Ryan here,

I just purchased a 2000 Toyota tundra V8. 23 years old, and it has 300,000 miles on it!

My question is:

I plan to BABY THIS THING and try to get a couple years out of it, maybe get it to 400,000 miles—my goal is to take it on long road trips from Minneapolis to the east coast 5-6 times a year, towing 4,000 pounds (rated for 7,000) and driving EASY, and slow. 

HOW DO I DO THAT—specifically in reference to—how do I make an engine and transmission last as long as possible?? 

here are the details and what I’ve done already, with some additional questions:

-it’s got the new frame recall on it, which is nice, but lots of rust every where else.

so far I have fixed:

-windshield

-CV axle

-tie rods inner and outer

-ball joints

-Drained and filled every fluid, oil, tranny, radiator, difs, steering ect…

(I assume I shouldn’t “flush” anything cause of the age?)

—new battery

—spark plugs

-Timing belt, water pump, 

-fuel filter & PCV valve 

-I change oil every 2,000 miles (yes, 2,000) —using 5w30 Synblend 

—Tailgate latch, spray painted a bunch of non mechanical parts and more….. 

PLEASE?????

how do I baby this thing??

I live in minnessota too—rust belt. Lots of city driving. 

spent enough fixing it I want to get a couple years out of it, but I realize the tranny and/or engine can die any day….

advice please   ???