0w20 is recommended in the Sequoia. 0w16 in the Highlander Hybrid.
I think you make a compelling case for both the quality and frequency of maintenance but I wouldn't go so far as to plot a linear relationship between longevity and oil weight 😉
The list is interesting and leaves me with some questions. The Silverado 1500 is 12.9% likely while the GMC Sierra 1500 is only 10.8% likely. Arguably, they're the same truck, so other factors must be influencing the outcome.
The Honda Odyssey ranks #12 at 13% likely. Great. Rest assured we'll never stop hearing about the dang thing LOL.
There's a bit of a spread between the 4Runner (32.9%) and Tacoma (25.3%). Both overlap on the same 4.0 for many years although the Tacoma used a 3.5 for the last 10-12ish. I wonder if that's related to use-case or if it's suggesting the 3.5 isn't quite as up to the task, or maybe something else fails mechanically.
Ram at 3.5% overall likely, but the Ram 3500 holds the top spot on the Heavy Duty Models at 39.7%. One might say the Cummins is a ringer and provides an unfair advantage. I don't think it's fair/accurate to pit the GM Fullsize 1500's in a list with HD's which are basically medium-duty wearing a 3500 badge.
The Tahoe and Suburban hold spots #15 and #8, respectively, on the longest lasting SUV's list. What's the difference? One's got a shorter butt, unless they're also counting the 2500/3500 Suburbans in those numbers.
The GMC Canyon gets a 1.4% increase over its twin brother Colorado. Why, because it's prettier?
SO many questions...
Yeah they all have break in procedures I completely ignored in the past. During tests drives I would test them out. It seems today they’re sensitive so it’s probably a good idea to follow the procedure. The other would be changing the oil more frequently in the beginning.
Some common issues reported with the 2016 Silverado 1500 include transmission shudder or rough shifting, air conditioning problems, electrical glitches, power steering concerns, and occasional engine oil consumption. If you're considering buying one, check the vehicle's maintenance records and see whether any recalls or service bulletins have already been addressed.
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