In today's episode, I discuss my use and experience of owning my #2010 #Toyota #Tundra 4x4 since new. It's often used for towing and driving in bad weather.
In February of this year I bought a 2008 double cab, was pretty hesitant because it had 146K on it but I now understand these things are meant to go the distance. No regrets.
I’m the same way going to get a 2010 tundra crewmax 4x4 118k miles this week but they last I have a 2000 Toyota 4Runner with 226k miles never let me down only thing was the driveshaft because the ujoints broke got it with 207k miles 2 years ago.
OK let me give you an old flatbed driver tip. Lumber, any lumber will walk. Yep, even the full stack bound with TIGHT metal straps from the factory. The tip is this, elevate the open end (rear) using a section of 4x4. Place it inside the bed, not on the tailgate. Then strap it as tight as you can get it. #1 and #2 lumber is slick. Generally, the center of the stack will come out before the rest. Also, you can "choke" boards, cinching them together in a bundle if they are loose. But if you don't elevate the stack it will walk. Damn good video thanks for posting it.
I have a 2019 TRD Limited. 109k miles and its drives great. A little popping noise when I go over an uneven surface going slow from the skid plate but I’ll get that tightened up next service. Thank you for the comprehensive review!
You’re definitely right about the throttle response. I have this issue with my 07 5.7L and it’s annoying for sure. Some days it just take off without any delays and other days no response and then jumps.
Thanks! It's one of the few vehicles I own that I don't need to stress over. I plan on start showing it some love in the next year or so in the form of some minor upgrades since it treats me well and I plan on keeping it.
2012 CrewMax 4x4 with the 5.7 V8. Thirsty, but just as stupid reliable as my previous 2011 Toyota Camry 2.5 SE. Best vehicle I’ve ever had. Toyota all the way.
Great overview. The one mod I would have to make would be to get a bigger gas tank. My 2018 has the upgraded 38 gallon tank, which is far better than the 26 gallon tank I had in my 2007 Sequoia. Looking forward to more videos.
Gotta say the small fuel tank is the only thing I don't like about my 2011. Why Toyota made a larger, heavier truck with a bigger more powerful engine, and then put a smaller fuel tank in compared to the first gen trucks is beyond me.
I’d take that 5.7 V8 over their new TT V6 any day!!! Although I am in awe with the performance of the Iforce Max hybrid system. I just love their old school Iforce V8. My dad’s 4.7 V8 in his ‘02 Tundra has over 200,000 miles on it!
Tomorrow im going to buy my firts used 2008 Tundra 2wd with 97k miles, im so excited to Get, and give all the mantenimiento and enjoy this durable truck thanks for your comments
Might be your last truck you ever buy. Congrats on being a higher thinking person. I haven't had a truck payment since 2013. They just don't die. And trust me . I'm brutal on my vehicles. But I do the maintenance. Good luck 👍
I have one myself (2013 5.7l trd off-road single cab); will not ever give it up. At least not of my own free will. I would strongly suggest a pair of Morimoto LED headlights. Totally updates the look of the truck.
Awesome video dude. I have a 2019 TRD PRO and there’s something about an old Toyota truck that just drives me insane. Keep it you’ll regret getting rid of this bullet proof set up. And 70k miles you haven’t even broken this in yet. Looks mint man 🤙🏻
@@speedcircuit once you step out of a Toyota reliability is out the window and for me that’s where I draw the line. Unless you’re doing hardcore towing then diesel is your best bet which I’m sure you’re aware. Hey if you sell at least you’ll get most of your money back, something else Toyota offers
@@briand.5321 Yeah, my options are either to get a lighter trailer or a heavier truck. Or both. I wish Toyota offered a bigger truck, but that doesn't seem like it's in the cards. I may have to move to another brand next time around, but I really don't want to.
