new taco, break in period
04-16-2007, 03:52 PM
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Not trying to start an argument, but what's your source on this "special oil" statement. Did you have a UOA done on your factory oil? I've heard this stated countless times, but never had anyone verify it based on factual data. If you've got documentation on where this info comes from, and what special additives get used, I'm very interested. It could be used to end alot of open discussions on the topic.
I follow the book, with a slight twist. I keep RPM below 3K to 500 miles, then below 4K to 1,000 miles, change using dino between there and 3,000, then full synthetic sometime before 5,000.
AFAIK, there is no break-in oil but there is a break-in filter factory installed. Change it at the first oil change, too.
AFAIK, there is no break-in oil but there is a break-in filter factory installed. Change it at the first oil change, too.
According to the manual, I should shift at around 1500-1800 rpms, which brings the engine down to 800-1,000 rpms when upshifting in the lower gears. So far, I"ve only touched 3,000 rpms once. I'm rarely above 2500.
In sixth gear, I'm doing 2,000 rpms at 60 mph. So 90 would be only 3,000.
04-16-2007, 05:22 PM
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I just bought one a bout three weeks ago, so I'd be interested too. I have 700 miles on mine. It's a 6 speed.
Okay, so what's so different about the break-in filter?
According to the manual, I should shift at around 1500-1800 rpms, which brings the engine down to 800-1,000 rpms when upshifting in the lower gears. So far, I"ve only touched 3,000 rpms once. I'm rarely above 2500.
In sixth gear, I'm doing 2,000 rpms at 60 mph. So 90 would be only 3,000.
Okay, so what's so different about the break-in filter?
According to the manual, I should shift at around 1500-1800 rpms, which brings the engine down to 800-1,000 rpms when upshifting in the lower gears. So far, I"ve only touched 3,000 rpms once. I'm rarely above 2500.
In sixth gear, I'm doing 2,000 rpms at 60 mph. So 90 would be only 3,000.
There are no RPM limitations listed in the manual for break-in. Yours listed are "Recommended" shift points for "Cruise" type shifting, the lowest RPM's listed. "Acceleration" type shifts are of course higher RPM as you prolly saw.
Correct about 90 mph with the M/T and 3.9 diff in an FJ, guess it's the same in the Tacoma. The manual also lists 109 mph as "Maximum Allowable Speed", but I don't think any police officer would accept the owner's manual as an excuse.
04-16-2007, 05:58 PM
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When I had mine, I kept it below 3000 RPM's for the first 500 miles (make sure you do not tow anything) and then after 1000 miles I took it to redline. Also, I took delivery on mine with 250 miles on it and it was driven from Ohio to Michigan via dealer trader so I know it was driven 75 mph + those first 250 miles.
I never had a problem with the engine and I was heavy on the pedal too. Smoothest drivetrain I have ever had in a vehicle, the Tacoma felt like a FWD car (shifting that is) + idle was perfect!
Congrats on your purchase.
I never had a problem with the engine and I was heavy on the pedal too. Smoothest drivetrain I have ever had in a vehicle, the Tacoma felt like a FWD car (shifting that is) + idle was perfect!
Congrats on your purchase.
04-17-2007, 06:44 AM
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Yea - the factory oil filter is a far superior construct than the replacement D3 you get from the dealer. I read an article about it somewhere where they broke down the details and disected the factory filter versus the replacements - amazing difference. I've heard of folks getting those factory filters shipped over here from Japan, but it's probably easier just to get a high quality aftermarket oil filter like Wix, K&N or Mobil1. Not that the D3 is bad, it's just not top of the line.
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