2010 TOYOTA TUNDRA - REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY

[@davidjuarez2215]

Thank you for this, I'm going to help my dad change the pump this weekend!!

[@jamesdeubanks]

Dan, Thank you for taking the time to produce this video! You really did a great Job.

[@DantheFixitMan]

David, Thanks for watching! Take care, -Dan the Fix it Man

[@deanmills1172]

How did you drain the tank? Great video! You just saved me a lot of money!

[@jacobfelton6948]

Very helpful, thank you! I have the flex fuel version and noted some differences: -the pump is different and $350+ -there’s an additional fuel line which must be disconnected along with the electrical connection before dropping the tank -the tank can be lowered approximately 8”, allowing access to remove connections -it’s more difficult in real life! Especially if the truck’s been used on dirt roads.

[@ethanmaheng1295]

Do you know if you can install a regular one in a flex fuel model?

[@jacobfelton6948]

Ethan Maheng I don’t know. The flex fuel pump is better suited to handle ethanol, which will destroy the regular pumps if you do run E85. The fuel gauge may not function properly if the electrical output from the float isn’t identical. If you run E10 (regular gas) or E0 (ethanol free gas) you probably won’t have a problem, assuming the connectors are the same, but it’s a gamble unless you directly compare the specs.

[@pakkelly]

Good filming and narration. Thank you.

[@jakeestrada1239]

Your the man! Im waiting for my fuel pump to come in. I was on highway and the acceleration gave out.

[@curbelopuni941]

Can I get to gas tank from back seat for Toyota tundra 2014

[@jakeestrada1239]

@@curbelopuni941 No you can't. Have to drop gas tank

[@N-Scale]

Thanks Dan , just removed my 26.4 gal. tank and have the 38 and parts in the garage redy to go in. Thanks , Mike

[@timlawz]

Where did you get the 38 from sir?

[@N-Scale]

@@timlawz I found all the part fro various suppliers online.

[@graysonsheridan1593]

@@N-Scale Not sure if you are aware. The 38 gallon tank will only allow you to use 32 gallons. The other 6 are meant to keep the fuel pump cool. I have friends who learned that the hard way.

[@RichardCraniumn]

Thank you for this detailed video.

[@DantheFixitMan]

Thank you Robert, I appreciate the nice comment. Take care, Dan the Fix it Man

[@Mapleo2008]

Easy to follow video, thank you for posting. Now I have to decide whether to do this myself or not!!

[@beevang600]

Love this video!!! It’s going to help me for sure. Thank you!

[@jls2966]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@scottsmithmedia]

Great video Dan. Well shot and explained! And very much appreciated. Do you have a recommendation of the specific part for replacing the fuel sending unit? Thanks again.

[@DantheFixitMan]

Hi Scott, Thanks for the very nice comment. That means a lot coming from a filmmaker like yourself. I would normally recommend using a Toyota OEM fuel sending unit, but since that's the one that commonly fails, I might try an aftermarket one from your local auto parts store instead. I don't have a particular brand that I would recommend, but you might try some of the forums for Tundras like Tundrasolutions.com or tundratalk.net to see if anyone has a recommendation there. Best of luck to you, Take care, Dan the Fix it Man

[@maisyray]

Excellent Video, thanks

[@LuckyChuckyD]

Wow thank you , I was thinking their was a lot more to do , then that ...

[@funkyfresh303]

Thanks Dan! You da man!

[@georgewartan1927]

Is it the same procedure for Lexus gx 460? Thx

[@JoseGonzalez-jz5cv]

Does the truck have to be lifted up to have room to remove the tank?

[@DantheFixitMan]

No, I didn't need to lift it at all to get underneath and get it done. This truck was also stock suspension.

[@cinten56]

the part where the float arm, gauge, etc. is supposed to be attached to the pump is not attached. I see how it should attach, but it does not stay put, any feedback on how to make it stay in place. I assume for packing reasons they didn't have it attached. No type of glue, etc. would hold up under gasoline so I need your input as to how you would recommend putting this together to fit. I do not have time to wait for another pump, I need this repaired as soon as is humanly possible. I do have a picture but don't know how to send it so you can see what it looks like.

