Fluids, filters and fuel additives I use in this 225k miles tundra. www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2012/toyota/tundra/4-6l-8-cyl-engine-code-1ur-fe-2/?volume=us-volume
@@repairvehicle Mine is a 2007 Toyota Tundra Sr5 v8 5.7 with 200k. What type of oil weight do you recommend me? I have been using the 5w-20. Thanks again
I have a 2008 Toyota Tundra Crewmax 5.7L Engine and fully loaded, but I only have 87K Miles on it. I wish mine will make the 1,000,000 milestone....lol. I love my truck, I just don't drive it very often, only during the Spring or Fall months when I take my 32 Foot Travel Trailer out and about, and my truck has no problem pulling that baby....lol. I try to keep it maintained both externally and internally. I've had nothing but trucks my entire life, never owned a car. I've had Fords, Chevys, Nissans BUT TOYOTAS..... hands down! Toyota has made a Truck that I really like. My next truck will be..... you guessed it....lol... A TRUNDA, but that probably won't be in a couple of years. Thanks for sharing and posting your video. You have a new subscriber to your channel.
I use a 2012 4.6 for hot shot type work in Houston and I'm at 610,000 miles. Lots of components have been replaced but the entire power train is all original. I do all of my fluid changes and the change intervals are done well before suggested fluid change life. The biggest surprise to me is that my starter is still original and my entire AC system runs as efficient as the day I bought it other than the blower fan/motors going out every year.
I use Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0wx20 and try to change it every 7000 miles but sometimes I'm out of town on a run and let it go to 8500-9000. I do my ATF every 30,000 or 40,000, Coolant every 50,000and differential every 50,000. It also gets a new Denso air filter every few months.
2006 4.0 v6 392k. Got it from a truck parts warehouse that used it for long-distance deliveries. I’ve had it for 7 years and only problem has been a wheel seal. S-tier truck.
So many great advise here guys.I did all my fluids in/around the times on my 2002 Yaris and i've only did my brake fluid 2 yrs ago when i've owned my car for 12 yrs.So every 10 yrs break fluid is too far.....maybe 8 yrs is better. My ATF was done at 75,000 miles 5 years ago with proper Toyota Type 4 fluid.I've always used fully synth oil except 3 times in 12 yrs on my Yaris,i changed it every year less than 5,000 miles and never any issues. Used Castrol Magnatec for 3 yrs in a now and it's made the engine so much quieter.I switched to 5w 30 about 7 yrs ago,as i do town/city driving with low mileage instead of 10w 30.We have fairly cold winters in the UK too,so 5w 30 is a good switch.
I changed most all the fluids, axel, transmission, power steering, radiator and oil every 5000 miles synthetic 0-20 weight,I still have to change the brake and transfer case fluid are next. I have a 2011 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L 4x4 Flex Fuel. 216,000 miles right now
I change my brake fluid every 3 years. I just use a turkey baster. I suck out the old brake fluid in the brake resivor and then pour in new fluid. Then i continue this process over the next couple days until the fluid starts to remain clear after driving. That's the way I do it since so I don't have to be messing with getting air in the braking system.
@@repairvehicle it comes with an included hand pump that pressurizes the tank. You add 2 quarts of brake fluid to the tank, attach the hose/cap to the M/C reservoir, pump it up, then crack each bleeder screw until fresh fluid comes out. Super easy. Makes your brake pedal nice and firm, no more mushy brakes. Takes all of 20 minutes, once a year. Trust me you’ll love it.
@@repairvehicle I have a question my friend. At Toyota they do my oil at the 10k miles and 20k miles. They said it’s not required at 15k but I still told them to change it. After 20k they won’t do any maintenance. My question is, which oil do I really use? They put what’s on the truck which is a, SAE 0W-20. This seems to be to thin of an oil, is it okay to keep on using? I want to trust them because it’s Toyota but not sure if they really want to let the trucks last forever. I have a 2020 Tundra. Thanks.
Dealers always use cheapest oil they can get their hands on so that they can maximize profit. 0w-20 is a full synthetic oil, but cheap stuff they use. 10k miles on cheap full synthetic oil is way too much specially with a high heat in Texas. In 2011 I bought my first brand new car and it was Toyota camry. First 10k miles I drove mostly highway and it came with 2 free oil changes just like your tundra. At 10k miles I took camry for free oil change and then next 5k miles were city driving stop and go. According to the Toyota service manual oil should be changed every 5k miles with stop and go condition. I took car to the dealership and they told me, we are not changing oil now unless you put 10k miles. I told them no I am not waiting until 10k miles on oil and never again went back to the dealerships. I changed my oil at 5k miles with cheap full synthetic oil and switched to 100% synthetic oil made by amsoil and change my oil every 10k miles. This is what I use www.amsoil.com/p/signature-series-0w-20-synthetic-motor-oil-asm/?zo=5257753 There are two types of full synthetic oils low quality cheap stuff and higher end oil good for 15k miles or 20k miles depending on the brand. Also, there are 100% synthetic oils. 0w-20 is not thin, it's just cannot last longer than 5k miles without causing wear to the engine, being on lower end of full synthetic oil. 0w-20 is perfect viscosity oil for Toyota engines with cam phasers. Hopefully I have answered your questions, if not let me know.
