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Life span of a 3.4L

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

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  1. Jan 27, 2015 at 4:43 PM
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    I have 563,000 km on my 2003
     
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  2. Jan 27, 2015 at 6:05 PM
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    This is where I'm at, and still running strong.
     
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  3. Jan 30, 2015 at 4:23 PM
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    I can see mylast post .I have 565,000k on my 03 taco
     
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  4. Jan 30, 2015 at 4:24 PM
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    Im meant I cant see my last post Im new to this
     
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  5. Jan 30, 2015 at 10:15 PM
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    171k. Has a valve tick. Oil is starting to ooze past the pan gasket. Other then that, engine runs good. Truck has a few more problems
     
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  6. Jan 31, 2015 at 6:39 AM
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  7. Jan 31, 2015 at 9:50 AM
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    Mine has 127k and runs great. From what I read toyota did not make the 3.4L engines some company called hino industrial manufacture of engines.
     
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  8. Jan 31, 2015 at 1:13 PM
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    I have a 96 tacoma with 376k miles and its still drives great. I get about 20-22mpg doing 60-70mph.... Motor is original as far as i know. Bought it with 296k miles with no leaks. Now i had to rebuild the trans because i drowned it, and have a samll oil leak coming from my valve cover seal i believe. When this motor quits, idk if i want to swap in a 2jz or a UZ engine.
     
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  9. Jan 31, 2015 at 9:48 PM
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    got a 96' 4x4 sr5v6 with 402,000 was got brand new, lov it
     
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  10. Feb 1, 2015 at 4:34 AM
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    I have 240xxx on mine timing belt and regulat oil changes is all. Starts nice every time even those -40 alberta mornings. Anyway when i bought mine the toyota dealership had one they couldnt sell because of kms. they just plowed the lot with it. 800 and something on it and still going strong.
     
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  11. Feb 2, 2015 at 11:04 AM
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    Screenshot_2015-02-01-13-16-45_7f15b0fb3e48a20e72abe877568be371c7b2d765.jpg
     
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    Got 312 thousand on my tacoma bought it with 300 tousdand and I've had a few leaks but other then that no big problems except for a new clutch and some cosmetics. Best truck I think I've bought
     
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  13. Feb 2, 2015 at 7:30 PM
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    I am going on engine number three and still have not broke 115k.

    Engine #1 went out with 112k on it after 7 years. Had regular oil changes and routine maintenance. Timing belt pully sheared off after the cam shaft seized.

    Engine #2 was a rebuilt long block with a three year 100k warranty. Just went out two weeks ago with only 56k, had a bad #3 cylinder. Only had 30psi of compression. I will eventually have this motor rebuilt.

    Engine #3 should be here Thursday. I bought a used JDM motor with 32k. Figured what did I have to loose.

    Moral of the story is I love my Tacoma truck, and will keep putting motors in until the frame rots away.
     
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  14. Feb 2, 2015 at 8:52 PM
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    "Moral of the story is I love my Tacoma truck, and will keep putting motors in until the frame rots away."

    That's what I thought too when I broke 100,000 miles many years ago but this mule is stubborn and keeps on going. Let's see how long my Chevy lasts.
     
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  15. Feb 3, 2015 at 7:13 AM
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    Sounds like you're rough on engines lol. JDM engines are known and bound to have issues. Good luck
     
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  16. Feb 4, 2015 at 10:29 AM
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    Actually to the contrary I'm not. I put an average of 12-14 thousand miles on a year. I very rarely go over 75mph, and all scheduled maintenance is done on time. Since I've been in Florida, I have been unable to do any wheeling. I guess that is what makes this so baffling.

    Most of what I had read was JDM motors were pretty good. Regardless if it last me a year or ten. My plan is to have engine #2 rebuilt and standing by.
     
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  17. Feb 4, 2015 at 1:11 PM
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    2000 TRD 4x4 Limited Xtracab ordered new. S/C, headers and cat back exhaust @1000 miles. Installed Underdog Racing S/C upgrades with bigger injectors, Fuel mgt. module and bigger fuel pump. Gets 17 to 18.5 mpg on hwy. Replaced timing belt @ 100K along with water pump, belts, hoses.
    Rebuilt S/C nose cone once, front rotors and pads replaced. ABS pump failed @ 150 and I have left it that way. I think I like it better without it. Just have to watch out for the rear end on wet roads.

    Castol GTX til 100K then Castol High mileage semi-syn since. Changed between 5-6 K.

    Now 175K and runs as good as new. Getting a slight driveline vibration which I think is a u joint wearing.

    1st generation Tacomas are the Best truck or vehicle I have ever owned. Drove a 95 Tacoma SR5 4x4 until it was totaled by my wife @ 100K. Ordered this one to replace it.

    Don't plan on ever selling it. Just the paint on the hood and roof need a re-do because of the sun.

    If you take care of them, the large majority of them last almost forever.
     
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  18. May 30, 2015 at 12:23 PM
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    My 98 Tacoma has 325,000 miles on it. Owned it since it was brand new. This truck has had a hard life, pulling equipment everyday. For the past two years i have used it has my hunting truck and it has been rode hard. Just a testament to how great these trucks are. Everything is original.
     
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  19. May 30, 2015 at 12:36 PM
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    Curiosity question.............

    Is there really any difference in this particular Toyota JDM and N American engine, in terms of design and build? Or are you just importing a low mile engine?
     
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  20. May 30, 2015 at 12:52 PM
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    Tacoma is stock and staying that way, Pickup is TBA as of now.
    88,424 miles on my 3.4 as of today, zero problems with it since I got it 14k miles ago. Best Tacoma I've ever owned, had a 2.7 4 cyl 2nd gen before and it was a great engine too, just underpowered for my tastes, went V6 and never looked back! Don't miss the stick shift either.
     
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