I am the proud owner of a…
I am the happy owner of a 2014 Tacoma truck. 4.0 V6, Six speed manual. Bought it 3 yrs ago with 140,000 miles. Now has 183000 and am currently on our 4th r/t to the PAC Northwest from SoCal since owning it. We pull a 4800lb travel trailer on these trips and the truck has been flawless.
I change the oil every 4000 mi and don’t have to add any btwn oil changes. I use Valvoline 5w 30. Driveline oil is changed every 30k as well as coolant and brake fluid.
On these trips I keep the rpm’s below 3000 especially when grinding up a steep grade. 3rd gear at 3000 is 45mph.
It will cruise on the flat at 62/ 2500 in 5th or 2000 in 6th. I rarely use 6th when towing since it’s an overdrive gear and Toyota doesn’t recommend it except when descending a long gradual grade.
Overall a great truck and I plan on keeping it a long time. 400k plus here I come!….