yes, only new gaskets and oil change every 3k miles, the only problem is the body is getting rust spots on the hood, I have no idea, if I live in central texas.
excellent advices..however in my 2013 tundra, same model and colour like yours by the way I will start changing oil every 5k when I will reach 200k. At the moment I have close 158 k and stick to the 8 k oil change0-20 full synthetic . Wondering if I should do at 160k a transmission service since im towing every summer a 5000 pounds RV ? and of course you were right with dealers since I inquired about transmission service and they dont recommended it
Question I have a tundra 2008 one person owner. The person who I bought it from did Spark plugs coil packs. Change oil. Ect. great tires. 10461 Miles.🤷🏽♀️ . I bought am tired of the raggedy roads . So how often should I change the oil.
If you want ok engine protection, use fake synthetic oil and change it 3k miles or 6 months which ever comes first. If you want best protection and have trouble free truck for the next 900k miles then use true synthetic quality oil and change up to 10k miles or one year which ever comes first. Don't forget to change transmission fluid, transfer case oil, front/rear differential oil, power steering fluid and coolant.
2007 Tundra 5.7 owner w/ 246k+ miles. Meticulously maintained. I want my truck to continue living a healthy life. What can I do to bulletproof it more?
@@repairvehicle Since I’ve had it (I’m the second owner) I get the oil change every 4,500-5,000 miles (same as previous owner), I’ll be doing differentials/transfer case every 30,000-40,000 miles. With the transmission fluid (I do drain and fill every 30k miles), coolant every 60k or so miles. I change air filters, clean fuel injectors every 45k miles. The drivetrain is original. I had things like water pump, starter, air injection pumps/valves replaced.
i run amsoil in my 2019 ram 1500 with the 5.7 hemi but im sure it still will never get too 1 million miles like a toyota but i run it in everything even my 1991 ford f150 it has the 4.9 straight six with 202k miles on it its the best oil
Hi! I have a 2002 Tundra with 200K on it. Thank you for your video - so helpful. Could you share what you use for the frame? Mine is just beginning to rust.
I have a Tundra with 311,000 miles. I drive 8500 miles a month with my job. I change it every 5000 miles. Reason is I’m down a lot of dirt roads and I pull a heavy lift with it.
@@repairvehicle it’s a 2012. I got this truck in October of 2018 with 82,000 miles. Only issue I had so far was the secondary air injection pumps went out. I heard that there a bypass but my company paid to get done at the dealer. It was 3000.00.
Im an uber driver so my driving is city and highway miles combined, mostly highway miles. I put like 70k to 80k miles a year.So that's like 5k to 7k miles a month. I have a 2005 4 cylinder toyota camry. Currently at 225k miles. When I reach 230k miles next month I'll be changing transmission fluid, air filter and cabin air filter and of course the oil and filter. I change the oil with castrol or mobil 1 synthetic oil every 5k miles and change the filter with fram or mobil 1 every 10k miles. I change my transmission fluid every 30k miles with castrol synthetic fluid. And change the rest of the fluids like power steering, brakes coolant like every 2 or 3 years. I change the tires when the tread wears out and also do tire rotation every 5k miles with X pattern since mine is a front wheel drive car. I agree if you take care of your car religious strictly then it will last a really long time or forever. I'm trying to make my car last 1 million miles so that I can get a free car from toyota.
@@repairvehicle No I bought the car on June 2020 when it had like 195k miles. Oh I change the oil filter every 10k miles because I change the oil every 5k miles and I use quality oil filter that costs like $8 or $9 so I can change it every 10k miles right? Since the quality filters will capture the dirt to 10k miles? What do you think? Should I change the oil filter every 5k or 10k miles?
The newer tundras use a special straight 75weight oil for the transfer case . Toyota says not to use 75w90 gear oil . This new 75w oil is expensive too
@@repairvehicle they are made by Borg warner. I say it's right by my research left me using amsoil 75w90 in diffs and transfer case. I did them and the transmission drain and fill at 30000 miles and will continue at this interval
@@repairvehicle I watched a toyota land cruiser Vid on Savagegreesy chaneel and he stated that the 3ur 5.7 is fairly reliable and that the higher milage Ones have head gasket issues is this true since you are an expert on 3ur engines?????? Please do answer me since im planning on buying one
@@repairvehicle plus is the fairly reliable thing even true????? So 3ur engines are as reliable as 6.2 liter V8 in the escalade or what cuzz im confused rnnn
I use 0W-30 in 2011 Corolla Amsoil Signature Series, change it every 20 000km, and the engine actually calls for 0W-20 the car has 375 000 km right now... just for those that are curious 1.8L engine 2ZR-FE
@@repairvehicle If you actually read the owner's manual it says to use 0W-30 if you drive at high speeds or you tow something. This piece of information means that yes the engine can use 0W-30 and that it provides the engine with better protection. This is probably why a lot of German cars use like 10W-40+ oils. What's considered high speeds is the question though?Either way 375 000 km later on the engine still works like it's brand new. 0W-20 is just for emissions and garbage like that.
