My wonderful, trusty 2011 Tundra will have a quarter million miles before its' next oil change- this is a 3URFE 5.7 truck, and the engine has been mostly untouched other than a larger aluminum radiator and the latest ECU calibration I could find for it. Nothing seems to be wrong with it, and the only things that have worn out on the truck during my ownership were shocks, leaf springs, a power steering seal, the exhaust, and basic small maintenance items.
I want to keep this thing running forever if I can- is there anything I should do preemptively at this mileage? The internet seems to point to "if it ain't broke don't fix it" and just keep an eye on everything, which is of course tempting because then I don't have to do much until something looks suspect. It doesn't leak anything, barely uses oil, and drives great as it sits right now.
Further info if curious: it's a doublecab longbed, with the bed changed out for a Martin truck bodies 9ft aluminum flatbed. Suspension is Bilstein HDs with ATS heavy leaf springs in the back. Exhaust is a Vibrant Ultraquiet resonator, Floshine muffler, and exits in front of the passenger rear wheel. Transmission has the stock tow/haul stuff and the OEM transmission cooler. There is a lightbar built into the dummy slot at the top of the grille.
It's always nice to see big miles on a truck used for actual truck stuff. I have nothing to add other than yeah, just send it and keep an eye on things.
Wow, I thought for sure this would generate at least a few "I'd replace this and this and this and this" opinions.
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Nothing seems to be wrong with it, and the only things that have worn out on the truck during my ownership were shocks, leaf springs, a power steering seal, the exhaust, and basic small maintenance items.
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It doesn't leak anything, barely uses oil, and drives great as it sits right now.
I mean, I think golfduke's reply nailed it: diligent maintenance, eye/ear out for symptoms (UOA?) and enjoy. You got a good one. (The million-mile Tundra was a 2G.)
My 1G V8 2WD needed a trans rebuild at 202K, but it did suffer some towing abuse late in life. Everything else has been hunky dory with basic scheduled maintenance.
The only 2 things that seem to be semi-common are cam tower leaks, and AIP failure.
I'm not too familiar with the cam towers, but I am with AIP failure. That will leave you stuck in limp mode. Probably worth looking into a bypass kit, or making your own, otherwise failure is bound to happen at the worst possible time.
A DIY bypass was pretty easy for my 1st gen, not sure if it's the same for the 2nd gen.
AIP failure is worth looking into to mitigate, IMO.
In reply to Wisconsinite762 :
Yep, mine is already bypassed and tuned out- that happened a while ago. From what I've heard, the cam tower leaks were primarily on early ('08ish?) 3URs.
I know nothing about these Tundras but love that flatbed.
In reply to Tom Suddard :
Another gratuitous photo for you then.
Pretty much if it ain't broke...
im assuming you have kept up with fluid changes in the transmission and diff, coolant, brakes, power steering etc so just keep driving and maintaining it
The only issue I ever had with my sequoia was the secondary air pump was having some issues when it was totalled. I was around 340k though. Mine was an 08 5.7 and I’d love to have another one.
How are the suspension bushings?
In reply to Appleseed :
Surprisingly decent- the ones in the (recently replaced) leaf springs and shackles are fresh, and things are still tight up front.
I recently picked up a 2008 sequoia with 212k miles (when I got it, 222k now) with the 5.7.
Actually "bad" when I got it were the OEM shocks (zero pressure left when I removed them) and a leaking water pump.
I did the following since this is the kid hauler/overlander/I don't want it break like my BMW:
Starter and alternator - these were the 2 I found most often mentioned in forums etc around 200-250k miles. both were annoying to do but I'm happier I did them at home then in some parking lot in phoenix in 120F weather, or Colorado in a snow storm while hunting :D Alternator was done at the same time as the cooling system and was easier with the radiator out.
radiator and most hoses - I don't trust plastic end tanks, it had a bit of a weep in one tiny spot but that was enough for me. Same time as the water pump, since you're in there. I also replaced the OEM plastic heater Ts with some brass ones.
Pulleys and serpentine belt - same deal, while you're in there for the water pump and it was original. my idler pulley had a slight noise to it but otherwise no real indication or major problem.
Might all have been overkill but I plan on another 200k miles....might as well do it on my schedule and then not worry about it!
