3RD GEN TOYOTA TUNDRA COMPLETE MAINTENANCE GUIDE! (WHAT OWNERS SHOULD KNOW)

[@peterhoma6385]

I don’t mind do the maintenance on this Gen3 TT tundra , I absolutely love this truck my favorite vehicle I’ve owned in 28 years !

[@jasondavid4375]

Couldn’t agree with you more!

[@tundra_24]

As many have said, great video. Keep them coming.

[@TheYotaChannel]

Thank you, I appreciate the support.

[@Miltonfrank39]

For spark plugs that’s why I love my 2024 tacoma 4 cylinder turbo because it’s very diy friendly and easy to get to

[@korbekleeninc.974]

40k miles for spark plugs seems to frequent turbos or not. I have a 17 tundra to and changed my plugs at 100k and they still looked fine. Do the new tundras have iridium plugs like the older tundras? Thanks for the vid.

[@TampaBayDino]

Great video. Thank you!

[@yyang5415]

Great visual aids. Keep the info coming. Thank you.

[@TheYotaChannel]

Thank you, will do.

[@davidm.8309]

Thank you. Are the boots on the coil packs replaceable like on the Fords? Should they be replaced when doing plugs?

[@TheYotaChannel]

No, the boots are not replaceable and are not required if you are just changing out the plugs.

[@Loucanton]

Great and very informative information. Do you have a video changing the rear brake pads esp to disengage the auto parking brake system for the 22+ Tundra?

[@Kevin_Roanoke_VA]

Thanks for the informative video. You recommend changing the oil every 5k miles. If I average 5k miles per year, would you recommend changing the oil every 6 months? Thanks!

[@TheYotaChannel]

Yes, correct. To some, it may seem excessive, but you will never cause damage to an engine by keeping clean oil in there. Especially a turbo engine.

[@Franco.ca.]

Thank you, I’ll be doing all this myself! Saved me so much money lol

[@Kevin_Roanoke_VA]

@@TheYotaChannel Thanks for the quick response and for sharing your expertise!

[@SAW4531]

Would you recommend doing a break in oil change at 1000 miles or is that not needed?

[@TheYotaChannel]

It's not needed. It's one of those things you do to be on the safe side.

[@giovanniduay2613]

I already did the spark plugs it’s a lot of bolts to be remove and wire harness to remove the clips and bolts for you to access the spark plug coil plugs. It took me all day but I was slow and careful. I did also coolant it was drain and fill. I don’t see the drain on the inverter coolant? Where is it? I only suction it on the top

[@milosnovotny8407]

2024 Tundra Platinum Iforce max I change oil 1st at 1000 miles 2nd at 5000 and every 5000. And because of turbos, I put premium fuel from day one . But for people who drives a lot, you’ll be at service every month with oil change. And my tundra does the same thing with the tires. the outside edges are wearing a lot even after alignment done by Lexus because Toyota couldn’t do it.

[@herlindorocha8938]

Yota so if your not hauling nothing at what miles would you recommend for differential oil change, transfer case oil change ?!

[@TheYotaChannel]

I would change it at 60k miles.

[@SsantundraS]

My 24 I forcemax just hit 12k and it already needs tires after got aligned at dealership 6 months ago, since day one it was not aligned. Now the 4 tires on outside wall are worn out. Do you know about a recall on that? I seen it on a website. Thanks

[@rexberttechnica6702]

There is a recall on certain tundra/sequoia models with updated alignment specifications and tire replacement due to accelerated/premature tire wear. Check into it.

[@jasondavid4375]

There is a recall on the TRD Pro tires only as far as I know. I just got mine replaced under the recall due to premature wear.

[@SsantundraS]

@@jasondavid4375 thanks in info, did they contact you in regards to it or was during a service ?

[@Scuba_steve953]

Should I change the spark plugs at 40k or wait for the engine replacement?

[@TheYotaChannel]

Does your Tundra VIN fall under the recall? If so, then I would wait for engine replacement if I were you.

[@Tundra-me4wt]

@@Scuba_steve953 I’m at 54k now and haven’t changed my plugs yet.

[@jeffbanfieldsflwr3537]

I would wait. My Tundras motor was just ordered. It should be here in 5 to 8 days.

[@pat5170]

Yota where do you look to see if your VIN falls under the recall?

[@Scuba_steve953]

@@TheYotaChannel my Toyota app says it. And I received a letter from Toyota saying the same thing about replacing my engine under the recall.

[@allgasnobrakes1665]

Question if I get get my 3rd gen tundra aftermarket 3 inches lift since the TRD lift kit on stop sale. Will it automatically void my warranty?

[@gatorbytefreedom9993]

Owners manual says to change plugs at 40 k for emissions warranty.

[@leroyclement4544]

Nice video thank you!

