$30k in repairs and they couldnt give you a brand new engine? I think there is a reason they didnt want to talk to you. Something ain't right.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

I think of a lot of it comes down to supply of parts. I know for a fact that they could not get cylinder heads. I think they were getting so much backlash from customers they were just doing what they could and were too afraid to talk to people about it. That's definitely not the right answer, I own a mechanic and custom shop and I wouldn't do that to people. But when you have a truck that no one can repair except the dealership you're kind of at their Mercy I suppose. I ended up having Toyota by the truck back

@funnymoments84

4 ай бұрын

I bet you they didn't have any engines available had to fix that one

@stevefossum9065

4 ай бұрын

If they are still building new tundras, then they have new (long block) engines available.

@ericchandler90

3 ай бұрын

Toyota doesn't ship complete engines! Just the short blocks and parts that have been damaged. We've done 6 tundras in the past year.

@NBC_NCO

3 ай бұрын

It would have been cheaper to replace the engine. The only reason I can th8nk as to why they didn't was because there were no extra blocks available.

Scotty Kilmer warned everyone. Don't by turbo unless you are willing to pay

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

My man

@marklihsu

4 ай бұрын

But everyone says Toyota knows turbos so they are just as reliable as the V8's

@briancoleman971

4 ай бұрын

Spun bearing. Not necessarily related to the turbo.

@Jeff-sp7bg

4 ай бұрын

Yes it is related. All of the internal parts are under higher stresses than a naturally aspirated engine.

@briancoleman971

4 ай бұрын

@@Jeff-sp7bgI said “Not necessarily”. You have no idea if it was or not. “Added stresses” is a catch all phrase used by people who don’t know anything about engines. All engines are subject to “added stress” if not properly engineered. Diesels have been using turbos for years and are sone of the longest lasting engines made. My neighbor’s new Tundra was lemon lawed back due to a hybrid electrical issue. Had nothing to do with the turbos.

Sell it while you still can. I wouldnt trust their repairs.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

100%. I drove the truck another month, and then went through with the Lemon Law buyback

@stinky1376

4 ай бұрын

Damn that’s wild!

@barbwire7449

3 ай бұрын

@@TheGaginator Will Toyota recognize the Lemon Law with only one failure? I thought it had to be many problems over a given time period.

@fox_5oh203

2 ай бұрын

@@barbwire7449 If a dealer cannot supply parts or repair the vehicle within 30 days a you can apply for lemon law

@Sarrus25

2 ай бұрын

@@TheGaginator what did you replace it with? Also, was it the federal Lemon Law or your state's local interpretation?

Man am i glad i have the 5.7 v8

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Yeah dude, those are excellent engines

@YerBoyTroy

4 ай бұрын

As if there haven't been blown 5.7's before lol

@mikehughes8023

4 ай бұрын

@@YerBoyTroydue to owner neglect of the proper maintenance schedule.

@TyreonCryptor

4 ай бұрын

@@mikehughes8023 No. I remember back in 2007 - 2008, the first few years of the redesigned Tundras, Toyota having to replace blown 5.7L V8s. I never buy a vehicle within the first few years of a redesign. Toyotas and Lexus’s are the most reliable overall but even they can’t overcome the new redesign bugs.

@Jeff-sp7bg

4 ай бұрын

Very rare

Kinda funny, you hated the 4Runner, but they routinely last 300,000 miles and are legendary for reliability.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

I have have several 4runners, and didn't hate it for it's engine. It was crazy uncomfortable inside. My back hurt so bad after 30 minutes of driving. I tried all kinds of stuff to make it better. Put about 4k miles on it.

@stuartstuart866

4 ай бұрын

@@TheGaginator Yeah, the seats are firm, that for sure.

@67SportWagon

4 ай бұрын

Have you ever driven the previous gen Tundra? If so, I'd like to know difference in seat comfort between that and your 2022. I have a 2019 1794 that I only paid $47K for, but also have a very bad back. Wonder if newer truck is better. Local dealers don't really let me test drive for hours at a time to really see...

@charlesjackson1700

4 ай бұрын

The 4Runner rides harsh and rough.. Nothing comfortable about it.. It is very reliable and it looks good are the main perks.

@stuartstuart866

4 ай бұрын

@@charlesjackson1700 We have the 4WD SR5, which is firm, but not particularly harsh to me. Maybe the various upgraded off-road versions are harsher than ours, but I would agree it’s not plush lol.

Wife and I just bought two new to us 2021 Tundra 1794 crewmax trucks. The 5.7 is awesome and we plan to run these two trucks for many years. The migration to the twin turbo claptrap was a huge misstep and jeaporadizes the reputation of the entire company. They would have been golden if they slapped the new tranny and hybrid system on the 5.7.

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

The 5.7 is amazing. It;s sad, but eh EPA is killing vehicles

@tjpatterson1800

3 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I was holding out for on the purchase of my Tundra. When I saw the direction they were going with the new 22' I began the frantic search in mid 2021 for the last of the 5.7 V8 Tundra. So glad I was able to secure a 2021 Tundra Platinum. Love it and have zero regrets!

@aaron___6014

2 ай бұрын

1794 is the way to go, nice choice

@MechShark

9 күн бұрын

Toyota got regulated out of the 5.7

I really want to thank you for posting your video about your Tundra motor failure. I was so in love with this truck before my motor blew. Small block rebuild will cause me to never trust this truck moving forward It was nice to know I'm am not the only one having this same issue... Thanks again for posting

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

I made a follow up video about the buy back process that I'll post soon

@charlesjackson1700

4 ай бұрын

​@@TheGaginatorI would like to see that .

@phantom0456

3 ай бұрын

*Short block rebuild. If this thing had a Chevy small block in it you’d have no engine problems 😂

These stories and videos are what make me continue to be METICULOUS about maintenance on my 2014 Tundra. It's never been to a shop for a repair, 175k miles on it and it runs, drives and nearly looks like new. I'm good.

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

Good advice

@johnwest2396

2 ай бұрын

I have a 2015 with 382,000k ZERO issues. Replaced starter last yr. Keep up on the maintenance and they will last. This is my third tundra and I can say I wont buy a new one.

