The CAR WIZARD shares the top Full size, 1/2 ton, Gas TRUCKS TO Buy & NOT to Buy! 

The Dodges are the easiest. (when) The trans goes bad, you just replace the whole truck.

mrs wizard is a hoot, can clearly see the way she talks that shes a teacher.

I was at a automotive repair shop several years ago and overheard the owner on the phone telling someone that he hated Toyota! When he got off the phone I asked him why he hates Toyota? He says the dam things never break and he can’t make any money on them! Best endorsement I have ever heard!

So to summarize this video, buy an older truck because they don't build them like they used too 😂

The Car Wizard has unbiased, helpful, friendly knowledge, Scotty Kilmer once had

I see Scotty Kilmer has a big smile on his face.

I love how once this mid 2000's hit every truck manufacturer went to crap. I really wonder if it was something to do with the recession in 07 when they all took massive bailout money. They realized the old truck were too reliable and had to cut quality a bit to make more money on parts / service or selling you a new truck every 5-10 years instead of 10-20 years.

I have an 04 ram 1500 with the 4.7l. I found out from experience why the head gaskets keep going bad. These engines require a special antifreeze from dodge. It's not the universal antifreeze. Universal will eat the head gaskets because of how the coolant passages are. I've been through 2 before I figured it out through ram forums. Now I have had the correct fluid in a long time and no issues. Yes a bit more expensive, but like you say so often. Buy the right stuff the first time. It's the same with the power steering on these. Normal power steering fluid eats out the rack and pinion seals. Dodge actually recommends ATF+4 in the service manual that nobody wants to read. So I killed a power steering rack because of my lazy mistake. It's good to read the owners manuals on every vehicle you own before replacing or topping of fluids. Especially with dodge. I love my dodge and if I didn't fix it myself every time, you are right. They would not be worth it financially. So read the owners manuals and owner's would have less issues and reliable vehicles no matter the make or model I'm sure.

Watched this as I sat in my 05 Tundra waiting for my daughter to get out of school. 141,000+ miles and the only thing I've had to do is replace the alternator on the 4.7....damn good truck

Now i want to see wizard pick apart an LS engine blindfolded.

I had a nissan titan that I really liked. I started doing research on possible issues and decided that if something went wrong it would get very expensive very quickly. So I decided to sell it after a year of ownership while it still was in good condition. One month later, the guy that bought it told me the front diff went out. Thousands of dollars. I felt bad for the guy but I was glad that I decided to sell it when I did.

Definitely agree with the Toyota recommendation. I just recently found an '08 Tundra that only had 74k miles on it, with full dealership maintenance records dating back to when it was bought brand new. That was a truck I couldn't pass up!

I'm listening to this video in a 2002 Silverado with 300,193 miles on it. LS engines are perfection engineered.

1st gen Tundras look for rusty frames and watch out for the planetary gears in the transmission.

I’m not a like and subscribe kinda guy or one to post a comment but I f’n love this video! Excellent and accurate information, didn’t get boring and didn’t lose my interest like every other video. your laid back attitude while maintaining meaningful, helpful content just got my subscription. Thank you for your wisdom.

That’s why I love my 93 f150 and my 94 bronco easy to work on.always starts,reliable. Also my older chevys were pretty good.

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I like that Mrs. Wizard is in these now. Nice work you two!

I have a 2005 Titan. Never had a major problem until the transmission line busted. I drove it to a repair shop, rather than having it towed. Had to rebuild the transmission, which still isn’t exactly right. But, it’s still going strong. No cat problems for me.

I think on the 07 and newer chevys it's mostly a lack of maintenance that causes the AFM to have issues. My 2012 silverado with the 5.3 hasn't had to have the engine opened up ever. it has 290k miles on it currently and runs butter smooth. I use the $4 ac delco filter and mobil 1 oil every 3-5k miles. never had a single engine problem.

My long time buddy’s dad has an 07 F150 with the 3v 5.4 that just rolled over 300k miles with the original engine. The secret is religious oil changes. The truck tows regularly too

As a fellow mechanic, this advice earned my sub. When it comes to the REALLY new cars 2016+... Brand name doesn't matter, they're all pretty much the same. Too many electronics.

For the 5.4 triton, I'm not trying to say it's the best engine. What I will say is if you do the proper maintenance on them, they're solid engines. I noticed the year that my father stopped doing really consistent maintenance on his, he started having problems with the cams and cam sensors.

I loved my 2004 Ram1500 with hemi. Drove it for 270k miles and gave it to a friend in need. It's still going strong. I'm impressed with my 2018 Ram 1500 with the 3.6 vvt engine. Plenty of power for my needs, very good on gas. 90k miles on it already. I didn't buy another Hemi truck for the same reasons you mentioned, the new MDS fuel management nonsense.

