High Mileage Club

1996 xtracab 4wd 3.4 auto with 296k. But I'm also cheating. A buddy of mine bought it from the original owner with a bad engine. He stuck a junkyard motor in it to turn a profit but I got to him first and got a smoking deal on it.

 

Clocking in 185k soon. Been using the mobil1 hi mileage 5100 oil every 5k with Bosch premium filter. what oil is everyone running?

 

279,XXX on mine! Replaced all valves at around 225k. Runs like a top.

I use the same oil w/ OEM filter from Toyota.

 

266K-ish

 

using Royal Purple High Mileage syn and Royal Purple filter, probably going to switch to oem oil filter on next change.

 

what's your oil change intervals on the royal purple. I've been considering that on my next change since they now carry it at walmart!

 

I'm going to be doing a first change of the RP here in the next week when I do my valve cover gaskets, at that point I'll be just a bit over 3k on this oil (but about 11 months). I've already got the filter, so i'll use that but from the oil filter comparisons I like that the oem has more filteration material, etc. I'll probably run this for 5,000 since I don't know previous service history of truck and RP recommends doing initial short(er) intervals to "flush" the system before going longer. It does seem like good synth oil for this truck, we used RP for our Subaru before selling that.

Per the product description: "HMX can safely extend oil drain intervals up to 15,000 miles or 12 months in unmodified, mechanically-sound engines with proper filtration. When using HMX, Royal Purple recommends first performing two short clean-up drain intervals of 3,000 miles each with HMX to thoroughly clean the engine before extending drain intervals."

 

My 97 Tacoma just went over 838,000.. its the original motor never overhauled. The manual transmission has never been touched. Blew head gasket at 600,000. There was small crack in head so it was replaced but nothing else. I bought 2015 taco few months back since I know it wont last forever but im still running to see how far it will go.

 

my 2nd gen 08 Taco 4x4 V6 4.0 5 speed has 590,000 ... I think your 15 should do well also!

 

Makes me feel good about buying my 2nd gen, with all these high mileages on them.

 

Thats awesome!!
Gotta post a picture of the cluster!

 

185k Just did a few things: new 2nd timing belt, new water pump, new belt tensioner, new thermostat, new radiator, Upstream o2 sensor, new deck, speakers, new ko2's 31x10.5 r15's, new oem pads,led interior(except cluster), fresh differential/transmission/transfer case flush OEM fluids.
Oil change next week. Still on the fence with the Royal Purple. Might just stick to the Mobil1 Hi Mileage.
Planning to get some black housing lights. debating whether i should do retro or leave halogen with some Silverstars
Gotta repaint the grill. And then Give it a good polish when I get some time off of work.

.....now time to play with my tundra.. Retrofitting that next month! So juiced!

 

I just hit 200K early today.

2003 SR5 4X4 Access Cab V6

No significant issues to report...
3rd timing belt (no issues, just preventative maintenance)
3rd water pump (no leaks or failures)
3rd set of tires (OEM, Big O Pathmax, Duratrac's)
2nd power steering pump
2nd set of shocks (Bilstein 4600's)

I have religiously used cheap/on-sale oil and cheap oil filters. I usually change oil every 4000 miles or so. Compression is 85%+ on worst cylinder.
Original rear brake shoes and O2 sensors.

I sold my Scouts II's and K5 Blazer to get into a Tacoma, no regrets at all. My Tacoma is just as capable, plus it has a pickup bed!

I am hoping for another 100,000 miles, but I will see what I can get.

 

332xxx here!

 

Almost at 200k!! Can't wait!

 

Did you replace the valves as preventative maintainence or were you having problems?

 

220k on my regular cab 2.7. Replaced head gasket and a u joint beside PM.

 

buy some seat covers, new truck. sweet ride.

 

Just rolled 160K on the 04 DC. Original timing belt, water pump etc. Replaced hoses and thermostat, flushed radiator. Everything else has been touched and replaced at some point... Zero issues.