Meet the 2 million mile Tundra Owner 😱😱😱 (watch to learn his secret to reliability)

[@LSnium]

My dad has a 2002 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pre-Runner V6 (bought it new), with almost 400k miles, he drove it everyday for work as an auto mechanic salesman, thing runs with all its original parts, the truck is still around, but my dad isnt, everytime I see the truck outside it reminds me of him.

[@enjoytheridedude]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jeremygavin4084]

Damn that’s 1 reliable car. I bought a Toyota RAV4 back in August. Sorry for your loss

[@LSnium]

@@jeremygavin4084 Thank you, and yeah Toyotas are great, my dad taught me to always stick with Toyotas.

[@ramzanshaikh1656]

@@LSnium Your Dad and his Partner Toyota is always with you Forever.

[@CJ-zz9ts]

Sorry for your loss! Your dad is proud of you

[@browndogstt8546]

I had a 96 tacoma that I used for a work truck. At the time I drove 10k miles a month. Toyota recommended 7500 mile oil changes. I went 15k miles on synthetic oil between changes because I didn't want to change the oil every three weeks. I sold the truck at 324k miles and never had a single problem with it. Toyotas will last forever if you do basic maintenance. I run amsoil synthetic and use amsoil filters.

[@ezequieluribe2023]

Yeah The Older Toyotas Are The Ones That Last I Dont Know About The New Ones

[@sirluke7]

Yeah... Amsoil is a true synthetic... I forget the percentage of synthetic that allows certain oil mfg's to put on their bottles.... I think if it's 70% they can claim it as "full synthetic" Amsoil is the only one I am aware of that really is 100%. No... I've not ever used Amsoil... but years ago I did a lot of study for my new VW diesel. 15k is truly a safe spec from what Amsoil users tell me.

[@GwinnettLawns]

@@sirluke7 Manufacturers that are able to label the bottles “full synthetic” don’t actually put any synthetic in there. It’s just highly refined group 3 base petroleum oil.

[@Saveyourbs]

💯💯

[@edy5082]

💯% correct both toyota and honda make good vehicles, but they have to be maintained to have a long life. Many people hear that those two manufacturers make long lasting vehicles but don't maintain them which is the why there is a reduction of the vehicles lifespan.

[@4runneraaron745]

This guy don’t know what the hell he is doing under the hood. Have a feeling this is the the new customer group Toyota is looking for with the v6 tundra

[@cteez9191]

Yeah. Especially the mask... That tells you all you need to know.

[@marknecker1996]

Not to mention he seems like an entitled assholr

[@Frusie]

@@cteez9191💀

[@highplainsdrifter9849]

There are several 4.7 and 5.7 liter Tundras out there with over a million miles. The domestic truck fan boys still don't believe the Tundras are the most reliable trucks on the planet.

[@maxospreys2964]

999,999 is the last digit, it never read over 1M, and you can exchange a new one with Toyota for free

[@Saveyourbs]

Trucks of passion

[@thomasburr9244]

@@maxospreys2964 lmao what are you talking about

[@rafars2246]

Maybe they don't want to pay over 100k on gas during that time...

[@sengx]

@@rafars2246 Id rather pay 100k in gas than 400k+ in repairs and new trucks(cuz yall need new trucks every 200k miles to run vs 2 million miles) 😂😂😂

[@genegtaylor]

An advantage of changing my own oil is I have never run into a situation like this. It only takes me about 20 minutes, too. Such an easy maintenance item.

[@terrellwynne108]

I normally do as well but Toyota pays for it through your warranty

[@GMaugis1]

yep i hate waiting on people to do simple stuff...

[@dimmacommunication]

@@GMaugis1 Absolutely , drive there, wait... just do it myself.

[@masoncomeaux4105]

Hate having drop the skid plate

[@dimmacommunication]

@@masoncomeaux4105 2 of my family cars can be changed with the dipstick suction method ,love it :)

[@Afraidsolution7676]

The first 3 minutes of this is like two people seeing an engine for the first time. The truck includes a maintenance schedule BTW.

[@Bostonharborwater]

Oil change intervals should be determined by engine hours instead of miles. Someone who does all city driving in traffic will put many more engine hours on their car or truck before reaching 5 or 10,000 miles. Boats. Generators. Heavy equipment, all have hour meters. They go off hours. It makes more sense. In the winter time if I get to work early, I sit in my truck with the heat on. That’s an extra 2.5 hours of run time a week. It adds up. In my case. Or anyone who does all city driving, I gotta believe it’s a wise choice to do your oil changes before 10,000 miles. Just my 2-cents.

[@edmlegend7224]

I change mine every 6 months because I have a very low mileage 3rd gen 4Runner. I don’t really go based off mileage.

[@crashinc06]

It also depends on the oil you use as well I had a 02 camaro, I put the royal purple and filter on and sent it off for testing I drove the hell out of that car, high revs lots of city driving and I got up to 15k before I tore the motor apart to do some mods so honestly if you want to know how far you can go get it tested with the oil you will consistently use it'll also tell you and warn you if something is failing in your motor

[@Datsun7705]

i change mine every 5k miles since it's mostly city driving

[@victorglaviano]

Not really wise to change modern synthetic oil before 10,000 miles, it won't hurt but isn't necessary either. Like people who change iridium spark plugs every 30,000 - 50,000 miles, they'll last well over 100,000 miles, same as pink radiator coolant, sealed transmission forever, which is 150,000 miles to me but Toyota says life of vehicle?? As a mechanic of over 20 years, changing synthetic oil, especially for the 5.7 since it uses 0w-20 which is high viscosity, before 10,000 isn't necessary at all but it's up to the individual and how much money and time they want to spend! Biggest thing people forget about, which I would change at at least every 50,000 miles is differential oil, especially rear because axels, ring and pinion, and spider gears take a lot of abuse and heat!

[@paladain55]

A lot of the above applies to big V8/V6 etc... but the post fuel economy era 4 cylinders really need 5000 mile oil changes. I have a gen 3 prius and we saw that these cars lasted a lot longer with 5k oil changes and the guys who did 10k oil changes were lucky to get 200k miles. They don't build them like the pre 05 4 cylinder toyotas anymore. Also, toyotas recommends severe service interval of 5k syn changes if you do a lot of short in town trips which most of us do.

