What I’m getting at is I don’t think my filter looks any different than any new 5.7 filter at 2500 miles.
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What I’m getting at is I don’t think my filter looks any different than any new 5.7 filter at 2500 miles.
I do not know if this is design dependant, but most german/british car owners will crap their pants at the sight of metal shavings, especially the highly tuned engines with super tight tolerances - example - if you had an E92 generation M3 and saw metal shavings in the oil filter, standard recommendation is to stop driving and take it to the shop (preferably a well versed indy instead of the dealer). but then that generation is known to have rod bearing issues. so it becomes an instant freak out factor.
The only toyota I have had till now was a scion XA in grad school. that and none of the other cars I have ever owned have ever had visible metal shavings in their filters. I will typically tear open a filter after an oil change to look for this. Good to know that the LC filter makes it easy.
Asking the general community here - do you guys/girls typically run oil analysis on the oil coming out??
This was the truck’s 1st oil change (ever) at 2,500 miles - hence why I am not concerned. If this was present at say 50k it would be a different story.
A quick google shows it’s not uncommon amongst new Toyota’s.
I brought it home with 6 miles on it, broke it in by the book, and then went on a 1800 highway road trip.
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Something about British and “high tolerances”.
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Getting ready to install some rock warriors with some 285/75r17 ko2s
Something about British and “high tolerances”.
germans too ... lolll
Changed cabin air filter, engine air filter, converted turn signal light to a led with built in resistor, back up light to LEDs.
Adding some dirt...
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Cutting holes and waiting for paint to dry.... snorkel install in progress.
Took some photos of her in her most recent state:
Mounted the amp and digital processor to a side board and added an 800 watt inverter and a connection for the fridge (will also work for a plug for the compressor). It was 113 degrees today so this was not a fun project. Not completely happy with it but will work for now until it cools off enough and I have time to build some type of drawer/storage system. Was able to remove my large sub that the amp/processor were mounted to and gain back some room for the upcoming trip.
Thank you, AF! It’s a 2013.
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Install completed. Fit and finish is fantastic with the safari airmax. As the old saying goes measure twice (or in my case 12 times) and cut once could not be more true with the snorkel install. The A-piller holes and bracket install was the only real challenge. Had to slightly enlarge the holes in the Bracket in order for them to line up with my drilled holes in the A-pillar. Also a total PIA to install the rubber sleeve that connects the air box to the snorkel. Heat gun did the trick. For a first Timer, plan on an install of 5 plus hours, I feel like a second go around could be done in less then 3 hours.Cutting holes and waiting for paint to dry.... snorkel install in progress.
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Surprisingly the easier part of the install was the cutting and drilling, who would have thought lol.
Finished the track rack mount, worked like a charm... Probably $15 and 30mins of labor.
Installed the Trekboxx tailgate protection today. Would be great to get this level of protection while retaining some of the storage the OEM setup had but so far I haven’t found that option anywhere.
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Jason makes a tailgate lid that still provides access to the storage area. Here's a link for the 100 series. . .200 series aren't shown on his website but he does make them: 100 Series Tailgate Storage Lid
wow that stainless setup in serious. Not sure i would want bare stainless though with always getting the dogs in and out and all the gear sliding across it. Wouldn't want to sit on that in the sun either!
I think most people paint them.
Nice!
