Recent content by Bryanccfshr

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Ha ha. I opened the garage door returning from work and the Tacoma was in the garage with deer blood on the tailgate. My wife never knew a deer had sideswiped her in the right rear quarter panel. That’s about a deer a year lately with that truck.

I wouldn’t have a problem with it. Oil life is more related to how much fuel is used(this is primary)engine power and sump capacity than time. But it is still important to do all the other maintenance

People form biases for multiple reasons. I am not a psychologist. I do know that oil service interval should match the service and conditions. Most people don’t know or consider this. For exampleI I drive 92 miles a day round trip to work. I will accumulate 10k miles in less than 6 months...

Moderators please move if not the right location, I remember Or misremember there used to be a “fleet” category. This is an informative video on the new International/Traton group S13 powertrain. Simplified modular engine and transmission and moved as far from the cooled EGR as they could...

You are not on the wrong train of thought

I have 7500 miles and a little over 4 months on a Toyota cross hybrid. I still have factory fill! Not worried about it, I’ve been here before, I will take the first two free oil changes at 10k intervals and then I will start experimenting. I will probably continue using 0w16 and or 0w20 when...

Exactly and what I do and have done since Toyota care started in 2010 or before but that’s when I bought vehicles covered by it first. Never ever had an issue with the included services. When I was working the oilfield with my Tacoma I even brought in my own oil and had the dealer change it at...

I think it’s easier to say that there are Principles we have learned over the years. More highs is better, but how much do we really need? There is something to be said for better engine responsiveness when it isn’t fully up to temperature. As a thickly I am ok running 0w16 with whatever...

If you are getting any warmer weather you may not get a duplication until next winter. No warranty worries with the early oil change. I am running mine all the way to 10k but with your circumstance I would do the same as you did. You did no damage this is just condensation of oil vapor and...

I work at a transportation manufacturing facilty. We recieve transmissions from a supplier, filled with transmission fluid ready to go. Due to the manufacturing process the transmission is drained prior to assembly and new fluid is added prior to first start. There is room for human error.

Your engine is very new. Were you measuring a high oil level at any time?you mentioning extra oil volume requires additional explantation. In the winter the engine will kick on earlier if I am demanding heat for example. Let the engine kick on and turn the heat down to 65 for example and pit...

I don’t think it’s likely either of those scenarios are the most probable cause. Your local climate and driving pattern are the most likely culprit. The thermostat is set for 87c. The engine can reach that temperature quickly but it takes a while to burn off the condensation at that...

It depends on how much and how hard the IC is running but typically an IC needs 20 minutes or so of steady highway driving to reach full equilibrium. A hybrid can take around 25 percent longer considering on ramps and lights coul have an average ev runtime of 25%. Everyone’s drive is different...

This engine runs cool regardless of hybrid or conventional driveline. You could try sport mode to help it get warmer and as someone suggested easy with the heater. The moisture will resolve with warmer temps and or longer runs. My 23 cchybrid does not have this symptom but I drive 46 miles...