[@80PercentAshamedOfU]

I honestly only think he did 10k because he reaches intervals frequently and rapidly and it would get annoying doing an oil change once or a month or however often the usual 5k sneaks up on him. Although, it’s good to follow the 2 million mile man’s advice, 10k would stress me out. Especially with city miles.

[@brettperkins4643]

The difference in 10,000 and 5,000 mile oil changes is that he drives 90% highway so he can do 10,000 mile oil changes, a vast majority of us do a lot of stop and go driving with idling at stop lights, so we need 5,000 mile oil changes,

[@judee00]

A few pointers here. 1. Read and follow the owners manual 2. Slam the hood. Put your purse down and slam the hood. With rubber dampeners, seals and an lightweight aluminum hood it needs to be put down kinda hard. 3. 5k oil changes are OK. Especially your first one. 4. Only use toyota filters. My 2005 tundra has 229,000 miles on it. The after market filters are an inch shorter than OEM on my first gen tundra. 5. Only use great quality synthetic oil. I use amsoil in everything I own. And I mean everything. Use whatever you want but stick to it. Some dealership's use bulk synthetic and it's junk.

[@itsdimitriymedvedyev]

isn't dealer bulk synthethic still decent? wdym junk i don't understand like do you mean they are contaminated with something or not from name brands like mobil1, castrol, etc

[@judee00]

@@itsdimitriymedvedyev it's only decent if it's name brand. The dealership around my way buys bulk non name brand. And also those quick oil change places do the same. Unless you know for sure it's a name brand, it's probably used recycled oil.

[@aaron___6014]

Just push the hood down. Slamming wears the latch out

[@judee00]

@@aaron___6014 pushing on aluminum hoods can cause dents. In all the years I've worked on cars I've never seen a worn out hood latch. Never heard of one being replaced because of being worn out.

[@aaron___6014]

@@judee00 push on the edge. What year are you thinking of?

[@herewegoagain7403]

For future reference: Always Follow owners manual. 100% worth a read. Synthetic can easily last up to 10k if all your miles are highway, like that other tundra owner. Personally change mine once a year or every 6-8k (mix driving) on synthetic, 4-5k on conventional. Future tunda content idea: Change oil yourself!

[@danteerskine7678]

Real talk. Do your oil change yourself, that's what I do.

[@Diesel-rocket]

Bro, anything with a turbo or supercharger 5 k max oil change, fuel dilation is a real problem with all the extra pressure

[@bubba4072]

Man that guy is going to be in another million mile video! That's very encouraging. I have a 2016 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and have never had a single problem with it. I hope I get a million miles too🤞

[@iwoww562a9]

I wouldn't even want to put 1 mile that hurts my soul lol

[@sersan1317]

Congrats on meeting the million mile tundra driver. I don't think I've seen another youtuber interview him about his tundras. You should've ask more questions about his driving style, if he tows with it or how much payload does he travel with. Great video

[@enjoytheridedude]

Will do 👍

[@danhjelholt5262]

I’ve had 2 Toyota trucks since 1994. A 4wd extended cab pick up with the 3L V6….sold it with 250,000miles….for $5k Replaced it with a 2008 double cab long bed, 5.7 4wd. It has 230,000 miles…..it’s doing great….smooth and tight. I drive it easy. I’m an electrical contractor and tow an 8500LB trailer in the summer……as much as I want a new tundra, there’s no point. It’s still a Beauty

[@marathonbaker]

Pickup truck plus suv talk had a story about his truck

[@waynehenson1094]

@@danhjelholt5262 if it ain't broke, don't fix it. I'm an electrician also still driving my 07, 5.7 litre Tundra.

[@danhjelholt5262]

@@waynehenson1094 Hey, do you have a contractor Cap on it? I have an ARE Z series cap & an 8ft bedslide. I built a 2ft deep shelf at the front. The rest of my tools and material are organized in pack out bins. Pretty slick set up. All colour matched in black. Have 295/55/20 tires with KMC 535 grenade wheels in black. Truck looks great. Love my truck, I really treat it well and I drive easy, so it’s still tight and quiet. Fingers crossed it keeps going, but if something goes sideways, I won’t drive anything else. I’ll buy a tundra again. Not sure if it’ll be a SR5 Double Cab 8ft bed like I have or if I’ll go with the crew max with a 6-1/2ft bed. Hoping I get at least another couple years out of my 08

[@2gr375]

As a service advisor I would recommend doing your oil change every 3,500-5,00miles these engines run hot and with a turbocharged engine you want to make sure those turbos stay cool anyone that says every 10k miles is pushing it in my opinion.

[@maxracingteam23]

I agree! 10,000 is way to many miles.

[@ElJoeRN]

And for a V8 naturally aspirated engine? I do it also every 5k miles

[@maxracingteam23]

@@ElJoeRN 5000 is a good interval for newer vehicles.

[@whosaiyanji]

You can go that far in highway miles

[@major0888]

I would say if a guy has 750,000 miles on a truck and he has another truck that he put 1 million I would say he qualifies

[@rx8dude907]

It’s very very unlikely you will get 700k miles in new tundra as it’s not naturally aspirated any more. Those turbos will go out at 100-150k miles before rebuilding. Also, electronics tend to go out faster as you will see many sensors break. Nothing beats the 5.7 V8.

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

My 2017 F-150 Lariat 4x4 Ecoboost which I did around 30,000 miles a year had the turbos go out at 153,000'ish miles costing me $4,550 to replace. This was January 2021. I refused to pay it because I had nothing but problems with that truck spending close to $8,000 to just keep it on the road at that point, so I sold it to the dealer as is. The mechanic told me they see them go out usually between 150-200k pretty regularly especially the 1st and 2nd gen Ecoboost. I then walked across the street and bought a 2021 Tundra TRD Pro and wished I had bought that truck instead in 2017. NIght and day better truck from top to bottom. I cannot imagine these turbos lasting much longer in the Tundra.

[@bigperm2424]

Good point

[@stefanovichmichael9686]

You're trying to compare the Toyota V6TT, which hasn't been on the for more than a few months to the Ford eco boost failures. Toyota has always built much better than Ford ever could. Let's see how the Toyota turbo V6 fairs after 3 or more years and 100k plus mileage. This engine has proven reliable in other applications when turbo charged, but has never been used in a truck. My guess based on Toyota's history for reliability it will prove to be durable.

