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When it's time to replace them, I'll probably stick with either Denso or NGK iridium spark plugs.

With past cars, I typically did the spark plug replacements at about 90k-100k miles and visually checked my ignition coils to determine whether to replace those. But unsure if I should follow a different interval with a turbo engine.

What is the mileage interval everyone is planning to do their spark plugs replacement? There doesn't seem like a lot of discussion on this subject yet since most 6th Gen rigs are probably still new or fairly new. I like what looks to be much easier access to the ignition coils and spark plugs...

Thanks for sharing that clarification post from the Pennzoil Product Portfolio Manager! That's great to hear that the PUP formulation hasn't changed.

So Toyota made a 6thGen design change regarding the starter on the 2026 hybrid models? Sounds like the 2026 hybrid model is slightly different from the 2025 model. Good to know, thanks!

What's the app and monitoring/tracking hardware that you're using for this report?

According to the CBC news report, it sounds like Honda CRVs are the most stolen there. That being said, Mercedes, Porsche, BMWs, and Land Rovers are still the most stolen of the luxury vehicles. But, watching the news report, with a vehicle being stolen every 17 minutes in Ontario, it really...

Here's the the CBC (Canadian Broadcast Company) news report about the systemic stolen vehicles issue in Ontario and Quebec: Interesting yet upsetting to see this happening and not being solved. By the way, using the a Club on the steering wheel doesn't prevent thieves from stealing vehicle...

Googled it....this is where those stolen 4Runners, LCs, and GXs from Toronto and Montreal are mainly getting shipped to: Primary Global Destinations Once loaded into containers, the vehicles are tracked to specific regional hubs: West Africa: The single largest market for stolen Canadian...

I think it depends on the dealership you order it from and if they're willing to take on the liability to ship it. Sounds like there is special packaging requirements and if the contents leak or spill during shipment, the dealership is responsible. Talking with the guy at the parts department...

It's a good deal on the Toyota national Web site. Unfortunately the Toyota dealership that I ordered from contacted me and said that they don't ship fluids because it's considered hazmat. So they had to cancel my order. The dealership told me that they contacted Toyota to update their Web site...

It's either Toyota puts inferior oil in the vehicles at the factory or the initial engine break-in rapidly breaks down the oil. It'll be interesting to see the oil analysis results on my next (second) oil change since I have Pennzoil Ultra Platinum (PUP) oil in the rig now. I wonder if the...

Thanks for mentioning about Lake Speed's video about the PUP formulation change. Didn't know about it until you mentioned it. That's disappointing to hear that they stopped using base oil made from natural gas. But I plan to stick with PUP. Here's the link to the Lake Speed video about the...

It's installed on mine

Yeah, I think I'm going to do my next oil change sooner at 3,000 miles rather than at 5,000 miles. Thanks @morsk and @SouthCoast

Wonder why...is the degradation or low viscosity because it's factory break-in oil? Is that typical? Did the factory put in lower quality oil? Analysis indicates no fuel dilution and no moisture were in the oil sample. What values did you have for your first oil change? Can you share the oil...

Yes, first oil change

Thanks for everyone's feedback about the oil analysis labs. All labs mentioned sounded great, but I ultimately decided to try Blackstone Laboratories based on costs. I got my results back via email in less than a week after they received my oil sample. Very impressed with the turnaround time...

Here's the oil analysis results from my first oil change. It shows the normally expected higher metals and silicon values from new engine break-in wear. But high values for metals should decrease to normal values after the next few oil changes. I'll probably do my next oil change when it...