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

[qnyla]

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 the truck passed the 400k milestone. All previous oil used in this truck has been Mobil 1, three fills Mobil 1 AFE 0W30 all other fills Mobil 1 EP 5W30. Discussion of previous UOA's on this truck were in these four threads: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3350630 http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2948065 http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2921817 http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2784866 Looks good and very similar to the previous reports.

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OIL          		M1 EP 5W30   M1 AFE 0W30  M1 AFE 0W30   M1 EP 5W30   M1 EP 5W30   
MILES IN USE 		     5,279         6,020        7,014       11,604        7,090          
MILES        		    401,229      354,358      319,459      312,445      300,841     
SAMPLE TAKEN 		   12/20/15      4/22/14     03/16/13     12/30/12     10/21/12  

ALUMINUM		          2            3            4            3            3
CHROMIUM	       		  0            0            1            1            0
IRON		      		  9           11           20           19           14
COPPER		    	          1            1            1            1            1
LEAD		      		  0            0            0            0            1
TIN		     		  2            0            1            0            0
MOLYBDENUM	     		 70           66           73           72           87
NICKEL		    		  0            0            0            1            0
MANGANESE	    		  0            0            0            0            0
SILVER		    		  0            0            0            0            0
TITANIUM	     		  0            0            0            0            0
POTASSIUM	     		  0            3            2            3            0
BORON		     		 43           37           36           32           43
SILICON		     		  8           11           12           13           17
SODIUM		     		  4            8           10            8            6
CALCIUM		     		940          937          940         1045         1136
MAGNESIUM	     		712          695          726          736          813
PHOSPHORUS	     		646          528          600          653          733
ZINC		     		721          579          708          765          967
BARIUM		      		  0            0            0            0            1

SUS Viscosity @ 210°F 	       58.0         57.2         58.7         58.9         57.9
cSt Viscosity @ 100°C 	       9.64         9.41         9.86         9.90         9.61
Flashpoint in °F      	        405          370          390          430          425
Fuel %		      	       <0.5          0.8         <0.5         <0.5         <0.5
Antifreeze %	      	        0.0          0.0          0.0          0.0          0.0
Water %		      	        0.0          0.0          0.0          0.0          0.0
Insolubles %	      	        0.2          0.1          0.3          0.3          0.3
TBN		      	        3.7          2.3          1.8          1.8          2.2

 

[CT8]

I am enjoying your posts !!

 

[Pontual]

400k on the original powerplant?

 

[qnyla]

Yes, 400k on the original engine.

 

[crazyoildude]

I have seen a lot of engines usually the 4.6 and 5.4 ford engines on construction vehicles in the 400,000 mile range some of these companies keep their trucks for 15-20 years and actually rebuild them and repaint them when they get run down but the engines last a long long time. The 4.0 Toyota is a good engine.

 

[DrRoughneck]

Filter?

 

[qnyla]

Originally Posted By: DrRoughneck

Filter?

Usually Mobil 1 M1-209 (oversize).

 

[deoxy4]

Ten years @ 40K miles per year. No make up oil in 7K miles. Truck doesn't owe you a thing.

 

[Johnny2Bad]

Originally Posted By: crazyoildude

I have seen a lot of engines usually the 4.6 and 5.4 ford engines on construction vehicles in the 400,000 mile range some of these companies keep their trucks for 15-20 years and actually rebuild them and repaint them when they get run down but the engines last a long long time. The 4.0 Toyota is a good engine.

That's funny. The shop truck was a F-250 with the 4.6, and regularly serviced by our two full-time mechanics, and the owner is a believer in buying the recommended or premium fluids and filters (Amsol synthetics, Yamaha OEM, Motorcraft, etc). This particular truck, purchased new from the dealer, had Amsol Oil at regular Severe Service intervals (time or miles, whatever came first). Motor blew on the highway pulling an empty horse trailer at 140,000 km (87,000 miles), out of warranty due to age. The only 4.6 we ever had, so no idea if that's bad luck or perfectly normal. We replaced it with another Ford MY 2014; the owner is a lifetime "Ford Guy". My experience with the Ford gas V8 engines is they really perform poorly, hard (or no) starting, long warmup loop, poorest fuel consumption, when used in a cold weather environment compared to the competition (RAM. GM, and full size Toyota). They seem OK if the mercury stays above freezing (although our engine failure incident was in July). Below around -25F they really stand out vs other light and medium duty trucks, and not in a good way.

 

[DrRoughneck]

Toyota master race.

 

[Blinker]

Nice 4.0 Toyota! I remember when the 4.0 came out the Toyota crowd was upset that the 3.4 was bye bye. Funny how people get over worked up. Ford Mod engines: If its a 2v setup, it likely can last a long time. If its a 3v setup, sorry, but I have never seen one cross 200k miles. They are the best selling rebuilt engine from JASPER engines if that means anything to you.

 

[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 think most of my loss is though valve cover gaskets.

 

[bigt61]

Chevy Truck - one million miles on one air filter www.knfilters.com/news/news.aspx?ID=157 Nice UOA - thanks for posting.

 

[tig1]

Originally Posted By: Johnny2Bad

Originally Posted By: crazyoildude

I have seen a lot of engines usually the 4.6 and 5.4 ford engines on construction vehicles in the 400,000 mile range some of these companies keep their trucks for 15-20 years and actually rebuild them and repaint them when they get run down but the engines last a long long time. The 4.0 Toyota is a good engine.

That's funny. The shop truck was a F-250 with the 4.6, and regularly serviced by our two full-time mechanics, and the owner is a believer in buying the recommended or premium fluids and filters (Amsol synthetics, Yamaha OEM, Motorcraft, etc). This particular truck, purchased new from the dealer, had Amsol Oil at regular Severe Service intervals (time or miles, whatever came first). Motor blew on the highway pulling an empty horse trailer at 140,000 km (87,000 miles), out of warranty due to age. The only 4.6 we ever had, so no idea if that's bad luck or perfectly normal. We replaced it with another Ford MY 2014; the owner is a lifetime "Ford Guy". My experience with the Ford gas V8 engines is they really perform poorly, hard (or no) starting, long warmup loop, poorest fuel consumption, when used in a cold weather environment compared to the competition (RAM. GM, and full size Toyota). They seem OK if the mercury stays above freezing (although our engine failure incident was in July). Below around -25F they really stand out vs other light and medium duty trucks, and not in a good way.

Your experience with Ford trucks is just opposite to the Fords my old company used. They were poorly maintained, driven hard, and often were way overloaded. Also the Ford 4.6 is well known for being a long lasting engine in many different applications.

 

[nicrfe1370]

John, this is some incredible stuff! If you ever get the chance to take pictures of the inside of this motor, PLEASE do so and share with us!

 

[DrRoughneck]

How is the rest of the truck holding up (seats, locks, chassis rust, dashboard, creaks)?

 

[qnyla]

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 think most of my loss is though valve cover gaskets.

No, the gaskets have never been replaced. Engine is untouched except for idler pulleys, belt tensioner and a coil pack.

 

[qnyla]

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/

 

[deoxy4]

Nice write up! Great truck.

 

[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 highway runs, ticks noticeably. Almost like a push-rod or solid-lifter sound you might get from older vehicles when running normally.