@@repairvehicle Also for those that have used 0W-20 and got to 300 000- 500 000 they could start using heavier oils as the tolerances between the bearings will increase due to wear and tear of the engine. One of the reasons why some people might be concerned about using 0W-30 on a brand new engine might be with the ability of the oil to penetrate between tight tolerances and to lubricate properly. So far from my own case study :) no issues on 2ZR-FE engine which is still used in 2021 base model corollas if I am not mistaken. So you are good to go. Than again always read the owners manual and use at your own risk or at least till your warranty is over than you can switch to 0W-30 if you want.
I just bought a used 2007 Tundra (120,000 miles, regular cab, long bed, 2wd). I want to change engine oil & filter, air filter, cabin air filter, transmission fluid, differential oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, and power steering fluid, serpentine belt, and spark plugs. This is everything I can think of that might be good to change now, since I don't have information on these things from the previous owner. What wear/maintenance items do you suggest I check in addition to this? Or do you have any thoughts to my plans? Thank you
Transfer case fluid should be replaced. Check hose clamps for heavy rust and replace them if needed. Check underneath battery for rust and apply to rusted areas hinder rust or nh oil to keep rust from rusting out
I bought a 2016 tundra, it has now 90,000 , if I flush and change transmission fluid will it be ok? I heard if you don’t change it at 50,000 it will not take the change well and act up? Your thoughts please?
My 2012 tundra had first transmission fluid change at 170k miles and it's was overdue. Second transmission fluid change was done at 226k miles when I bought it. I do drain and fill only, and video is on my channel. I have best maintenance videos on my channel for every aspect of tundra. I don't do flush, I have done video why to avoid flush and just do drain and fill. Not changing fluid after 50k miles is false information.
@repairvehicle Thank you very much for video. Just to recap the video, I have 2018 Tundra 4wd with limited slip. Oil change 5k miles, Transmission 3-4 yrs 30k to 50k miles max, Frt Diff Rear Diff Transfer Case 3-4 yrs 30k to 50k miles max, Coolant 5-7 yrs max as 10yrs too long. Is this correct ?
Motor oil 5k with full synthetic oil or more with 100% synthetic oil. Transmission 30k/3-4 years or miles using factory ATF or 50k miles with quality synthetic ATF. Front/rear diff and transfer case 3-4 years/30k miles with factory oil, 50k miles with quality synthetic oil. Coolant 5-7 years with towing or none towing 8-9 years.First 100k miles max, and every 50k miles after.
Need help. I have a 08 tundra w/ over 273k miles. Lately for the past couple of weeks when I start my truck (initial start of the day) it’s been having this weird sour smell along along with the typical smoke (it’s not thick smoke). Then the smell goes away after a couple of seconds. Normally there is a fuel smell from the tailpipe. When I start up the truck and continue driving for the rest of the day, that weird sour smell is gone and back to that typical gas smell. I’ve been smelling my exhaust more now than ever. I check oil and coolant. Not losing any coolant but the oil seems to be about 1/8 quart down and it’s been a bit less than 5k miles since my oil change. This is alarming for me and makes me wonder what’s going on. Today I happen to notice that sour smell briefly while accelerating. Also, my truck hasn’t been accelerating properly lately. No CEL or anything.
@@repairvehicle I also believe I may have a vacuum leak. I hear random hissing/air leak sounds but it doesn’t happen all the time. If that’s a problem, I was thinking of buying the vacuum hose. I know I should take it in but I just don’t trust my local dealer.
If you have no codes then it’s time for oil analysis and maybe better scan tool. You don’t need to take it to the dealer. Local shops that are specializing in diagnostics
@@repairvehicle I’ll definitely look into that. I also should mention that I had my timing cover reseal done not too long ago, which was done under warranty since it leaked within a year of the previous repair. Somehow, they missed one corner and it leaked again. I’m also not convinced they replaced my valve cover gaskets. I think that should have been done while they were doing the timing cover. Do you know what could be causing this random sour smell?
@@repairvehicle I just picked up a 2020 Tundra Pro. I only have about 2,000 miles on it. Getting ready for hunting season so she'll get a workout pretty soon. I have a local transmission shop that'll do the fluid changes every 25,000 miles. They said they can put me a cooler in it but I haven't decided yet on that. I figured if Toyota says its good I probably shouldn't screw with it.
Yes, I bought a 2021 about a month ago. Plan on changing this oil out at 1,000 miles then switching to AmsOil at 5,000. Probably will do the transmission at that time as well.
When a dam truck, a good one cost average of 45 k ill take toyota, low tech ill take ,because im not rich an i bought my truck to last , i had to buy it used one to ,an that cost 30 k out the door.
Sir, what do you think about using premium gas for a 2020 tundra? I’ve been using it lately. Because it’s supposed to be cleaner. Please advise. Thank you.
I get really bad fuel economy with premium fuel in the winter and truck engine does not like. Summer time I didn't see any difference. I use regular fuel and this addive every fuel tank www.amsoil.com/p/upper-cylinder-lubricant-ucl/?zo=5257753
@@repairvehicle thanks man, just ordered some. What about air filters, at what mileage and what brand? I know it’s in the maintenance book but I trust you and get a better idea of what to choose from.
