Here is my rant! After owning at least 37 cars and trucks over my life I think I can speak on this subject to anyone who own's or is thinking of getting a V8 Tundra. I have had 3 trucks in the past five years all of them new or with just a few thousand miles on them. These are just the last three Silverado Transmission shudder that could not be fixed by dealer dumped it. Second truck GMC total power steering failure a HWY speed not fun! Then again transmission shutter no fix at dealer dumped that one. Lets try a Ford, 2019 Raptor 11,000 miles cam phaser rattle. Dealer wanted to rip apart the motor and replace the cam phaser with the same defective ones. No thanks dumped it. Notice a pattern here all POS newer trucks. So when I retired I threw in the towel bought a 2021 last year V8 Tundra 1794 TRD Off Road and all we do is oil changes. Took many trips I can live with the 15 mpg average as long as I don't have to listen to some service adviser giving a line of $h!t on why my new truck is a total POS and have to learn to live with it. I believe that in a few years 2nd gen Tundras will go down in history as the LAST reliable trucks ever made. So while your at the gas pump bitching just remember the gas pump isn't giving a line of $h!t why your truck is broken!

@828findadventure

9 ай бұрын

LOL, well said… and I couldn’t agree more. My 21 is at 30k miles and appreciating every day.

@richscott2483

6 ай бұрын

The fact is, these Fuel Injected vehicles suck compared to carburetor engines. Too much techie garbage. Today's vehicles are built with cheap tin, aluminum, plastics, glass, and a steel box frame. Very high priced as if 1 Airbag deploys the Insurance Company deems it totaled. Fixing any body damage costs Thousands of dollars. Auto Mfr. and Auto Ins. scam or in cahoots to shaft over the people for profits. Cannot work on them, need special diagnostic equipment and special tools, have no repair manual, or know the specifications. I'm nearly happier with a pre-1990s vehicle. (later 1950s to 1990)

@mikekellokoski9745

4 ай бұрын

I've often said that it doesn't matter what brand you drive, it will cost the same in the end. A domestic truck may have a lower MSRP and/or better fuel economy, but more frequent repairs and downtime. If someone wants a truck that won't be great on fuel but keeps you out of the mechanic shop (assuming maintenance is kept up), Toyota is the way to go. A Toyota is only as reliable as owner maintains it - and nothing is perfect!

I love ur brake down

Great tips! Thank you very much! Have a great day.

@828findadventure

Жыл бұрын

You have a great day as well.

My 2021 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 5.7 RWD averages 13.65 MPG. However, each trip differs. The highest MPG I got on a trip was 24.8. It all depends on a cruising speed and acceleration. Whenever I drive on freeway with 55-65 mph, the MPG can be easily within 21- 24 mpg. The maximum tank average I got was 19.5 MPG. I never did 100% city driving but I assume in stop and go mode it will average around 8-10 MPG for sure. It is thirsty indeed. By the way, just filled my truck at Costco gas station with 31.9 gallons an it was 600 miles on trip odometer. So, this time my tanks average was 18.8 MPG. And I did have lots of city driving, stayed in traffic, and maintained cruising speeds on freeway between 55-65 mph. Not bad I must say taking into account that 2,4-2,5 sedans that were made in 2005-2010 would usually average 22-24 mgp in the same driving conditions. But I must also admit when it is 50/50 city and highway, and on highway the speed is around 75-80 mph, then tank average drops to 13 MPG indeed.

@828findadventure

11 ай бұрын

WOW, that’s great. Around town I average 12-13, mostly due to my heavy foot from a stop. I love the sound of the V8 plus I have a lift, E-class heavy tires and roof rack on the topper. LOL I’m doomed.

@richscott2483

6 ай бұрын

Toyota MPG ratings are based on ideal conditions or as tested on the pedalstol/ engine platform. All automotive manufacturers lie about City and Highway MPG. My 2023 Camry XSE V6 window sticker 22 City/ 32 Highway. I get 18 City and 24 Highway as the average is about 21 MPG, not 26 MPG. Michelin CrossClimate 2. Had a 2018 RAV4 Limited AWD ... 15 City and 21 Highway. Do not have the RAV4 anymore. Toyota miles per gallon suxs. Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3. Wife has 2022 Civic Touring and gets average 22 MPG ... more poor MPG. Goodyear Eagle Sport AS.

@rusmig29

16 күн бұрын

What gearing is your Tundra equipped with?

@828findadventure

16 күн бұрын

Mine is 4.11 gearing. Came with the towing package.

I like the sound of the V8.An i love going old man fast 😅 all the time

@828findadventure

6 күн бұрын

@@chezsachchez6772 that’s right you always know you haves a V8 by the feel of a well supported gas pedal.