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

@@stefanovichmichael9686 I think that is fair. I have so much PTSD from the Ecoboost that the Toyota version would need 7-10 years of experience on it before I would even entertain the option of buying it. Plus, when you look at the problems the LS 500 has had since it was introduced in 2018 its going to need more time in the oven...and more guenea pigs. LOL

[@patrickmurphy9470]

My 2016 Limited has only 96K. Looking forward to reaching 500K or more someday. 5.7 is bulletproof.

[@09FoxRider]

Since the 2002 Tundra’s engine that have the v8 had a side port injection system which helps cleaned the intake values from carbon buildup. The model you currently drive is the a multi of PFI and DI, therefore your truck should last just as long as you keep your maintenance.

[@Blackpanther_risen]

That was awesome that u got to meet the guy that had the million mile Tundra. His 2nd Tundra will probably b over a million miles in a few months too. His 1st Tundra was a 4.6 but I noticed that his current Tundra is a 5.7 and has over 700K miles on it. I will keep my '16 Limited CM TRD Off Road 5.7 until the body falls off the frame. I luv mine and has no issues, it currently has 57K miles on it

[@CACressida]

His first million mile tundra was the old 4.7

[@seinundzeiten]

the mileage is truly insane

[@Blackpanther_risen]

@@CACressida thnx for clarification

[@deadly134]

Keep it cause I can guarantee the new ones won’t be like yours

[@CACressida]

@@deadly134 how can you possibly guarantee that?

[@milesdavis8665]

I owned 2 tundras in the past. Its hard to buy anything else once you see the reliability

[@them365adminguy8]

The older tundras were naturally aspirated engines. The recent trend of turbo chargers forced Toyota to turbo charge the recent tundras the turbo charger would be its weak point

[@pbmartinfencing]

I’ve got a 2002 with 318k and drive it everyday . We tow a 16ft enclosed trailer daily and I never worry about the tundra starting . I do change my oil every 3k miles with Mobil one full synthetic

[@enjoytheridedude]

Nice!!!

[@stay4theride]

I’ve been going back-and-forth with someone on KZbin arguing with me saying that “a Ram is more reliable than a Tundra”.

[@JohnConnor636]

Lol.

[@billrobsham697]

The RAM guy sounds like a good comedian

[@jimerinrose6235]

If the ram has a cummins I'd say yes. One of the best engines ever built! All steel straight six, I've seen some with over 2 million miles. There is a reason 75% of the hotshot guys run Rams. I have 200k on my 17 Ram change the oil every 15,000 miles as recommended. My 18 4runner has 115,000 change the oil very 10k as recommended. The 4runner has been in for more repairs than the ram. The ram is also pulling 14k-16k 99% of the time. Don't get me wrong Toyota's are awesome but these newer engines are all aluminum. In the off chance the engine does go bad they can't be rebuilt.

[@patrickmurphy9470]

On what planet?

[@jimerinrose6235]

@@patrickmurphy9470 Planet Earth

[@buhopapas9010]

My uncle has a 1995 Toyota Tacoma with 350K miles original engine and parts, runs like dream

[@enjoytheridedude]

Nice!!!

[@davebasey9863]

As a former Toyota mechanic been working on cars for over 45 Years Just drive your Toyota for about 5000 miles check the oil I don’t trust anybody to put oil in your vehicle specially when I can’t figure out how the plastic engine cover goes back on. But it would be fun to change your own oil get to know your Vehicle lay underneath of it check out everything that’s just the way I’ve always been. A great video though

[@victorglaviano]

Hahaha, sounds like a mechanic! I like the people who change their plugs at 30,000... Iridium plugs last a 100,000 miles no problem, please bring them to the shop! I never was a Toyota mechanic per se, although I've worked at neighborhood shops so of course I worked on them. The 5.7 I have is a great hemi (I know most people think Chrysler invented and exclusively makes HEMISPHEORICAL combustion chamber engines {HEMI is just a trademark}!) motor, low end torque especially with the 4:30 or 4:11 rear, head snapper!

[@andrespatino2761]

It's a good way to bond with your car and develop a relationship. Cars are alive and breathing. I always wash/clean my own cars. And maintenance when I can. I talk to them. Love them. Since I was a kid I loved cars.

[@marksman4004]

I damn near want to trade my silverado for one. Tundras are nice looking truck. I'll take the long bed one though.

[@Jordanray7049]

I love my crewmax 6.5ft bed

[@marksman4004]

@@Jordanray7049 how do they ride?

[@risrmachines]

I traded my 13 Silverado last year for the 21 crew max trd. Drives a lot smoother than my Silverado did and has more get up and go.

[@flight2k5]

@@Jordanray7049 the crew max has a 5.5 foot bed

[@OhSnapSon]

@@flight2k5 The 2022 does have the option for CrewMax and 6.5 bed.

[@matthewr2361]

I understand you got to meet a legend amongst toyota owners however the time you spent searching for someone to change the oil for you, you could've just done it yourself and stayed home and drank 7 or 8 beers and grilled a rack of ribs.

[@alphaomega5202]

2022 Tundra owner: "Thats exactly why I bought a Tundra... because that's my goal" (700K miles). Proceeds to pressure wash entire engine bay 🤦‍♂️

[@Weatherby406]

You can definitely lightly pressure wash an engine bay. Every car detail shop out there does it. If it wrecks something you already had a problem.

[@20tea]

@@Weatherby406 Problems I usually run into is water getting into coil packs and blowing out a coil shortly after engine starts. Protect those coils or remove them all together.

[@user-qh8vl9ew3r]

Engine bays are meant to get wet tho? Especially truck engine bays?

[@20tea]

@@user-qh8vl9ew3r I know, but ignition coils are very susceptible to failure when wet.

[@roadglide1142]

Whenever I wash my engine bay I immediately blow off all the standing water with a leak blower especially away from coil packs & all electrical connections!

[@robertmedrano3704]

No matter what change it every 5000 miles if you want longevity on your truck, don’t believe the dealers they’re idiots

[@enjoytheridedude]

I agree!

[@Triple259772]

I wanna know his secret to affording that much gas

[@Pantelifts10]

Working. He is using his truck as a tool to make money unlike most 1/2 ton truck drivers. Simple as

[@shirolee]

LOL. That's what I want to know

[@MyLifeThai371]

Easy. You never retire. I have yet to hear about a 1 million mile owner, getting to retire early. It just lets you know that these people are getting the short end of the stick, by having to supply their own vehicle, for their job.

