[tacoma15]

Many tacoma owners have stated that they plan to keep their trucks till they die or the wheels fall off. I was wondering how many miles this would equal to and how many miles you currently have. I know Toyota engines are reliable but was wondering how many miles could you realistically expect from your v6 4.0 engine with proper maintance and using synthetic oils. My brother has a v6 3.4 t100 hand-me down with 245,000 miles (original motor and tranny without overhauls) and was wondering if I could surpass his mileage. I drive a lot but mostly drive on the highway and on the weekends tow around my atv.
:thankyou:

 

[Count]

I've heard about a lot of Toyota owners getting 300,000 miles out of their trucks. I wouldn't think you would have to use synthetic oils either...although this may even increase mileage. I don't know.

 

[rpmspeedyBlue]

I've owned a 89 Toyota pu and sold it with over 180k city miles after I bought my 05 Taco. I feel pretty convident my 05 will match if not exceed my 89 pu. I know a few coworker that drive a 96 Toyota V6 and have well over 300k on them that communte back and forth to work. Majority of these trucks are very reiliable and this is one of the reason I drive one.:thumbup:

 

[rpmspeedyBlue]

I've heard about a lot of Toyota owners getting 300,000 miles out of their trucks. I wouldn't think you would have to use synthetic oils either...although this may even increase mileage. I don't know.

I agree. Most swear by routine oil changes and tune ups.:thumbup:

 

[TRD Hunter]

yeah it should last a while...it might be hard to keep it until the wheels fall off...that could be a long time, then again it could be a short time...but i hear you on the atv towing...haha i like to tow my 600lb grizzly almost every weekend

 

[Count]

Was sitting behind an 80s-model Toyota truck in the Strarbucks drive-thru this a.m. Had a camper shell and about four big dogs in back. The truck was white and its paint was a bit faded, but the body was straight and it looked very clean and sharp. I noticed it was 4WD with a V6.

Don't know how many miles he had on it, but it was probably 20 years old and seemed to be running great.

 

[Der Eslupmi]

Before I bought the '05 Tacoma, my daily driver was an '89 Toyota 4x4 pickup 4WD V6 ... managed to get almost 270,000 miles on it before I finally decided to sell it and get the Tacoma.

 

[NESW20]

i'll be pissed if i don't easily clock over 250K miles. 400K would be cool.

-Mike

 

[Bakemono]

Well, its a Toyota, so the skys the limit in terms of how long it could last.
I had an '85 4Runner that had 245,000 miles on it when I sold it. At the time it ran great and the guy who bought it drove the thing for another 3 years and then he sold it. The last I heard, it was being raced in the CORR off-road racing series in the sportsman division, so who knows. :thumbsup:
Its not at all uncommon to hear of people with older Toyota trucks that have 300,000-400,000 miles on the original motor and tranny.
Change the oil and oil filter every 3,000-5,000 miles, do the tuneups, keep the airfilter clean and Id say that 300K is a very realistic expectation.
Check out this link: http://www.toyoland.com/club/index.php
:thumbsup:

 

[NESW20]

don't forget to change the ATF/gear oil, diff oil, brake fluid, and coolant.

-Mike

 

[mpianin]

248K on a 2008 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road. Engine purs...

 

[Nafterclifen]

217k on 2006 TRD Sport. Never opened engine or trans.

 

[camlex]

263K on 2007. bought at 248K. changed front, rear, transfer case and transmission fluid, flush coolant, spark plugs
Runs like new.

 

[hotajax]

294,000 on TRD Sport, year 2009. Never any engine repairs or xmission work. Was only in shop for rear drum brakes ( owner too effing lazy to do it himself ), new wiper motor, new steering gear, and a clockspring. Not bad for a 12 year old.

However, my driver's seat is beat to hell.

 

[2009Camry1]

294,000 on TRD Sport, year 2009. Never any engine repairs or xmission work. Was only in shop for rear drum brakes ( owner too effing lazy to do it himself ), new wiper motor, new steering gear, and a clockspring. Not bad for a 12 year old.

You win, when she finally dies, bury her...may she rust in peace.

Do that, or they'll recycle her into a Santa Cruz...disrespectful.

Cheers from Canada, I drink too much.

Cheers!

 

[hotajax]

You guys had some pretty good beers at one time. I remember slamming a few Blues back in the day when it was good. Mooseheads were good at one time. Out of respect for the Canadian hockey teams, the bars across the street from the Boston Gardens used to serve Blue. Trust me, it was a treat to do intermission with a Boston guy who knew the ropes.

 

[hotajax]

Camlex: That's some good mileage. Just take it easy on her.

 

[camlex]

okay, i will drive sienna with 306K.Car/truck design to run. More you drive its stay healthy. Lol

 

[plugnickle]

I've heard about a lot of Toyota owners getting 300,000 miles out of their trucks. I wouldn't think you would have to use synthetic oils either...although this may even increase mileage. I don't know.

I have an 07 Camry with the 3.5l engine. I have 340,000 on her and she still tries to break traction on a floorboard. Those are awesome engines and Toyota's quality has been great. I just bought a 2021 Limited Tacoma in Wind Chill Pearl. She is a beauty and they seem to have fixed it from dragging a$$ by shifting wrong.

 

[hotajax]

Wow. 340,000 miles. That's the highest I heard. Did you check in with the idiots on the Bob Is The Oil Guy forum to make sure you are using the correct oil?