First time tundra owner here. Purchased a 2018 Tundra Platinum with 42k in 2022. While I do travel a lot for work in Oil industry to remote location, it’s imperative to drive a reliable vehicle in these backwoods of Louisiana and Texas! Never had a truck issue besides TPMS sensor had replaced besides that, oil changes and new tires…Currently @103k and looking to soon replace with a TRD pro with lower mileage 2nd Gen off course! 🍻🫡

We own a 2017 SR5 (bought new) Double cab 5.7L 380+ hp with tri-fold cover, Prinsu roof rack. In city:13.2mpg. hwy towing our 19’ Airstream 14+mpg (65mph) our Chevy Avalanche (bought new) with 5.3L 286 hp we got 12mpg towing same camper, so I feel I’m getting great mpg. Thank you for your video

@828findadventure

Жыл бұрын

That sounds great.

If you have an older truck don't forget to change your plugs. I have an 02 tundra at 140k I got 16-17 highway. After level and heavy tires 15ish. At 195k I was getting around 11 or 12. Did an air filter ran a big bottle of Lucas fuel injector clean and most importantly I replaced the spark plugs. A couple of them were pretty burnt. That got my mpgs back to around 15

@royb642

3 ай бұрын

What plugs did you use

@kennethwhitt7509

3 ай бұрын

@@royb642 it's been a while but I think it's denso?

Don't drive it.

Thank you.

Good looking truck. Good info. What brand side steps are those? I really like the look of those. Plus, looks like they can help protect against door dings.

@828findadventure

10 ай бұрын

They are the GoRhino RB20s, not the slim version, the regular wide version. They are a great design. Thanks for watching.

@1991toyrolla

10 ай бұрын

@@828findadventure thank you for the info and I will continue to do so. I subscribed a few minutes ago.

My 2007 double cab, long bed, was going about 22 MPG after I broke it in, for the first year. Then I took it overseas for about 8 years. It dropped to about 15mpg. Now I am lucky to get 13. Stock aloy wheels. 5.7 engine.

@828findadventure

8 ай бұрын

With all stuff I’ve added to my truck it averages 13 around town. LOL

My best mpg on my 2021 Tundra is 15.9 around town and 17.8 highway with cruise set at 72. Original 20” wheels with Michelin Defenders. I also live in Central Florida with warm weather and low elevation. There is no reason to run E-class tires unless you are hauling really heavy loads, and they hurt ride quality.

@828findadventure

Жыл бұрын

Great tires for gas mileage, and it also helps that it is flat. Win/ Win. As for E-class tires, those are the only ones I could get in that size at the time. I might do it differently next time. Thanks for commenting.

You can get better mpgs, if you let your truck coast when everpossible. In the city im averaging 15-16.5 and 20 -21 on highway

@828findadventure

11 ай бұрын

Great idea.

@montyboy5436

6 ай бұрын

08 SR5-TRD, use your cruise control whenever you can. Factory cruise is tuned for maximum efficiency. 15.3 on mine overall. 239K. Love it!

A detailed wash and wax ( clay bar and the works), ceramic coating/ wax and keeping it clean will improve your mileage also.

@mrobviuos74

11 ай бұрын

Always runs better after all that is done to mine also

Since getting my 21 Crewmax been getting around 15-16.5 but that is driving basically 35 miles one way to work and in the city with a bunch of traffic lights.

@828findadventure

6 ай бұрын

Any larger tires, lift, or roof rack will knock a couple of mpgs off of that. But I still love it.

@robertbutcher4201

6 ай бұрын

@@828findadventure Ya I know, was running 265/70R16's on the Tacoma and went to 285/75R16's and lost some serious mileage. The Tundra came with the X series package, 20's and running Nitto Ridge grabbers 255/70R20's. Man that is a terrible tire and will be changing them out for my all time favorite, the Falken Wildpeak AT3W's, not a fan of the 20's. I like a smaller rim and larger tire look.

@828findadventure

6 ай бұрын

The taller the side wall of your tire the better the ride on and off road. @@robertbutcher4201

I try my hardest to stay under 2k rpm and take the route with the least stops on my short commute to work.

@828findadventure

Жыл бұрын

Ha, I try to do that too. I try to imagine I work for UPS and take no left turns my whole route. LOL and yes 2k works great as well. Thanks for commenting.

@TomP913

Жыл бұрын

I baby my 2018 SR5 at traffic lights. I see a lot of pickups quickly accelerating at traffic lights. That’s horrible for mpg in my opinion.

I have a 2014 1794 If I'm easy taking off and drive slower I have got 18 average but it does 15 average otherwise unless I have a heavy foot.

@828findadventure

8 ай бұрын

It's my heavy foot that is my problem.

14.5 with a 3" lift (Highway)

2016 - 13 city - 15 ish hwy

It's quicker in tow haul mode without the trailer attachment 🤝🏽

8-9mpg city , 11-12mpg highway 2007 4.7L 204K miles No mods, $20K in maintenance in the 4yrs I've had it. nearly everything replaced besides eng & transmission

@828findadventure

7 ай бұрын

The sacrifices we make to drive a V8.

@bamboy369

5 ай бұрын

$20k in maintenance? What kind of maintenance added up to $20k? I am genuinely curious. I am going to start tracking my expenses..

@koreyhannan9071

5 ай бұрын

No way

@828findadventure

5 ай бұрын

@@koreyhannan9071 I guess it depends on if the owner wanted everything like new.