Calling one of the worlds most reliable and great built trucks miserable from behind the wheel of your blown up Tundra on the shoulder of a toll road is bold. 😂

@yws4645

4 ай бұрын

Initially, I had a strong reaction to that, as well. But if you think about it, this guy went through a lot of stress with his family, and he might be speaking from emotions, you know what I mean? Give him some grace. Yes, the 4runner is extremely reliable, for a man who has children, the backseat leaves something to be desired. Tundra definitely has more room for the children.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

I'm sure the 4Runner is great for some people. My body did not agree with the interior, and was the main issue. I can deal with low power. I could drive for 6 hours in the tundra without stopping and have no issues with body pain. Driving the 4Runner for just about 30 minutes my back is destroyed. (recent spinal fusion) I've owned close to 500 personal vehicles and the 4Runner is just not for me. I really enjoyed some of the other 4runners that I had mostly older models.

@dalephillips8250

4 ай бұрын

Well that most reliable truck was built off the reputation of the 2021and older Tundra's which had those terrific V8's . This newer Tundra 2022 and newer has yet to prove its reliability and frankly I don't believe it can ever be as reliable as the v8 Tundra's.

@markcreamer3196

4 ай бұрын

​@TheGaginator There's no way on earth would I keep that truck, I'd cut my losses and run away from it I love toyotas have a bunch of them , if that was me I'd use the lemon law and get my money and don't look back

@Jeff-sp7bg

4 ай бұрын

I knew this was going to happen with a v6 turbo. Alot of folks called it

My 2022 Tundra just blew up / it sounds very similar to what happen to you. I have it on a lease and will be trying to find someone to take it over. I don't believe this motor will last as long as the old ones.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

I agree, and that's why I went ahead with the buyback

@LukeCookSothebys

4 ай бұрын

buyback? more info please lol @@TheGaginator

@davidglover3380

4 ай бұрын

​@@TheGaginator What is this buyback you are referring to?

@BigChiefWiggles

4 ай бұрын

@@davidglover3380 There are lemon laws, essentially if the vehicle sold to you falls under the category of a "lemon", the company has to buy it back from you.

@lanemorrow7417

3 ай бұрын

Clearly they have an engine design flaw with this truck. People want to talk about other manufacturers and their reliability but this sounds like a wide spread issue and BTW I'd want to see a new crated engine COMPLETE going into the thing otherwise buyback. None of this picking and choosing what parts are still good. It spun a bearing, I want a completely new engine

Your frustrations are fully valid bro. That must’ve sucked, but thankfully your and your fam are all safe! Keep livin king 👑

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words man!

Long live the 5.7 V8, 160K and runs like the day I bought it with 28K

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

100% man, those engines are really good

@markkelley7084

7 күн бұрын

Agree this is my second Tundra with the 5.7 engine, this one a 2016 1794 148,000 miles, no leaks, burns no oil, runs like a champ.

@secondmanup

13 сағат бұрын

167k on mine. Water pump and tension pulley are my repairs so far. Love it. What happened to Toyota? Did the managers from Boeing go there?

Scotty Kilmer was correct in saying it was a huge mistake to drop the 8 cylinder engine and go with a turbo 6 cylinder.

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

He was right. The EPA is killing vehicles

@kenphilpot1903

2 ай бұрын

Scotty is a joke

@Urmom-gm1oy

5 күн бұрын

Broken clock I guess

Glad you sold it back to them... I would have NEVER accepted anything less than a brand new motor. I was tempted to buy a '22 but ended up buying a pre-owned, loaded '21 1794 Edition with 14k miles on it. The salesman actually said it was the better truck. I've had it for two years and not a hiccup. Trucks been perfect.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Man got made a great choice. At the time of my purchase, it was cheaper to buy a 2022 than a 2021, otherwise I would have gone with the tried and true v8

@Jeff-sp7bg

4 ай бұрын

The salesman wasn't lying

I Would definitely trade it in before the warranty expires, No Doubt!

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

100%! I let Toyota buy it back even though they gave me a lifetime warranty

@zooski1516

11 күн бұрын

@@TheGaginatorso you sold it even though they gave you a lifetime warranty? That warranty is worth 10’s of thousands of dollars. Honestly. Although I get chills thinking Toyota techs are completely ripping the car apart. Tough situation.

Update: we’ve had our Tundra back two weeks after the engine failure and rebuild. Today it died again.. spent 3 hours waiting for the tow truck. Still waiting for a response from Toyota as to the buy back or replacement. I guess a lawyer will be next. Very frustrating

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

Wow this is AWFUL!! I hope you get this resolved. I sold my truck back to Toyota. I didnt trust the partial rebuild

@SoonerMikeD

2 ай бұрын

Wow! At this point Toyota should be offering to buy these trucks back as soon as these failures happen. Yes it would be expensive but is it more expensive than losing customers for life? Hope they do right by you.

@justing6594

3 сағат бұрын

Look into a lemon law lawyer.

I know a guy who had the same problem with about same mileage maybe a few more on it with a 2023. waited 3 months to get it repaired and after getting it back 7 days later it seized up again.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Wow that's absolutely awful! I was upset with having to wait a few months and getting my truck back, I can't imagine if it happened again I would be livid.

@patrickc8190

4 ай бұрын

@@TheGaginator They replaced they said everything that oil passed thru. Haven't heard much from either toyota or the dealership from what he said. Not sure what his plan is now.

@Jeff-sp7bg

4 ай бұрын

Imafraid to part with my 2000 tundra after these stories

@patrickc8190

4 ай бұрын

@@Jeff-sp7bg Its a very small amount of new Tundras that this is happening to. All in all ,the fact that it is happening and no immediate fix is the concerning part. I had a 22 Tundra ordered and waited 14 months for it and finally gave up and bought a Sierra with a 3.0L Duramax.

@paulhunter9613

3 ай бұрын

@@patrickc8190 how do you know how many are having these problems? Toyota has always buried problems like this, even with simple recalls, DOA

Right now the Naturally Aspirated Toyota Tundras and 4Runners are looking really good right now even if they are used/pre-owned 😊

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

100%!

It’s crazy I get to watch your video on this issue with the 2022 Tundra. I have a 2022 SR5 Tacoma V6 and so far no problems. As I’ve been taking it for service, I noticed a 2022 Tundra Platinum with over 7k miles getting parked on the front of the dealership building with a recall fixed. I’ve been putting my eye on a new 2024 SR5 Premium package and SR5 convenience package with no dealer add ons at MSRP with our sales person. Glad I came across your video. Will hold off until Christmas to buy a new 2024/2025 Tundra. Good luck with your truck!

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

I ended up having Toyota buy the truck back. It seems like the issue was resolved by the late 2023 truck luckily.

@brankokorpic7006

3 ай бұрын

from my mechanical engineering perspective I'm also looking to get tundra .... last year...2021!!!!

