1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: Sound dampening plus installation of JL audio C5 components in doors Coolant Temp Sensor 2001 keyless remote door lock install Rear diff breather Question about slip yoke Trailer hitches

Life span of a 3.4L

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by YotaKid62, Jan 21, 2012.

Page 6 of 17
  1. Apr 21, 2014 at 2:18 PM
    #101
    2000GTacoma

    #101
    2000GTacoma Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2011
    Member:
    #50183
    Messages:
    2,355
    Gender:
    Male
    Snow Hill NC
    Vehicle:
    00 Tacoma Ext. 3.4L SR5
    We as well were pleasantly surprised how clean and how well everything looked. The original idlers and water pump still felt great in the bearings. The water pump was leaking due to the gasket failing. The timing belt had been changed once at about 125,xxx and the second timing belt (the one we replaced) had over 243,xxx on it and appeared to be in great shape. Granted this truck has always been a road queen, never abused, never offroad, and always taken care of.
     
    2000GTacoma, Apr 21, 2014
    #101
  2. Apr 21, 2014 at 4:14 PM
    #102
    BlackSportD

    #102
    BlackSportD Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2007
    Member:
    #2299
    Messages:
    1,377
    Gender:
    Male
    Los Angeles
    Icon/TC Mid travel, TRD S/C, PNP Greddy EMU, 625cc injectors, 2.2 pulley, Hayden tranny cooler, AEM wideband, TRD boost gauge.
    Engines are solid. Over 220K, 190K of them supercharged. Previous owner ran the S/C without fuel/timing mods! So its a very hard 220K at that, and it doesn't burn a drop of oil. Probably need to adjust valve lash, already replaced timing belt and water pump per periodicity. I fully intend on getting over 300K from her unless I sell it.
     
    BlackSportD, Apr 21, 2014
    #102
  3. Apr 23, 2014 at 9:49 AM
    #103
    NOLA ItsNotOva

    #103
    NOLA ItsNotOva Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2013
    Member:
    #105503
    Messages:
    1,113
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brandon
    New Orleans, LA
    Vehicle:
    2011 DCSB TX TRD
    Got over 176k just recently on my 01. Previous owner didn't take care of it mechanically so I'm left to make her run better. Despite the lack of care, still running strong
     
    NOLA ItsNotOva, Apr 23, 2014
    #103
  4. Apr 23, 2014 at 9:59 AM
    #104
    Mudfinger

    #104
    Mudfinger Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 5, 2013
    Member:
    #99084
    Messages:
    155
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Lefty
    Long Beach, California
    Vehicle:
    1995.5 Shorty 3.4L 4x4
    Gotta love the Five Easy. Mine's at 184k on regular maintenance. I'll probably be taking a look at the timing chain soon.

    For someone who is used to the legendary AMC 258, which is literally bulletproof, I couldn't be happier with what I've got.

    It's a complex little bugger, but Toyota designed something I can really get behind when they came up this motor. :D
     
    Mudfinger, Apr 23, 2014
    #104
  5. Apr 23, 2014 at 10:43 AM
    #105
    yota yoter

    #105
    yota yoter Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 2, 2013
    Member:
    #115726
    Messages:
    92
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jordan
    Wet Side Oregon
    Vehicle:
    02' Imperial Jade Mica, V6, TRD 4X4
    Custom Real Tree Camo Interior.
    I have 147K on my 02 TRD. Doesnt burn any oil. Not sure what oil to stick with, its been run on conventional from birth. I have mostly run casteroil 5w30.
     
    yota yoter, Apr 23, 2014
    #105
  6. May 3, 2014 at 11:34 PM
    #106
    Mudfinger

    #106
    Mudfinger Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 5, 2013
    Member:
    #99084
    Messages:
    155
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Lefty
    Long Beach, California
    Vehicle:
    1995.5 Shorty 3.4L 4x4
    Stick with dino juice, that's my advice. :)
     