[@RogueBones]

Yeah at 13mpg and $3.50 a gallon, that’s $270k to drive the 1 million miles lol

[@The_MEMEphis]

​@@RogueBonesit doesn't cost that much everywhere you go

[@eztravelpals]

The dealer doesn't say anything, they follow the vehicle maintenance exactly as it is on the manufacturer maintenance manual. READ YOUR WARRANTY MAINTENANCE BOOKLET is that simple

[@DH-mf2lv]

Don't think your engine will have the longevity of the previous Tundra's with a V8.

[@flight2k5]

How do you know that 🤣😂

[@charlesjackson1700]

Don't get too caught up in the old geezer V8 Tundra club.. Times are changing and engines will eventually be incorporated with hybrids or all electric. His V6 twin turbo is a lot smoother than that V8 and it runs better.. You can also get much better gas mileage as well.. Owning a 2021 Tundra and it is like owning a vehicle that is 12 years old as far as technology.. They were really mundane and Unitarian. The new Tundra is finally competitive with the others💪 and it looks badazz in comparison..👍

[@Kauffman578]

@@charlesjackson1700 how is a v6 turbo, forced induction, smoother than a naturally aspirated full displacement v8? You are forcing more air into a smaller engine causing more wear and tear over time. Please elaborate to the uninitiated like me.

[@PHILLIPS8822]

Every mechanic I've spoken to said, change your oil every 5000 miles they all said the 10,000 miles is bullshit

[@mr.mr.3301]

I heard an engineer on KZbin explain why these hotshot drivers get so many miles. The short of it is start up cycles. The switching between hot and cold is much higher for the average driver.

[@BarnStangz]

Highway miles are the EASIEST miles you can put on an engine. It's at the same speed, same temps, no stop and go, etc.

[@garyf2871]

Yep and the manual tells you at lower mile intervals to change your oil depending if you tow, short trips where engine doesn't fully warmup, dusty desert environments, etc. Haven't driven my Sequoia much (same 5.7 v8) during pandemic except mostly short 2 mile trips to grocery and take out. I do notice the oil gets dirtier quicker. So I did 3k mile oil changes. Pre-pandemic I did 100 miles highway everyday. Oil is cleaner at 5k miles than 3k of short trips.

[@BarnStangz]

@@garyf2871 Right on. Yeah, I'm pretty fortunate where I live in the country, everywhere is like 60 MPH, so the engine gets up to temp pretty fast. Almost no stop and go here, but I still dump oil around 3,500. Cheaper than replacing an engine.

[@waynemthacker3775]

07 SR5 long bed 562,000 yesterday change every 5000 sometimes 10,000 sometimes 15,000 better fuel mileage than it's ever got. First set of plugs@ 401,000 they still looked new. 5.7 by the way !

[@enjoytheridedude]

Wow 🤩!!!

[@KeystoneTexan]

If you tow with your Tundra or any vehicle, you’ll want to change your oil every 5,000 miles regardless of full synthetic or not.

[@enjoytheridedude]

Good to know !!

[@victorglaviano]

More importantly... You'll want to change your rear differential oil about every 30,000 to 40,000 miles which most people never think about!!

[@VeryCoolAlan]

I remember seeing a video on this guy a long time ago and how Toyota gifted him another Tundra in exchange for his million mile one. So crazy !

[@victorglaviano]

I was actually off of work that day and sitting around watching TV with my ex wife, I was watching the local morning show and I live in San Antonio, this was about 8 years ago or so and they showed him pulling into the factory live and yes they did give him a brand new Tundra!

[@billyevangelista160]

Most toyotas actually do get oil changed at 10k except for flex fuel ones. They get changed at 5k

[@kristisipe]

DO NOT change your oil every 10,000 miles unless 99% of your driving is highway driving! Change your engine oil every 6 moths or 3k miles. Remember, oil is cheap, your engine is not!

[@BoghyFL]

99.9% of people guess when to change the oil. To be in that 0.1%, use a lab to do a diagnostics on your oil and they will tell you when to do it. You cannot change the oil constantly at 3,000 miles, 5,000 miles or 10,000 based on guesses. A lab like Blackstone Laboratories or similar will be you best bet to go for a RELIABLE balance in how often to change your oil while maximizing the usage between changes. 3,000 miles or 5,000 miles might very well be a waste if say, the lab tells you, you're safe to change it at 7,000 or more. While some might say, i will stick with 3,000 miles between changes, that stubbornness will have its own price as a whole in a long run. Personally i do such oil tests every 2 years. I have yet to have a low compression engine due to lack of proper lubrication. BTW, the "German" community of car owners use these oil labs extensively with positive outcomes.

[@ThatGuy-wz3or]

I used to drive 425 highway miles for work everyday. The miles used to pile on quickly. Highway miles, especially for a V8 is effortless.

[@enjoytheridedude]

Wow! You’re the man!

[@VincentScales]

One of the most important things you can do for your vehicle is "check" your oil at least once a month! Ever since we been going to self-serve gas stations we don't do our vehicle checks like the old full-serve stations use to! If you check your oil you can see if it's getting dark (dirty) and needs changing! What are the components of your vehicle that you should check monthly? Monthly Car Maintenance Check the oil level. Check the coolant level. Check the brake fluid level. Check and clean wiper blades. Check the windshield washer fluid. Check the headlights on bright and dim. Check the tire pressure, tread, and condition.

[@roadglide1142]

You ain’t gonna reach that goal with that Turbo V6 bud I hate to tell you! The 5.7 is a bulletproof V8 !

[@victorglaviano]

The hemi (Chrysler trademark) or more correctly the hemispheorical combustion chamber engine, hence the long loaf of bread looking heads and long threaded plugs gives great low end torque, as long as you keep it cool (never been an issue with my Tundra over the past 13 years) and lubricated properly... 500,000 + is doable! Not to mention the bullet proof 6 speed transmission and drive train!

[@alejandromazariegos9223]

Very true Toyota is going down.

[@pryme2013]

Dude, I am glad you are going to follow your numbers. 191 might be listed as just under borderline high but it is actually high. keeping it under 150 is a lot better. try and aim to raise that HDL and lower the LDL. Hopefully you follow you BP too! DR Tundra: out.