@fettaboyproductions6022

3 ай бұрын

ower steering light has nothing to do with the engine liar This video should come with a paid Advertisment warning Who hired you Chevy lol

They should have kept the 5.7 V8 as an option and then mate it with an updated 10 speed automatic transmission and/or update the axle ratio to help with fuel economy. There really was no need to reinvent the wheel here.

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

100%

Dude, you should never take this truck back from Toyota. You bought a brand-new truck that has already given you an engine problem. I will take it back and tell them you need a new one. The truck is too new for all these troubles. Toyota is beginning to start building junk cars like the American ones. This has to stop

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

I agree. Lesson learned

This stuff always happens during the weekend (Plumbing usually breaks on Sunday morning) so you can have maximum trouble. Nice looking truck by the way.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Truth! Haha. God really came through during this one though. There was alot more to the story, but didn't want to make the video long. And thanks!

@brankokorpic7006

3 ай бұрын

LOL.. DID YOU WANT TO SAY NICE PLUMBING PIPES??? lol

I’m so glad I have the 5.7 in my tundra

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

100%

Sorry to hear about this - you never know truthfully. Any vehicle could have issues. Thx for sharing and hope everything works out in the end. Pray your next purchase goes smoothly

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Kevin! My current daily drivers are an older Toyota, and older GM.

@fettaboyproductions6022

3 ай бұрын

Power steering light has nothing to do with the engine liar This video should come with a paid Advertisment warning Who hired you Chevy lol

lol it's funny what some consider miserable. I would consider a vehicle with a blown engine at 16k miles miserable. Hopefully Toyota gets their shit together with these turbo engines. If I had to choose between the 4.0L v6 and the 3.4L twin turbo V6, I'd choose the 4.0 1,000 times.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

The engine power wasn't miserable it was the comfort for me. I could Drive the tundra for 6 hours straight without stopping but only 30 minutes to an hour in the 4Runner in my back was killing me. I put 5,000 miles on the 4Runner and did multiple trips across the country. I tried all kinds of different positions and seat cushions to help with this, but my body just didn't agree with this 4Runner

@mikefoehr235

4 ай бұрын

Never mind...3UR FE. 1GR FE is also near bullet proof

@tomphillips2608

3 ай бұрын

2011 Tacoma here. 160k 1GR-FE 4.0l. .5qt oil use in 5k oil changes. Silky smooth engine. No problems , but those seats are murder. Good luck in future Toyota trucks.

@mikefoehr235

3 ай бұрын

@@tomphillips2608 I had a 13. The v6 is very reliable.

sorry you had such difficulty. I’m a retired service advisor/manager Lexus , Toyota, Ford etc. My son now works for Lexus, they are constantly having issues with new models and having to deliver new units with one key only due to chip shortage. I’ve been out for 7 years (bad back) but unbelievable stories like yours make me feel so bad for the industry I worked in 40 years always to strive for customer satisfaction and high survey scores. I had lost faith in the post covid work where nobody cares! I always had advisors contact all customers everyday by 3:00 even if nothing had changed. The New world is not the one i grew up in. I own several cars my most reliable is a 2000 Camary 2.2, and a ‘72 Nova. Hope you the best ! Ford has had engine problems with turbo motors as Well. Man I would have a hard time keeping that truck as nice as it is unless I was provided concrete evidence something was done to prevent future catastrophic failures. At a minimum they should offer you a free hundred thousand mile extended warranty.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! It really is disheartening seeing how much the industry doesn't care about customers. The new stuff just isn't anything close to the old stuff. I have had at least 5 older Toyotas with over 300k miles. Currently Have a 1996 Corolla beater with 205k

@ramiroescamilla7263

4 ай бұрын

Time to go back to normal v8 power no turbos

Yep. Spung bearing cylinder no3 for me..32k. Hâte my Truck now...

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Ridiculous right? I sold my truck back to Toyota. I'll post a video on that soon.

A few weeks ago I watched my neighbor’s new 1794 Tundra being hauled off on a flat bed. Toyota bought back under lemon law. Neighbor is out a ton on all the extras he bought for what he thought was going to be a dream vehicle for him. 😢

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Dang that's sad.

@ubeuonly

3 ай бұрын

Toyota is no better than any...never as capable as big 3. Or as much technology

@paulhunter9613

3 ай бұрын

And Toyota will do their best to keep all this very quiet, they always have, that’s one thing they are very “reliable” about

@fettaboyproductions6022

3 ай бұрын

Power steering failure 😂😂😂 which associates to engine being locked Stop capping bro

@ubeuonly

3 ай бұрын

@@fettaboyproductions6022 this is not a Tik Tok site therefore we don't tolerate Ebonics..or ignorance

What engine oil was in the engine? What was the weight?How many miles on the oil change? What was the engine rpm at cruising speed?

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

Toyota 0w-20 oil. 2k miles or less on the oil. It has been serviced the month before.

I'm a toyota dealership tech and I've seen 2 of these trucks come in with under 30,000 miles on them and the engine locked up. I love the styling and comfort of the new tundra's, but I'm weary of the engine. I wish they would've stuck with the V8

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

same man, It was the most comfortable vehicle for trips. Better than my GMC Denali

My 22 Tundra engine locked up January 1st. The dealership it is at seems to really be trying to help me. They still do not have a date when all the parts will be delivered so it can be fixed. Not happy with big Toyota.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Hopefully yours is fixed soon! I'm going to psot a follow up video soon about this. I sold the truck back to Toyota

@paulhunter9613

3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately you will have to get used to being unhappy

@DIYJIM

3 ай бұрын

@@TheGaginator how much did you lose? What are you replacing it with? I have thought about buying an older one.

It’s the bearing issue being made out of cast iron versus aluminum is the main culprit of these vehicles. Cast iron doesn’t dissipate heat as well so having bigger contraction and expansion of the material like cast iron is bound to cause problems.

Can it be LS swapped down the line? Probably could sort that out for less than 10k no?

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

Haha 100%!

@08turboSS

3 ай бұрын

No, because its a small twin turbo and the motor mounts amd a bunch more would need changing or custom work.

