350,000 Miles

My 2006 Tacoma Doublecab TRD Off Road hit 350k miles this morning. The truck is still running great, and does not look or feel like it has that many miles on it. The Tacoma is awesome. The best vehicle I have ever owned.




I previously posted when I hit 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.

The truck was purchased new on July 27, 2006. I do not use the truck for work.

This is how it sits today:






Some suspension and other work was done since the 300k update at 345k miles:

• Icon coilovers were rebuilt and converted to extended travel
• Replaced Icon 2.0 rear shocks with Icon 2.5 rear shocks
• Replaced stock UCAs with Total Caos UCAs (and NO squeaks to date!)
• Removed one overload from rear Dakar leaf packs

Since the 300k mile update, the repairs have been:

347,799 Replace front brake pads and rotors
346,113 Replaced RH and LH CVaxles (axles were fine, boots torn)
327,315 Replaced idler pullys and tensioner pully
325,291 Replaced clutch, pressure plate, TOB and resurface flywheel

Notes on recent repairs:

(1) The original clutch/pressure plate/TOB was replaced at 325k miles because I was worried that the original clutch had 325k miles on it. There was still meat on the clutch. See: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/244798-300-000-miles-today-7.html#post6805291

(2) The original CV axles were replaced at 346k miles because of a torn CV boot. The original axles were working fine but CV boots were cracking. Replaced with CVJ reman axles because it was easier than messing with the boots. Pulling the axles allowed inspection of the wear on the axle after use with ECGS bushing for 52k miles. Looked like normal wear. See: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...-bearing-vibration-thread-71.html#post7890440

This is the complete repair history:

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 pads (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
Original transmission
Original transfer case
Original power steering pump
Original AC compressor
Original stock exhaust
Original catalytic converters
Original oxygen sensors
Original fuel pump and filter
Original water pump
Original radiator

on 6th set of tires (3 sets of Michelin LTX MS, 2 sets of LTX MS2, and now LTX AT2)
on 4th windshield
on 2nd battery
on 3rd compass/temp readout
on 3rd OEM shift knob
51 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 at 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 has been 100% reliable, why not? I can afford new vehicles ( for example purchased a new 2012 4Runner TE and then traded it for a new 2013 Jeep JKU Rubicon) but the newer Tacomas are essentially the same truck, so I have not seen the need to replace it yet. Another reason is that I have twin boys that will start driving in about a year, and I am saving the truck for them to use in High School. The biggest reason: It is fun to drive.

How far am I planning on taking it?

I'd like to see 400k miles on it. That would be cool.

 

cool

 

that's awesome

 

Amazing. Well done.

 

Man you're way ahead of me! I've only got 97000 on my 06.

 

Nice! u probably have the highest mileage for a 2nd gen

 

Where. Do. You. Drive. To?
Thats incredible!
My '05 has 128K and i hope it lasts until 228K. Last year i drove 30K miles.

By the time i get up to those miles, it may need some new suspension, definitely new tires, and that's what scares me. But i guess as long as it's paid off and not nickel and diming me, it'll be worth it.

Hope you see 400K!

 

Just curious, you don't drive the truck for work, how are you averaging almost 45,000 miles/year?

 

This is cool to see it this high. Another reason I won't let mine go.

 

Wow that's a lot of miles

 

Lucky kids

 

Man seeing this makes me so glad I didn't go full size to the ford or anything else, ya just can't kill the tacoma congrats! Cheers to another 350

 

Very cool. Thanks for sharing all the repair history info.

 

subbed. My taco looks up to and hopes to be as ever lasting as yours.

 

I have a 06 dclb Trd sport 4x4 and it has 150,749 miles on it and I can't think of another truck to drive I have other trucks but my tacoma is the best

 

That's awesome!! I'm planning on holding on to my 2014 DBLCB 4x4 til my 3 year old son turns 16.

 

Gosh, that's almost double my 180,000 miles. Thanks for making me feel great about my still like new Tacoma.

 

I agree. I drive almost 100 miles every day going back and forth to work. Have 52k on my 2012. I'm hoping to get near that mileage, gotta quite running so hard off road tho.

 

Great thread! This thread is probably the main reason I went with the tacoma, looking forward to many years of reliable service! Thanks for posting!

 

Awesome! Good thing you have that ARB bumper for when your boys start driving.