Awesome deal with the air bags. I'm doing the same thing. I also use a equalization bar and sway control. I pull a 28' all aluminum toy hauler with a 2200 lb can am. Im in around 9000lb fully loaded. I live in and haul this rig in the southwest and Colorado. For an 08 thats been paid off for all these years . You can't beat them. I'm in the same boat. The only issue I have with it. Is the small gas tank. That is a problem when your hauling heavy laods out west. But they do offer a 46 gallon tank. My next truck is going to be a 2018 tundra. 70 thousand for a new tundra. No thanks, remember what a truck for. To do a job! And the tundra does it well.
@@speedcircuit the way I look at the money I put in my 08 tundra. What ever it is. Has to be better then a truck payment. I didn't look into yet. I have another project I'm working on right now. But I do see me getting the 46 gallon tank . Too much open country out west . When your getting 10 miles a gallon with small tank dosen't cut it. I always need to keep an extra couple gas can to travel any kind of distance.
@@speedcircuit night and day. Honestly. When I push my capacity. It's a hole process I go through to get the rig set up. Starting with increasing my air pressure in my truck tires. I run 50 psi. Then the trailer tires . Then set my equalizer chain. 4 links works for my set up . Then I add air to the air bags. I add enough to bring back at the original driving height. That's it. The sway brake is something I get out of my truck to increase or decrease. Depending if I'm on the highway with some winds. I crank it down. But when I get off the interstate. I loosen it up. When it comes to shit that can fuck up in a hurry. I like the KISS method.
I came across your RU-vid page. I have a Toyota Tundra SR5 2011. I brought my truck used. My question is: Did the Toyota Tundra SR5 2011 model package come with a backup camera? There was no navigation or parking assistance installed. I noticed you added your own backup camera. Can you provide the name, information, and link to the system you installed? Also, consider on your RU-vid channel sharing more information about the upgrades you have done for reviewers to purchase items. Where did you purchase your upgrades? Who did the installation? etc, etc, etc. What other grades are you planning on doing if you keep your truck? I forgot to mention, I am a first-time female truck owner/driver. I have no clue how to keep this older truck running great. I love Toyota brands. Most of my vehicles were Toyota and Lexus. I brought a 2016 Cadillac, which I was not happy with so I when back to Toyota. I got this older truck to tow a small RV travel trailer. While I have not found what I am looking for in a travel trailer. I have learned towing weight and payload are important. I see there're towing control knobs in my Tundra. I am reading the owner's manual to get a better understanding of how to operate them. Any information provided by you or your viewers is helpful. Thanks.
No, the backup camera was not standard. I installed an aftermarket head unit and a backup camera with it. I purchased a Toyota Tundra 07-13 Pioneer NEX and BOYO Camera Package from Easy Way Electronics many years ago. I did the installation myself, since I'm proficient in working on cars, although it's easy enough to DIY if you'd like. My trailer has electronic brakes, so if you have electronic brakes on your trailer, you may need a brake controller in the truck like I have.
I got a used camera off eBay, and a rear view mirror screen, it turns on when you put it in reverse. It was plug and play for me….the tailgate camera handle, plugs right into a wire that’s in the rear bumper. On eBay I just typed in Toyota tundra tailgate handle camera.
I have the 2010 SR5, crew cab, flex fuel…… just changed out my valve cover gaskets. I found oil in 4 spark plug wells, the gapping of the plugs were gapped twice as wide as it should be. I do about 98% of the maintenance now. The only thing I take it to the dealership for is Transmission oil change. Over the first couple of years I’ve changed out tires too early, something was wrong with the alignment, Toyota couldn’t fix it correctly, Firestone tried…. I figured I’d be buying tires every 2 years….but somehow I put in a 3” level kit, took it to a different dealership to align it…. Somehow that fixed the alignment issue of burning through tires in 2 years. I changed out a fuel tank because some squirrels chewed through a return line. My neighbor has a Raptor that is in the shop more than it’s in the driveway. Im going to ride it until the wheels fall off. I had that throttle problem and cleaned the throttle body, mass air flow, added a K&N air filter, then did the valve cover gaskets and spark plugs…. Throttle problem is gone. You have to change the spark plug well gaskets if you find oil on your plugs, that can give you misfire and throttle problems.
