passenger side rear axle seal (again!), wheel bearing (again!) and ABS sensor (original)
351,993 replaced carrier bearing (original)

This is the complete repair history:

402,757 replace broken wire connection on clutch switch
394,452 replace both o2 sensors (original) and drivers side air/fuel ratio sensor (original)
391,296 replaced clutch, throw-out bearing, pressure plate and transmission
388,160 replaced coil pack on cylinder 6 (original)
378,765 front axle ADD, soldered electrical connections to fix problem going into 4WD
377,684 replaced front drivers seat with used seat
353,539 replaced passenger side rear axle seal (again!), wheel bearing (again!) and ABS sensor (original)
351,993 replaced carrier bearing (original)
347,799 Replace front brake pads and rotors
346,113 Replaced RH and LH CV axles (axles were fine, boots torn)
327,315 Replaced idler pulleys and tensioner pully
325,291 Replaced clutch, pressure plate, TOB and resurface flywheel
293,810 Replace LH and RH front wheel bearings
293,810 Replace LH needle bearing in front differential (with ECGS bushing)
268,410 Replace Transfer Case Actuator
240,866 Replace front brake pads and resurface rotors
226,735 Replace idler pulley
212,186 Replace U-Joint spider
149,612 Electrical short, replace fuse block
105,041 Replace front brake pads and resurface rotors
62,659 Replace front brake pads and resurface rotors
62,659 Replaced rear brake shoes (soaked in gear oil from axle seal failure)
62,659 Replace RH and LH rear wheel bearings
62,659 Replace RH and LH rear axle seals (Second Repair!)
29,013 Replace RH and LH rear axle seals
10 Purchased 7/27/06

Notes:

Original starter
Original alternator
Original engine
Original fuel injectors
Original oil pump
Original MAF sensor
Original coil packs (now 5 of 6)
Original transfer case
Original power steering pump
Original AC compressor
Original stock exhaust
Original catalytic converters
Original fuel pump and filter
Original water pump
Original radiator
Original E-Locker
Original steering rack and bushings
Original lower control arms, bushings and cam bolts

on 7th set of tires (3 sets of Michelin LTX MS, 3 sets of LTX MS2, and 1 set LTX AT2)
on 5th windshield
on 3rd battery
on 3rd compass/temp readout
on 3rd OEM shift knob
on 3rd clutch
56 oil changes

Engine Oil

I have used Mobil 1 exclusively in this engine from the day I bought it. I drained the oil when I brought it home from the dealership. I use Mobil 1 EP 5W30 (EP=Extended Protection gold lid bottle), but have also used Mobil 1 AFE 0W30 (green lid bottle) a couple times during the deep winter months the last couple of years and think the engine sounds a little better after really cold (-10 F and lower) starts.

I frequently run 8-12k miles oil change intervals (OCI) on the M1 EP 5W30. I have run OCIs as long as 14.5k miles. I use oversize filters for the longer OCIs such as the Mobil 1 M1-209 or the Bosch Distance Plus D3422. I will occasionally run a OEM filter, but limit those OCIs to about 7500 miles.

Why am I running this truck this long? Since it is still running great and had been 100% reliable and never towed (until the clutch issue at 391,296 miles!), why not? Another reason is that I have twin boys and I was saving the truck for them to use in High School. Now that I have reached 400k miles and I have a 2016 I will not be driving this truck much as it will be driven by the boys.

A few recent photos of the truck. As you can see, lots of wheeling.

The Tacoma that was the donor for the used transmission with 14,969 miles on it:

Original window sticker:

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Your taco is an inspiration, behind you at 261k on my 07 pre runner

2ndgenron · Jan 28, 2024

Canadian Caber said: ↑

@qnyla Love your post. Read through the entire 15 pages. However, almost a 7 year old post. Hopefully OP is still around. Would love to know the status. Whether he or his sons still have the truck. With regular maintenance, these posts re-affirm Toyota's QDR. Yes there are a few lemons but overall, all gens make/made awesome trucks.

I don't know how many people have this sort of comfort level of 400K before tapping out. Nice OP went the distance and wasn't afraid to wheel it. IMHO Keeping it mostly stock is a benefit as well.
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Do you know if truck is still around? I would like to know how it’s holding up

2ndgenron · Jan 28, 2024

bkrdave36 said: ↑

I also don't drive like a crazy person. I generally stick to the speed limit (unless I'm in Texas on their freeways, then I drop my speed and stay to the right). I also don't do any rock crawling. It's only a 2wd Prerunner with an automatic. So that helps too.
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How is the truck holding up now? Any updates

bkrdave36 · Jan 30, 2024

2ndgenron said: ↑

How is the truck holding up now? Any updates
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Still running. 435600 miles.
I did get rear ended at the beginning of December. After I heal I'll start putting the truck back together. Some minor frame damage to get straightened out, swap out the tailgate, and swap out the passenger side bed sheet metal.

POOLGUY · Jan 30, 2024

bkrdave36 said: ↑

Still running. 435600 miles.
I did get rear ended at the beginning of December. After I heal I'll start putting the truck back together. Some minor frame damage to get straightened out, swap out the tailgate, and swap out the passenger side bed sheet metal.
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You’re trying to catch me. I have 439365 as of tonight. I had to replace what they called the third member. Basically the part that the driveshaft connects to.

Did someone reared you?

bkrdave36 · Jan 30, 2024

POOLGUY said: ↑

You’re trying to catch me. I have 439365 as of tonight. I had to replace what they called the third member. Basically the part that the driveshaft connects to.

Did someone reared you?
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Yes. A girl in a Rav4. I was stopped in traffic. Police report says she was doing 78. Thank God for my steel rear bumper.

Canadian Caber · Jan 30, 2024

bkrdave36 said: ↑

Still running. 435600 miles.
I did get rear ended at the beginning of December. After I heal I'll start putting the truck back together. Some minor frame damage to get straightened out, swap out the tailgate, and swap out the passenger side bed sheet metal.
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Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear about your accident. Yikes, all the best in healing and getting your truck up back and running.

Road_Warrior · Jan 30, 2024

bkrdave36 said: ↑

Yes. A girl in a Rav4. I was stopped in traffic. Police report says she was doing 78. Thank God for my steel rear bumper.
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Wow. Glad you’re okay.

POOLGUY · Jan 30, 2024

bkrdave36 said: ↑

Yes. A girl in a Rav4. I was stopped in traffic. Police report says she was doing 78. Thank God for my steel rear bumper.
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Dang! Sounds like the truck took a hit. Hope you’re doing well. At 78 mph, I’m guessing there was not much left of the rav4.

michael roberts · Jan 30, 2024

In looking at the OPs original post from 2015, nine years ago. In the repair history log, he still had the original alternator, - and water pump at 400,000 miles. Now that's inspiriting.

2ndgenron · Jan 30, 2024

bkrdave36 said: ↑

Still running. 435600 miles.
I did get rear ended at the beginning of December. After I heal I'll start putting the truck back together. Some minor frame damage to get straightened out, swap out the tailgate, and swap out the passenger side bed sheet metal.
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Godspeed on healing! Glad you’re planning on putting the truck back together for more miles. I’m at 262k miles right now on my 07 pre runner . The OP is an inspiration, does anyone know anything about that taco? Seems like owner hasn’t posted in a while. Wonder how many more miles it has now

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