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cold starts (30 degrees or below). It did not do
this last year during winter months. From another
site it appears that Toyota knows about this in
both Tundras and Sequoias. Mine lasts only a couple of minutes after I put a change of 5-30
full synthetic in. Toyota may allege that this is
"normal" but it smells to me like the old GM dealer standby, "they all do that". My plan is to
just drive an otherwise great truck, follow set
maintainence schedules with only Toyota dealer
service, and wait and see.
Reason I ask is that I've found my engine sounds different inside the cab while it's warming up - while I'm accelerating - but sounds perfectly normal from outside. If yours is making a REAL diesel sound, I'd be very concerned. If it's just making that "normal" Tundra warming up sound - well, we've all got that. My dealer tells me that it has to do with how the Tundra engine mixes gas/air while warming up - lots of gas and little air - which changes the "tone" of the exhaust system. As it warms up, it goes back to its "normal" sound.
On 2/7/01 I started getting erratic transmission behavior. I called the dealer and they told me to bring it in for assessment. at 60049 miles, just short of getting to the dealer, it went out! Both of the problems were repaired under warranty. They supplied me with a rental vehicle both times at no charge.
Overall, I am very satisfied with my Tundra (V8
4 drive 2X4 SR5).
I have noticed that it takes longer cranking than my V6 Taco ma, but it has performed above my expectations. My Taco ma had 287,000 miles when I sold it with very few problems.
The handling problems mentioned by others may have to do with the very responsive nature of the Tundra. If you drive it like a Corvette, then no problems. Handle it GENTLY! It responds QUICK.
Overall, I am VERY pleased with my Tundra purchased on 6/15/00. I now have 63,500 miles and am very happy.
Did your dealer (or whoever fixed it for you) indicate what had caused the trouble in the first place?
Ok sorry for intruding but I had to post something in response to 60,000 tranny and rear end job.
I think the theory on the fan clutch is an interesting thought..
What type of oil filter does the Tundra use? On Ford vehicles the oil filters have an anti-drainback valve to help hold
the oil in the top end when the truck is sitting for a long time.. Without this, the engine will knock on startup for a second or 2 on the first startup after sitting 10 hours or so.
This does not explain the diesel noise that some people claim. Since neither my truck nor the other Tundra owners I know trucks do this - I cannot even attempt an explanation. I think it must be a very rare occurence.
cold start. It's rather a clicking or tapping sound sort of like a sticking hydraulic valve liter. The hammering, diesel like sound only
occurs after I back out and accelerate up to the
25 mph speed limit on my street. In other words,
the sound gets heavier in direct relation to the
load on the engine.
Bamma I thought the fan clutch was designed to disengage when engine was cold, and fully engage when engine gets hot. You could be right on the Toyota, but it seems backwards to me.
I previously owned a 96 Tacoma X.-cab that I put just under 300,000 miles on in under 3 years. It had a transmission replaced at 42,500 miles. I had NO further problems with it. I bought it used with 16,000 miles on it. My overall expense for maintence was 4.5 cents per mile. At about 200,000 miles, I did have to put a wheel bearing in the right rear. My mechanic said that those things happen from time to time, but are not really usual.
it for 1yr 3 om. I live on long island and have
experienced the diesel sound on really cold day
during the warm up and driving.
On another note. does any one have any problems
with wheel alignment? I have sent the truck in twice and have a problem where the outside edge of the tire prematurely wears.
Toyota claims that there is nothing wrong with the
alignment. I have checked tire pressure and it is
set to recommended lfs.
There must be some geographical planning going on with Toyota to load up ABS equipped Tundra's here and you have to order it there.
By the way, not a Tundra problem yes no? A dealership lot/stock issue?
Since the dealer I went to didn't have the truck he searched for it and found one
in the area and went and picked it up.Now he tells me the dealer who had it
didn't replace the brake pads per some factory memo or something on
replacing the pads and shoes the truck came with. So he says they will do it
and turn my rotors at the same time to make sure everything is OK. Anybody
heard of this happening to them?
I wouldnt take that particular truck myself. Problems exist, fortunately for me none so far.
..tundra is still running fine. Is this likely a service gimmick ?..
