1. Welcome to 4Runners.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all 4Runner discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other 4Runner owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

I want my new 4R to last 250,000 miles or more

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by Wdwrkr51, Nov 22, 2017.

  1. Nov 22, 2017 at 12:22 PM
    #1
    Wdwrkr51

    Wdwrkr51 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 22, 2017
    Member:
    #5078
    Messages:
    1
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2018 White 4Runner SR5
    Stock - brand new
    what tips can our readers offer for breaking in a brand-new 2018 SR5 from the moment I drive it off the dealership lot? Especially engine and trans, etc. I am definitely going for the long haul on this one! I am mechanically capable, been doing my own oil changes and tire rotations for decades, let ‘er rip!
     
    BassAckwards likes this.
  2. Nov 22, 2017 at 1:21 PM
    #2
    Bob

    Bob Member Staff Member

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2014
    Member:
    #1
    Messages:
    2,149
    First Name:
    Bob
    SoCal
    Sub'd for some good advice
     
  3. Nov 22, 2017 at 1:44 PM
    #3
    fixer5000

    fixer5000 the logical one

    Joined:
    Nov 20, 2017
    Member:
    #5067
    Messages:
    105
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    steve
    Massachusetts
    Vehicle:
    2018 limited in nautical blue with redwood leather
    no plans
    ill suggest fluids. change them when you are supposed to and only buy quality fluids. keep an eye on all the underparts of the vehicle also. fix the small naggy things as they come up. dont let em fester. thats all i got for now...
     
  4. Nov 22, 2017 at 4:46 PM
    #4
    MeefZah

    MeefZah ---

    Joined:
    Nov 1, 2015
    Member:
    #1122
    Messages:
    2,543
    Gender:
    Male
    Lexington, Ohio
    Probably don't wait until the first scheduled oil change at 10,000 miles. I suggest 500 miles (oil only), 1000 miles (oil and filter), and 5000 (oil and filter) after that.

    Beyond that... shit, these things are unbreakable.
     
  5. Nov 22, 2017 at 7:36 PM
    #5
    Large

    Large New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 28, 2015
    Member:
    #1234
    Messages:
    292
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Red
    IIRC there's a break in period in the owner's manual.
    All of this done during the first 1000 miles or so, don't quote me.

    No hard braking
    Not one constant speed for long periods of time
    Keep RPMs under 4k.

    Don't agree with changing the oil but not the filter, and yes 10k is too long for the first interval. I'd do 1k or 2k miles, then every 5k.
     
    Opteron likes this.
  6. Nov 23, 2017 at 5:31 AM
    #6
    WanderlostOverland

    WanderlostOverland New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2017
    Member:
    #4984
    Messages:
    130
    Everything they said plus; if you live in an area where they salt the roads in winter, Fluid Film the entire underside once a year. This will help hold off the rust.
    We have an '07 FJ Cruiser we bought new. We're at 236,000 miles and the engine and entire drivetrain are still performing like new. If you take care of it there's no reason why yours can't last at least as long.
     
  7. Nov 24, 2017 at 5:54 PM
    #7
    Riding Dirty

    Riding Dirty Sinner; saved by grace

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2017
    Member:
    #4416
    Messages:
    296
    Vehicle:
    2017 T4R Pro 040
    Is plasti-dip a mod?!
    Follow break in procedures in manual.
    Fluid film the underside.
    I plan on keeping mine for 30 years or more, so I did oil and filter at 2k miles, every 5k after. BTW, I spoke with a tech, even he thinks 10k is ridiculous on new vehicles and he works on them every day.
    I’m going to change diff fluid at 5k, then transfer and tranny at 10k. Then normal maintence schedule.
    Other than that, just keep an eye on everything, have fun, and wax at least every month,lol.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top