I really suggest not using a k&n reusable filter or any oiled filter for that matter. Only vehicle I've ever had MAF or throttle body issues was my old Tundra that had a K&N for 100k. It gunks up everything upstream and doesn't even filter well (tons of tests proving this)
Keep the Tundra yours is barley broken in you can get another 400k miles on this thing. I have a 2012 double cab Tundra with 187k miles water pump was the only thing I’ve had to replace.
It is a tool at the end of the day. And one of the best ever made. I suggest keep it, it will last forever. Who cares what you "think" you look like driving an older truck. My 10 sequoia is still going strong.
LoL! Conveniently I have a 2019 Limited and it doesn't look enough different from yours for 99% of the population to notice. With your mileage I would definitely keep it. you've barely broken it in. Upgrade the headlights to LED's and get some black 5.7 emblems and no one could tell the difference between yours and a 2021. I would only upgrade if you wanted the four door and I would definitely get a used V8 over the TTV6.
Should get that throttle position sensor issue fixed and also that weak braking you mentioned checked out, it shouldnt be like that at all, I got a 2018 crewmax and 10200 lbs of towing cap, 1440 payload, crewmax config kills tundra payload, your configuration got the full payload 2050 lbs or something like that.
It's not a TPS issue, it's just the way they're programmed. Every one I've driven has the same issue. We replaced the rear pads and it improved, but trucks just can't stop like sports cars can. Payload on my tundra is 1640. It tows 10k.
@@speedcircuit the carfax looks real good always did maintenance at the same Toyota dealership one owner I dk how they kept it super clean for being a 2010
@@speedcircuit Brother you are missing out, still gets ~11 mpg fully loaded at ~75 mph on the highway. Yes these trucks are gas hogs, but imo it's a small price to pay for the performance you get, supercharger bumps you to ~500hp/550tq.
@@rfdsdf1Yeah, I did think about it at a point, but it's not really worth it for me. I have fast cars, and honestly even stock my truck is faster than it has business being. The way I look at is that it would cost me thousands, plus install time, extra maintenance, more fuel, etc. If it was my only vehicle I would 100% do it, but the time, money, and effort is better used in another vehicle.
A Regular Cabbbbbb..... Shhhhaaaaggggyyyy....🎉❤🎉 I just Bought A Tundra 08 Crew Cab...180k I think I got good Deal...For her...I love the Truck and I am ready for the Haul..
love our videos. I have a question . Recently Ive been offered a, 2015 Toyota Tundra TRD - SR5 _ with the 5.7L 8-Cylinder Gas Engine . Miles are under 80 thousand . Its absolutely imaculate. The only thing is its 2WD and not the 4WD , but I prefer the 2WD since it hasnt snowed where I live in 8 years. I can get the truck for under $20 thousand. I would love your advice. I really like this Toyota engine and its a crew cab. Thx Buddy.
Thank you. I appreciate your help. Ill let you know how it works out.Its amazing how the 2Wd and the $WD look exactly the same . Are there any downsides to the 2WD that Im not taking into account. Years ago the 2wd Chevys sat much lower and the front end was a little mushy.
Bought my 2012 5.7 a year ago. Timing chains/tensioner(s) went bad. $3800 repair. But now is OK. NO rust NO accident dealer serviced. Not New England car. Local car. Not auctioned around the country. I will keep. Better the devil you know, than the devil you dont know.
@@speedcircuit lol I'm in the market for a full size truck myself. In my area(southcoast mass) these are actually one of the lower priced trucks. I see f150 of comparable year/miles going for 30k +. I've been driving a 96' camry for the past 2 years so the urge to upgrade is pretty bad lol I have no idea what I'm doing to be honest 😅
@@speedcircuit No, TH just changes the shift points. I did just find this in the TOWING section of an online Toyota Manual PDF. This is for the second gen Tundra with the 5.7 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission: ● To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system performance when using engine braking, do not use the transmission in D. Transmission shift range position must be in 4 in the S mode. ● Depress TOW/HAUL button (if equipped). Use TOW/HAUL mode when pulling a trailer or hauling a heavy load. TOW/HAUL switch (vehicles with towing package)
I hate to tell you this my friend, but at 73,000 miles you just broke that thing in. You look like you take care of your things so you got 400,000 plus miles left to go before it start to cost more then just routine maintenance. That truck will out last any new truck you go out and buy now. With all the issues the automakers are having save yourself the headaches and keep it. Good luck and God bless.