Excellent questions. I use wix air filter, they are very good filters not any worse than factory. Same type of filter media soft fabric. I get about 2 years 20k miles, I don't drive off road. If you do drive dusty roads your filter life is cut significantly, 3-6 months regardless of mileage. Link is included for 2012 I think it's same part number as yours, needs verified. www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2012/toyota/tundra/5-7l-8-cyl-engine-code-3ur-fbe-6-flex/?volume=us-volume&zo=5257753
9-10years really? even eight years is too much, 5 years is like the max and that's for like the good antifreeze coolant ego by with the back of the bottle says or owners manual 19 years is way too long I would never go past 5. 3 if you're trying to make a difference and make your stuff last longer
In Toyota, 10 years under normal conditions antifreeze can last. Towing and hauling, hot climate weather cut that in half. I have done coolant analysis and not just giving away my opinion.
Well for starters you clearly state in your oil filter video that it is only 51% effective and absorbs moisture and then holds the moisture and can’t filter.
Fluids, filters and fuel additives I use in this 225k miles tundra.
www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2012/toyota/tundra/4-6l-8-cyl-engine-code-1ur-fe-2/?volume=us-volume
Thank you for your info in this video.
I have a tundra myself and I am glad you will be doing maintenance and repair videos on the Tundra. Your efforts will benefit me I am sure.
Already have ton of maintenance videos for tundra, few more coming. Most of it already done.
Me too. I will subscribe now.
@@LoopDoc, let me know what maintenance video you need, I might already have or will be working on. Thank you for subscribing
@@repairvehicle I sure wil, thanks
@@repairvehicle Mine is a 2007 Toyota Tundra Sr5 v8 5.7 with 200k. What type of oil weight do you recommend me? I have been using the 5w-20. Thanks again
Great video. Thank you.
I have a 2008 Toyota Tundra Crewmax 5.7L Engine and fully loaded, but I only have 87K Miles on it. I wish mine will make the 1,000,000 milestone....lol. I love my truck, I just don't drive it very often, only during the Spring or Fall months when I take my 32 Foot Travel Trailer out and about, and my truck has no problem pulling that baby....lol. I try to keep it maintained both externally and internally. I've had nothing but trucks my entire life, never owned a car. I've had Fords, Chevys, Nissans BUT TOYOTAS..... hands down! Toyota has made a Truck that I really like. My next truck will be..... you guessed it....lol... A TRUNDA, but that probably won't be in a couple of years. Thanks for sharing and posting your video. You have a new subscriber to your channel.
Thank you for commenting. I had Ford trucks too. But Tundra is the best truck so far I ever had.
@Mark W. If we continue to take care of our pride and joy, we will reach the 1 Million Miles. 😃
I use a 2012 4.6 for hot shot type work in Houston and I'm at 610,000 miles. Lots of components have been replaced but the entire power train is all original. I do all of my fluid changes and the change intervals are done well before suggested fluid change life. The biggest surprise to me is that my starter is still original and my entire AC system runs as efficient as the day I bought it other than the blower fan/motors going out every year.
Thank you for sharing your experience with tundra. How often do you change your engine oil and transmission atf?
I use Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0wx20 and try to change it every 7000 miles but sometimes I'm out of town on a run and let it go to 8500-9000. I do my ATF every 30,000 or 40,000, Coolant every 50,000and differential every 50,000. It also gets a new Denso air filter every few months.
How you replaced wheel bearings? Any oil consumption between oil changes?
@@repairvehicle Dealership did the hub and bearings. No oil consumption at all.
Thank you
great video lots of help
What do you drive
2006 4.0 v6 392k. Got it from a truck parts warehouse that used it for long-distance deliveries. I’ve had it for 7 years and only problem has been a wheel seal. S-tier truck.
So many great advise here guys.I did all my fluids in/around the times on my 2002 Yaris and i've only did my brake fluid 2 yrs ago when i've owned my car for 12 yrs.So every 10 yrs break fluid is too far.....maybe 8 yrs is better. My ATF was done at 75,000 miles 5 years ago with proper Toyota Type 4 fluid.I've always used fully synth oil except 3 times in 12 yrs on my Yaris,i changed it every year less than 5,000 miles and never any issues. Used Castrol Magnatec for 3 yrs in a now and it's made the engine so much quieter.I switched to 5w 30 about 7 yrs ago,as i do town/city driving with low mileage instead of 10w 30.We have fairly cold winters in the UK too,so 5w 30 is a good switch.
Thank You Brother
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I have 2012 Tundra
With 202,000 and Counting😊
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I use Amsoil in everything on my tundra oil changed every 5k miles tranny every 60k miles!🏁
I changed most all the fluids, axel, transmission, power steering, radiator and oil every 5000 miles synthetic 0-20 weight,I still have to change the brake and transfer case fluid are next. I have a 2011 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L 4x4 Flex Fuel. 216,000 miles right now
thanks for making this video!!
No problem. What do you have?
repairvehicle 2009 gt500, 2016 jeep cherokee!
