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    Mobil 1 5W30 5279 Miles 06 Toyota Tacoma V6 401k

    Originally Posted By: afree I would love to see what this thing looks like under the valve covers. If I ever open the valve covers, I will post photos.
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    Mobil 1 5W30 5279 Miles 06 Toyota Tacoma V6 401k

    Originally Posted By: john_pifer Awesome to hear. My 2007 has 177K and counting (I've owned since new) and only very small issues (had to replace a u-joint, idler pulley). 10K OCIs and no usage in between (M1 since FF was drained @ 3K, and been using M1 EP since probably 60-70K. OP: Are you...
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    Mobil 1 5W30 5279 Miles 06 Toyota Tacoma V6 401k

    Originally Posted By: B320i Very good results from a good, solid engine. I think Toyota did well with this one Does your V6 have that annoying "Toyota Tick," or is it still quiet? We have a Prado with the 1GR-FE, just 70,000km, about 44K miles. That thing, despite regular servicing and long...
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    Mobil 1 5W30 5279 Miles 06 Toyota Tacoma V6 401k

    Originally Posted By: ARB1977 What air filter are you using? Mobil 1 M1-209
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    Mobil 1 5W30 5279 Miles 06 Toyota Tacoma V6 401k

    Originally Posted By: DrRoughneck How is the rest of the truck holding up (seats, locks, chassis rust, dashboard, creaks)? Here is a thread on this truck if you are interested: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/400-000-miles.404359/
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    Mobil 1 5W30 5279 Miles 06 Toyota Tacoma V6 401k

    Originally Posted By: Colt45ws Yeah, crazy oil was likely talking about the old modular 2V engines. Those are known to go 500k+up to around a million no problem. Agree with others on this Toyota 4.0. No topup in 5k is amazing. I only get 2500/qt. Have you had to put any gaskets on this engine? I...
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    Mobil 1 5W30 5279 Miles 06 Toyota Tacoma V6 401k

    Originally Posted By: DrRoughneck Filter? Usually Mobil 1 M1-209 (oversize).
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    Mobil 1 5W30 5279 Miles 06 Toyota Tacoma V6 401k

    Yes, 400k on the original engine.
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    Mobil 1 5W30 5279 Miles 06 Toyota Tacoma V6 401k

    This is the fifth UOA I have run on my 2006 Toyota Tacoma 1GR-FE 4.0L V6 Doublecab. This UOA was done at 401,229 miles on 12/20/15 with 5279 miles on oil. Previous oil change at 395,928 miles was performed on 10/19/15. This report was performed primarily as periodic check for engine issues as...
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    Mobil 1 0W30 AFE 6020 Miles 06 Toyota Tacoma V6

    Originally Posted By: bigt61 Nice report - now that the 5W-30 M1 EP price has dropped, I'd probably just stick with that and change it at 11 or 12k. Man, you really do a lot of miles. How's the rest of the truck holding up? The truck is in great shape.
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    The High Mile Club

    06 Tacoma 357k miles, bought new, Mobil 1 since day 1 (first oil change at 60 miles on odometer), no engine repairs. Recent UOA on it I posted yesterday: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/3350630/Mobil_1_0W30_AFE_6020_Miles_06
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    Mobil 1 0W30 AFE 6020 Miles 06 Toyota Tacoma V6

    This is the fourth UOA I have run on my 2006 Toyota Tacoma 1GR-FE 4.0L V6 Doublecab. This UOA was done at 354,358 miles on 3/23/14 with 6020 miles on oil. Previous oil change at 348,338 miles was performed on 01/25/14. This report was performed primarily as periodic check for engine issues. I...
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    2006 Tacoma 4.0 V6 1GR-FE - Oil pump replace when?

    I've got a 2006 Tacoma with the 1GR-FE V-6 that has over 350k miles on it. Should the oil pumps in these Toyota's be replaced at some mileage? Or is it a safe bet to just keep running it?
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    rocks found under valve cover

    Please report back with what you find in the pan.
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