[@jimthumerzs6981]

Quick lube places use the tiniest, crappy filters they can buy. When Toyota does it next, tell them to save the quicky-lube filter for you. Compare it to the Toyota filter. You'll see what I'm saying. They also do what they say - change it quick, which means there's a lot of old oil that didn't have time to drip out. My advice on the frequency would be every 5K, especially on a turbo engine. Do one "free" one at Toyota and pay for every other one.

[@enjoytheridedude]

I ended up changing it at the dealership but the dealer didn’t have a filter for the 2022 so they just changed the oil and kept the old filter. I’ll have to change the filter once these dealers around here get the filter in stock. They’ll have to order it.

[@byronmontes3746]

Oil change is done every 10k miles or one year which ever comes first. Although vehicle is still supposed to be brought in every 5k miles or 6 months for at least a tire rotate. (Maintenance light comes on every 5k miles)

[@RALegacy19]

That’s crazy bro ! You hardly get that much miles out of any domestic truck or car.. we had a Dodge Charger R/T with the 5.7 hemi and we had to get the engine rebuild at 72,000 under extended warranty

[@RALegacy19]

@Jean Toronto Raptors I believe it we ended up trading in the charger eventually cause little small stuff starting going wrong ended up in the dealership almost every other month.. We were upside down in it so we cut our losses an got in an Avalon.. not my first choice but it was what could get and afford at the time with all the negative equity. Till this day the Avalon still going 2016 Avalon 3.5 V6 with 147,000 miles

[@azphilip1960]

@@RALegacy19 great cars!!!!

[@danhjelholt5262]

@@RALegacy19 disposable cars and trucks.

[@philandrews6300]

Lol sounds about right

[@markm0000]

The problem with the modern 5.7 Hemi is the cam and rollers are starved of oil at idle. So every time the engine sits at a stop light or you’re “warming it up” for several minutes in the cold it’s chewing away at the top half of the engine. That’s where the “Hemi tick” noise comes from as well. If you got a Hemi run a thinner full synthetic oil and never warm it up. Give her the beans and keep it past 2k rpm for 5 minutes under low load keeping it in lower gears using the manual shift option.

[@vqdriver]

First time ‘22 Tundra DIY oil changers: go to Walmart, get a metric socket wrench set $23 with 14mm socket for the drain plug. Skid plates usually take 10mm and 12mm with a small extension, two jugs of Quaker State 0W-20 for $45. Yours takes 7.7qts. Oil filter strap wrench $6, 2 catch pans for $5, funnels $5, paper towels, and $4 Fram PH4386 oil filter and never have to worry about falling in line ever again. $88 total startup. Future oil changes will be less than $50.

[@sergioayon46]

For the services, you know that Toyota dealerships supposedly offer a 2 year free complementary services but here’s the catch. I don’t drive more than 4 thousand miles every 6 months and the first service has to be done at 5k miles, so when I took my vehicle to get the first service done, they said that they wouldn’t change the oil cause it didn’t had 5k miles on it and to bring it back 6 months later. So I told them, that it was going to be with that same dirty oil for a whole year???. They said that, that was how they follow their 2 year free services, so I had to pay from my own pocket to get the oil changed, it was my wife’s 2021 Toyota 4Runner Limited. So I also purchased a 2021 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and it’s the same issue, so what’s the point of giving a 2 year free maintenance services if they won’t do it if you don’t drive a lot???. Also great video and that was awesome that you met someone with that many miles on his Tundra, that’s so people can see how reliable and durable Toyotas are!!!!.

[@mrnicewtf8301]

Am in the same boat as you my friend the only thing is that I already pass the 5k mile on my 2021 Tacoma sr5 v6 going to 6k soon and I can tell you from driving it now it feels kinda of sluggish the dealerships keeps telling me to wait till the 10k but i have read on forums of Tacoma that is best to go head and get it changed at the 5k. I think that for the 10k oil change is when you drive highway miles but here in Miami people don’t goo by that 10k mile intervals oil change stuff is more like if you drive it hard or if you are hauling heavy trailer then get it change don’t goo by what the dealership tells you is your own vehicle so you should know better then because you always drive it.

[@luisdnoriegaelmasbuscadoau3224]

Synthetic oil is good for 10,000 miles at 5000 miles only top fluids and rotate tires. 5W 30 is for 5000 oil changes

[@luvslogistics1725]

No GM or Ford or “American”, “domestic” will ever last that many miles. Youre lucky if you get 200k. It’s sad, because we used to take pride in making products that last.

[@JRMr313]

Saturn 2002 Sc2 purchased 2004 in age 23, now it has 226,000 miles and i'm 40... thats 18 years I had this car. I do my own maintenance, drivers floorboard rusted through now.... will retire it soon...good thing I bought a backup 97 saturn sc 3 years back 73,000 miles $1,300 sitting in the garage for 10 yrs/ owner passed away. I did a 5th gear swap I can get over 40 mpg hwy. Maintenance is the key but Saturn cars were built to last thats why they got rid of them.

[@luvslogistics1725]

@@JRMr313 great job first of all. And yes, you’re right about Saturns. For once GM listened to engineers not stock investors on how to design a car. We’ve had some American cars that lasted; the V6 LT engine in the Buicks, I forgot if it was Lucerne or Lacrosse, the Crown Vics was bulletproof. I just feel like we lost our way and our pride in making vehicles, we’re nowhere near Toyota’s quality and reliability.

[@123hkopm123]

The uaw is in control of the big 3 and they love commie Joe biden and Chinese crap parts.

[@hashslingingslasher4215]

I had a GMC Envoy. Got it with 223k miles. Gave it to my mom at 231k. Still running strong at almost 235k.

[@MK6Guy]

You should read your maintenance book for starters. It states every 5k rotation, every 10k oil for normal driving conditions. I get this question on a daily basis. Toyota’s conventional oil 5w-20, is every 5k. Some of the older Tundra’s that have the FBE engine code aka Flexfuel, are factory 5k intervals with full synthetic.

[@nothing9271]

You would be surprised there's a little thing called maintenance if you do that you cars no longer disposable you can actually use it more than 5 years oh man that's so amazing

[@RALegacy19]

Definitely gonna look into a tundra bro

[@azphilip1960]

Awesome!!! Great video!!! Enjoy the ride, you are the best!!! I have the 2020 Tundra V-8 5.7 trd offroad crewmax 4x4 and I love it!!!

