I’m original owner of my 2010 Tundra Crewmax 5.7, (136k miles). I tow a 7500lb boat, it’s hauled a full load of broken concrete, as well as other large heavy items over the years. it’s been awesome. No issues with leaf springs, It’s never failed me but I’m a maintenance freak. I’m preparing to do a major service on items based on age alone (15 years)..You’re much better off keeping your truck it’s far superior to the 3rd gen. The 3rd gen has a 4’ wider turning radius, weaker coil springs that will definitely Squat, plastic bed they call it composite to make it sound strong (composite is plastic), volume knobs that break off, plastic drivers seat support that cracks as well as a defective engine. Those turbos don’t have the longevity of a naturally aspirated engine and when they fail out of warranty plan on spending $4k just for the turbo, will be north of $6k to replace..The v8 4.7 and 5.7 have both done a million miles. On a side note the 07-13 are considered 2nd gen, the 14-21 are considered 2.5 gen with updated body panels and interior refresh. You should keep your truck it will cost much less to maintain vs the overpriced 3rd gen failure.
I’m on the fence right now between 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen. Had an 08 for years…just hard to buy a 2020 or 2021 that looks and feels so much like that 08. But the reliability can’t be beat. Appreciate your videos.
@ I have…it was a great riding vehicle. Almost doesn’t feel like a truck. Love all the tech as well. But the more tech the more problems eventually. I suppose it comes down to a lot of what you said at the end of your video. I’m smack in the middle of both using it for work and family.
Tough. If you could find a decent mileage 1794 in 2021 model year, that could be the sweet spot. The Pros look good to me too. Both are hard to find in my area for decent price. 3rd gen has the tech, rear locker option and some appeal for sure and warranty for just a few $$ more…better financing too if that’s a thing for you. Best of luck 🤪
@@JourneyontheTrail Definitely get a 20 or 21, the 3rd gens are priced to the moon and built to fail. Consumer Reports and Motor Trend both give it horrible reviews and they don’t recommend it. But hey what’s not to love about a 4’ wider turning radius, broken volume knobs and cracked driver seat trim? And those weaker rear coils, they squat so nicely under any load. The plastic bed they call “Composite” that’s well, cool? Turbocharged glory until they fail out of warranty and cost $6k to replace you’ll prefer a rectal exam I guarantee it. Finally, the resale you might as well set your hard earned money on fire.. Stick to simple, proven, reliable tech that you can drive till the end, the 2nd gen…
All trucks are going to fail, at least is NOT the engine or transmission and is NOT a box of worms when you open the hood and is NOT a $70+ deal with simple and easy fixes. I own a 2018 tundra LOVE IT.
Would you know if there are aftermarket leaf packs available if I ever wanted to switch those out? I plan on hauling 7k lbs weekly when I buy a tundra. I don't want to deal with weak springs though.
Have these guys make you a custom pack, tell’em what you are doing w it. They’ve had a good reputation over the years for Toyota trucks. ! deaverspring.com/
Hi i own a 2020 Toyota Tundra with the 5.7 it has around 72k miles I noticed that when I run the truck at really high rpm the engine burns a little oil I would say probably about a quarter between oil changes, do you have some problems with yours or is this normal you think, thanks in advance.
Mine doesn’t at 5k mile intervals with 0w-20. Consider running a heavier weight oil like 5w-30 as allowed by the owners manual for certain environments. There has been some positive feedback on forums and other groups about the benefits of a heavier weight. Also, make sure the PCV valve is operating properly (see other vid on my channel)you’re using a good oil, oil filter is being changed,etc. Best wishes!
@ Hi, i been taking the truck to some local shops I don’t know what kind of oil or filter they use to be honest all I know when I release those horses at over 100+ mph it burns it thinking with all that heat inside and or those pistons rings not working properly anymore possible the culprit don’t know, gonna take it easy now and see what it looks like next time I change it.
@@DanielAl-f1l You should save yourself some money and do your own oil changes, buy a set of ramps. Very simple job and plenty of TH-cam videos to show you. You’ll have piece of mind as well knowing it was done right. **Save fuel and oil, no hard acceleration, use cruise control as much as possible, do the speed limit and make sure your tires are fully inflated.
@@spinfish1434 hi I just checked the oil level probably less than a quarter that it might’ve burned but yeah gonna start doing my own oil changes, what brand do you recommend probably gonna start using the 5w-30 now as well.
@ The manual addresses oil consumption, factors being oil viscosity, quality of oil, and the way the vehicle is driven. “More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and frequent acceleration and deceleration” (page 532). So if you drive conservatively you see very little to no oil consumption. I use the Super Tech brand, Synthetic 0W-20, (it’s very cheap) the company has been around since the 1920’s? It’s just as good if not superior to the more expensive brands. I do my oil change/filter every 4000 miles because I tow a heavy boat and it’s a cheap service. Hope this helps.
New 2020 Tundra owner here. Thanks for the info!