Gotta say, I like automotive history lessons with Mrs Wizard. Maybe that can be a regular thing.

Comments section : 95% Mrs. Wizard, 4% Toyota, 1% Dodge

I used to own a 1999 Tahoe with the 350. Bought it from my grandfather who was the original owner. 2 years later I ended up selling it. It ran just fine but there were several leaks on it that I really didn’t feel like fixing, mainly because the truck was 2wd and I wanted something with 4x4. It was very clean and had low mileage, some days I wish I had kept it. I bought a 2014 Lexus GX460 to replace it. I’m going to likely keep this one for a very long time, I have no doubt that it will be very reliable.

Love you. I'm 81 years and I totally trust you. Thank you for all your helpful information. ❤️

I've got a first generation tundra with almost 300,000 mi on it as a contractor truck and besides the frame resting issues it's been all routine maintenance.

Love my 05 Toyota Tundra 225k miles and runs great!

I always appreciate a regular dude without a paid opinion these days. Thank you Mr. Car Wizard

I have worked on several Ford 5.4L 3v engines. If the cam caps are worn, dont even bother with new phasers and chains. If the caps are good then proceed with factory, cam phasers, chains and guides and use the cast iron tensioners from the 2v engines. HV Melling oil pump and it will run 250k without an issue. They make decent power and pretty good on fuel.

I wish they would bring back manual transmissions, its so fun to row gears in a pickup with their mile long throws

The 300 straight 6 in fords were great too.

The only thing I can add about the 5.4 3 valve motors is to only use 5w20 full synthetic oil and change it every 5k and your odds of it running great for longer increases by over 50%. I've had several in my fleet and that's the one religious procedure I've always done and everyone has lasted over 300k miles minus the exhaust manifolds lol.

We had one new from 2003 quad cab 5.7 4x4 great truck. It was in the family till 2019, we sold it to a good friend of ours for $800 and it was still driving great. I still see it around every now and then but I'm gonna miss that truck.

I could see Mr. and Mrs. Wizard at a party. Mrs. Wizard: "The quiet one, he's mine."

Mrs. Wizard is such a cutie. The Car Wizard is a lucky man.

Here in Brazil we mostly have small trucks, like Frontier, rangers, toyota hilux etc. The best (for those who really use the sh!t out of the truck) is definitely the Toyota. If you go to the countryside you will only see them, being really used and poorly maintained. Even like that, they last forever.

I had a 1999 Chevy Z71 4x4 w/short bed and regular cab, it had the 4.8 liter engine. It was nothing but trouble (transmission failure,several fuel pumps,cab leak due to a faulty gasket on the cab pressure relief vents located behind the seat and finally a shock absorber mount failure in the rear). I now have a 2013 Chevy 4x4 with the 5.3L engine since 2013 that has been excellent. I swear the 1999 was cursed, it was on a roll back more than it was on the road. (I take good care of my vehicles) I love your channel. Thanks.

I'm after a US pickup in the UK. 70's to early 90's era. Can't beat the sound of a US V8

I love the wizard’s enthusiasm. Really gets the blood flowing.

GM delayed launch of the GMT800 generation a whole year just to work out bugs. That was a good truck. Minor point, GM Truck had a lot of issues with daytime running lamps - you often saw them with one out.

Mrs Wizard must be a good cook. I've worked on cars and bikes for 50 years and as the years added up so did the inches on my waistline. finally I decide to build a platform out of plywood and 2x4s that fits in between the fenders where the hood rests when closed. This makes working on the back of an engine a breeze.

My friends give me grief that my ‘17 Tundra doesn’t have all the bells and whistles that their Sierras and F-150s have. We will see who laughs last.

Nailed it Wizard! I’ve owned my 5.7 Tundra for 9 years and 215,000 miles. Not an ounce of problems. And I pull a 24’ enclosed trailer with it.

Very glad to hear your comments on the Dodge trucks! I'm a Toyota guy, but my son sold me his fairly clean '01 extended cab RAM with the 5.9 liter a few years back really cheap. Bought it just because every guy needs a good old truck and figured I'd sell it after a couple of years or so, but it drives, looks, and runs so good I just cant let it go! Drove a later model used Tundra the other day and it was undoubtedly really nice, but not so much nicer than my old Dodge that it was worth spending all that extra money on! Thanks for the great video, btw!

Thank you car wizard. I just bought a supercool ‘99 Ram 1500 Sport 5.2 Magnum based on your video. Haggled it to $2600. Love it 😎 No rust due to California and checked every thing. If transmission ever fails, I’ll just slap another one on. LoL 😂

My 98 k1500 was an absolute beast plenty of space in the engine bay and parts are everywhere if you need to fix them

I love the navigator with expedition wheels 😂

Have a 04 Ram with 211,000 miles on it. Best truck I've ever owned. I have Chevy, Ford and RAM in the driveway on and off since 94. The Rams have outlasted the others every time. My son did have a 04 f250 with 275,000 miles on it and that's with the 5.4. The truck fell apart around the engine and transmission but the drivetrain was still working when he sold it.