[@enjoytheridedude]

Thank you so much !!! I love your truck, you got a great one!

[@azphilip1960]

@@enjoytheridedude Thank you!!! 🙂👍

[@azphilip1960]

Great videos!!! Keep them coming!!! I am subscribed to your channel!!!👍

[@benban1863]

Unless you are driving a Flex Fuel Tundra. Must change every 5,000 miles and non Flex Fuel every 10,000 miles.

[@jaytibby]

Will that turbo V6 last as long as the V8s though . Very skeptical about the longevity of a turboed V6

[@repairvehicle]

Not unless oil changed every 5k miles normal driving. 3k miles city and towing.

[@imabebebebe2496]

@@repairvehicle so then oil savings of the daily oil change over the marginal at best fuel savings over the v8? Wow.you v6 queens are really saving the earth.

[@repairvehicle]

@ima be be be be , I am not a fan of v6, that's why I have 5.7 tundra and no plans to replace it

[@tgilldesign]

You will never get that longevity out of a turbocharged engine. Not even close.

[@calimilk1113]

Curios to find out of the turbo V6 new tundra engines will last that long? Iv heard that natrual aspirated engines are better than the turbo ones.

[@raindropcleaners]

I dont see any way it will last as long as the 5.7

[@victoria653]

nothing like having the customer walking out of the car, butting into you as you are working while holding a camera

[@enjoytheridedude]

😂😂😂😂

[@natelove187]

I hope this new Tundra is reliable. The last Tundra look so much durable than the New Tundra. With the New Turbos I will question the reliability. It’s up in the air until someone drives the hell out of it nonstop

[@enjoytheridedude]

That someone shall be me 👍👍👍 almost 11 thousand miles in 45 days!

[@natelove187]

@@enjoytheridedude If I can get my hands on a 2021 Tundra with low miles, that’s the way to go until Toyota figures out how they want this Truck to be. It seems like the 2022 was rushed with less thought into it. When people start figuring out the 2022 Tundra lacks refinement, those 2021s are going to sellout with the 2020s Tundras. I say if your not satisfied with Tundra sell and get a 2021 with low mileage

[@alejandromazariegos9223]

It is more reliable haha

[@daniele.644]

I know this is over a year old but I want more details about his maintenance. All anyone talks about is oil changes, but did he change other fluids? Tranny, coolant, diffs? Did he have the driveshaft joints greased? What exactly did his preventative maintenance look like?

[@enjoytheridedude]

Great questions! He just told me he let the dealership do all maintenance as scheduled by Toyota. Nothing more.

[@rofin9541]

Myth not busted. Remember the miles he is putting on are highway. A LOT OF HIGHWAY!! You can do 10 k then. Anything else nope. It will gum up. And he was doing it on a Very proven engine. Check out Car care nut on KZbin. He’s an expert. DO 5K.

[@alejandromazariegos9223]

Even if you do highway miles always change your oil at 5000 believe me if not your car will not last as long as you think.

[@Colin_17]

Too bad the V6 won’t make it to 500k. The V8s will be a collectors item one day

[@enjoytheridedude]

If my engine dies…I’ll swap in a diesel V6 from the 300 series.

[@Anomize23]

Sorry to break it to ya but Theres already V6 with a million miles rolling around. Not hard to find videos too.

[@Colin_17]

@@Anomize23 proof?

[@andrewshortt4665]

He ain’t getting 2 million miles without replacing the turbos more than a few times! 😉

[@enjoytheridedude]

🤣🤣🤣

[@DuniaYako]

It's not a Vw bro

[@khakiswag]

@@DuniaYako turbos will eventually wear out regardless of who makes them.

[@1973sonofodin]

I am in the same business as Vic Sheppard but a different company out of Houston. I currently have 734,000 miles on a 2012 4.6 Tundra. It's on the same engine and transmission but isn't completely hiccup free. In the past year I've had to change out the driver's side exhaust manifold, re-seal intake for a coolant leak and replace gasket and seal in the oil cooler. It's had a few component failures like water pump and alternator but that's normal. I just bought a 2014 with the 4.6 but I'm still going to run this high mile 2012 for work. I couldn't ask for a better vehicle.

[@enjoytheridedude]

Wow that’s awesome!!!!!! You’re the man!

[@1973sonofodin]

@@enjoytheridedude Currently driving my 733,000 mile 4.6 to Louisiana from Houston.

[@jesserodriguez5308]

@@1973sonofodin Hope you make it to a million

[@SackPephirom]

The dealership changed my '21 Tacoma at 3500 miles. I had to pay for it myself and not part of the Toyota care package. But they changed it.

[@kdaltex]

For the price you're better off buying a set of ramps and an oil filter wrench and doing it yourself. Spent 52 on ramps, 17 for the wrench, 30 for the oil and 5 for the filter. A pack of 10 oem drain plug washers for 10 bucks and you're set for 50,000 miles. 80 bucks every 5000 miles is murder if you're able to do it yourself. Heck save the time to the dealership.

[@lonelybullet1]

I bet this new 2022 Tundra that replaced it ain’t gonna make 1 million miles.

[@enjoytheridedude]

@@lonelybullet1 you never know lol

[@StormRoxas]

Back in November 2019 when I bought my Taco (brand new) I took it back after a quick 500mi break-in and they refused to do an oil change so I did it myself. I perform my oil changes every 7kmi

[@enjoytheridedude]

That’s awesome!!

[@COMPRESSORVIDA1982]

5,000 just to tire rotation, some inspection points and refill some liquid, 10,000 are oil change with tires rotation inspection points and refill’s

[@thomasgriffin3474]

Turbos charged engines and normally aspirated engines should have engines oil changed every 5K miles

[@iamemoi1640]

I work at Toyota, the maintenance happens every 5k miles but at the 5k mile mark all your getting done as far as maintenance is the tire rotation and every 10k miles is where the oil change happens

[@NXCProductions]

I love Toyota Tundras, don’t get me wrong. Though the reason why his vehicles get that many mileage is due to the fact that most of that guys mileage is highway mileage, which if you are mechanically inclined you are aware highway mileage accounts for 10% of wear and tear that city mileage deals up! So just letting y’all know! Any truck that you schedule and take care of regular maintenance and sometimes go above and beyond, will last you a long whiles worth! Though again, this is no hate towards the tundras! I love Toyotas myself!