    Mudfinger, May 3, 2014
    #106
  7. May 5, 2014 at 7:49 AM
    #107
    Ricky B

    #107
    Ricky B Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2008
    Member:
    #7551
    Messages:
    450
    Arkansas
    Vehicle:
    1998 XCAB
    got 234,000 on mine and really have had little trouble other than maintenance. Idle pulley was replaced and the starter and lower ball joint on each side. That's it. Rick
     
    Ricky B, May 5, 2014
    #107
  8. May 5, 2014 at 7:58 AM
    #108
    smmarine

    #108
    smmarine Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2013
    Member:
    #101279
    Messages:
    6,524
    Gender:
    Male
    Melbourne FL
    Vehicle:
    2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS
    I switched to synthetic at a higher mileage then you. If it had leaks, I wouldn't switch. And if oil change intervals were lacked on I wouldn't switch. Other ten that you'll be fine
     
    smmarine, May 5, 2014
    #108
  9. Jun 11, 2014 at 7:47 PM
    #109
    lucky

    #109
    lucky Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2008
    Member:
    #7468
    Messages:
    488
    Gender:
    Male
    NB, TX
    Vehicle:
    07 PreRunnerX4
    Hit 300K on wife's 97 4Runner Ltd in March. Its about 303K today.
     
    lucky, Jun 11, 2014
    #109
  10. Jun 11, 2014 at 7:51 PM
    #110
    Corndawg

    #110
    Corndawg Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 31, 2012
    Member:
    #76018
    Messages:
    1,046
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Corey
    Utah
    Vehicle:
    2007 double cab TRD off road Radiant Red
    2.5 inch pro comp lift Cobra XRS 9745 Detector 15 band scanner Pioneer DEH-P6900UB Python 991 remote start/ security. Tinted license plate covers Fog Light Mod PIAA Extreme White 4000K Replacement bulbs Red LED Dome and Map lights LED replacement tail light bulbs Black Weather Tech Floor Liners front and rear
    my buddy has a 90 toyota pickup on 35s. 282,000 miles still running strong
     
    Corndawg, Jun 11, 2014
    #110
  11. Jun 11, 2014 at 11:17 PM
    #111
    smmarine

    #111
    smmarine Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2013
    Member:
    #101279
    Messages:
    6,524
    Gender:
    Male
    Melbourne FL
    Vehicle:
    2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS
    Not so much with modern oils. Synthetics are slicker, so they tend to slip our cracks not seen before. And oils all have the same detergents and seal swellers, unless you get the high mileage stuff. And modern conventional oil can be exchanged with synthetic at any point. The main advantages to synthetic is it runs cooler, doesn't wear out, can see a more extreme range of temps, and has extended drain intervals
     
    smmarine, Jun 11, 2014
    #111
  12. Jun 12, 2014 at 6:54 PM
    #112
    JJ04TACO

    #112
    JJ04TACO Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 12, 2013
    Member:
    #114311
    Messages:
    1,239
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jim
    Dallas
    Vehicle:
    04 White DC/TRD
    Fox 2.5 RR front, 2.0 RR rear from AccuTune Offroad, OME Dakar Leafs, Camburg Uniball UCA's, CBI Offroad Bolt on Sliders w/kickout, Scangauge II Uniden Bearcat 880 w/ 3' Firestick on CBI antenna mount B&M Trans Cooler
    04 DC TRD 4x4. 131K, and it is as tight as a drum. No squeaks no rattles...nuthin'. I plan on replacing the engine/tranny when they go. Frame will have to go before I part with this thing.

    I just replaced the suspension, bushings, ball joints, tierods inner and outer, axles, UCA's. Cost me a few k over the last few months, but still waaayy cheaper than a new vehicle.

