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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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)
The PEAK of internal combustion engines, the 2UZ. Most reliable gasoline engine ever made. 240k on mine, going for 1/2 a million. Im going to rebuild the rest of the truck just to see how long this engine will go.
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.
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.
Coming from a misfiring for over 2 years 3rd gen 98 4runner with a bad head gasket, the 4.7L in my 4th gen I just got, Is fast as F***. I got an '05 Limited 4WD. To me, best vehicle I've ever had. My 09 DCLB Sport Tacoma 4WD I had for over 4 years and was definitely almost showroom quality. It was fast, but the 2UZ sounds and feels great.
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.
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.
Thank you! They are from running 4 Tacos (R4T). Check them out in the back half of this video: th-cam.com/video/FxOWFmNSD7o/w-d-xo.htmlsi=eoihKauMMZXVUUXE
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 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.
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.
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/
Unfortunately the cable throttle body is only half that. Believe it or not it's actually kind of a hybrid with an electronic motor also controlling the butterfly. Also the starter really isn't as bad as people make it out to be and I've reused intake manifold gaskets without issue on my own personal vehicles.
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?
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.
@@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. 👍🏼
I have a 2005 Sequoia 4.7V 8. A 2006 Tundra 4.7 V8. And a 2005 4Runner 6 cylinder Am I correct that these are all 3 2Uz engines????? Thanks for any help
Unless your secondary smog injection pump goes out that’s a fucking nightmare.. but they do make a bypass kit for like $120 or something like that on eBay and it takes about an hour to put in rather than eight hours worth of work to rip the entire engine apart. thank God I found that because I do not have the back anymore to be doing that engine work and it seems to be running fine after that and no check engine light
That's alot of maintenance compared to a jeep inline 4.0, I always here that you don't have to work on it up to 200,000.timing belt, not on jeep, we have 247,000 miles water pump, plugs and 1 o2 sensor, thats bulletproof.
2004 Tundra SR5 4door, 2UZ FE, VVT-i had the starter go out after the chipmunks made a home under the intake manafold and chewed up the wires to the pissed on it. only 100k miles on it, been rock solid and expect it to go forever.. the only drawback in those days, the Tundra, or Toyota did not do rust proofing at the factory, so they had major rusting issues but that was because the America dealership association bullied Toyota to not do the rust proofing at the factory so the Stealerships made profit on that addon.. also in the day did the bed liner sprayon.. best money ever spent, never rusted anything.
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
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.
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
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!
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.
Cheaper too
My man is more committed to the truck than his partners. Respect 👊
The ways we measure time!
I just picked up my father-in-law's 2001 with 146k miles. I feel like I just won the lottery.
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.
Ya! They're great
LX owner here. Bulletproof engine as long as you do the timing belt, water pump, pulleys, tensioners, heater tees and thermostat every 90k
Couldn’t agree more!
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
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.
My tundra is, to date, one of my favorite road trip vehicles. It’s pretty comfy!
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)
The PEAK of internal combustion engines, the 2UZ. Most reliable gasoline engine ever made. 240k on mine, going for 1/2 a million. Im going to rebuild the rest of the truck just to see how long this engine will go.
22re , 5vzfe are very good
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.
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.
2UZ with headers and an exhaust sounds like an LS lol
No. My 2001 2UZ sounded like a heavy modified big block from the drag strip that shook the ground. Best sounding v8 I've ever heard
I just like how smooth and quiet it is. Doesn't make my 4runner fast but it is adequate.
Yup. It’s very adequate, and I definitely prefer it to something like the 3.4
Have you have manifold cracking issue?
@@brkbtjunkie yes. One of my manifolds leaks
Coming from a misfiring for over 2 years 3rd gen 98 4runner with a bad head gasket, the 4.7L in my 4th gen I just got,
Is fast as F***.
I got an '05 Limited 4WD. To me, best vehicle I've ever had. My 09 DCLB Sport Tacoma 4WD I had for over 4 years and was definitely almost showroom quality. It was fast, but the 2UZ sounds and feels great.
@@208Tylerthe 5vzfe is sufficient
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.
My 2000 Tundra has 366,000 miles 14-15 mpg highway at 80mph. Just did my third timing belt
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.