My wife's Dodge Caravan "check engine" came on one time and I found the fuel filler cap was loose. I refilled the tank and snugged the cap tight - and the "check engine" went out.
"Check engine" came on once in my old 4Runner - but it had some kind of diagnostic thing that displayed codes through the radio face. My charcoal air canister thing needed to be replaced. Replaced it and the light went off.
A bad tank of gas - I'm told - can also cause "check engine." Clogs the O2 sensor?
It's not a dealer gimmick, though. Check your engine.
Noticed the past few days now that on crawling speed. When I slightly apply the brakes to slow down even more, the brakes acts like it catches then let go.
It's in the service dept right now. Took it there before it gets worse. Or maybe the numb nuts there will make it worse. I mentioned that I too have the warped rotors and he gave me the 'what you talking about Willis?' look.
I just smiled and told him to just fix it.
They put in new set of updated drums and rotors, and pads. The drums were warped for sure but the rotors were good. He said they replace all 4 assemblies and ship them back. Dunno where, I didnt ask.
I know some trailers have one of two types of systems to increase stopping power. One system is pnuematic and is evenly applied as you step on the brakes.
The other senses when the trailer tongue slams forward and sends an electrical charge to the trailer brakes. To use a bad analogy, like blocking your nards when your 4-year-old nephew has just "learned" karate. Ouch.
Anyway, you may want to check the marks on the road. Are they consistent with your Tundra's tire width or your trailer tires???
John
Does anyone tow a boat I have a 20' Ranger ask the dealer about towing in overdrive he said not to I will use big time gas in this V8 if I can't tow in OD.
You may be able to get some good advice from other Tundra owners there. I would say that if your truck only shakes when not hitting the brakes, that most likely your brakes are fine. I would look into balancing of your tires or alignment of your front end. The Tundra has hub-centric tires which requires special balancing equipment. The alignment is sensitive to the caster adjustment.
As far as towing in overdrive - there is NOTHING in my Tundras owner's manual which advises against towing in overdrive. The manual says that the braking performance is slightly better out of overdrive, so if you are driving down any long - steep hills, it might be best to take it out of overdrive - otherwise I would go for it.
I have a 2001 4X4 TRD, and ever since it was new, I have had a terrible click/clunk noise in the front when I take off,
but only after the truck has been sitting a bit. I go into the
store and out in ten minutes. Take off, and there's a clunk.
I don't notice it any other time. But it happens 95% of the time. I have a 1989 Nissan 4X4 with auto locking hubs. To
get it OUT of 4X4, you put the vehicle in reverse and back
up. When you do this, there is a click/clunk sound when the
hubs disengage. This is exactly what it sounds like on my
Tundra, but 10 times louder! I have had it to the dealer twice
now, and they can't find the problem. They haven't listened
to what I have said at all, and I had to make a special trip down there to duplicate it for them, what is so obvious. I can't believe how boneheaded they are. I know it may be
difficult to find. They are supposed to send out some specialist to take a look. Of course they haven't called yet.
Only have about 2K on the truck now.
Has anybody heard of such a problem??? It could be body
flex or something that is unique. Please help, because the
dealer sure isn't.
Thanks,
lman
Just a guess but something similiar has been discussed on www.tundrasolutions.com. Do you have ABS? The ABS on Tundra's do a self test/diagnosis when you move forward. They do this every time you have shut the vehicle down, restart and move. Its normal. Annoying but normal.
I have ABS on mine and at first I was annoyed and then I just accepted it. It does sound odd like there is something wrong and I could see why you might be concerned. If you don't have ABS then I can't offer any help.
Best regards, Joe
Thanks for the advice. I will look into that. The noise is
extremely loud. A noise that loud could only be doing
damage. I can feel it in my feet, and it does sound like
its coming from the wheel well. One thing though, the
dealer did say that it doesn't sound right. So if its the same
problem, that will be interesting to see what they do.
thanks again,
lman
My advice is that you take OD off whenever you approach hills (both for going up and down). The biggest irritation with Tundra OD and hills is when you use cruise control. The Tundra speed control is too sensitive - when you drop from 65 to 60 or so it kicks you into second gear and the engine really screams... which sort of defeats the whole purpose of cruise control to begin with. So just flick the OD off as you approach the hill and this doesn't happen.