Thank you sir. I just bought a 2014
I hope you subscribed to my channel. Today is going to big day for tundra owners, I will be revealing something big on my channel
@@repairvehicle I sure did.
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I change my brake fluid every 3 years. I just use a turkey baster. I suck out the old brake fluid in the brake resivor and then pour in new fluid. Then i continue this process over the next couple days until the fluid starts to remain clear after driving. That's the way I do it since so I don't have to be messing with getting air in the braking system.
Does your method works getting fluid replaced in the calipers too?
@@repairvehicle Yes it does. It takes a while but I keep replacing the fluid until I get a nice clean consistency of Brake fluid.
Motive power bleeder, check it out.
Hand pump or compresed air needed?
@@repairvehicle it comes with an included hand pump that pressurizes the tank. You add 2 quarts of brake fluid to the tank, attach the hose/cap to the M/C reservoir, pump it up, then crack each bleeder screw until fresh fluid comes out. Super easy. Makes your brake pedal nice and firm, no more mushy brakes. Takes all of 20 minutes, once a year. Trust me you’ll love it.
Thanks a million. They told me 10k miles for an oil change was good enough and I wouldn’t believe it.
You are welcome
@@repairvehicle I have a question my friend. At Toyota they do my oil at the 10k miles and 20k miles. They said it’s not required at 15k but I still told them to change it. After 20k they won’t do any maintenance. My question is, which oil do I really use? They put what’s on the truck which is a, SAE 0W-20. This seems to be to thin of an oil, is it okay to keep on using? I want to trust them because it’s Toyota but not sure if they really want to let the trucks last forever. I have a 2020 Tundra. Thanks.
Where are you located in terms south or north? Are you using your truck as everyday vehicle or towing and hauling?
@@repairvehicle I am in Houston TX.(South) I use my truck for everyday commute to work. No hauling but twice.
Dealers always use cheapest oil they can get their hands on so that they can maximize profit. 0w-20 is a full synthetic oil, but cheap stuff they use. 10k miles on cheap full synthetic oil is way too much specially with a high heat in Texas. In 2011 I bought my first brand new car and it was Toyota camry. First 10k miles I drove mostly highway and it came with 2 free oil changes just like your tundra. At 10k miles I took camry for free oil change and then next 5k miles were city driving stop and go. According to the Toyota service manual oil should be changed every 5k miles with stop and go condition. I took car to the dealership and they told me, we are not changing oil now unless you put 10k miles. I told them no I am not waiting until 10k miles on oil and never again went back to the dealerships. I changed my oil at 5k miles with cheap full synthetic oil and switched to 100% synthetic oil made by amsoil and change my oil every 10k miles.
This is what I use www.amsoil.com/p/signature-series-0w-20-synthetic-motor-oil-asm/?zo=5257753
There are two types of full synthetic oils low quality cheap stuff and higher end oil good for 15k miles or 20k miles depending on the brand.
Also, there are 100% synthetic oils.
0w-20 is not thin, it's just cannot last longer than 5k miles without causing wear to the engine, being on lower end of full synthetic oil. 0w-20 is perfect viscosity oil for Toyota engines with cam phasers.
Hopefully I have answered your questions, if not let me know.
Thanks for showing and do you still have your truck😊
Sold it. But I have 5.7 sequoia same year
My tundra 2013 5.7 426k
Original engine and transmission no repairs?
yes, only new gaskets and oil change every 3k miles, the only problem is the body is getting rust spots on the hood, I have no idea, if I live in central texas.
@@antoniomontana9425 your diligent maintenance approach has been paid off.
Recommendation break fluid change
60k miles or 5 years which ever comes first.
excellent advices..however in my 2013 tundra, same model and colour like yours by the way I will start changing oil every 5k when I will reach 200k. At the moment I have close 158 k and stick to the 8 k oil change0-20 full synthetic . Wondering if I should do at 160k a transmission service since im towing every summer a 5000 pounds RV ? and of course you were right with dealers since I inquired about transmission service and they dont recommended it
Transmission Fluid ws is good only for 30k miles, after that Fluid goes bad and slowly wearing out Transmission until it fails completely.
Question I have a tundra 2008
one person owner. The person who I bought it from did Spark plugs coil packs. Change oil. Ect. great tires. 10461 Miles.🤷🏽♀️ . I bought am tired of the raggedy roads . So how often should I change the oil.
It depends on the oil brand and how truck will be used
@@repairvehicle Just driving around town
If you want ok engine protection, use fake synthetic oil and change it 3k miles or 6 months which ever comes first. If you want best protection and have trouble free truck for the next 900k miles then use true synthetic quality oil and change up to 10k miles or one year which ever comes first. Don't forget to change transmission fluid, transfer case oil, front/rear differential oil, power steering fluid and coolant.
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2007 Tundra 5.7 owner w/ 246k+ miles. Meticulously maintained. I want my truck to continue living a healthy life. What can I do to bulletproof it more?
what is your oil change intervals, for engine, transmission, transfer case, differential, power steering and coolant?