[@georgeb.987]

This is great! May I ask...how much does the fuel pump kit cost and how many hours would you recommend I plan for to complete this job? I am DYI Dad, so we try and do as much as we can ourselves. Great tutorial Dan!!

[@DantheFixitMan]

Sorry to get back to you so late. I am not getting all of the comments in my inbox like I used to. I think this fuel pump assembly was about $250, and I think it took me about 3 hours including filming it. If I did it again, it would probably be less than 2 hours. Thanks for watching! Take care, -Dan the Fix it Man

[@talonjimenez297]

You cant just take the bed off? Or is the pump located under the cab? I need to know because I believe my fuel pump might be going out in my 07 tundra

[@Ollie9948]

I have a 5.7 2010 tundra that's having issues starting but once running it runs great and ideas ?

[@DantheFixitMan]

Is it the flex fuel model? I have read that several people are having issues with hard starting on tundratalk.net. If it is the flex fuel model, they can reflash the computer which seems to solve the problem. Best of luck to you. -Dan the Fix it Man

[@shelly201]

@@DantheFixitManHey, could you tell me me more about these forums or send a link. Im having an issue with my flex fuel Tundra same as this guy, it only has issues starting and engine light, A/T light and battery light comes on and engine cranks then stalls out. Happens on and off a few times a month. once I can get it started it runs perfect

[@DantheFixitMan]

@@shelly201 the tundrasolutions.com forum is a great resource, but you might try to get the truck scanned at a shop to see what fault codes it might have. That would at least get you pointed in the right direction…

[@shelly201]

@@DantheFixitMan thanks- I’ve brought it to 4 different shops including Toyota and they cant figure it out because the truck isnt throwing any codes. have replaced the starter and fuel pump driver module at this point I’m just trying everything I can, might have to keep replacing things until the issue goes away

[@DantheFixitMan]

@@shelly201 oh my, so sorry to hear. I hope you get it sorted out soon! Best of luck to you

[@Kmccray888]

My tundra kept running out of gas at 1/4 tank and took it in . The sensor was bad and they said I needed to change out the fuel pump as well . Is this normal to have to pump changed out ? It has 100000 miles on it . Almost 1200$ in repairs .. hope to hear from you soon thanks !

[@DantheFixitMan]

The fuel level sensor/sending unit is really what usually goes bad on these trucks. It’s pretty common from what I have read. If the truck is still running fine the fuel pump is probably fine. But since the job involves taking out the fuel tank, I can see why someone would recommend changing the entire fuel pump assembly at the same time. But, If you have the option to just change the sensor, I might go that route. My 2004 tundra still has the original pump with 285,000 miles. Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@Kmccray888]

@@DantheFixitMan Yeah they recommended it be changed. I just wanted to make sure. The truck runs great just would run out of gas at 1/4 tank. I'll just get the fuel pump changed out since it does higher mileage . I'm just surprised they didn't give me the option and the work is already done. they said they couldn't order the parts separately which, thinking about it now, they can. Oh well, lesson learned and now It's fixed which is good. I'll watch your videos prior to taking to the shop next time. Thank you for the advise, I REALLY appreciate it !

[@BJL0306]

Katie McCray my 2010 is doing the same thing. Acting “empty” when it still shows 1/4 tank. I’ve not let it go below half tank since it started that. But a couple times while parked in line to pick up kids from school, it idle flutters like it wants to shut off. I’m afraid it’ll die at most inopportune time. I’m researching if changing the fuel filter and/or the fuel pump would help. Anyone have any input that might help me?

[@user-ys6pk7tw9h]

Hi, how many miles this Tundra had. Thanks

[@dannewbold1385]

At the time of the video, I think it had around 175k

[@vidalc.g.1601]

I have a tacoma with 169,000 miles and sometimes dont want to stared i wait about 2 hrs and starts again... i just replace alternator and now i have to do the fuel pump... thanks.

[@martinjose3068]

Thank you for the video

[@toantruong5095]

thank your Video Excellen

[@damienbell3155]

Great job

[@acapulcotile7436]

Great video