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how many miles are on your guys v6's

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tacosuprem, Aug 27, 2010.

  1. Oct 24, 2016 at 10:50 PM
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    vladi80

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  2. Oct 25, 2016 at 4:22 AM
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    tpole

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    I change it once a year, use whatever version of Dexron is current.
     
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  3. Oct 25, 2016 at 4:52 AM
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    KdF

    KdF Old Rednek Type

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    East-ByGod-TEXAS!
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    17 years old in December.
     
  4. Oct 25, 2016 at 7:14 AM
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    indetrucks

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  5. Nov 1, 2016 at 12:29 PM
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    zedd2112

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    100,118 after almost 15 years!...Still strong as an Ox!
     
  6. Nov 1, 2016 at 12:58 PM
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    tsheldon18

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    Just rolled over 200,000 on my ole v6. Still running like a champ.
     
  7. Nov 1, 2016 at 1:47 PM
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    284,XXX now
     
  8. Nov 1, 2016 at 1:51 PM
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    99SuperTaco4x4

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    144,444 as of this weekend

    IMG_1951.jpg
     
  9. Dec 2, 2016 at 8:03 AM
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    mechanicjon

    mechanicjon They call me "Jonny Stubs"

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    Supercharged, AEM FIC/6, Meth Inj, ION Alloy's, Radio & Phone steering Wheel controls,Fabtech AAL, Billie's wrapped with 880's , Tundra big brake conversion, bully bars and Pioneer DDin Stereo/dvd with exterrnal usb ports. 290K and going strong.
    244k still runs great.
    Normal maintance items: LOF every 3-4K, change trans fluid and diff every 48K, Fuel filter and cooling system flush every 2 years.
    2nd T-belt at 200k with waterpump, belts, t-stat, idler and tensioner all OEM parts. New radiator belts and hoses last year.
    Only unusual repair is a coil went out last year. So replaced coil, spark plugs and wires.
    Its time for some front end work and a Carrier bearing. All original.....
     
  10. Dec 2, 2016 at 10:40 AM
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    TacomaJunkie8691

    TacomaJunkie8691 1999WineTacoma

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    We have a 1999 Tacoma SR5 Extra-Cab with the R150F 5-Speed and the 5VZ-FE 3.4 V6, and it has 165,000 miles. It runs very strong and shifts smoothly, and it has the original transmission and engine.
    The Toyota 3.4 Liter will go down as a legendary engine.
     
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  11. Dec 2, 2016 at 11:10 AM
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    swdavis

    swdavis Do or Don't- there is no trying.

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    222531 on it. Runs great. Will be getting new plugs, wires, air and oil filters, valve cover gaskets and an over all engine cleaning. Very filthy right now. Will do complete new hoses after the new year as well. Long range plans are new bed (uncle backed his trailer into the right rear bed) and an OD Green plastic-dip paint job with blacked out rims ans all chrome.
    And figure out why it won't go into 4th gear.

    96 SR5 with 3.4L and R150F.
     
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  12. Dec 2, 2016 at 9:53 PM
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    kylevanhulten18

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    123k runs like an ox
     
  13. Dec 2, 2016 at 10:01 PM
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    TacomaJunkie8691

    TacomaJunkie8691 1999WineTacoma

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    Listening and reading about how many miles people are getting on the Toyota 5VZ-FE 3.4 V6 is almost getting boring because there are so many sites like this one that have tons of articles about people getting insane amount of miles on this little engine. It most likely will equal or surpass the reputation of the 22R family of 4 cylinder engines when you start analyzing how many miles people are getting on this motor, especially when you take in to consideration that it has not been produced in almost 13 years. Lets hope the 4.0 liter V6 leaves the same legacy.
    The bad things about the Toyota 3.4 liter is it loves gasoline, and it is not the easiest engine to work on.
    It certainly is a very reliable and dependable motor.
     
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  14. Dec 2, 2016 at 11:28 PM
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    03 NIGHT TACO

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    Only 73k but running strong!
     
  15. Dec 4, 2016 at 3:34 PM
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  16. Dec 4, 2016 at 10:22 PM
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    03 NIGHT TACO

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    @dwaggs_ your truck looks like it's brand new! Nice :thumbsup:
     
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  17. Dec 4, 2016 at 10:54 PM
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    jules04taco

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    82,000 and some change!
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  18. Dec 4, 2016 at 11:24 PM
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    miles3774

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    Hit a cow with my 99 on the drivers side at 262k... Put it back together with a new front end end, other than the motor. Hydro jacks,simpson lumber brackets and self tapping sheet metal screws was all it took. ;) Still running strong at 276k after having the front end pushed into the motor
    [​IMG]
    :burnrubber:
     
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  19. Dec 4, 2016 at 11:48 PM
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    2000 prerunner w/276k....did the timing belt and water pump twice and regular oil changes....that's it
     
  20. Dec 5, 2016 at 12:51 PM
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