A little over a year and still loving the Tundra

[debo1683]

Was the option yours or did Toyota get to decide which alternative?

They made the decision. I never asked why they decided to spray and not replace. I have been under the truck enough to know there was nothing alarmingly wrong with the frame.

Why did they replace yours versus spraying it? Was spraying an option on the 2000's?

 

[diesel lover]

Checking oil level on a dipstick is not preventative maintenance. It's a daily requirement. Are you telling me Old Dominion wouldn't even check the oil levels for 500-700 hours?

Old Dominion was very bad about things like that. They would wait till the engine made noise, THEN check the oil level. The Dock drivers were supposed to check the oil level but didn't. Instead they were excessively hard on all equipment. Just as well they were not running synthetic oil either. The dock had 120 #4000 lift capacity forklifts and 320 dock doors.

On Old Dominions semi trucks they bought a lot of new freightliners and new Volvo trucks. Oil changes were done at 50,xxx or 60,xxx depending on city or linehaul. They would not change oil early they prefered to wait three months. New trucks Had 90,000 miles in two months and our shop ordered us to wait one more month to change the oil. Thats 90,000 miles on the fresh out of the factory engine. 60,000 miles was already pushing it on any truck.

I work at another trucking company now and they do all oil changes at 40,000 and all inspections inbetween at 20,000. Makes sence if you ask me.

 

[crazyal]

Frame rusting was on 1st gen Tundra 2006 and earlier
Non issue on current trucks

The funny thing is that the frames are made by Dana Corp for Toyota. Dana apparently screwed up the amount of phosphorus in the steel and had to pay Toyota for their mistake. Toyota has a history of trying to use as many American made parts only to be screwed by the suppliers. The gas pedals, for example, were made by two companies, one Japanese that never had a problem and the second US company that was making them in Canada that had defective pedals mixed in with the good ones.

 

[TomSeller]

The funny thing is that the frames are made by Dana Corp for Toyota. Dana apparently screwed up the amount of phosphorus in the steel and had to pay Toyota for their mistake. Toyota has a history of trying to use as many American made parts only to be screwed by the suppliers. The gas pedals, for example, were made by two companies, one Japanese that never had a problem and the second US company that was making them in Canada that had defective pedals mixed in with the good ones.

At too many US companies the almighty dollar is more important than a quality product. Short term profit is rewarded over long term market share.

 

[debo1683]

Had my '14 double cab for just under a year. It's the best vehicle I've ever owned and I've been driving for or 50 years. I have the 4.6l V8 with 310 hp. The dual overhead cam, 32 valve, variable valve timing engine is one sweet motor. It gets 18.5 overall and most of my driving is NOT highway driving. I don't do a lot of heavy towing, however, I do tow my tractor on a flat bed occasionally and pull an 18 foot closed trailer. It's like it's not even on there.

Excellent truck, highly recommended.

BTW, I do agree about the selective rear camera...it would be nice.

I would like to know how that 4.6 compares to the 4.7 in my 06. I know it makes more power, but the 4.7 is so reliable. Do you know if your motor has a timing chain?

 

[The Deerslayer]

They made the decision. I never asked why they decided to spray and not replace. I have been under the truck enough to know there was nothing alarmingly wrong with the frame.

Why did they replace yours versus spraying it? Was spraying an option on the 2000's?

My father owned the truck then, but my recollection is Toyota decided to replace it. There was not another option offered at the time.

 

[Patches]

I would like to know how that 4.6 compares to the 4.7 in my 06. I know it makes more power, but the 4.7 is so reliable. Do you know if your motor has a timing chain?

I don't own a 4.6 but am reasonably sure it's a little 5.7 and does utilize a cam timing chain as opposed to a "belt"

 

[oldpilgrim]

I would like to know how that 4.6 compares to the 4.7 in my 06. I know it makes more power, but the 4.7 is so reliable. Do you know if your motor has a timing chain?

dual overhead cam, dual chains.

 

[mkreitler]

My son has a 07 TUNDA 4X4 REGULAR CAB (short box) 5.7 I-FORCE with the SUPERCHARGER from TRD, CUSTOM CAMS,PORTED & POLISHED HEADS, HEADERS,AUBRUN LOCKER,4:56 GEARS, CALTRACKS. RUNS 10's in the quarter mile with 80K on the clock still pulls 18MPG on the hiway!!

 

[dusty3030]

My son has a 07 TUNDA 4X4 REGULAR CAB (short box) 5.7 I-FORCE with the SUPERCHARGER from TRD, CUSTOM CAMS,PORTED & POLISHED HEADS, HEADERS,AUBRUN LOCKER,4:56 GEARS, CALTRACKS. RUNS 10's in the quarter mile with 80K on the clock still pulls 18MPG on the hiway!!

I'd love to be his favorite tire salesmen! Regular cab short box with the supercharger is an AWESOME combination for sure.