The 2UZ-FE | Everything You NEED To Know

The 2UZ is one of Toyota's most beloved and highly reviewed engines of all time. It's renowned for it's reliability, simplicity, and longevity.
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[@chrispollock7507]

I have had my 2001 Tundra for 21 years now as I’m the second own. This truck has out lived 2 GFs and a wife. Simply the best if your looking for reliability!

[@CosmicMomentumX]

I felt that, in a world where so many things seem to end, the 2uzfe is still here. When my wife left, I took my Sequoia and 5,000lb loaded trailer cross country at 250k miles. Still runs perfect at 253k.

[@brkbtjunkie]

Cheaper too

[@nonameguy5240]

My man is more committed to the truck than his partners. Respect 👊

[@airborneadventurer]

My 01 Sequoia had 260k on it before I sold it. It didn’t burn or leak anything and ran strong. My current 03 Sequoia has 85k miles and runs equally strong without leaking or burning anything. An excellent overbuilt engine, a unicorn in today’s plastic throwaway society.

[@208Tyler]

Ya! They're great

[@csas80]

I have an 05 Crew cab tundra with 2uz fe and it only has 160k. My best friend has a 01 Tundra he bought brand new in 01. It's still his daily driver. His 2uz fe has 460k miles. Has never had any major engine work or trans work. Just a new radiator, alternator, tires, timing belt and water pump, your normal maintenance. That thing is still smooth running and shifting. Hebeven has about 35 inch tires

[@daltonchristoffersen1100]

Was driving from San Diego to Phoenix when I found a crack in my radiator, drove the whole 5 hours without any issues. Got back to Phoenix and replaced the radiator. Also had an issue with the secondary air injection system, bought the bypass kit and it didn’t have any issues (also still passed emissions)

[@brkbtjunkie]

LX owner here. Bulletproof engine as long as you do the timing belt, water pump, pulleys, tensioners, heater tees and thermostat every 90k

[@208Tyler]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@lelenbates3367]

I had a 2003 that I sold to my son that had 286K miles with zero issues other the cleaning the throttle body. I bought a 2500HD diesel and missed the Tundra so I bought a 2005 double cab. I am keeping this one. Tundras have very comfortable seats.

[@208Tyler]

My tundra is, to date, one of my favorite road trip vehicles. It’s pretty comfy!

[@roloaddict]

My '05 DC has 97k miles. A Banks cat back 3" exhaust and K&N intake made a big difference. The K&N uses the original air box (slightly modified),a better pipe, but also moves the airflow sensor to a higher velocity location. The overall power gain was there, milage got better but what is most apparent was the dramatic improvement in throttle response. The dead pedal feel pretty much went away. I called and talked to Banks before buying the exhaust and the guy suprised me by saying " Our exhaust won't do much for you untill you get a better intake, like a K&N". I put the exhaust on , then the intake. He was correct. Respect. 265/75 R16 Duratracs, canopy, 400# load. 15.7 mpg on mixed 60/70 mph highway.

[@thyslop1737]

2003 Toyota Tundra with the 4.7 liter motor with 205k miles. I am terrible with maintenance and tough on trucks. Never left me stranded. Fingers crossed. Been pretty happy. Down side? Not great gas mileage.

[@dcoidua]

I just like how smooth and quiet it is. Doesn't make my 4runner fast but it is adequate.

[@208Tyler]

Yup. It’s very adequate, and I definitely prefer it to something like the 3.4

[@brkbtjunkie]

Have you have manifold cracking issue?

[@208Tyler]

@@brkbtjunkie yes. One of my manifolds leaks

[@ebzn2801]

I’ve owned a 4.7 Sequoia and now have a 5.7 Tundra. Yes the 5.7 has more power, tows more, has a timing chain, and gets the same fuel mileage. The 2UZ-FE ran and sounded like a sewing machine whereas the 3UR-FE sounds like a diesel (mine is a perfectly healthy engine). Both are excellent, but the 2UZ is in a class of its own.

[@MarkySp4rky]

2UZ with headers and an exhaust sounds like an LS lol

[@limixz28]

I cant get behind the idea of wanting big heavy trucks to be fast. My 99 LC100 is plenty quick for city/highway driving. Even with 33's and a 2 inch lift. Big fan of the sound of these as well.

[@BlackSnek]

Tyler, you need to do a brake flush! - TBM

[@mitchelldejong2891]

Sounds pretty nice too 👌

[@208Tyler]

Ya it doesn’t sound too bad!

[@seanm8992]

Really enjoy your videos! What custom battery terminals are you using?