@@repairvehicle Since I’ve had it (I’m the second owner) I get the oil change every 4,500-5,000 miles (same as previous owner), I’ll be doing differentials/transfer case every 30,000-40,000 miles. With the transmission fluid (I do drain and fill every 30k miles), coolant every 60k or so miles. I change air filters, clean fuel injectors every 45k miles. The drivetrain is original. I had things like water pump, starter, air injection pumps/valves replaced.
@@repairvehicle I’m guessing the power steering would be every 3-5 years
all fluids should replaced every 3 years even its only 10k miles. coolant every 5 years.
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i run amsoil in my 2019 ram 1500 with the 5.7 hemi but im sure it still will never get too 1 million miles like a toyota but i run it in everything even my 1991 ford f150 it has the 4.9 straight six with 202k miles on it its the best oil
Thanks for sharing your experience with amsoil
Thank you for the video, but I think oil interval related primary to engine design not oil type
Every oil brand is formulated differently and has different specifications
@@repairvehicle
Yes, you are completely right, but what do u think about who said it is related to engine design despite oil type?
Engine design has very little to do. Few things in engine design shortens oil life, direct injection and turbo/supercharger
Hi! I have a 2002 Tundra with 200K on it. Thank you for your video - so helpful. Could you share what you use for the frame? Mine is just beginning to rust.
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@@repairvehicle Thank you. I looked it up, but they don't ship to California. Nevertheless, thanks for the info!
POR-15 bro
Por 15 does not work. Frame flex and por cracks.
I have a Tundra with 311,000 miles. I drive 8500 miles a month with my job. I change it every 5000 miles. Reason is I’m down a lot of dirt roads and I pull a heavy lift with it.
What engine size?
@@repairvehicle I have the 4.6. I believe it’s the best motor they make.
What year is your truck?
@@repairvehicle it’s a 2012. I got this truck in October of 2018 with 82,000 miles. Only issue I had so far was the secondary air injection pumps went out. I heard that there a bypass but my company paid to get done at the dealer. It was 3000.00.
How often do you change your transmission fluid?
Im an uber driver so my driving is city and highway miles combined, mostly highway miles. I put like 70k to 80k miles a year.So that's like 5k to 7k miles a month. I have a 2005 4 cylinder toyota camry. Currently at 225k miles. When I reach 230k miles next month I'll be changing transmission fluid, air filter and cabin air filter and of course the oil and filter. I change the oil with castrol or mobil 1 synthetic oil every 5k miles and change the filter with fram or mobil 1 every 10k miles. I change my transmission fluid every 30k miles with castrol synthetic fluid. And change the rest of the fluids like power steering, brakes coolant like every 2 or 3 years. I change the tires when the tread wears out and also do tire rotation every 5k miles with X pattern since mine is a front wheel drive car. I agree if you take care of your car religious strictly then it will last a really long time or forever. I'm trying to make my car last 1 million miles so that I can get a free car from toyota.
Any oil consumption?
@@repairvehicle Yea it does burn like half quart every 2,000 miles. That's no big deal , just top if off.
@@repairvehicle I also change the spark plugs and gasket cover seal every 100k miles.
Did you had your car since it was brand new? Why are you changing filter every 10k miles?
@@repairvehicle No I bought the car on June 2020 when it had like 195k miles. Oh I change the oil filter every 10k miles because I change the oil every 5k miles and I use quality oil filter that costs like $8 or $9 so I can change it every 10k miles right? Since the quality filters will capture the dirt to 10k miles? What do you think? Should I change the oil filter every 5k or 10k miles?
The newer tundras use a special straight 75weight oil for the transfer case . Toyota says not to use 75w90 gear oil . This new 75w oil is expensive too
2014 and up. Tundras have different transfer case from 2014 and up.
75w is very thin oil.
@@repairvehicle they are made by Borg warner. I say it's right by my research left me using amsoil 75w90 in diffs and transfer case. I did them and the transmission drain and fill at 30000 miles and will continue at this interval
Great video! Thanks for all the useful info. Do you recommend fuel injection service as preventative maintenance?
Yes, I do every year myself and every fill up. Watch this video what products to ruclips.net/video/8rG7R2MSPn0/видео.html
@@repairvehicle I watched a toyota land cruiser Vid on Savagegreesy chaneel and he stated that the 3ur 5.7 is fairly reliable and that the higher milage Ones have head gasket issues is this true since you are an expert on 3ur engines?????? Please do answer me since im planning on buying one
Head gasket issues is false information.
@@repairvehicle What type of head gasket does toyota use for 3ur fe engines how are strong are they???
@@repairvehicle plus is the fairly reliable thing even true????? So 3ur engines are as reliable as 6.2 liter V8 in the escalade or what cuzz im confused rnnn
Power steering fluid I change out for Amsoil signature ATF fluid . I highly recommend !
Agree!
I use 0W-30 in 2011 Corolla Amsoil Signature Series, change it every 20 000km, and the engine actually calls for 0W-20 the car has 375 000 km right now... just for those that are curious 1.8L engine 2ZR-FE
Why did you decide to use 0w-30 instead of 0w-20?
@@repairvehicle If you actually read the owner's manual it says to use 0W-30 if you drive at high speeds or you tow something.