[@chrisj1667]

My 18’ Cruze feels smoother when I change the oil at 3.5k miles. Mobil1 0w-20. I can also recommend looking into doing a Transmission flush every 25-30k.

[@duggydo]

Dealers are HORRIBLE! I can't believe how sh**ty they are. They should have changed the oil if you asked. Especially being new and you driving it hard like you were. I recommend getting your own stuff and changing it yourself if you can. I have been sending my oil in to Blackstone for trending. If I pull a trailer and go to 5,000 miles, the oil is nearly used up according to the analysis. If I just do highway trips, it could go longer. Oil is cheap so when in doubt, change it out.

[@MendotaTech]

The Valvoline guy is correct. Toyota's manual Recommends 10,000 *UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS* BUT the engineers recommend 5,000. This is why your dash will let you know when it's time to change your oil at 5,000. My thing, I'm using Amsoil for 10,000 mile oil changes.

[@enjoytheridedude]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@bryanangelov]

I have a 21 Tundra, currently at 10k miles. I changed my first oil at 1,600 miles, then at 5,300, and then at 10k. I will change the oil at every 5k, not 10k.

[@seinundzeiten]

even synthetic oil at 5,000 becomes black and loses its viscosity

[@TontoBongRonto]

I have the ffv so its recommended. I dont run E85 either

[@bryanangelov]

@@seinundzeiten The change of color is okay, most of the time. The issue I have with the 10k intervals is that it causes the piston rings to fry (or get bad), especially with the new engines that require low viscosity oil.

[@flight2k5]

I mean this guy has had 3 and changed it at 10k sooo…

[@TontoBongRonto]

@@flight2k5 he said 2k

[@broletsdiginasmr5366]

Those V8 4.7 also in 4th Gen 4Runner, Lexus GX, Sequoia and Tundra. The 4.7 V8 have cast iron block that is why they are so reliable and can go a million miles.

[@iiii2320]

Through my experience in the field of cars over time I learned that changing the oil depends on the personal use of the driver A person may tell you that he drove his cars for a distance longer than five thousand for example and nothing happened to him because his driving conditions are normal and he may not use the car much and there are many reasons For example I change the oil every month at least and I use oil 20w50 because I live in an area where the temperature reaches 50 sometimes and my use for one day may be like using someone else for three days so the basis for the change depends on the use of the vehicle owner and my advice Whoever wanted to buy a new car should take Toyota because it is the only company that has proven its worth. From what I see there are many Toyota cars that are not issued to you in the United States of the Land Cruiser categories which are much more powerful than the regular Land cruiser

[@enjoytheridedude]

Great Comment! Lots of good information 👍👍👍 thank you so much!

[@danteerskine7678]

@@enjoytheridedude is there any Toyota Prado v8 diesel in the US??

[@enjoytheridedude]

@@danteerskine7678 nope

[@FlexSZN23]

Maintenance schedule from Toyota for most modern Toyota is 10k/1year for the oil interval under normal conditions but like that guy said most people actually drive in what Toyota considers “Special Operating Conditions” in which case Toyota says 5k/6months for oil.

[@aarontorres3587]

That thing seems like it's falling apart, it took five times to get the hood to shut and that plastic piece is barely snapped on? I've watched several videos of these 2022 and their body alignment is a bit off here and there. Looks like that hood is jacked up. I don't believe you'll get 700,000 out of that motor and the supercharger system on it or whatever it is

[@victorglaviano]

Twin turbo, hybrid. From the what I've read and watched, Toyota did what Toyota is known for on the 2022... They took all the good and bad of everything from 2007 - 2021 including Sequoia, Landing Cruisers and Hylux... Completely rebuilt and designed it from the ground up, which Toyota does because of the Kaizen concept (Kaizen = continously improvment in Japanese, I lived there for nearly a decade while in the military). The motor/drive train is twin turbo V6 mated to a hybrid electric motor, mated to the 10 speed transmission so the gas motor charges and provides torque to the hybrid, when on the highway the hybrid takes over and transfers the kinetic power to the transmission, if additional torque is needed when you accelerate the gas motor kicks in and provides the extra power.

[@em4703]

Biggest secret is changing the oil often. 10k miles, tops, and do it religiously. This is how almost any car engine can reach 1 million miles. Oil brand won't change much, unless you're paying a premium for PAO/Ester blends, like the Ravenol VMP. But using that oil and running 15k+ between changes negates all the advantages you would have gotten out of it and an engine with a cheaper oil changed twice as often will outlive it.

[@danteerskine7678]

Exactly. There's a KZbin channel called synthetic oil protection which promotes AMSOIL synthetic oils, I call that a complete bullshiit, maintenance is key and changing the oil before the recommended intervals won't hurt any engines and older engines running on mineral oils will outlast any newer engines running on synthetic oils . There's tons of evidence on KZbin

[@max7143]

1UZ is still Toyota’s most reliable engine, followed by the 2UZ. I’m not sold on the UR’s. They are very complicated engines.

[@andrespatino2761]

I have a 98 4runner V6. I've driven it multiple times without coolant. By accident. Didn't overheat. 160k miles. Drives and shifts like new v

[@christophercollard8409]

Well like scooty says freeway and city miles make a difference in long term life maintenance of course as well.

[@huntmachine4505]

10,000 mile oil change intervals is "safe" if you plan not to keep the vehicle long term. I own 2 newer Toyotas that came with the included maintenance for 2 years or 24,000. But the dealer will not include the oil change at 5,000, or 15,000. Just tell them when you drop it off to change the oil regardless and you will pay for that part of the scheduled maintenance. Every 5,000 is the way to go, especially on the first 5K.

[@jakeestrada1239]

If you want to. Talked the the member with 5.7 who did every 10k intervals and he has 1 million plus miles. I've been doing it on my 4x4 5.7 cm and haven't had one problem. It's all preference tbh. I'm at 200k miles

[@flight2k5]

I mean this guy did 3 tundras at 10k and has zero issues

[@mrnicewtf8301]

Bro that’s because he was only doing highways miles of course you are gonna make to 10k on the oil changes but if you are doing city and highway and towing them get the oil change at 5k regardless of what dealership tells you ohh is at 10k screw that change it at 5k trust me once you start feeling that your vehicle is not pulling as strong or feels sluggish then you’ll really know is time to get an oil change. That’s what a engineer at Toyota told me don’t just goo by the books or dealerships. Only you would feel the difference trust me on that. I had a brand new tundra 2015 with the 5.7 ifoce seen i always used to be hauling trailers I always felt the difference don’t waste your time on trying to goo to the 10k because once a part breaks boy be ready cause Toyota is hella expensive on part or anything else for the matter you have been warned.

