I have a 2007 Tacoma V-6 Access Cab TRD Offroad. At 1000 miles I did an oil change with Castrol GTX 5W30 and a Fram Extra Guard oil filter. I did the same at 2500 miles and plan to do the same at 5000 miles.
On my wife's 2004 V-6 Highlander AWD we have been doing 5000 mile oil changes with Castrol GTX 5W30 and the last one I used a 3600 top of the line FRAM thanks to info I got off this forum.
I am considering going to 5000 mile service intervals with my Tacoma Using the Castrol GTX 5W30 and 3600 series Fram premium filter. Most of my driving will be on the pavement, with short excursions off pavement for hunting and fishing. I average right at 10,000 miles a year on my truck with very little towing or severe use. The exception will be my annual trip to Wyoming in September for antelope and deer hunting. During that two week period I put on about 1000 miles of dusty unpaved roads and two track.
1. Anyone see any problems with the 5000 mile service intervals?
2. On my Wyoming trips would it be a good idea to do an extra oil and filter change after the offroading is over?
3. I know I read a lot about synthetic oils on this forum, but I've used Castrol GTX in all my vehicles for 40 years and have had exceptional reliability from them. Is Castrol GTX compatible with 5000 mile oil changes and normal driving on my Tacoma?
4. In the past I have always done a 2500 mile service interval on all my vehicles. Your opinion on whether it is just a waste of money or added insurance to do a 2500 mile service interval.
On my wife's 2004 V-6 Highlander AWD we have been doing 5000 mile oil changes with Castrol GTX 5W30 and the last one I used a 3600 top of the line FRAM thanks to info I got off this forum.
I am considering going to 5000 mile service intervals with my Tacoma Using the Castrol GTX 5W30 and 3600 series Fram premium filter. Most of my driving will be on the pavement, with short excursions off pavement for hunting and fishing. I average right at 10,000 miles a year on my truck with very little towing or severe use. The exception will be my annual trip to Wyoming in September for antelope and deer hunting. During that two week period I put on about 1000 miles of dusty unpaved roads and two track.
1. Anyone see any problems with the 5000 mile service intervals?
2. On my Wyoming trips would it be a good idea to do an extra oil and filter change after the offroading is over?
3. I know I read a lot about synthetic oils on this forum, but I've used Castrol GTX in all my vehicles for 40 years and have had exceptional reliability from them. Is Castrol GTX compatible with 5000 mile oil changes and normal driving on my Tacoma?
4. In the past I have always done a 2500 mile service interval on all my vehicles. Your opinion on whether it is just a waste of money or added insurance to do a 2500 mile service interval.