Hi there to all the toyota tundra owners please hear me out if you got a truck is because you love truck but if you start complaining about gas ⛽️ miles you made a big mistake about owning a truck, tundra trucks are amazing 👏 trucks I do love mine and I never ever complained about it. when it comes to filling up the thank I just doit because I know is a truck is V8 and runs on ⛽️ and it gets me to wherever I want to go if you are not happy because the gas miles then sale the truck ,and by Kia soul 4 cylinder really good on gas why because my son also own a kia soul and I love the little car, also is very fun to drive..

2015 with 205k I'm getting 16 mpg Cty. up to 22 mpg highway.

@828findadventure

11 ай бұрын

WOW, that's great. I think if I changed my tires I would get better.

Baby mine most of the time. Drive 60 miles each way for work. Easy in town and 70 on interstate, and I average 17-17.5 on most tanks.

@828findadventure

Жыл бұрын

Is it 2WD or 4WD? That great mileage.

@nicholaspetre1

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, when you baby it, then it is possible to approach 18 MPG indeed.

12.3 with 6” lift and 35” tires

@828findadventure

5 ай бұрын

The lift will really do it. But we didn’t buy a Tundra for good gas mileage. LOL

My Tundra generally gets 3-4 “Smiles Per Gallon.”

@828findadventure

4 ай бұрын

You must love your truck as much as me.

You don't buy a full size pick up truck to save on gas mileage. Might as well buy a Prius

@springburrito

2 ай бұрын

Facts

All I've got to say is, "Um, ya know."

Just got a 2023 trd offroad and im getting 18.5 average city/hwy w/tonnue cover.

@828findadventure

Жыл бұрын

That's great mileage, but if you add any exterior mods, larger tires, lift, or roof rack, expect that good mileage to go down.

15.5mpg that's cruising around 65-75mph

@828findadventure

Жыл бұрын

Sounds right, but anything over 65 will crush your mpg.

I get 21 highway in my 11 crewmax

@828findadventure

7 ай бұрын

I’m heavy on the gas pedal, never would happen to me.

12.3/14

If you can afford to buy a Tundra, you should be able to afford the petrol

@828findadventure

8 ай бұрын

Exactly, and no monthly payment even makes petrol even cheaper. LOL Thanks for watching.

Why would you buy a truck with steel tires?

@828findadventure

4 ай бұрын

So I could modify it the way I like.

Have original condition 2 wd 2013 tundra bought five years ago 4.6 small v8 Texas edition am 2nd owner have 115,000 on it now and just recently replaced the pvc valve must have been original mine was still working I shit you not mileage went up about 2 per gallon, now getting best mileage ever 17 no matter how I drive tires are Michelin and very quiet can hear engine loud and clear. Wont find any milky white thick film under this oil fill cap. Going to drive it into oblivion.

@828findadventure

6 ай бұрын

That’s awesome, thanks for watching.

I have one with 350,000 miles and have only changed the spark plugs once. Would it help to change them?

@MikeAlphaG

Ай бұрын

At what mileage did you change them??

@qualitybuilder1598

Ай бұрын

@@MikeAlphaG ABOUT 100,000. I changed them and it hasn't made a difference. Its the pollution control stuff that is messing everything up.

What’s with the overlay of audio. Very annoying.

@828findadventure

Ай бұрын

I apologize I’m no professional and create videos using IMAC desktop sound adjustment. If you are using Air Pods I’ve heard that can be an issue. I don’t use much music in my videos any more.

@MrCooklw

Ай бұрын

@@828findadventure I totally get it. I just bought a Tundra and I’m wondering if upgrading the exhaust, adding a cold air intake, and maybe a few other things would help with gas.

@828findadventure

Ай бұрын

@@MrCooklw I doubt that would help with gas mileage because the awesome sound it makes would make you drive it like you stole it. At least that has been my experience.

"You know umm"

2021 I’m getting 12.3 city and 15.4 highway at 70 MPH. Definitely not what the sticker originally said

@828findadventure

Жыл бұрын

You got that right, but at least we got lots of room for stuff and lots of power.

@curtbowers7817

Жыл бұрын

I made the decision that the reliability of the Tundra and the eventual resale value (over 200K miles) is worth the sacrifice in the gas mileage. I find many agree

@nobodyknows_115

Жыл бұрын

Dam thats horrible, I have a 2021 with 35s and I still get 14 mpg highway. It's down from the usual 15 to 16 due to adding a roof rack. I know it will be better once I remove that Giant wind sail roof basket. Even stock my tundra would get 17 to 18 easily. I'm surprised with a 2 inch lift and 35s I'm still in the high 14s to low 15s.

Did he really say colder air is LESS dense? 👎🏻

@828findadventure

2 ай бұрын

I meant more dense but you can't correct the video after upload. If you replace the video the algorithm gets all jacked up.

Don't drive your vehicle will provide best MPG.

It's easy, just don't drive 😅😝

That was painful.

You say ''you know'' too much.

can't stand to listen to someone speak that says ( YOU KNOW ) AS EVERY OTHER WORD !

@828findadventure

6 күн бұрын

@@user-ms9iy2uh4o thanks for watching.