Had a sequoia with the 2uz, which had more than 600k kilometers. Now my daily 2003 tundra with 225k kilometers.
That’s awesome!
My 03 4Runner limited has 349k, doesn’t leak any oil and runs strong.
Great video. It’s such an amazing engine.
Sounds pretty nice too 👌
Ya it doesn’t sound too bad!
What brush guard do you have on there? I’m looking to get one for my 02 and I like that one. Thanks!
It’s from coastal off-road
Really enjoy your videos! What custom battery terminals are you using?
Thank you! They are from running 4 Tacos (R4T).
Check them out in the back half of this video: th-cam.com/video/FxOWFmNSD7o/w-d-xo.htmlsi=eoihKauMMZXVUUXE
Still got mine 240k , beat it daily . No leaks
That’s awesome!
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)
The PCV? I have not heard of anyone having issues with that, that’s interesting.
@@208TylerNeither have I, but I'll see if that removes my annoying P0442
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@@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.
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.
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/
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Have you read anything about when/if you need to get a valve adjustment?
I’ve come across guidance on that, but it seems no one hardly listens to that….
Unfortunately the cable throttle body is only half that. Believe it or not it's actually kind of a hybrid with an electronic motor also controlling the butterfly. Also the starter really isn't as bad as people make it out to be and I've reused intake manifold gaskets without issue on my own personal vehicles.
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?
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.
@@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. 👍🏼
I have a 2005 Sequoia 4.7V 8. A 2006 Tundra 4.7 V8. And a 2005 4Runner 6 cylinder Am I correct that these are all 3 2Uz engines????? Thanks for any help
No. The 4runner 6 cyl is a 1GR
When is the timing belt serviced?
And water pump,pulleys
Tundra 47L 2006
About every 90k-100k miles
Unless your secondary smog injection pump goes out that’s a fucking nightmare.. but they do make a bypass kit for like $120 or something like that on eBay and it takes about an hour to put in rather than eight hours worth of work to rip the entire engine apart. thank God I found that because I do not have the back anymore to be doing that engine work and it seems to be running fine after that and no check engine light
Tyler, you need to do a brake flush!
- TBM
That's alot of maintenance compared to a jeep inline 4.0, I always here that you don't have to work on it up to 200,000.timing belt, not on jeep, we have 247,000 miles water pump, plugs and 1 o2 sensor, thats bulletproof.
My brother has a 4.0 jeep and has serious problems with it . Or is this whether you you like Coke or Pepsi? Cubs or Cardinals? Chevy or Fords ahhu
2004 Tundra SR5 4door, 2UZ FE, VVT-i had the starter go out after the chipmunks made a home under the intake manafold and chewed up the wires to the pissed on it. only 100k miles on it, been rock solid and expect it to go forever.. the only drawback in those days, the Tundra, or Toyota did not do rust proofing at the factory, so they had major rusting issues but that was because the America dealership association bullied Toyota to not do the rust proofing at the factory so the Stealerships made profit on that addon.. also in the day did the bed liner sprayon.. best money ever spent, never rusted anything.
Mine has 307K
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
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.
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
how do you know if it's a 2uz-fe? I've never seen those digits in any vin.
The 4.7L V8 is a 2UZFE. Use the 2UZ Wikipedia page to see what vehicles it’s in
tell me about your battery posts! My negative needs replacing
I got them from SDHQ!
Why do some people say it's not an interference engine?
04 Tundra, 320k strong
Remember 4.7 before 05 only 241 HP 05 06 272hp
Just rebuild your starter every 200,000 miles, at home and you are good to go. Replace o2 sensors every 150,000 miles. It will go to 1,000,000 miles.
It was a great 4Runner engine though.
I’ve yet to drive a 4runner with the 2UZ but would love to.
The 2005 has the most power of all first generation tundras . Even more than 2005
05 and 06 are identical, but the two sentences in your comment disagree with eachother
The funniest thing, it is the most powerful V8 instantly I know that for a fact
It is a head snapper when an inexperienced driver get behind the wheel.
That simply isn't true... lol
I got 1.6 million miles on my 2000 lx470
That’s incredible