Its warranty work dealerships take their time doing the engine swap. Really they should have dropped a brand new engine.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

I agree, but the issues at the time of my engine work was parts availability unfortunately. I argued for a complete engine replacement, but they could not get cylinder heads

Great looking truck. I have a 22 limited trdoffroad with 41k. Bought in March of 2022, build date was in February of 22. Only had little glitches there and there. Other than that the engine has been solid. I would ask toyota for a extended warranty as far as they can go. At least to hold you over a a couple years. I'll be getting a 2025 when my lease is up. Sorry you had to go through that

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment! I'm glad your truck has been good, I think these trucks will probably be fine in the long run but I just had a few that were no good from the manufacturing point. I ended up going with the Toyota buy back on this, even though I had a lifetime warranty through the dealer that I bought it from. The headache wasn't worth it

I have a 2021 Tacoma ,wanted to get a new tundra but now seeing your video I will be more than happy with the 2021 tundra with a V8

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

100% buy a 2021 or older Tundra, they are very reliable

Buy a Nissan Titan. Has a V8 with no cylinder deactivation and doesn’t shut off at stoplights, and they are really dealing on them since it’s the last year of production.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Idk man, I wouldn't want to buy a truck that is being discontinued either.

@mariop8576

3 ай бұрын

I wouldn't worry about that, it has a 5 year, 100,000 mile warranty, many mechanical parts are used on other models and OEMs have to support their products for 10 years minimum. @@TheGaginator

@mariop8576

3 ай бұрын

I bought a new 2023 pro4X XD, so it has the 6.5 foot bed, this Christmas/New Year Nissan was dealing more than the big 3, I got it for a little less than $54K OTD. It's replacing my '09 Frontier that has over 215K miles and has been bullet proof. The best vehicle I have ever owned.@@TheGaginator

@scottmendoza8989

2 ай бұрын

I have one love it love it

@wesl.946

Ай бұрын

It’s a shame Nissan doesn’t continue it after Toyota dumps their V8. It might have driven Titan demand up. I’m looking at them now.

If you want a full size truck with a NA V8 as well as the "reliability" (I quote this because reliability is also dictated by how diligently a person maintains their truck or car) of a Japanese brand, look into the Titan. The amount of features and what you pay for a top trim Pro-4X is for lack of a better word, incredible. You get a 5 yr, 100k mile warranty too. Where I live in NY, some dealerships around me is actually offering them below MSRP since the F-150 is the go-to for most full size truck buyers. While Nissan sedans and crossovers with the Jatco CVT are time bombs, their truck lineup is actually legitimate.

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

good points here

@williamwhite9767

3 ай бұрын

I bought a new 2023 Titan Pro4X last June. The dealer gave me a $7k discount with the doc fee as the only adder and financed it at 0%. And the dealer included a life time drive train warranty. I'm loving it, powerful, quiet, very comfortable. Old school in many ways with its V8, hydraulic steering, no cylinder deactivation, no stop and start and not good on gas but I'm retired and don't drive much.

@wranglercody8422

3 ай бұрын

I bought a frontier in 22 (almost bought a titan) Nissan has really stepped up the quality in their trucks, people ignore em, very underrated.

@riverpirate1022

Ай бұрын

100%, Nissan is the new Goto for quality reliable trucks and suvs. Never touch ANY of their cars. Toyota just drove their reputation, customers, and company profits off a cliff.

@nookbandit

26 күн бұрын

Better act fast, Titan is going bye bye

Any 1794 with engine issues? I have a 22’ 1794 trd with 20k miles mostly highway. No issues so does the trim matter?

Makes my 2000 GMC Sierra SLT that I’ve owned for 23 plus years look that much better! Broke down one time in 183K miles (fuel pump). Had 5K miles on it when I bought it in 2001 for $12,900 cash!

@TheGaginator

2 ай бұрын

That body style GM truck is one of the most reliable vehicles ever made. I've probably had close to 20 of them. I went with a 2008 GMC Yukon with a 6.2 and no DOD to worry about

We just went through the same process. 22 tundra SR5 4x4 same color 😂. They had our truck just over a month and sounds like the exact same repair.. short block and components. I’ve filed a claim with Toyota asking them to re-purchase the truck because I also don’t have faith in a brand new truck with a re-built engine. I would have felt a little better if they had dropped a new factory crate motor in it instead of opting for a re-build. They had the truck for 3 months last year for a rattle in the diver side door. Out of 17 months of ownership, we’ve only enjoyed it 13 months. Love the truck and believe in Toyota as a reliable brand. I hope they do right by their customers in this situation.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

This sounds like the exact same experience that I've had with my 2022 SR5. It went to the dealer three or four times for all different kinds of interior noises ranging from wind noise to rattles. All of which the dealer was unable to fix and I ended up just figuring it out myself. I felt the same way with them replacing the motor and then not having confidence in it. I went ahead and did the buyback and I'll do a video on how that process went. Thanks for the comment!

@jgranger2002

4 ай бұрын

Having worked for toyota as a mechanic at a dealer. You can't buy a crate engine from toyota. They have short blocks. An engine with no cylinder heads. That's how they have always done it.

@miketerry6036

3 ай бұрын

The old Toyota is dead. This is the new Toyota with Turbo slapped on everything if you’re lucky maybe you’ll get 100,000 miles out of it.

@nateTrh

3 ай бұрын

Toyota only ships short blocks and will only include heads if there's damage up there. It's standard procedure for most foreign manufacturers to only replace parts that are broken/damaged and reuse everything else.

Fellow DFW resident here, dump it! I know it's not apples to apples, but I had a very similar situation with a 3.5L EcoBoost SHO. The cam phaser issues popped up with less than 30k miles, and religious oil changes, but I loved the car so much and pushed through. I got to know my Service Advisor and one of her kiddos, spent about two months in a rental car while mine was getting various issues repaired. That car did not go a whole year in the four I owned it without needing some kind of work. Shortly after the warranty ended, I got a MIL for cam crank correlation (forgot the exact P code)...I was done and just sold it to Carmax with 60k miles.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Great advice. I did end up having Toyota buy it back. I am going to post a video on how that went.

@atgn-0088

4 ай бұрын

@TheGaginator Glad to hear! No hate against Toyota, but I don't wanna see anyone go through that, especially another father and husband.

Thank you for your truthful video. And I'm sorry for all the apologists and those who are saying not to believe what you've experienced.

@TheGaginator

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, I wasn't trying to bash Toyota or anything like that I just wanted to give my experience and maybe help someone else out that has this issue

What did you purchase in place of the Tundra after they bought it back?