[@208Tyler]

Thank you! They are from running 4 Tacos (R4T). Check them out in the back half of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKmyiHmjg7h3bdEsi=eoihKauMMZXVUUXE

[@jacoblee6771]

What brush guard do you have on there? I’m looking to get one for my 02 and I like that one. Thanks!

[@208Tyler]

It’s from coastal off-road

[@camerons4792]

Had a sequoia with the 2uz, which had more than 600k kilometers. Now my daily 2003 tundra with 225k kilometers.

[@208Tyler]

That’s awesome!

[@RicoAdv3]

Have you read anything about when/if you need to get a valve adjustment?

[@208Tyler]

I’ve come across guidance on that, but it seems no one hardly listens to that….

[@maddog8148]

I have a 2008 GX 470. I love it. It does call for premium gas. I think it does because of the Atrac system in it. 4 wheel drive all the time. Any thoughts on putting a lower fuel or just stick to premium?

[@208Tyler]

A quick google search gives mixed reviews. Your welcome to try it, but the later model GX’s with the VVTI might be tuned for premium gas. It’s not because of the atrac, it’s just the engine and what is required for. Some people use 87 and don’t notice a difference, others do.

[@maddog8148]

@@208Tyler thanks for the quick response. Yeah I have a 2008 GX that has the VVTI and I’ve been putting 93 in it because I just want it to last for as long as possible. Thanks again and stay safe. 👍🏼

[@krassimirpetrov7131]

Still got mine 240k , beat it daily . No leaks

[@208Tyler]

That’s awesome!

[@gringoreno]

Remember 4.7 before 05 only 241 HP 05 06 272hp

[@HASSNHASSN-io3xl]

When is the timing belt serviced? And water pump,pulleys Tundra 47L 2006

[@208Tyler]

About every 90k-100k miles

[@YardpigTSI]

Early 2UZ are not interference as stated. I have replaced broken and skipped belts on dozens from mice making nests behind the covers when the last mechanic didn't put the 'mouse window' back in.

[@208Tyler]

My understanding is that you can get lucky on belts on these since they are just barely interference engines. Any links you can provide that show they’re explicitly not interference engines? As you can see, a lot of people disagree, but I never see people citing anything other than personal experience as to why it wouldn’t be an interference engine. www.tundrasolutions.com/threads/2003-tundra-4-7l-2uz-fe-interference-or-not.115366/

[@mikuspalmis]

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[@greym6436]

I too, do love my 02’ tundra powertrain with the 2UZ. Take care of the maintenance with water pump & timing belt, oil changes… 🔧🔧Oh, and be sure to swap out your PCV valves. (OEM)

[@208Tyler]

The PCV? I have not heard of anyone having issues with that, that’s interesting.

[@charlesz25]

​@@208TylerNeither have I, but I'll see if that removes my annoying P0442

[@mikuspalmis]

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[@greym6436]

@@208Tyler I’m a bit of a PM maintenance guy. Plus my tundra is at 250,000k. So I figure it doesn’t hurt to look around & swap out the smaller overlooked components and rubber gaskets.

[@shannonvaughn8446]

tell me about your battery posts! My negative needs replacing

[@208Tyler]

I got them from SDHQ!

[@ARoberts0115]

Hi Tyler-Off topic Sir-I dont know how to reach you so I figured I would try this. I have a 2001 Tundra SR5 Access Cab. It is lifted a total of 11 inches. It only has a lift of around 4 inches tuff country and the rest is body lifts. The 4wd axles are absent because the previous owner said they do work/fit because it is so jacked up. Do you happen to know of any axle extensions for a 2001 4wd Tundra that is lifted. I would like to hook up the 4wd as of now there are no axles. I am grateful for your time and appreciate any feedback you may have,-God Bless-Drew

[@208Tyler]

Axle extensions are not an option/thing in this case. You need to lower the lift height present in the suspension in order to give the axles a proper angle that they can operate at.

[@ARoberts0115]

Wow. Your as smart as they come Tyler. I am super grateful for your response and respect your time. Thankful you settled the debate. I had many gear heads tell me all I needed was extensions and it didn't seem right. I am not an engineer and immediately thought of you because you know your sh-t when it comes to the 2001 Tundra. Much Obliged Sir. Thank you so much for responding to me@@208Tyler

[@ejesoriginal]

It was a great 4Runner engine though.

[@208Tyler]

I’ve yet to drive a 4runner with the 2UZ but would love to.

[@raulbueno4284]

The funniest thing, it is the most powerful V8 instantly I know that for a fact

[@lelenbates3367]

It is a head snapper when an inexperienced driver get behind the wheel.

[@jackcorn4020]

I got 1.6 million miles on my 2000 lx470

[@208Tyler]

That’s incredible