They're not issues. They are designed to fail. They want parts which make the vehicles obsolete like fancy computer chips which control the engine. And they deliberately stop production of those chips which after 10 years makes the vehicles unfixable....by design. Trust Toyota over these other lemons with their fancy engines and turbos which get you an extra 3 mpg...and explode after 200k
Let me know if you want to sell it. I'm looking for an 8' tundra w low miles. I move furniture and large items. Been in my 04 tacoma for 19 years...302K miles it time to upgrade to full size. Both for my 6'3" frame and for business.
The problem with selling it is that in order to get a significantly better truck at this point I would have to spend $80K, and I just don't care enough about a truck to spend $80K.
@@speedcircuit I know. I hate the idea of a payment. Haven't had one in a long time. Let alone the price of new trucks is insane. You should just keep it forever. I just keep fixing my Tacoma as it goes, mostly minor stuff and general wear and tear. I should get another 100K miles at least. 5 more years. I'm sick of the tiny seat which destroys my back and I need a bigger bed. You could prob get 400-500K on your tundra. Last you another 20 years. Especially since you barely drive it. Why buy a new expensive truck.
@@ianscreamsvideo Yeah the only thing that I really want is better towing. This does the trick but I'm maxed out on it. Unless I really have a good reason to upgrade, I won't bother.
you could have bought a tundra even just a little better and replaced it up until 2020 for about 40k but now they are way more expensive so i would say you missed the boat money wise
With your mileage, you wouldnt really benefit from an electric truck. Time itself alone will degrade the battery not to mention weather conditions. By the point the point your at now with your tundra and that mileage. You would've already been looking for a new electric truck with your battery dying out. The new tundras aint nothing to write home about neither.
@@speedcircuit the master toyota mechanic with his chanel Car Care Nut says that this engine has not only a great design but also was executed with great materials and machining. There are also 2 hot shot delivery drivers in the USA who towed a ton and they got 1 million miles on their engines without any rebuilds. Just battery alternator and one guy had new transmission at 800k miles. The 4.7 engine was the flag ship engine even in the Land Cruiser toyota truck which tells you a ton. This engine was certified to be used in planes. It is very smooth. It only produces 3/4 of the power of the 5.7 so it might not be ideal for people towing over 9000lb in mountains, the 5.7 would be better for loads over 9k lb not only because of the 400hp but also because the 5.7 was always mated with the larger transmision the AB60 is a huge 6 speed transmission capable of towing 10k lb all day long every day for years if you change the fluid on it regularly it is a comercial transmission. The 4.7 is a quiet engine due to timing belt and well balanced design. Yes the timing belt will have to be changed on this engine every 100k km or miles if you want to push it. The 2UZ Fe engine is bullet proof if you maintain it and change oil every 5k miles. This engine is enough power for the average user of a tundra or Large SUV and it is more fuel efficient too. It did came with smaller transmissions but excellent ones as long as you are not towing 9k plus pounds and if you change fluid every 30k miles those transmissions can tow camper for 20 years
@@speedcircuit the whole family of 1UZ 2UZ and 3UZ engines were legendary engines. The 4.7 2UZ fe engine was designed excellently for trucks needing more torque. It has a cast iron block very strong block that can be rebuild bored out larger with normal cost. Cast iron was always better for engines they only went to aluminum for more economy and lighter vehicles. Almost all the comercial engines in trucks and heavy duty machines are iron blocks. The 5.7 is a great engine but the 4.7 is a legendary engine if you find a well maintained engine. Of course most people do not change oil in engines properly and do not maintain engines wells so buy a good one
