Toyota Trucks: New to the Toyota Scene

Split the difference and change out at 4,000.
I'm not sure if your oil filter is like my 99
Tacoma 2.4 L.
Filter is mounted vertical.

I take a two liter "Coke" bottle that has been cut in half and enclose
it around the filter after it's loose.Make sure you have the half that
has the bottle neck,this makes it easier to hold.
Best of luck with your "New Baby".
Take good care of her and she won't let you down.

On 2/1/04 4:43 PM, in article
seanet.com, "Stephen Dailey"
<com> wrote:
 

There is no downside to changing the oil in a vehicle at less than the
manufacturer's suggested intervals.

I know nothing about Chevron oil: I'll use any major brand, but I don't use
cheap stuff. My father suggested I try Rotella 66 in my truck, as according
to him that's what's used in the overwhelming majority of the country's
truck engines. I'm debating going synthetic.
 

Haven't changed the oil in mine yet, and besides, yours is a lot newer -
don't know if they've moved it. So no help there.

D

I like to do my maintenance every 5,000 miles. Includes rotating tires.
Maintenance is easy to remember, just keep an eye on the odometer and when
it hits that 5 or 0 it is time for maintenance. I don't use synthetics,
they last to long (cost to much) and don't fit my maintenance schedule. My
first toy truck, an 89 4x4 went 230,000 miles and was still going strong
when I traded it on my 2000 tundra. (95,000 miles in three years) Except
for one major warrranty issue, the truck has been great. Trans. went up at
60,000 miles. Was handled to my satisfaction. I continue to toot the
toyota tune.

Good luck,
If you take care of it,
It will take care of you.




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