This piece of information means that yes the engine can use 0W-30 and that it provides the engine with better protection.
This is probably why a lot of German cars use like 10W-40+ oils.
What's considered high speeds is the question though?Either way 375 000 km later on the engine still works like it's brand new.
0W-20 is just for emissions and garbage like that.
@@repairvehicle Also for those that have used 0W-20 and got to 300 000- 500 000 they could start using heavier oils as the tolerances between the bearings will increase due to wear and tear of the engine.
One of the reasons why some people might be concerned about using 0W-30 on a brand new engine might be with the ability of the oil to penetrate between tight tolerances and to lubricate properly. So far from my own case study :) no issues on 2ZR-FE engine which is still used in 2021 base model corollas if I am not mistaken. So you are good to go.
Than again always read the owners manual and use at your own risk or at least till your warranty is over than you can switch to 0W-30 if you want.
Owners manual says 5w-20. Germans cars don't use 10w-40 because of too engine problems due to oil being to thick.
No need to use heavier oil. I use 0w-20 signature series oil in my Toyota v8 5.7 and have zero engine wear between oil changes.
The cleaner you keep a engine the better it is off in the long haul
Spraying chlorinated water causes parts to rust
I just bought a used 2007 Tundra (120,000 miles, regular cab, long bed, 2wd). I want to change engine oil & filter, air filter, cabin air filter, transmission fluid, differential oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, and power steering fluid, serpentine belt, and spark plugs. This is everything I can think of that might be good to change now, since I don't have information on these things from the previous owner.
What wear/maintenance items do you suggest I check in addition to this? Or do you have any thoughts to my plans?
Thank you
Transfer case fluid should be replaced. Check hose clamps for heavy rust and replace them if needed. Check underneath battery for rust and apply to rusted areas hinder rust or nh oil to keep rust from rusting out
@@repairvehicle Thank you
You are welcome
I bought a 2016 tundra, it has now 90,000 , if I flush and change transmission fluid will it be ok? I heard if you don’t change it at 50,000 it will not take the change well and act up? Your thoughts please?
My 2012 tundra had first transmission fluid change at 170k miles and it's was overdue. Second transmission fluid change was done at 226k miles when I bought it. I do drain and fill only, and video is on my channel. I have best maintenance videos on my channel for every aspect of tundra. I don't do flush, I have done video why to avoid flush and just do drain and fill. Not changing fluid after 50k miles is false information.
@repairvehicle Thank you very much for video. Just to recap the video, I have 2018 Tundra 4wd with limited slip. Oil change 5k miles, Transmission 3-4 yrs 30k to 50k miles max, Frt Diff Rear Diff Transfer Case 3-4 yrs 30k to 50k miles max, Coolant 5-7 yrs max as 10yrs too long. Is this correct ?
Motor oil 5k with full synthetic oil or more with 100% synthetic oil.
Transmission 30k/3-4 years or miles using factory ATF or 50k miles with quality synthetic ATF.
Front/rear diff and transfer case 3-4 years/30k miles with factory oil, 50k miles with quality synthetic oil.
Coolant 5-7 years with towing or none towing 8-9 years.First 100k miles max, and every 50k miles after.
@@repairvehicle awesome thank you
You are welcome
@@repairvehicle If good synthetic oil 75w90 like amsoil is used in rear diff, would I also need to add a limited slip additive?
Not in tundra
I sure do wish my crew cab had the 4.6. Great engine
Also i only put 93 octane gas in my tundra.
Dose this get better mpg ? Do you notice any difference? Thanks
@@baine5.7 no noticeable difference, except when using Exxon with Synergy. Very small increase in mpg though.
Did 4.6 Tundra have PCV vale. Thanks
Don't know. Why?
I notice you dont have an oil to air transmission cooler?
I have it, it will be shown in next video
@@repairvehicle looking forward!
Can oil lose its properties from aging? I've driven my truck about 500 miles since last oil change over a year ago.
Absolutely
What brand of oil were you using? Was the truck parked inside or outside?
@@repairvehicle Mobil 1 full synthetic . Parked in a carport. (roof, 2 open walls.)
Without oil analysis, I would not know if it's still good or not.
@@repairvehicle Thanks for info.
Need help. I have a 08 tundra w/ over 273k miles. Lately for the past couple of weeks when I start my truck (initial start of the day) it’s been having this weird sour smell along along with the typical smoke (it’s not thick smoke). Then the smell goes away after a couple of seconds. Normally there is a fuel smell from the tailpipe.
When I start up the truck and continue driving for the rest of the day, that weird sour smell is gone and back to that typical gas smell. I’ve been smelling my exhaust more now than ever. I check oil and coolant. Not losing any coolant but the oil seems to be about 1/8 quart down and it’s been a bit less than 5k miles since my oil change. This is alarming for me and makes me wonder what’s going on.
Today I happen to notice that sour smell briefly while accelerating. Also, my truck hasn’t been accelerating properly lately. No CEL or anything.
Did you scan your truck for codes?
@@repairvehicle yes, I used my OBDLink scan tool. No codes appear.
