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Toyota Tundra: Problems & Solutions
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I have a drop in K&N air filter on my '04 V8. I was talking to the parts guy at the local toyota dealer and was told if you over-oil the filter (probably would have to be several times unless one goes apeshit) you run the risk of frying the sensor and that runs $250. Is "resetting the computer" a necessary step in getting the new airflow recognized?
I have not seen any serious performance improvement since dropping in my filter - actually a little bit of a drop in mileage. Maybe a little in acceleration. I am kind of hard on the gas though...
Has anyone put dual exhaust or a supercharger on a DoubleCab? I am thinking about the exhaust (SC is to much $$$ for me now) and want to know how that affects the toy?
Thanks.
No whistles nothing as of yet.
Oh well. Any ideas appreciated....
I have 10 bottles of half used everything and It all seems to last about a month or two at best.
I'm lost....
#1-How can I get the low tire pressure light to go out without buying the sensors for all 4 rims?
#2-Is there any way to adjust/disable the clutch depress feature to start the truck? I can't believe how hard you have to press the clutch in to start it!
Thanks in advance!
What are you driving - regular, access or double cab? I have an 04 with just the KN drop in. It is a pig - the mileage is dropping. PreKN - 14- 17 mpg, post KN 10-13 mpg. Not good. I guess I should quit caring about mileage and just enjoy the damn thing.
Thanks.
I replaced the whole intake system with the thought that the cone filter with 360deg. and a 4inch intake allows the engine as much air as it wants easier, no restrictions was the thought, next will be bigger exhaust(when the old rusts out) with less back pressure right from the head pipes back to exhaust tip. if you look in the performance catalogs there are a zillion products to help mileage(It's baffling)the only other i would contimplate but to cheap to try is the computer chip that changes the settings to whatever you want.
Just a thought.
pjp
I am too cheap for the chip mods as they are pretty pricey.
Thanks. I will keep looking for some way to get better mileage without spending an arm and a leg.
My '02 knocks like crazy for about a minute, then goes away in cold weather.
Thanks
Tom
I hate to ask but....
Anyone ever come across or fix this one before.
Thanks.....
They have a 2000 or 2001 Tundra and when they drop it in gear, the engine stalls out.
Automatic, As soon as it is taken out of park it dies.
If left in park, it will run all day.
I have never seen or heard of a problem like this, the best I can come up with is a safety, anti-theft device going bad, or a locked up torque converter or trans causing it to stall.
Any ideas?
thanks
I paid the shop to put a weld bead over the crack. There needs to be a recall. Toyota didn't step-up on the O2 sensors until I did them myself -now Toyota wont reimburse me.
Toyota needs to step-up on the exhaust manifold, 76K mi. is too soon.
Anyone know if Toyota is looking at that? I wonder if it is a common ptoblem.
BTW - I have an 02 Tundra with an unbearable engine noise that gets wicked when it's colder.
Let me know your thoughts on all synthetic.
Paul
I have been privy to a report done on engines after they were drained of oil to see if their lubricity was all it was cracked up to be compared to far more expensive marine products on the market. They used mobil-1 from the automotive market as an automotive comparative product. It actually performed the best but,,,they had to state that you should "refer to the owners manual".
I spent great cash on the truck and use it to haul boats, why not give it the best lubrication. forget the additive crap. :surprise:
Have any other owners noticed this in their DC trucks? Don't know if it is just a design characteristic or if there is a problem.
I have replaced brakes twice, transmission once, differential twice, o2 sensors once, rear wheel seal once, and the list goes on. Toyota left my truck stuck in Mexico and I spent 9 hours trying to get it back to San Diego.(This was after I went to the dealer to get trans looked at, because I knew there was a problem with shifting and gear selection. Dealer noted no miles driven to evaluate problem???) All of this in 42,000 miles. I have to say Fords are looking good. Also I contacted Doug Law in S.D. I should get ALL of my money back including dmv fees and down payment for truck. He is the most feared lemon law laywer around...look him up. Oh yea, I never tow with truck and it is really taken care of, no off road or anything. :lemon:
You will be suprised at what you can get back with lemon law attorneys, you don't have to pay a dime and you get all of your money back including down payments etc.
1. About a month ago while stopped at a light after driving for only about 4 minutes the truck shuddered as if the truck was braking with anti-lock brakes activated. However, the truck wasn't moving. This has occured only once.
2.Occasionally, when I stop, as happened today, I get a clunking noise. Sometimes this occurs just as I begin to accelerate. It feels as if something is sliding and stops. This is infrequent.
3. Today I felt a clunk in the transmission area just as I stopped.
4. I have also found that sometimes the truck does not shift out of low gear until the RPM is about 2500.
The reason I am posting this message is to get information on whether Toyota has discovered any known problems with the 2005 five speed ECT automatic transmission.
1. The 5 auto speed tranny is the same for both V6 and V8 ? true mileage / v6 auto 5speed gets 22 hwy? 6 speed manual gets 21 mpg ? true MPG ? anyone knows ?
2. The tranny cooler is standard or optional on 5 speeds Auto ? Do I need one to tow a 3k lbs boat/trailer ?
3. Is there anyway you can turn off the light cap in the back when you open the door? besides push the button on/off? it's annoyed , also how you turn off the light at airbag passenger dash? should it be off after we run ?
4 . There's some electrical wires underneath the bench seat
what are they used for? heated seats on the stripped model ? :-)
5 Should I buy a trailer hitch or use the standard bumper.
It's said I can pull 500/5000lbs with that step-bumper
where is the best place to buy the hitch besides UHAUL??
6 The Lock button next to the radio. What they use that for? downhill breaking by tranny ??? or lock limited slip diff. ?? :-)
Thanks for all the help ? Mich
What the heck is that engine noise ??
thanks,
BUDDY
Used cruise c. on trip, hit resume, truck excellerated at full speed past original speed??? Any ideas?
Richard42
When I first started the truck Tuesday morning there was a large cloud of smoke, and not condensation, but a cloud of smoke which smelled like raw gas. The engine was rapping like crazy and even harder when I put the truck into gear, this sure doesn't sound like anything normal to me, or anyone else, but Toyota.
Toyota do something about it if you want future business, my friend has the same truck with the exact same problem
Synthetic did nothing, besides quiet down sooner, less than 5 minutes..
Each winter it gets louder....and the colder it is....the louder it is. It goes away after driving a few blocks but getting louder each year bothers me.
What's the scoop on this? Time to trade-in? Or fill it full of oil additive?
BUDDY
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