How to get to a million.

[Norcal]

Hi, I am probably over thinking this but I have a lofty goal. My wife gave me a 1984 Land Cruiser for Christmas last year. It was well taken care of. The former owner took it to the dealership change the oil every 5,000 miles til about 2015 when he became to old to drive a manual. I bought it from his daughter, who I promise to take care of it. Over the last few months I spent getting it in excellent condition. There are no oil leaks and the oil pressure is right in the middle of the gauge. I daily drive it. When I bought it the odometer read approximately 404000 miles. Now it has 409243 miles.

I am planning to use 10w 30 (within spec and the weight the former owner used) Mobil 1 for Classic Cars because of it high ZDDP and low detergent adjuvants and a Purolator Boss oil filter. The 2Fengine is low rpm, heavy and hard to break. Any recommendations for keeping this engine running forever?

 

[CKN]

Better quality than what Toyota is putting together these days..............

 

[02SE]

The 2F engine is legendary for it's reliability. Change the oil regularly, make sure the radiator is clean, and the coolant is fresh, and I'd make sure all the other oils and fluids are fresh.

I think we need pics.

 

[Pablo]

Wait.....................

My wife gave me a 1984 Land Cruiser for Christmas.....

Suddenly I hear the words from The Moody Blues song "The Actor" in my head.

"Oh, darling, you're almost part of me
Oh, darling, you're all I'll ever see"

She's a keeper!!

 

[JWC86]

I think we need pics.

Yep, this!

 

[demarpaint]

Wait.....................


Suddenly I hear the words from The Moody Blues song "The Actor" in my head.

"Oh, darling, you're almost part of me
Oh, darling, you're all I'll ever see"

She's a keeper!!

Great song!!

 

[bioilcurious]

Don't move to the rust belt.

 

[Titan]

The only sure way I know is to get to 999,999.0 then drive very carefully one more mile. This also reminds me of another thing I've mentioned before: I have my great-grandfather's axe. The handle has been replaced 6 times and the head once...but it's still considered to be his axe. Best of wishes in your quest to reach your goal...I hope you make it!

 

[HemiBenny]

Your wife gave you a Land Cruiser, but you had to buy it from the former owner's daughter? That doesn't sound like anything was given to you.

Recommendations? Do what the former owner was doing, it seems to work.

 

[JavierH19]

Full synthetic changed frequently.

 

[Bailey28]

Change the tranny fluid and coolant while you're at it.

 

[Passport1]

Your LC needs to go another 596K miles? How many miles have you run the odometer of life? That would be an unobtainable goal for most of us.

¡Buena suerte Señor!

 

[jcy]

Make sure it's kept in a garage year round

 

[Norcal]

I think we need pics.

I had it painted blue. The oil and filter choice are good? I’m assuming the mobil 1 Classic Car is designed for hot rods not tractors but I could be wrong.

 

[Norcal]

Change the tranny fluid and coolant while you're at it.

With every 5k oil change?

 

[Passport1]

Does the rest of it look so good? That pony would bring heap big wampum.

 

[Oliveoil2]

That’s a great machine! Just curios, have you done the math for gas to drive another 600k?

 

[Bailey28]

With every 5k oil change?

No, but maybe every two years or so along with the brake fluid too.

 

[Norcal]

600k/20k/yr =30yrs. My son or daughter may need to help but I should be alive to drive the final mile. It’s more aspirational than a goal. But it’s going to be fun to see how far it goes and if it can outlast me.

 

[fdcg27]

No, but maybe every two years or so along with the brake fluid too.

I don't think anyone wants to do the math on the fuel costs of one of these.
Too discouraging.
Just to say "high" is probably enough.