[@Pantelifts10]

@@mrnicewtf8301 bro he's also hauling/towing extra weight with him constantly. It's well known that it causes more stress on the whole truck basically than just driving with empty bed and no trailer. Still he's doing great at 10K intervals

[@andrespatino2761]

Ever heard of full synthetic? Toyotas can easily do 10k oil changes. Toyota lover since 2014.

[@TheRamGuy]

Learn to change your own oil. Super easy and you know it's done right. Want answers read the owners manual folks. Do not listen to dealers and especially shady oil change guys like the dude in this video

[@mr.mr.3301]

Go watch the car care nut channel. Do Toyota’s around 7500 or less. Don’t do 10k. He is a Toyota master mechanic.

[@enjoytheridedude]

Thank you so much !

[@gohst777]

Usually the brake in oil change would be after 1000 miles but normal intervals I personally changed every 5000 with full synthetic

[@4_Low_Off_Road]

I'd never let any of my motors go over 5k with out an oil change, and I use full synthetic. And I'm willing to go that v6 won't last as long as the v8 will

[@mick2798]

with regualr maintence im betting it will go just as long. But 10k miles is too much My 5.9 Cummins took 3 gallons of oil and I did it at the most every 7k miles. Clean oil helps out a ton especially with turbos. I would recommend at least every 5-6k miles on these new Tundras. The only down side to these right now is they are new and you can only have so many test mules out there to find problems. Of course 100K people diving them your going to find more issues just because its a new engine.

[@4_Low_Off_Road]

@@jonp2171 motor oil gets dirty, and not everyone drives like a grandpa. Any motor I've owned has had the oil changed every 3k - 5k miles with full synthetic and that's how it's gonna be for me. Didn't say that you couldn't go 10k, just saying it's stupid

[@4_Low_Off_Road]

@@mick2798 I just prefer a low reving naturally aspirated inline 6 or v8. And with these turbos and high pressure fuel injection on a small motor, I can't see them going 200k miles. Especially if you tow a lot

[@danteerskine7678]

@@mick2798 engine oil is the engine's blood, changing it regularly won't hurt the engine, instead it contributes to its longevity

[@danteerskine7678]

@@jonp2171 dude, the old tundra is not turbocharged, and naturally aspirated engines can go up to 10k miles between oil change, with turbocharged engine, it's totally different. Turbocharged engines require frequent oil changes, synthetic or not

[@mattman8569]

Change the oil yourself. You might find a pair of balls while your down there.

[@enjoytheridedude]

Thanks

[@Oswaldo1000]

Wow That’s was awesome seen that truck with over 700 thousand miles on it… so it is possible … By the way great video buddy… Keep up… greetings from California

[@IzaguirreC]

Possible on the 4.6 and 5.7, the 3.5TT still has to prove it self.

[@TrdTodd]

Read about this guys 1st million mile tundra a long while ago, My Toyotas have been so reliable. I will never own anything else. Tacoma for 11 years, Tundra now for 5 years and looking forward to how much longer further I can go. Accidents are much more of a worry then the truck ever wearing out!

[@enjoytheridedude]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@pryme2013]

I changed my oil every 5k in my Tundra. oil is to cheap to stretch it to 10k. that number is great for Toyota to only need to perform 2 oil changes for free but I do not drive long distances so it takes almost a year to hit 5k. for people like that long miler, year 10k will be fine. my new Corolla calls for 10k miles too. good one! I changed it at 1k miles and again at 5k. I will let the dealer do the 10k and I will do it at 15K and they can do the 20k

[@IzaguirreC]

I change mine every 6 months or 5k miles. I don’t drive much so I go with the 6 month intervals. My 2020 Tacoma only has 7800 miles after 1 year and 4 months of ownership.

[@blacklilac1408]

Change it your self, use the best stuff 0W-20 Pennzoil Ultra Platinum or Amsoil Signature Series 0w-20.

[@PVo-1111]

I have a 21 Tacoma and I change my own every 5k miles. I don't like the dealer touching my stuff. My previous vehicles have all been screwed up from oil changes by the dealer so I do it myself now.

[@eduwigeszamora2061]

I never trusted dealers

[@NOXkaz]

10k interval only makes sense if using synthetic and only doing freeway driving in an area that has mild temperatures the whole year

[@wongchai807]

You can change it more often but I would go with what toyota says. They stress test these engines over a million miles. I think they know what they're talking about. I dont think thry would say that if they weren't 100% okay. Why would they harm thier engines unnecessarily. Lexus recommends the same for thier Ls 500 every 10k miles and thats a twin turbo v6, 100k dollar vehicle.

[@WitchMedusa]

My 2018 Hyundai Elantra has 430,000 KM on it, change the oil every 15,000 KM with Penzoil Ultra Platinum. Works like a charm, I've only done maintenance on it, never once needed repairs except from body work. I hope to have this car up to a million KM but I won't be doing as much driving in the foreseeable future, so we'll see hope long it takes

[@enjoytheridedude]

Nice!!

[@Rain-ox3dp]

tundra for life!

[@mattgrover3096]

2000 taco TRD here. Owned for 17 years. 300k. Worked, hauled, off roaded. Was running strong af and only cost 650 total in repairs on an those years. Rear ended and she's gone now but I of course an going right back to Toyota only. Amazing trucks.

[@enjoytheridedude]

Much Respect!

[@chocolatemilk9102]

you won’t achieve 1 million millions when you spray the engine with high pressure water lol. Lesson learned brotha

[@g.r.2985]

Dude put so many miles on the truck. He probably wished he walked more.

[@daveyboysmith4575]

PLEASE DO NOT pressure wash that engine especially while it’s hot. You can cause some serious damage

[@Bane35755]

It doesn't need changing. You change the oil every 6,000 miles, but you change the filter only every 3000. Because my truck is 17 years old and well toon.