Recent content by bkg

That's an actuarial problem... does the cost of recalls and brand degradation exceed cost to change engine? If so, they'll do it. If not, they'll continue on.

local dealer hear (sales guy at least) claims they've never seen any issues with the 3.4... 😆 2.5 gen tundras are more expensive than 3rd gens around here

Toyota is still losing engines on the 2025 tundra's...

Does the twin turbo have a variable rate oil pump? If so, I would stay away from hours of idle like the OP is suggesting.

not the 5.7... that hasn't been available since 2021... The Twin Turbo v6.

Yes... there are some new Tundra owners on their 3rd engine. The new V6 TT may look good on paper, but too many dying in the wild. I expect that 100k recall count to grow. It's not "preventative" replacement. It's "oh crap... " Again, Overton Window. As long as Toyota owners "believe" and/or...

the "didn't get all of the machining debris" out of the block claim... supposedly was "fixed" well over a year ago, but engines are still failing.

Not all Tacoma frames were replaced. There are some Toyota tundra owners on their 3rd engine…. For an issue Toyota claims was solved a long time ago. Toyota doesn’t take any better care of the consumer than any other mfg… Toyota owners just think they do. And that may be all that is needed...

I'm a bit of a fan boy. I currently own 3 tacoma's and a GX. But I doubt I'll ever buy anything new from Toyota... Sure, some of them look nice and have great specs on paper... but prices are too high, reliability too low... I'll stick w/ my current collection.

Elaborate a bit more on the 4low indicator. I’m very curious, but admittedly not understanding what you did. Edit: never mind. Reading the explanation post now

Wow... I wonder if Toyota puts Magnusson-Moss on the stand... asking about modifications is interesting (to me).

neighbor is following this pretty closely... there are reports of at least 1 hybrid losing an engine.... EDIT: and I think you're correct re: them not being in the recall because they are still "motive" via battery.

I really liked my 07 limited. Plenty of power, much better mileage than the 1st gen tundra’s (which I still don’t believe.) I really liked the rear air bags for hauling. Wasn't a fan of the center row captains chairs, but I bought used and took what I could get. Turning radius is still about the...

Sounds like you’re not actually following this situation at all…. And take the “Toyota will fix” blinders off… that is a toyota of a different generation.

This.