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

An older GMC

@fettaboyproductions6022

3 ай бұрын

ower steering light has nothing to do with the engine liar This video should come with a paid Advertisment warning Who hired you Chevy lol

@steverugerguy9606

3 ай бұрын

Now your talking...i have a gmc sierra..175000 trouble free miles.​@@TheGaginator

@riverpirate1022

Ай бұрын

@@TheGaginator LMAO wow you went from huge mistake to huge mistake! How can you be a mechanic who owns a shop? You need to end this youtube channel and sell your shop, every time you say something you embarrass yourself further buddy. This is now a comedy channel, nothing more.

Plenty of 5.7 tundras had engine failures to start with..Don’t buy the first year even Toyota

@goodbadugly9849

4 ай бұрын

Plenty of 5.7s 😅 kzread.info/dash/bejne/mI2hlaaBXcLPdZc.htmlsi=sG8TlCVk-1o6a6pG

@goodbadugly9849

4 ай бұрын

Plenty kzread.info/dash/bejne/rGSOrM2cfLLRiJM.htmlsi=aIIZvVf1Cc1gDhq2

@goodbadugly9849

4 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/rGSOrM2cfLLRiJM.htmlsi=aIIZvVf1Cc1gDhq2

@goodbadugly9849

4 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/mI2hlaaBXcLPdZc.htmlsi=JrbFqYV7oaukiyeJ

@goodbadugly9849

4 ай бұрын

There are also plenty of 5.7 Tundras with over a million miles proven. 😊

My 2022 Tundra seized yesterday at 20811 miles. I’ve been told I’m getting a new engine. Mine is the second one my dealership has seen, both 2022’s. Thank you for posting this video. It’s good to not be alone in this situation.

@TheGaginator

2 ай бұрын

Dang that really sucks. Hoping they get it fixed up in a timely manner!!!

Scotty What is this buyback option you are referring to? Was this because of the Lemon Law you submitted? I really need some help. I will trust this truck with a small block rebuild Thanks for the responses David

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Yes it was with Lemon law. I'll post a video soon

Beautiful Tundra you got there, looks great, I bought a 2023 Tundra SR, as base as you can get them, I only have 3K on it now, I have a few issues with it, from a whistling rear air vent (dealer has a fix for it) to dash rattles and a engine start stop feature that hasn't worked in the winter (programming) My dealer has been a pleasure to work with so far, so the minor issues I have with it, I can live with. It's a shame Toyota and the dealer did not live up to their image on quality and durability in your case, a dirty engine after a rebuild is totally unacceptable and the lack of communication is a poor response on the dealer. I like my Toyota and this is my second one, but I don't think they are as bullet-poof as everyone makes them out to be.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the compliment! I worked really hard to get this truck where I wanted to and did a lot of R&D myself at my own shop. From what I've been able to find the 2023 trucks don't have the reliability issues that the 2022 trucks did. They still have a lot of the Interior quality problems though, it went to the dealership several times for all kinds of interior noises rattles and whistling. Hopefully your truck will be great! I am just been pretty upset with the way new vehicles are. I went back to driving my old cars

@corradettimotorsports360

4 ай бұрын

@@TheGaginator I hear ya, that is why I still drive a 2005 Ford F350 6.0 Power Stroke!

It’s very interesting that a new Toyota engine broke so fast. My wife and I currently own three Toyotas but I don’t think I am going to buy any new Toyota with Turbos and hybrid combined. These cars and trucks are going to be a nightmare outside warranties. They need to bring the 5.7L V8 back so that people can choose if they want a v8 or a twin turbocharged 3.4L V6. I am glad they took care of you.

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

I have owned several Toyotas with over 300k miles, and will continues to buy the older ones. The EPA is the true killer of vehicles. Forcing manufacturers to conform the regulations that technology hasn’t caught up to.

I was really wanting the new Tundra but the twin turbo V-6 was just a huge turnoff for me. I don't understand why Toyota did not try to make a hybrid version of the 5.7 with the new composite bed and lighter frame. The V-8 5.7 , 4.7, 4.6 are solid and were proven. The V-6 Turbo should have been an option like Ford does with their F-150's. I will hold on to my two V-8 Tundra's and look elsewhere for a new Truck for now. Sorry about your engine issues.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

100% on all your points. Toyota has had awesome engines before this. We can thank the EPA for all the issues with new vehicles.

Honest question are you saying you had to pay 30k for repairs or overall the repairs are valued at 30k. Did warranty not cover the issue?

@TheGaginator

2 ай бұрын

I didn't pay for the repairs, But they gave me the bill after it was all taken care of. Toyota paid for it all. Toyota pays the dealers doing the work.

I just ordered a 2024 midnight black 1794 limited edition. I'm supposed to get it on March 15th. After watching this video I am extremely concerned whether I should take delivery or not. I don't know if they work The Kinks out. What do you think.

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

It seems so far the engine issues are fixed, but I am for sure staying away from turbo v6 trucks. (i knew better)

My 4runner ORP is comfortable AF, drove it outta state 4 times already no complaints from me, but everyone has different body types.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

It's got to just be body type! I'm sure it's plenty reliable, but I couldn't stand driving it.

Why was the 4Runner so miserable? Let me guess… performance?

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Haha yes performance was awful on the forerunner, but the comfort was why I hated it. I have lots of other vehicles and I've driven very slow things. I daily drive a Ford Festiva a lot of times haha. The comfort of the Forerunner was something I just couldn't get over. I could write in the tundra for 6 hours straight without stopping, but the 4Runner would destroy my back within just 30 minutes or so. I did at least five very long road trips in the 4Runner across the US and i definitely would never purchase one

This is practically the same experience I had with RAM recently. Just got my 2021 RAM 1500 Big Horn back from them on Feb 28 after bringing it in on Jan 2, 2024. Only 16k miles and continual overheating issues. Finally found out that a cylinder head was warped and needed all new head gaskets. Damage internally was so bad they replaced the entire long block. Having it back for about a week now, I have the same feeling you do, don’t think I trust the truck anymore and trying to decide what to do… Take the gamble or sell it. Oh yeah, and service reps were just as bad at RAM… Never heard a word from anyone and couldn’t get a return call.

Are the new Toyotas not using GPS for speedometer? Still using a cable off the trans?

@jeffsullivan3101

3 ай бұрын

Cable driven speedos have been gone for years.

@Travis8126

3 ай бұрын

That is what I thought but he mentioned the tire size would change the speedo/mileage reading which should have no affect with GPS.

@jeffsullivan3101

3 ай бұрын

@@Travis8126 Speedos are driven off of a sensor on the trans that sends a signal to the ECM, no GPS magic involved.