Thanks wizard 🧙‍♂️ for sharing your knowledge

lol wizard standing next to her like a robot :D yeah, that's what the beatufull half does to us men 😋

This video re-enforces my decision to keep my 2002 Silverado 1500 5.3 liter forever. Bought it new in December of 2001 and had it ever since - no drive train issues. Oil, plugs, a/c vent actuator, fuel filters, tires, etc. 120k miles. Great pickup.

Mr. Wizard, an you make an updated version of this video? This is great video. Very helpful. I'm looking to buy a used full size truck right now. Looking to see if your opinion has changed on anything and your opinion on 2017-2018 models as these last two years have passed.

Took your advice and purchased a 2014 F-150 minus all of the creature comforts. With 107k miles I hope it gets to 250k without any major issues. The price of the 2009-2010 was very tempting though.

Love my 2012 Tundra. Great truck 10/10 reliability, comfortable, plenty of power and all Toyota trucks will always hold their value so well!

Was really surprised about what he had to say about Toyotas and to be perfectly honest he's right on the money out of all the trucks I've owned my 2010 tundra has only needed oil changes and recently the brakes 10/10 would recommend

My 2006 Tundra had the dreaded rumble strip vibration between 25mph-45mph. It was an annoying problem. I think it was the torque converter, but I never figured it out. It was a good truck overall though

Appreciate this video. I was set on getting a 2015 ish 2500 chevy, might take a look at an older model. Just needed for towing stuff, nothing fancy.

Might I add, for the older Chevy pickups replacement parts are inexpensive and typically readily available. The 5.3l engine is very reliable. I’ve seen plenty with over 300,000 miles and still running good.

Who’s that beautiful woman? Mrs Wizard!

My 1996 Toyota 4Runner has given my family 22 years and 346,000 miles of reliable service. It was given to me in 2018 when I turned 18. It's a 3.4L 5 speed 4x4. It's running so good. I average 20mpg to and from work. The car is still 100% stock. I even use Toyota fuel filters and oil filters.

I have a 2004 Nissan Titan with 146k and with the original cats. The truck has never left me stranded. Just did front wheel bearings and I actually do plan on replacing the entire exhaust, including manifolds because of rust issues. Was in New York for 100k and Ohio since then. Frame is still solid and 4x4 works great. No complaints 🤷🏻‍♂️

14:41 Scotty Kilmer approves

Love the 2nd gen 95-01 dodge rams. I have one. Super simple to fix and very reliable. Solid axle and sturdy

Great intro...nice to see the Mr & Mrs discuss truck Wizardry.

Great info, and I am a Toyota fan. Debating which truck to get next, but from what I've been finding out the Tundras do have an problems with their air induction pumps (emissions) that can be expensive to repair. Goes to what you said no truck its perfect

wow sounds like a gymnast on the uneven bars in the background. Must of been a blustery day.

Have a 01 Silverado with the 5.3 it has 313 000 miles on it runs great

I watched a video where you said to "Buy These Trucks" featuring a 2007 + generation Chevy Silverado. It had the 5.3 lite multiple displacement engine and you seem to absolutely love that truck. You were laughing and cutting up about it needed an LS1 swap, come to find out it was alreay basically an LS1 engine no swap needed. Anyway you went on and on about how much you love that generation as your favorite. So I guess you changed your mind since this video is an older video. At any rate I bought a 2012 Z71 with the 5.3 multidisplacement engine, on your recommendation. I literally bought this 2012 Silverado half ton Z71 Chevy truck because your opinion mattered that much to me. That's putting a lot of confidence in you and your opinion. I absolutely love this truck and I hope it is a good one because I paid a fortune for it. Then I stumbled across this video today and it's a little unnerving to hear you talk about how You have a low opinion of my truck in this video. By the way I love your videos. I subscribed to your videos, LOL and I unsubscribed from that little guy that waves his hands around all the time.

I love how she chimes in.🤣 Pretty funny! Great channel, glad I found it

Best thing I ever did with the 06 Ram with MDS was unplug the MAF sensor. For whatever reason it disables the MDS and runs V8 all time. 300,000 on the 5.7 and still runs like the day I got it!

I drive a 2010 F150 Lariat with the 5.4 3v. It's still running fantastic with 195.240 miles on it. I just keep the oil changed and drive it with sense.