Awesome
Man, congrats
I’m original owner of my 2010 Tundra Crewmax 5.7, (136k miles). I tow a 7500lb boat, it’s hauled a full load of broken concrete, as well as other large heavy items over the years. it’s been awesome. No issues with leaf springs, It’s never failed me but I’m a maintenance freak. I’m preparing to do a major service on items based on age alone (15 years)..You’re much better off keeping your truck it’s far superior to the 3rd gen. The 3rd gen has a 4’ wider turning radius, weaker coil springs that will definitely Squat, plastic bed they call it composite to make it sound strong (composite is plastic), volume knobs that break off, plastic drivers seat support that cracks as well as a defective engine. Those turbos don’t have the longevity of a naturally aspirated engine and when they fail out of warranty plan on spending $4k just for the turbo, will be north of $6k to replace..The v8 4.7 and 5.7 have both done a million miles. On a side note the 07-13 are considered 2nd gen, the 14-21 are considered 2.5 gen with updated body panels and interior refresh. You should keep your truck it will cost much less to maintain vs the overpriced 3rd gen failure.
Solid perspective
300k on my 2008 Tundra.
I’m on the fence right now between 2nd Gen and 3rd Gen. Had an 08 for years…just hard to buy a 2020 or 2021 that looks and feels so much like that 08. But the reliability can’t be beat. Appreciate your videos.
Understand! Have you driven a new one? Thoughts?
@ I have…it was a great riding vehicle. Almost doesn’t feel like a truck. Love all the tech as well. But the more tech the more problems eventually. I suppose it comes down to a lot of what you said at the end of your video. I’m smack in the middle of both using it for work and family.
Tough. If you could find a decent mileage 1794 in 2021 model year, that could be the sweet spot. The Pros look good to me too. Both are hard to find in my area for decent price. 3rd gen has the tech, rear locker option and some appeal for sure and warranty for just a few $$ more…better financing too if that’s a thing for you. Best of luck 🤪
@@JourneyontheTrail Definitely get a 20 or 21, the 3rd gens are priced to the moon and built to fail. Consumer Reports and Motor Trend both give it horrible reviews and they don’t recommend it. But hey what’s not to love about a 4’ wider turning radius, broken volume knobs and cracked driver seat trim? And those weaker rear coils, they squat so nicely under any load. The plastic bed they call “Composite” that’s well, cool? Turbocharged glory until they fail out of warranty and cost $6k to replace you’ll prefer a rectal exam I guarantee it. Finally, the resale you might as well set your hard earned money on fire.. Stick to simple, proven, reliable tech that you can drive till the end, the 2nd gen…
This mostly sounds like a very good excuse to justify an aftermarket exhaust to the wife… 😅
lol good thought
All trucks are going to fail, at least is NOT the engine or transmission and is NOT a box of worms when you open the hood and is NOT a $70+ deal with simple and easy fixes. I own a 2018 tundra LOVE IT.
Totally agree! These trucks are pretty solid, most of the common issues are pretty minor.
Where did you get the airbag done? Or what is the brand?
These are the Airlift bags, available on Amazon for around $400
I got the OEM tri fold tonneau cover. Theres some hate on it but i got it for 300 bucks and its tough as nails.
2020 trd pro owner, 41k miles everything good so far
Would you know if there are aftermarket leaf packs available if I ever wanted to switch those out? I plan on hauling 7k lbs weekly when I buy a tundra. I don't want to deal with weak springs though.
Have these guys make you a custom pack, tell’em what you are doing w it. They’ve had a good reputation over the years for Toyota trucks. !
deaverspring.com/
@@backyarddadKL thank you very much
Hi i own a 2020 Toyota Tundra with the 5.7 it has around 72k miles I noticed that when I run the truck at really high rpm the engine burns a little oil I would say probably about a quarter between oil changes, do you have some problems with yours or is this normal you think, thanks in advance.
Mine doesn’t at 5k mile intervals with 0w-20. Consider running a heavier weight oil like 5w-30 as allowed by the owners manual for certain environments. There has been some positive feedback on forums and other groups about the benefits of a heavier weight. Also, make sure the PCV valve is operating properly (see other vid on my channel)you’re using a good oil, oil filter is being changed,etc. Best wishes!
@ Hi, i been taking the truck to some local shops I don’t know what kind of oil or filter they use to be honest all I know when I release those horses at over 100+ mph it burns it thinking with all that heat inside and or those pistons rings not working properly anymore possible the culprit don’t know, gonna take it easy now and see what it looks like next time I change it.
@@DanielAl-f1l You should save yourself some money and do your own oil changes, buy a set of ramps. Very simple job and plenty of TH-cam videos to show you. You’ll have piece of mind as well knowing it was done right. **Save fuel and oil, no hard acceleration, use cruise control as much as possible, do the speed limit and make sure your tires are fully inflated.
@@spinfish1434 hi I just checked the oil level probably less than a quarter that it might’ve burned but yeah gonna start doing my own oil changes, what brand do you recommend probably gonna start using the 5w-30 now as well.
@ The manual addresses oil consumption, factors being oil viscosity, quality of oil, and the way the vehicle is driven. “More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and frequent acceleration and deceleration” (page 532). So if you drive conservatively you see very little to no oil consumption. I use the Super Tech brand, Synthetic 0W-20, (it’s very cheap) the company has been around since the 1920’s? It’s just as good if not superior to the more expensive brands. I do my oil change/filter every 4000 miles because I tow a heavy boat and it’s a cheap service. Hope this helps.