Wow 438k miles that is awesome! I agree ST Full Synthetic HM and MaxLife cost per qt is best buy. Thanks for input.I used nothing but Super Tech dino in my previous Corolla that went 295K, and my current Corolla that has 438K and is still going, but I started using their full syn after dinos went away, and they became blends. I think the price of blends are too high, which makes full syn a better value. I can't see paying the prices they want for a blend...either way, I don't think there is such a thing as a bad oil...
Yes, Toyota replaced my original frame with new 2013 frame, new leaf springs, and new break lines. Not sure who made the replacement frames. 10yrs later my replacement frame still looks new.As already mentioned, ANY brand of vehicle will become a rusty corroded hulk, if sufficiently neglected in a highly corrosive environment. I live in an area that just loves to dump as much Salt and spray as much salt brine as they possibly can, all winter long. I have seen all brands become rusty junk when neglected.
That era of Tacoma had frames improperly made by Dana Corp. As a result they were more susceptible to rust. Toyota replaced frames, or bought the trucks back.
Toyota also won a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Dana Corp, for the improperly made frames.
Past couple of years been averaging 18,000 to 20,000 miles per year. Current pace would take me 8.2 to 8.5 yrs. If my math is correct.Congrats on the milestone & how long of time do you envision getting to 500k?
Understood. I find it simpler to do the 5k OCI. Don't want to spend time and additional funds on oil testing. 5k OCI has been working for this vehicle engine.My feeling is that with 5k changes, the type and brand of oil used is less important than it would be if you were going longer.
Also, unless you have existing oil leaks, a HM oil doesn't offer much benefit.
Very accurate. I used to be in the boutique oil camp, but many cars that hit 300k miles saw cheap bulk oil in drums (conventional oil) all their lives with 5k OCI, so I think it's more important for an engine's health to have 5k or shorter OCI with any low priced full synthetic oil.There are three camps here: those who think their particular off the shelf brand is best, those who think all oil is the same and saving a few bucks is the most important thing, and those who think boutique oils are worth it.
This thread is just going to be these three camps offering these three opinions over and over.
Ha ha yeah baby a horse!I’m at 160k with my 2011 tacoma.
The thought of continuing with the current regime of 2-3 major repairs per year for the foreseeable future is nauseating.
I’m sure the engine and transmission will be fine. It’s the rest of the truck that falls apart.
The driveline and serpentine accessory issues are the worst. Impossible to diagnose early so you just live with a a steadily increasing whining sound until it breaks enough to diagnose.
Live with a falling apart used vehicle or buy an outrageously priced replacement.
Maybe I just walk. Horses would be cheaper.
At least I don't have a second opinion trying to override where we're going with my auto.Ha ha yeah baby a horse!
I used nothing but Super Tech dino in my previous Corolla that went 295K, and my current Corolla that has 438K and is still going, but I started using their full syn after dinos went away, and they became blends. I think the price of blends are too high, which makes full syn a better value. I can't see paying the prices they want for a blend...either way, I don't think there is such a thing as a bad oil...
Pray you don’t have an accident with it?
Especially with synthetic oil. Project Farm did a great comparison test and from that test, Penzoil Ultra and Amsoil came out on top with Amsoil has a negligible lead to win overall, minus price. But Project himself says he use Wally and/or Amazon oil, both made by Warren. I started out using M1 synthetic and graduated to EP tier until I got hooked onto Kirkland full synthetic also made by Warren because it is more than good enough and at great price, availability, and the black bottle looks very premium like the old Castro European spec oil. According to Project Farm, it is the same as Wally and Amazon and more than good enough and I change annually and don’t beat my vehicles.Past couple of years been averaging 18,000 to 20,000 miles per year. Current pace would take me 8.2 to 8.5 yrs. If my math is correct.
Where is that? I don’t need HM but $3.58 isn’t bad and worth a try.12 qt box Valvoline MaxLife works out to $3.58 qt.