PennSilverTaco's "Perfect 5-Lug Regular Cab" Build, Aspergers, and General BS MegaThread!

Had 200k on my factory clutch in my 5spd when i had it replaced. It was still in good working order, just wanted peace of mind for longer trips

 

It depends alot on where you live. I have an 10' climb in 30' of driveway from a dead stop every morning so I don't expect to set any records.

 

I drove a 2012 RC 5-speed 4x4 with over 100K at work the other day (I work at a detail shop) and the clutch felt fine...

Toyota pickups tend to have very forgiving clutches!

 

Most here last about 160,000km or 100,000miles.

There's so many factors. Towing, tires, environment etc. Just because a clutch doesn't last 200,000 doesn't mean its the driver.

I personally hate doing tacoma clutches because they really don't pay that well. Plus it ties the bay up while the flywheel is re-surfaced.

 

177K miles and keeps on going.

 

I quoted the answer to your question

 

~135k, original clutch as far as I'm aware.
I try to be nice to it. Rev-match downshifts, not excessive slippage for comfort, etc.
seems to have worked in previous cars where I'm told clutches are considered a "lifetime" part, not to speak of the corresponding flywheel which (on another car) was a DMF (Dual Mass Flywheel) said to fly apart eventually regardless of how you drove it, vs. a lighter SMF.

Not sure how the previous owner drove it or how to tell how worn it is (if the pedal engagement point at all shows this)
Took some getting used to. Am still getting used to it I guess (not sure if anything else would improve it such as a fluid bleed) but it's easier than the first time driving it. But that goes for any car, at least manuals.

There does seem to be TOB squealing/chirping (if it is the TOB) that people here mention; easier to hear in certain areas such as next to a wall that reflects the sound back. I hear there's a good aftermarket replacement metal one for it (not sure if true) that addresses this, but clutch jobs are only fun the first time.

Didn't know you could re-surface them vs. replace with new.

 

my friend replaced his 05 at 185k

 

......and the reason we like to resurface the FW if possible is a new OEM one is >$400 .

 

That's the episode where he was getting it on with Lois's fat...

 

June 14th, 2019:

Macungie, Pennsylvania

 

I've photographed this one at this same show before...

2005-2008 AC 4.0L/6-speed!


June 14th, 2019:

Macungie, Pennsylvania

 

June 14th, 2019:

Macungie, Pennsylvania

 

June 14th, 2019:

Macungie, Pennsylvania

 

167 xxx miles, original clutch. '07 base, 4-cyl, 4wd, 5-speed bought with 48 xxx miles. Chirping TOB. 60 years driving with a clutch, I expect this one to go a lot further!

 

Stealerships will do the old - we need your (vehicle model here) and will give you more than anyone! It's a sales tactic. It doesn't matter if it's a taco or an AMC pacer. I've had the same post cards and phone calls for my F150 and my Highlander. Our Tacomas are awesome but come on now.

 

Funny that you mention AMC Pacers, because I saw something cool at a car show at the beginning of the month...

 

Quote taken from HERE; The owner came out a short time later and we chatted...

The red 1st Gen is a 2004 model, 5-speed with about 150K miles!


June 23rd, 2019:

North Wales, Pennsylvania

 

This was my exact thought when I was reading through this tread. It's almost like these car dealerships are trying to get people to buy new cars lol.

 

Finally some common sense