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

Electronic

Excess Machining Material within the Lead Main Bearing Oil Gallery...seen two myself. Early '22 Builds. Just comes down to not cleaning the block well enough after machine work was done. Has nothing to do with a poor design of the engine, etc.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Great info ^. The engine design seems solid to me, I was told there were manufacturing issues with the main bearings.

Sorry this happened to you. I have a 2023 TRD pro that has been rock solid. That dealership sounds like a nightmare to have to deal with. Just got some info on why the engines have been blowing last week. He told me that 50 engines have blown so far. The blocks were not cleaned properly after machining. Metal particles left in the engine block. He said that 2022 model year are the engines with this problem.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

I've heard the 23 models are good. I was told that the bottom end parts were sourced from a lesser quality plage for a few months. Who knows man.

@stevemorris6270

4 ай бұрын

@@TheGaginator it’s just like the turbo problems. A couple dozen trucks have a problems and the sky is falling! 😂 At the end of the day Toyota will fix it. I love my TRD pro and feel lucky to own one!

@davidglover3380

4 ай бұрын

I have a 2023 and mine blew with 33k miles

@stevemorris6270

4 ай бұрын

@@davidglover3380 what did they find out when they tore it down? Were you running a JB4 tuner?

@davidglover3380

4 ай бұрын

@stevemorris6270 They think it's the Rod but it might be the main bearing My dealership is waiting on a Toyota guy to show up before they tear it down No I didn't install a tuner...

Just curious where are new tundras with turbos made ?

As soon as they get your money its, thank you very much and have a nice day.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Yup pretty much

Wow bro, I am very glad to hear that you and your family are okay after dealing with that ordeal, thank God. We knew that there would be some issues with the first year model of any vehicle but this one has left me seriously skeptical in my decision to purchase a new anything toyota for now. I don't know if the lifted modifications had anything to do with the diving dynamics at this point but it would sure be nice to know if it did but anyway, let's see what you will get next. I did read in your comments that you did sell it back to Toyota which I definitely would have done too and simply avoiding your calls so that they wouldn't have to explain anything to you is extremely poor customer service. A simple answer of "we don't know why your product failed like this as of yet but we will certainly have an answer of some sort for you asap would have been a better and more appropriate way of providing service to you from this dealership. Over 60k is a lot of $$$ for these vehicles and I really hope that this truck was simply a lemon and not a recurring thing for other Toyota tundra owners of the new gen.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. After some time has passed I've been able to gain some information about the failure. Apparently the engine crankshaft bearings or associated parts were sourced from a lower quality supplier for several months in 2022 which caused the failure

@vincentdavis9920

4 ай бұрын

You are welcome and it is both disappointing and good news, disappointing that Toyota has decided to increase their profit margin at the expense of their perceived customer satisfaction, reputation, and loyalty or is it because it's built here in the USA and secondly, it's also good news that your lifting of the truck (for which I said to myself, if anyone would know, it would be a legit mechanic) had nothing to do with the modifications of the truck in this capacity other then possibly decreasing full economy which would have left me to definitely believe that the turbo charged v6 will not be reliable after all but, it isn't the case for you. So for now, a new Tundra is still up in the air for now but I will wait for a bit and doing a lift and replacing the tires with 35's on it is still something foreseeable in the future. Bless you and your family and your subscribers and continue the good work on your youtube channel.

@chrissuzanneheiner4079

3 ай бұрын

It’s really not the first year of that motor. It’s been out for quite a while in the Lexus, so the motors been true trade it’s just a rare thing happened to him, also tired he doesn’t want you to know where one wrong because they’re very proud of their trucks. That’s why they weren’t communicating with you.

Considering what this guy’s been through, he seems super chill. I’d have been throwing f-bombs left & right lambasting Toyota. And here I am about to plunk down money on a hybrid ‘24 Tacoma. 🤣

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Everytime I had to talk to Toyota 🙏 *Dear God, please help me not kill anyone today, Amen* 🙏 Not gonna lie man, I was probably more upset at this situation than anything else in my life haha.

@fscottnoah7223

4 ай бұрын

@@TheGaginator 🤣 “God grant be the strength and decency not to murder the QA person that birthed this faulty product into the American market.” Did you know of anyone else personally who was affected by these same issues?

@marklihsu

4 ай бұрын

You get to deal with a turbo and a battery! Good luck!

@dustincollins16

4 ай бұрын

Buying the first model year run of any new vehicle is a big risk. I wouldn't touch the new 2.7 turbo tacoma for at least the next 3 years considering all the issues with the turbo tundra

@fscottnoah7223

4 ай бұрын

@@dustincollins16 appreciate the insight. I’ve weighed the Pros and Cons and gone back and forth beyond reason. Truth is, older Tacomas have a weak v6 that often “gear-hunted” when hitting higher rpm’s. So, 6 of one, half a dozen of another. I’ll bite the bullet on this one. I’ll be starting a channel based on my experiences with the truck as well. Might give me *some* leverage with Toyota if anything goes habitually wrong.

Man that sucks. I'm sorry you've had to deal with that. I love the body style of the new Tundras. In a perfect world, new body style with engine swap for the I force V8!

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Man that would have been great if these came with a v8! I liked alot of things about this truck

Is this related to improper cleaning of the block after manufacturing?

@TheGaginator

2 ай бұрын

A lot of people have told me that was likely to cause. But Toyota never made a statement like that to me personally

I bought a new 2022 Tundra in July of 22. I loved the ride quality and driving comfort with no squeaks or excessive wind noise. I sold my Tundra in November of 2023 while the value was still good. The main problem that convinced me to sell it was almost every time that I cold started the engine there would be like a light hammer thump as the engine lit off. This was almost like a piston detonation but dull. Very well could have been a connecting rod bearing or a piston wrist pin giving out. Either way i did not want to keep the truck plus what I had read about other problems with the newer Tundra’s. When sold my truck had 9,482 miles on the odometer. I wasted my time taking it to the dealer mechanic’s which naturally turned out as “could not duplicate”. My wife’s car is a 2023 Corolla Cross and we like every thing about it except for the very limited cubbies for storing front seat driver and passenger items such as iPhone, gum etc. but the best thing about the car is that it has a great naturally aspired engine. I doubt that I will ever buy a turbocharged vehicle again. I’m sorry for the problems that you are having with your Tundra and God bless you and your family 🙏🏻.

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I agree with sticking non turbo for daily drivers. Turbos are for my fun cars haha. I had the clunk on start, wind noise, and dash rattles also. My wife was interested in the new Corolla, or Prius, but after the issues with my truck, we got get a Chevy Volt.

