First 4Runner Ever - So Awesome

[omegasunberry]

you do realize everyone has the same 3 oem tie downs already installed unless they replaced them with aftermarket ones.

Yeah, it was sarcasm

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[omegasunberry]

Congrats! That color, when the car is clean especially, will age like a fine wine and i think the best of all. Just got mine a month ago (in underground because previous car was blue, needed a switch up)…. But in my opinion the oil change frequency comes down to a few things. 1) how much do you care about the car, given you are posting on a forum about it, I imagine a lot. 2) how are you driving it, is it a parking lot princess or you taking it offroad? Toyota has completely different recommendations for simple driving and true “special driving conditions”. 3) It probably doesnt make a HUGE difference in the long run, but i dont see why you WOULDN’T change at 1500-2000 miles and again at 5000, before getting on your regular 5k intervals, because there are quite a few posts from very experienced owners/mechanics showing engine wear in the initial oil change. So like again it wont make a huge difference probably in the 15 year long run; but it must be somewhat beneficial to do the break in one, especially if you 1) care about the car, 2) drive it like many say it should be.
FWIW im coming from a piece of poop jetta i used to get the oil done every 10k miles, and ill be changing this bad boy myself at 2k and 5k, and probably take to the dealer around 9-10k for a third change and get a rotation done then too. I love this car lol

Checking back in: I just completed the first oil change at 1,582 miles. While the color was perfect, I did notice some shiny particles in the oil drain pan. Zero residue on the bolt as well. Replaced with OE 0W-20. All expected but thought I would share.

Edit: Deliberately did not change the filter.