@@repairvehicle I also believe I may have a vacuum leak. I hear random hissing/air leak sounds but it doesn’t happen all the time. If that’s a problem, I was thinking of buying the vacuum hose. I know I should take it in but I just don’t trust my local dealer.
If you have no codes then it’s time for oil analysis and maybe better scan tool. You don’t need to take it to the dealer. Local shops that are specializing in diagnostics
@@repairvehicle I’ll definitely look into that. I also should mention that I had my timing cover reseal done not too long ago, which was done under warranty since it leaked within a year of the previous repair. Somehow, they missed one corner and it leaked again. I’m also not convinced they replaced my valve cover gaskets. I think that should have been done while they were doing the timing cover.
Do you know what could be causing this random sour smell?
I don’t believe that any oil is going to get 20 thou or 15. I change my oil at 3000-5000 depending on conditions.
I don’t believe oil is good for 3000 in direct injection engines
Is the second-gen tundra with the v6 capable to surpass 400,000 miles?
highway driving without towing and changing oil every 3k miles or 4 months which ever comes first, then yes its possible otherwise not.
What about tune ups? Spark plugs?
Sparks plugs about every 100k miles or less depending how truck is being used. Belt if needed otherwise there is not much to maintenance on tundra
@@repairvehicle Thanks!!
What do you have and how many miles?
@@repairvehicle I just picked up a 2020 Tundra Pro. I only have about 2,000 miles on it. Getting ready for hunting season so she'll get a workout pretty soon.
I have a local transmission shop that'll do the fluid changes every 25,000 miles. They said they can put me a cooler in it but I haven't decided yet on that. I figured if Toyota says its good I probably shouldn't screw with it.
Depending where you live and for how long you planning to keep tundra. I am installing cooler on mine 248F degrees atf temperature is no good
Do you do drain and fill or flush??
Referring to what
To your transmission I have 10k on mine and worried about a drain and fill and mixing my synthetic with ws . I was gonna do service around 25k.
Drain and fill that's all I do. Difference how transmission shifts is day and night.
repairvehicle AMSOIL atf can mix with oem Toyota ws?
Yes, you can mix them together and great results.
there's a lot of speculation regards fluids ...not sold on his recommendations
My recommendation is based on fluid analysis. I like having zero equipment wear, that's where oil analysis comes handy.
Does Toyota use any type of break in oil on Tundras?
No
Thank you sir! Love your videos and I appreciate your quick responses!
Do you have tundra?
Yes, I bought a 2021 about a month ago. Plan on changing this oil out at 1,000 miles then switching to AmsOil at 5,000. Probably will do the transmission at that time as well.
Congratulations! Very good idea to change fluids at 1k miles
Масло жрет?
No
@@repairvehicle спасибо за ответ!
When a dam truck, a good one cost average of 45 k ill take toyota, low tech ill take ,because im not rich an i bought my truck to last , i had to buy it used one to ,an that cost 30 k out the door.
Sir, what do you think about using premium gas for a 2020 tundra? I’ve been using it lately. Because it’s supposed to be cleaner. Please advise. Thank you.
I get really bad fuel economy with premium fuel in the winter and truck engine does not like. Summer time I didn't see any difference. I use regular fuel and this addive every fuel tank www.amsoil.com/p/upper-cylinder-lubricant-ucl/?zo=5257753
@@repairvehicle thanks man, just ordered some. What about air filters, at what mileage and what brand? I know it’s in the maintenance book but I trust you and get a better idea of what to choose from.
Excellent questions. I use wix air filter, they are very good filters not any worse than factory. Same type of filter media soft fabric. I get about 2 years 20k miles, I don't drive off road. If you do drive dusty roads your filter life is cut significantly, 3-6 months regardless of mileage. Link is included for 2012 I think it's same part number as yours, needs verified. www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2012/toyota/tundra/5-7l-8-cyl-engine-code-3ur-fbe-6-flex/?volume=us-volume&zo=5257753
@@repairvehicle you’re the man. Thanks my friend
I gain 6% running it here but it's because it has no ethanol
9-10years really? even eight years is too much, 5 years is like the max and that's for like the good antifreeze coolant ego by with the back of the bottle says or owners manual 19 years is way too long I would never go past 5. 3 if you're trying to make a difference and make your stuff last longer
In Toyota, 10 years under normal conditions antifreeze can last. Towing and hauling, hot climate weather cut that in half. I have done coolant analysis and not just giving away my opinion.
Haha. If Toyota wants cars to wear out then they are failing miserably at their goal.
Actually not. They are having enough issues with their engines due to long drain intervals with low quality oils.
Belts!
All that talk about Tundra maintenance and you didn’t mention that awful cartridge style oil filter that Toyota uses.
How is it Awful? Just because few people don't like it and don't understand the advantage it doesn't make Awful.
Well for starters you clearly state in your oil filter video that it is only 51% effective and absorbs moisture and then holds the moisture and can’t filter.
It has nothing to do with filter cartridge. It's the filter media that makes the difference.
As far as i understand, it's similar to race filter systems.
If it's awful, then why does mercedes, bmw, and all the German vehicle use it and recommend oil changes at 12-15000 miles?