@Steve-un9mc

3 ай бұрын

I agree with the whole naturally aspirated engine logic. My 2015 Tundra with the 5.7 engine is going strong, not one problem. My wife’s 2017 RAV4 needed some front brake work after only about 40k miles but other than that it’s also been great. The world isn’t building new engines with reliability in mind, that has already been done. Now it’s all about emissions reductions and all these problems

My best friend of 32 years bought a brand new 2007 Toyota tundra with a 4.7 V8. He ran that thing like there was no tomorrow; reliable truck for the past 15 years, never a problem besides maintenance. He just traded it in last week for that new tundra with the V6 turbo…. I advised him against it, but he went on the head and pulled the trigger. Let’s see what happens.🙄

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

I really hope the new one is reliable for him, but there is absolutely NO WAY these turbo engines will last as long as the 4.7 and 5.7

@riverpirate1022

Ай бұрын

Your best friend is F'd.

So glad I have a 2UZ-FE in my 03 4Runner, 178k and perfect. Excellent presentation BTW.

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

Hey thanks! I bet the 4runner I had to drive would have been reliable, but it was just too uncomfortable

$30k for a short block rebuild is insane, what is the shop rate $250hr?

4Runner miserable??

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

I've had older 4runners and I really enjoyed them. This truck was just so uncomfortable I could not write in it for 30 minutes without having back pain where I could ride in my Tundra for 6 hours without taking a break no problem. The lack of power in the 4runner was also a complaint. I'm sure they're great for some people

i bought a cheap older nissan titan replaced timing chain i like doing my own work older vehicles are the way to go cause parts are everywhere and there so much easier to work on

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Yup I agree. At my shop, we've seen that vehicle made in 2019 + are garbage. I am back to driving old stuff. My current daily drivers are a 2008 GMC and 1996 Toyota.

I have not seen one new Tundra or any Toyotas broken down on the side of the road and this is the first video I have seen on Utube. GM, Ford and Dodge do have big issues. That suck you and your family were stranded on the road. I am driving my 13th Toyota ( 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Offroad) 90k no trips to the shop. I wish you good luck in what ever you do.

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I too have owned MANY Toyotas, several with over 300k miles, and loved them. Hopefully the bugs get worked out for other buyers

Would be awesome to hear more about the 4runner fails. Man I would be outraged if my family was stranded and everything you went through. Seems like you're a peaceful guy props to you!

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

The 4runner was just so uncomfortable. I tried really hard to make it work. I used 5 different types of cushions even. I'm sure plenty of people like them. It was an AWFUL situation for sure, but hey, God's got a plan and it always works out.

What was wrong with the 4Runner? I understand the Tundra and the 4Runner are not in the same category. All these new trucks and suvs are way overpriced.

@MustafarRecRoom

4 ай бұрын

I suspect that it has to do with the Tundra being a new design with all of the modern amenities and the 4Runner essentially being a 13 + year old truck. That said, you never hear of a 4Runner blowing its engine with 16K miles on the clock!

@Vdeinnar

4 ай бұрын

4Runner way overpriced and grossly underpowered

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

For me it was the interior comfort. I can deal with the low power, I drive plenty of low power vehicles. I could ride in the tundra for a very long time without taking breaks, but the Forerunner would kill my back after less than an hour of driving. I've owned older 4Runners and they were not a problem

@dennynisevic7848

4 ай бұрын

100% thrue

@MrChipDouglas1

4 ай бұрын

​@@TheGaginator I totally get it, I went from a 2013 Altima SL to a 2020 RX350 F Sport. The Altima seats were more comfortable on long trips to me. I know the Lexus has more comfortable seats in non F sport models. Maybe the limited 4Runner has better seats then the one you drove. I was looking to purchase a 4runner before they pull the V6 and the 5 speed for reliability reason.

This is a common problem, I was advised from the service writers and the parts guys at our Toyota dealer not to buy the new tundra for the engines having a high failure rate. I am sure over time toyota will correct the issues. Sounds like the dealer did their best to take care of you.

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

Hoping all the bugs are sorted out now for other people's sake. It's the EPA who is ruining the reliability of vehicles

@alexgrindnshine2522

3 ай бұрын

@@TheGaginator yeah the EPA loves to screw up a good thing

I’ve been super hesitant to do a aftermarket lift and tires on my 22 tundra because I’m afraid Toyota will void my warranty if I have the same issue. It’s good to hear they didn’t give you any hassle

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

Yup, they will be fine as ling as you stay at 3 inches or less

@barryboer4232

3 ай бұрын

Why waste you money on a useless lift.

Keep us on the loop.

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

I ended up having Toyota buy it back, and I talked about it in my next video

many consumers have tried to tell Toyota to stop with the bullshit twin turbos and turbo 4 cyl now in the Tacoma. They dont listen. They will .

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Yes you're right I was a little disappointed to see that in the new Tacoma because it looks like such an awesome truck. The government is the problem driving crazy high efficiency out of small engines

@fried_nice

4 ай бұрын

It's going to take time to get better at anything. I would be more afraid of a company that never strives to be better. 10 years from now, your opinions about Toyota won't matter.

@marklihsu

4 ай бұрын

​@@fried_nicevery true Ford's been doing turbos for over a decade now and have taken the reputation hit but I would trust them with turbos over the newly designed Toyota turbos.

bring back the 3ur-fe

@desertblade1874

4 ай бұрын

I'll buy the old generation... 5.7l V8 all the way and it'll be cheaper, more reliable and easier to maintain

@roofcamper3473

4 ай бұрын

@@desertblade1874 yep, only a coolant valley plate to worry about every 100k. Not a bad DIY job

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

haha heck yeah

I've been on the trade for over 40 years. I will have to say the most common thing is an improper cleaning of the block before assembly. The crank will tell .Also, if they didn't replace the heads, it is because it had oil pressure. If not, it will eat the cams and journals in the heads

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

Very good information here

my understanding is that this motor is shared between tundra, sequoia, Lexus gx and landcruiser.

@TheGaginator

24 күн бұрын

That is correct. Now even the latest 2024 models are still having this same failure !

Like I said before. The turbo engines won’t last

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Truth

As a Toyota fan boy, I am not a fan of any part of your story. Especially the sh_tty service from the dealer. I've been skeptical of the new generation with the turbo engines. Now I'm really worried. I just bought a 2021 with the V8 and love it. Hope it lasts me a long time.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Yes I'm a Toyota Fanboy as well I'll admit it. I have owned many many Toyotas ranging from pretty much every model that they make. I don't think you're going to have any problems with your 2021, those trucks routinely see 300,000 miles

That’s really scary! Was it related to the turbo?