[@dineshjagar7447]

Excellent video!...random question, my former Lexus tech (now Indy shop) says that for the 2017 Sienna, the 2GR-FKS engine, changing spark plugs at 60k is a waste of money. He said that it is just for emissions, and that I shouldn't follow the manual and to do it at 120k instead. He said he will change them if I want to throw money away. Thoughts?

[@clarencemckimmy9437]

Is there any Mx required for the hybrid motor mounter between engine and trans?

[@TheYotaChannel]

Yes, it shares the same transmission fluid with the transmission. While you are servicing the transmission, the hybrid motor fluid is being changed as well. They are connected internally together.

[@clarencemckimmy9437]

Any requirement for the timing chains

[@TheYotaChannel]

No, there is no maintenance for the timing chain.

[@timcunningham6932]

Does transmission have a filter to change?

[@TheYotaChannel]

No filter change.

[@BomberoDeAcero]

What if my hybrid runs light duty (no towing or heavy hauling) most of the time; is there a different spark plug recommendation?

[@TheYotaChannel]

Hey, no, Toyota still recommends that the plugs be changed at 40k miles.

[@BomberoDeAcero]

I really appreciate your transparency; I subscribed today because of it!

[@Mayan-_]

I own one of these *oes and im comfortable with doing most of this diy but transmission and spark plug service is where I start to clench a little 😂 I better learn before it’s too late 😂

[@TheYotaChannel]

Yea, i hear you. The plugs are buried underneath wires and hoses. 😬😬

[@timcunningham6932]

Thank you

[@JulietHotelFoxtrot]

The spark plug at 40k. I don't get it. That seems so insanely short. I remember having cars back in the 80s that used 30k intervals on copper tips. The iridiums I used on my Hondas were a 100k interval, and they still looked decent when I did them at 90-110k. How are these plugs looking when they come out of that Tundra at the 40k mileage?

[@ttran8538]

Up sale

[@anjelstube09]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@Yush44]

Nice video thanks for the info…

[@TheYotaChannel]

Thanks for watching.

[@Tundra-me4wt]

When I had my 2011 SC tundra I changed the spark plugs at 100k.

[@TheYotaChannel]

Yea, on the previous gens, 100k miles was the standard for spark plug replacement, and they were easy to change as well.

[@gatorbytefreedom9993]

Take fill plugs out first on front rear, and, transfer case first.

[@kofiasco]

I believe the plugs for the tcase are one time use.

[@markf8256]

Is it the plug/bolt one time or is it the gasket/washer that is one time use?

[@johnwest2396]

What's the definition of long-term ownership the motor is going to grenade eventually. Need to bring back the V8, I got 2015 that I bought new and I'm currently sitting at 417,000 zero issues

[@davidhouston7812]

Just passed 41K on my 2023 Sequoia. They said i needed my spark plugs changed. But did not have them in house and said it was a 4 hour job. I didn't like that part.

[@jamesraider5888]

I thought spark plugs these days were supposed to be good for 100K

[@davidhouston7812]

@jamesraider5888 I'm sure they are. But if you plan on keeping the vehicle for a long time it will not hurt to change them at 40K a few times.

[@Seekq]

Nice video. And this motor takes Premium gas.. I think. $$

[@vitkobylka6432]

Nope 87 octane is recommended.

[@oliverramclam6009]

@@vitkobylka6432you’ll get better MPG and throttle response with premium

[@itayrozenstein6989]

I had to change my brakes at 37k miles

[@TheYotaChannel]

Yup, sounds about right.

[@youarerightboss]

Better off with the 2nd generation

[@mariopineda2293]

Better keep up with coolant changes or you’ll have head gasket issues, every engine has it’s quirks

[@davidsdean]

Sounds like a money pit and whole lot of dealership customer lobby time

[@vitkobylka6432]

How is this different from the other manufacturers?

[@taurus66]

Better off not buying these junk Toyota with twin turbo or the stupid four banger turbo and Toyota asking way too high of a price. Something built in Mexico people don’t buy we need to teach these car manufacturers a lesson. Let them lose money.

[@jeffbanfieldsflwr3537]

That's easy to say. All manufacturers have these issues. Remember Fords Bronco(the remake version)issue? They had Broncos blowing up at 5k .... ultimately Ford had to replace 100k motors. I think it was faulty valves that was the issue.

[@Helpus2024-h6j]

You are correct. My 2022 blew up at 28,000 miles. However, this truck is built in Texas not Mexico. Other than the engine failure, I had no issues with the truck. As far as pricing goes, they’re way more competitive than Ford or Ram.

[@jeffbanfieldsflwr3537]

@Helpus2024-h6j Agreed. They also had the same issue with some Lexus models, and they are made in Japan. I think it was just a freak incident. They are making every effort to fix it, though. I will have a 22 with a brand new engine... I'm happy with that. I'm not jumping for joy, but it could be worse.

[@sammyjammy6647]

Tundras aren’t made in Mexico

[@SwagSo7fly7]

@@jeffbanfieldsflwr3537exactly how I feel I’m at 70k miles new engine cool with me 🤷🏾‍♂️