345K + Miles Not a Single Breakdown.

Greenblazer · Feb 7, 2017

This only proves my miles, but I only wanted to let people know what a Tacoma can do. I rarely log in, I have no reason to lie.

dirtnsmores · Feb 7, 2017

that's amazing and good to hear. I scored an 06 last year with just 68,000 miles and parked in garage. It is immaculate. I guess I'll have this truck a really long time!

Masshole_And_His_Taco · Feb 7, 2017

I've got 248k on my 06, just did spark plugs, drive belt, fixed a PS feed line leak, flushed brake fluid and coolant. I change the oil every 3-4k with full synthetic and a Fram filter. Next will be a new clutch (still on the original) and eventually a rack.

bluezzy · Feb 7, 2017

Greenblazer[OP] said: ↑

Petroleum oil, ordinary Valvoline as mentioned in the reply above your reply, 5- 30, I change it when the light comes on after 5k miles which for me is between a month to 6 weeks depending on how much work I get. I work as a courier using my own truck.
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do you let it warm up at all or just start it and take off?

jmanscotch · Feb 7, 2017

Very impressive, thanks for sharing!

2011Streaker · Feb 7, 2017

SH7mi said: ↑

Great thread OP. My 08 will turn 250k this month, if memory serves I'm on my 5th set of spark plugs. I have had zero break downs as well, I change the oil every 5000 miles (5w 30 conventional). Good luck with your 07, I would also like to exceed 500k.
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I see you're in PA. Any body rust? I just bought a 12 with 86 and noticed a month after I bought it some random spots in the door jamb area. Also the previous owner had a cap so the bed is rusting under the bed rail caps. No fault of yota on that one, but the door jamb rust is disappointing.

SH7mi · Feb 7, 2017

2011Streaker said: ↑

I see you're in PA. Any body rust? I just bought a 12 with 86 and noticed a month after I bought it some random spots in the door jamb area. Also the previous owner had a cap so the bed is rusting under the bed rail caps. No fault of yota on that one, but the door jamb rust is disappointing.
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I have one spot at drivers side door, where I step to get in to truck. It's about a 'quarter' sized spot of surface rust. Other than that no, also the truck has been garage kept since new.

SH7mi · Feb 7, 2017

Turned 250 k Feb 3

smcgill · Feb 7, 2017

Approaching 300,000 real soon!

babylon5 · Feb 10, 2017

At the rate i drive i would be six feet under before I hit that mileage... Sure the mechanicals on my 2015 V6 will last that long and i am hoping the yearly krown oil spray keeps the rust at bay...

after having various flavors of FWD minivans it comforting to know the auto trans will go more than 100,000 miles for once...

Sure my kids will love me for leaving them a 30 year old tacoma in my will

smcgill · Feb 13, 2017

I'm right behind you!

Blockhead · Feb 13, 2017

Greenblazer[OP] said: ↑

Petroleum oil, ordinary Valvoline as mentioned in the reply above your reply, 5- 30, I change it when the light comes on after 5k miles which for me is between a month to 6 weeks depending on how much work I get. I work as a courier using my own truck.
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Courier work really adds the miles and beats up the vehicle. I did it for a few years as a side job in addition to my sales job which puts me on the road constantly too, was averaging 70,000 miles annually...

Sounds like you're into a nice groove maintenance-wise, well done!

14 Tacoma · Feb 13, 2017

Average about 7k per year and just flipped 22k on the ODO.

I would be in my 80's by the time I'd reach this mileage, that's if I didn't drive less after retirement.

Josh318 · Feb 14, 2017

diabetik81 said: ↑

This is the kind of mileage I need to see if I ever wanna pay the bitch off.
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I have a 2013 Taco currently with 95k miles and have a long ways till paid off. drive 80 miles round trip to work and back a day

diabetiktaco · Feb 14, 2017

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I have a 2013 Taco currently with 95k miles and have a long ways till paid off. drive 80 miles round trip to work and back a day
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I'm doing 90-200 miles a day. It's killing me.

Josh318 · Feb 14, 2017

diabetik81 said: ↑

I'm doing 90-200 miles a day. It's killing me.
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Damn Dude. I can only imagine. My 45min drive is a pain

SOSHeloPilot · Feb 14, 2017

Greenblazer[OP] initial post: ↑

Hey Tacoma People,

I doubt many of you have as many miles, but I thought I would share what your Tacoma is capable of...

My Tacoma:
2007 SR5 DoubleCab PreRunner V6 has 345,492 miles and has NOT broken down. Yes I have had to do some repairs which I will list from memory because it's a short list...

1. AC blower was squeeking the miles were over 100K, I don't remember exactly.

2. Transmission mount and I had the motor mounts done at the same time. Around 270K miles.

3. I drove several thousand miles with a strange vibration around the same time as the trans/motor mounts were replaced it turned out to be the U-Joints. The worst one was close to the transmission, but the u-joint didn't break it just vibrated. It was severely worn, and I am amazed that it didn't throw the driveshaft.

4. The u-joint vibration made the differential leak, so the seals were changed at the same time.

5. Brakes. Now PAY ATTENTION HERE, if your Tacoma has original brakes, DO NOT replace them until you absolutely have to. I still have the original brakes on the rear now, but not the front. I discovered that even the OEM replacement brake pads are NOT as good as what came on the truck. I replaced the front pads around 178K, but they still had a little bit of life left, but I figured since I had the new pads and had it apart, I might as well go ahead and replace them, but I regret it because no replacement pads have held up anywhere near as long as the original pads. I talked to a friend who is a Toyota Dealer Mechanic that said that in 2007 the brake pad manufacturer used a formula that was too good. In fact he said that it was the same on his 07 Suburban, so the lesson is, inspect your own brakes, do not let anyone replace them until absolutely necessary. Once you replace your brakes, keep an eye on them, because they will wear out much faster.

6. The cooling fan clutch is not working properly anymore, but I haven't overheated it. As long as I don't let it idle too long in the hot Arizona summer it still works, but it is on my to do list because at extended idle the air conditioning and the engine temperature starts climbing in the Arizona heat. Reving or driving quickly cools it back down. Also I still have the original radiator hoses. Sun Devil Auto on 43rd ave and Thunderbird in Phoenix tried to get me to spend $530.00 (5 years ago) replacing the hoses at 82k miles, but I said no, and I am glad I did. Another mechanic friend said that the modern materials used last way longer than the old hoses, so don't let anyone change them unless you are having an issue.

I need to replace the spark plugs again, but I have only replaced them twice. I change my own oil and filters using OEM filters. I use Fram air filters.

Batteries don't count because the Arizona heat kills them no matter what. I think I'm on my 4th or 5th battery.

That's it, I am thrilled with my Tacoma, what a great investment.
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... ^^^... You have been blessed by the Toyota Gods. I had a 22R from the 1980's that the guy I sold it to is still driving.

MadRiverTaco · Feb 14, 2017

Josh318 said: ↑

I have a 2013 Taco currently with 95k miles and have a long ways till paid off. drive 80 miles round trip to work and back a day
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That's rough man. At least you know the longevity is there for you in a Taco. Not to mention it's a truck which allows you to do many more things than say a Prius.

Josh318 · Feb 14, 2017

Brenden52588 said: ↑

That's rough man. At least you know the longevity is there for you in a Taco. Not to mention it's a truck which allows you to do many more things than say a Prius.
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This is true the longevity of the taco is what has me on my 2nd Taco. I wouldn't go with any other truck. Very pleased with the performance and comfort. just wish I didn't have the daily commute to work.

smcgill · Feb 14, 2017

I hear ya .. 110 miles round trip daily!

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