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

No actually, it was crankshaft related. They say manufacturer defect!

hmmm I was gona get one next week a 2024 should I wait??

@hss8973

3 ай бұрын

Yes

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

Yes

@dell7054

3 ай бұрын

@TheGaginator so I should wait.. u think a a new or a used one?

@JiTengful

3 ай бұрын

Wait for the refresh 2026 😅

@riverpirate1022

Ай бұрын

Duh, do NOT buy ANY new gen Toyota Truck, you WILL regret it, sooner, or later out of warranty. Nissan is the only smart option now.

Debunking the myth of Toyota quality.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately in this case. I've owned several Toyotas with over 300k miles though.

@riverpirate1022

Ай бұрын

Wrong, Toyota previous gen vehicles are the best in the world and it's not a debate or even a close race. These new gen smaller displacement turbo pos engine are destroying the brand and customer base.

Toyotas not built in Japan 👎

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

BOO indeed. Assembled in Texas, but parts sourced from Mexico among other places :(

What didn’t you like about Toyota 4Runner? Just asking, because I want to buy one.

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

It was WAY too uncomfortable for me. My back hurt really bad after 30 minutes or so. I tried all kinds of cushions and things.

I haven’t been hearing any issues with the 23’s or 24’s

@TheGaginator

2 ай бұрын

Hopefully it stays that way!

v8 2021 tundra😇. As high as 21mpg on the Hiway no lie. Last of the keeper Tundras for a while at least

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

I wish i did this. At the time that i bought this truck, a used 2012 was selling for MORE than a new one. I couldn't bring myself to pay more for a used vehicle. My mistake.

Hey nice truck the wife and i have the 2019 Toyota Tundra double cab sr5 not 4wd but has everything else like bed cover and so fourth our engine bay was filthy also i have a pressure washer(ryobi 2000 psi) and i covered the entire engine in car wash soap and then used a tip on the pressure washer that allowed the water to come out at a lower pressure to knock off all of the dirt/and grime off the engine it came out sparkling clean where you can eat off it. i also used my air compressor and blow gun to blast water from all of the electrical connectors under the hood i made sure everything was completely dry and then started the truck up and have not had any issues. i guess these engines just get filthy.

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

TFLs brand new 2024 Tacoma already broke a CV axle or something related during some minor off roading.

@TheGaginator

2 ай бұрын

Oh man. That sucks. I'll be honest I off-roaded this truck pretty hard, but I've also off-roaded $1,000 trucks very hard. I did the Madonna pass in Colorado with this thing in about 24 hours including camping

What was wrong with the 2023 4Runner? I have a 2016 Limited and love it. Glad you got your truck back.

@TheGaginator

12 күн бұрын

It was a comfort thing for me. Im sure it was just my body type.

My question would be “did you replace them with the same quality parts that failed in the first place?” I’ll keep my2015 5.7 thank you very much.

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

100% man, those engines are excellent. At my shop, we see them with over 250k miles all the time just getting normal maintenance.

I have a 18 tundra… I bought it 2 years ago…. Had 17k miles and it has 27k now. I was so close buying a new gen tundra but here in commiefornia (100 mile radius) I couldn’t find the truck I wanted at msrp…. All wanted a 20k markup… F that and the tundra they rode in on. Found a limited 4x4 trd off-road crewmax in mesquite brown. Absolutely love the truck. It was a lil pricey but $47k was worth it to me. Besides the price after sitting down and doing hard thinking I didn’t want to have a v6 and deal with turbos… man, I’m glad I got what I did… the new tundras are so beautiful and the infotainment system makes me want to cry with jealousy but I simply love my thirsty girl. Brother, I truly hope you come to a decision you a live with. I too am on your side and line of thinking about what if it breaks out of warranty… I couldn’t do it. I’d get an another brand of truck or get a v8 tundra. Best of luck brother

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

I wanted a 2021 Tundra, but anything 2019-2021 was MORE expensive than a new one. I made the wrong choice

My v8 tundra had no engine cap for a week. Dealer forgot to put the cap back after an oil change. It was seating under the hood the whole time. Oil spilled under the hood i took it back they admitted their mistake and gave me new oil change and complete wash . V8 runs with no issues even after all this happened. V8 is simple and does not quite on you.

@TheGaginator

2 ай бұрын

100% The v8 is the way to go.

Gorgeous truck. I said when this engine first came out. If they're going to take a smaller V6 block and push the same hp as a larger V8 block, that hp now has to be distributed over 6 pistons, rods, and bearings instead of 8. It also has a smaller crank. Because of that, I've been saying that they hopefully upgraded all the bearing areas, rods, crank, etc to take that added stress per part. Typically when you take a smaller engine and increase the power this much, you reduce life. Same with engine speed. Turbo engines tend to rev higher to spool turbos. Rule of thumb is, if you run twice the engine speed, you get half the life. But maybe they did upgrade all the bearing areas, and this was just a machining mistake. As far as I'm concerned, turbocharging a car engine is fine, because the engine is not under heavy load very often. With a truck however, it's not only a heavier vehicle, but it's expected to tow, and haul heavy loads. It's a lot to ask out of a smaller chunk of iron.

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

Solid info here, and right on point ^

Sorry to hear about your stress. If you can trade it in look at the Nissan Titan, it has a 5.6 V8

@TheGaginator

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, and I've seen those have been really reliable

Curious what made the forerunner experience so miserable?

@TheGaginator

3 ай бұрын

It was a comfort thing for me

@shornandkenny

3 ай бұрын

​@@TheGaginatorcomfy now?? 😢

My engine seized right after my 25k svc. Going back and forth with dealer now to figure out this nightmare. My options to choose from presented to me so far are: 1 purchase a new truck that potentially has the same issues and Toyota will be nice enough to let me out of my original leased vehicle that is sitting In the svc dept with a seized motor. 2 voluntary repo and ruin my credit

Brother I fully understand the frustration. I used to be a huge ford guy and had a major issue with my prior 2019 150. Never did sit well with me so I got rid of it because. At this point man not many trucks have the reliability of prior generations. Maybe get an extended warranty for if it happens again.

@TheGaginator

2 ай бұрын

I went back to driving older vehicles again. I've always driven things at least 15 years old if not older.