    Toyota Dallas/TRD Parts4U gals know me pretty well by now. :D
     
    JJ04TACO, Jun 12, 2014
    #112
  13. Jun 13, 2014 at 3:44 AM
    #113
    yf19

    #113
    yf19 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2013
    Member:
    #102535
    Messages:
    261
    Gender:
    Male
    Phoenix AZ
    Vehicle:
    1998 ExtraCab Limited V6
    Icon coil overs, Camburg UCA, 1" body lift, lots of trimming, Scion XB seats with Wet Okle covers, Alpine Head unit and amps with RF subs and Polk Momo in doors, and much more.
    485,000 I'll come back when I an at half a million.
     
    yf19, Jun 13, 2014
    #113
  14. Jun 13, 2014 at 5:05 AM
    #114
    lipster

    #114
    lipster Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 20, 2012
    Member:
    #83026
    Messages:
    329
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    Northern MN
    Vehicle:
    2004 ext cab 3.4 auto TRD
    License plate frame
    My dealer told me he has one that comes in with 700k miles on the original V6.
     
    lipster, Jun 13, 2014
    #114
  15. Jun 13, 2014 at 7:55 AM
    #115
    mustangstephen

    #115
    mustangstephen raise hell, drink beer

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2013
    Member:
    #114510
    Messages:
    763
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Stephen
    by da creek
    Vehicle:
    02 Tacoma TRD
    Homebrew bumpers and sliders, 5100s & Eibachs up front and mutt leaf pack out back, 285s & Wheelers type B, sway bar deleted. Wife's ride: 01 4Runner 4wd sport. Stock with exception of TRD taco coils, and shift kit.
    You make me want to buy a set of dd tires and forget the commuter car idea. :cool:

    173k on my taco.
    203k on wife's 4runner currently. Tranny rebuild at 200k though. :(
     
    mustangstephen, Jun 13, 2014
    #115
  16. Jun 13, 2014 at 8:15 AM
    #116
    Trapperr

    #116
    Trapperr Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2014
    Member:
    #124720
    Messages:
    1,002
    Gender:
    Male
    Reno, NV
    Vehicle:
    2002 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 3.4l V6

    What went on the trans when it finally died?
     
    Trapperr, Jun 13, 2014
    #116
  17. Jun 18, 2014 at 5:10 PM
    #117
    jakefromflorida

    #117
    jakefromflorida Member

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2014
    Member:
    #131939
    Messages:
    21
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    95 tacoma
    292,230 and runs like a sewing machine. Replaced a alternator, couple relays, and the dash bevel, replaced the EGR tube twice... All little stuff under $100... Now my pressure switch went out on my AC, replacing this weekend. Other then the paint, you probably couldn't tell what this yota has been through...
     
    jakefromflorida, Jun 18, 2014
    #117
  18. Jun 18, 2014 at 6:37 PM
    #118
    Jessie james

    #118
    Jessie james Active Member

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2013
    Member:
    #103137
    Messages:
    28
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jessie
    Tennessee
    Vehicle:
    03 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TRD 2016 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TRD SR5 Sport
    03 Double Cab 3.4 with 152.000. No problems at all. Doesn't use oil or leak anywhere
     
    Jessie james, Jun 18, 2014
    #118
  19. Jun 18, 2014 at 6:40 PM
    #119
    joshipps

    #119
    joshipps Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Sep 14, 2012
    Member:
    #86958
    Messages:
    4,050
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Josh
    Wyoming
    Vehicle:
    95 Tacoma 4x4
    Sick dent
    infinity
     
    joshipps, Jun 18, 2014
    #119
  20. Jun 18, 2014 at 6:43 PM
    #120
    jakefromflorida

    #120
    jakefromflorida Member

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2014
    Member:
    #131939
    Messages:
    21
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    95 tacoma
    Plus one. Beecth. Lol
     
    jakefromflorida, Jun 18, 2014
    #120
Page 6 of 17

Products Discussed in

BG 44K Fuel System Cleaner Power Enhancer 11oz.
$24.00
To Top