My 2011 tundra is still going strong and smooth after 300 thousand miles. I have only replaced one chain tensioner that was stuck at 220 miles; I replaced all tensioners and chain rails-guides only because I already had it open and i had the new ones in hand. I was impressed and surprised to see how in a great shape the timing chain was, it still looked new!

I bought my old Dodge Ram back in 98 brand new. 377 thousand miles later, it's still rocking and rolling. Use on a daily basis.

I loved my 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 with the 5.7 Hemi. At 278,000 miles it bit the dust only due to my lower radiator hose blew and my niece kept driving it.

I have a 2000 gmc sierra 4.8. It was my dads truck. He maintained it so well that I have no issues today. It did go through a couple 4L60e rebuilds 😂 but I love this truck. Since it was my dads pride and joy , i'm doing a tribute build on it for my dad. It's getting a nice cam , ported heads and probably a single turbo. Probably a 4L80 too.

I became a fan when AFM aka CMC came out of your mouth! As Corvette C7 owner the first thing I did is buy a chip to delete the 4 cylinder option out of my car! I’ve heard nightmare stories about that feature how it eats up the engine and trans! Thank you 🙏🏻

I'm relieved. I daily a 16 Tundra 5.7 with 86k trouble free miles and weekend a 94 ram 5.9 with 267k miles

My 02 4.7L cammed Ram with 105,000 miles still going, guess lucky so far lol

Take it from a nissan mechanic the first gen titan are very reliable and will go 200,000 plus mile easily if properly maintained, that goes for all 2003-2015 titans and 2004-2015 armadas. The motor and transmission are pretty much bulletproof and they are not riddled with electrical issues.

I had a regular cab chevy Colorado 2wd 2.8 4cyl 5 speed and i loved it but i had to upgrade since i have a kiddo on the way. Was a good truck for me though the frame was solid, body was shot, clutch slipped and it drank oil but it never left me stranded haha

i have a 5.4 2006 f250 super duty with just over 230k miles on it. once you update the spark plugs and actually take care of the engine its a great truck that ive never had an issue with other than niknacky stuff

I had a 2004 ram with the 5.7. Traded it in with 178,000, still ran like a beast

I sense a theme......ahh the good ol' days of simple trucks that just run. Great video thank you!

i love my 1st gen silverado. 4x4 ext cab with only 92,000 miles! it’s got body rust of course (i live in snowy areas) but the frame and real important stuff is solid as a handshake!

I have a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 worth the 4.7l and I haven’t had any issues out of the engine or transmission.

Mrs. Wizard complements Mr. Wizard; I love her voice. Thanks for all the great info on vehicle and years and your honesty. Great Video!!!

Always been a chevy guy but ill tell you I towed a travel trailer with the owners 07 f150 5.4 triton. The chassis, steering build quality and interior on that truck was as good as any truck I've been in.the trick. Is to put that sweet ls engine in that truck and you have Perfection!

I bought a 2018 Nissan Titan XD. It's the most underrated truck on the market. The only complaint I have is the small fuel tank.

1960's-2004 Chevy Trucks, Dodge Trucks, Ford Trucks

I love my 1994 Toyota T100, it has never given me any trouble and it has a timeless look.

His words are right on point. Take his advice.

Buying a 1999 Ford F-150 today with 235k miles on the 5.4l Triton, smoothest sounding V8 I've ever heard, I normally wouldnt buy 200k+ mileage vehicles, but after hearing this thing; I'd be stupid not too. Wish me luck.

I had a 2003 ram with 5.7 hemi with 5 speed 545 Rfe transmission and 3.92 rear end. Excellent truck. Had 272,000 miles on it and pulled strong. Towed and worked it. Excellent transmission also. Real easy to work on also. Got 9.6 mpg but hey😂

You are the first person i've ever heard say stay away from the dodge 4.7. My mothers 03 Dakota has 180,000 miles. Replaced Alt., water pump, thermostat, battery, spark plugs, radiator, one leaf spring shackle (other needs done) and 3 heater fan speed resistors. Never an engine problem. Knock on wood.

I had a brand new 2004 Ram 1500 with a 4.7 V8, the engine is the only component in the drivetrain that didn't need warranty work within the 1st year. Manual 5-speed and rear axle were replaced under warranty. Apart from a water pump, engine was trouble free for the 10 years I owned it, although it got horrendous gas mileage.

thanks for your video part on "what trucks to buy and what not to buy". The Ford 2004 to 2010 5.4 v8. Ram truck (they are NOT called Dodge trucks any more since 2009) with 4.7 v8. This was good help to my nephew who is looking to buy.

Love that the first series in the to keep category fits my 2004 Silverado. 150k miles on it and it keeps chugging along with only minor issues. The wife keeps trying to get me to buy a newer truck but you’ve given me even more reason to hang onto it, besides I like my current 0$ payment. Maybe I’ll even repaint it so it looks purdy. 😜