Hello all 👋🏽 I’m a happy new owner of a 2008 Tundra 5.7 (new to me) with 113K miles on it and was extremely curious about this sound. Thank you very much for this as I’m now able to sleep better now. I took it to my local Toyota for an inspection and everything came back golden but still this sound had my worried. Thanks again and take care 👍🏽👍🏽
I have owned 4 of these body styles, all with 5.7, they all sounded like this on a cold start. Never had an issue with any of them. Currently own a 2012 platinum, sounds like a diesel every time, until it warms up.
2013 Tundra, TRD/SR5. Same exact thing. I always let it warm up before I start driving it. It does sound super loud, and a bit rough at first startup. But when she's warm, man she purrs. Only 68k as it's not my daily driver.
@@DC-kj3in What’s funny is I don’t remember my 03’ sounding like that. Both my 06’ and 08’ has and have the TRD dual exhaust. With the 06’ that’s what I thought it was and that the exhaust sealed up as it heated up.
Lol, I’ve owned 3 tundras and we had an 04 sequoia. They’re all beautiful vehicle’s. My all original 99 6.5 liter diesel sounds like fly apart death knock when it starts up at 10 degrees lol!
Tundra 5.7 and lexus 3.5 v6... on start up, both sound like this, it is not an issue. Only engine that don't do this is old 4.7... bit no vvti so that could be it also no chain on 4.7, belt
My 2008 tundra with the 5.7 has about 300k miles and sounds exactly the same. The 3UR has a lot of moving parts in the valve train (it’s a DOHC engine, timing chains, VVT, etc.) and the injectors sound like a sprinkler system. You’ll notice the bottom of the engine cover has sound deadening foam to reduce how much of that sound is audible inside the cab. For an engine from 2007, it’s pretty sophisticated. Still reliable as hell.
@@AnimeDreamingEcchi It could be several things, I would start with checking the front upper and lower ball joints. Could be something as simple as a slipped belt on one of the front tires. Thats my bet
@AnimeDreamingEcchi it's either the suspension or the bushing ball joints and tie rods. I'd check suspension I got the latter of the two fixed and my steering wheel still shakes when braking at or above 50
@@mjones2305 ok. It’s literally been named most reliable/dependable truck probably 10 out of the 15 years it’s been available. You’re entitled to your own opinion. Even if it doesn’t accurately depict the facts.
@@kylechrestman6955 I think your referring to the 4.6-4.7 , that the v8 with over 1 million miles , there is yet to be a 5.7 with 1million, that I know of anyway , I have 3 tundras, 1 with 4.7 2 with 4.6 , there all amazing trucks
The amount of relief I'm feeling is so nice. Long story made short, I got hit with only 1300 miles on it and it spent 2 years in the shop waiting on parts. I wasnt sure if I either forgot about that noise or it was a result of the accident. This video helped put my mind at ease.
duuuude me too. especially if the drive through is brick it really bounces the sound back bad. i thought i was going to have to pull over and stop the truck before i blew up the engine
I have a LS460 with the 4.6L 1ur-FSE (same engine family as the tundra 5.7L), and it sounds exactly like that. My 5.7L in my Land Cruiser sounded exactly the same with 30k miles too. Completely normal.
People are saying the same thing about the Ford Coyote 5.0. These engines with such high pressure injectors, 32 valves, dual OHC’s there are a lot of moving parts to make a little noise.
Thats the million mile Toyota 5.7L. That little rattling noise seems normal. After your new Tundra has 200,000 miles its going to be slightly more noisy. Drive on Toyota friend. 😀👍
I used to drive a LC80 diesel engine. I was a bit worried in my 2017 tundra about this diesel like sound. Thank you, this video was really a relief for me.
I have a2020 tundra, it makes identical noises but that motor is a beast. Sounds like that from brand new, and mostly cold start situation. Best vehicle I've ever owned.
Boy howdy am I glad you posted this. I came to a Toyota from a Ford and the noise of a healthy 3UR is strikingly similar to the noise of a 5.4L Triton ready to make a boat payment.
Thank you so much! I have LITERALLY had my Tundra for 3 weeks now. I got it used, but it only had 24k on it. I was really concerned when I noticed mine making that typical “ Diesel Sound.” After watching your video though, I have a serious weight lifted off of my shoulders. Thanks again!
You said your truck has 200ks miles? If so, man it sounds like it's fresh from the factor. My 2017 Tundra CrewMax has roughly 50k and it sounds just the same. I'm addicted to Toyota vehicles including Lexus. These are extremely very reliable and easy to maintain vehicles when you properly care for them.
@@bobd8553 I'm almost at 200k on my 2010 5.7 and do 5,500 intervals oil changes. I'm considering the 10 k oil change soon. I met 2 people with 350 k and 450 k tundras and they do 10 k oil change.
Thank you for the video. I had some work done a few years ago on the exust system. I heard an exust leak. They tried to tell me it was my lifters. I know the lifters on these are laud, but it was a new sound. Finally got it fixed, it was an exhaust leak. When I bought it, the engine was laud, I had my neighbor who was a mechanic to listen to it (he said that they are loud but will last). She is a 2007, and has about 110k miles on her. Hope he last a good bit longer.
Awesome video, I just purchased a 2014 crewmax limited with 181000 miles.. makes the same noises as portrayed in your recordings.. I'm not so worried about the sounds it has now, thanks to your video...
I have 500 miles on my 2021 Trd pro. Never owned a Toyota Tundra so didn’t know if it was normal. I hear a slight ticking but glad to hear that it’s normal. Thanks 🙏🏼
I have an '07 5.7l V8 that has 281k miles on it. Has sounded exactly like this the whole time I've owned it. Never had an issue, nor does it lose any oil between oil changes. I don't like hearing the tick when it's cold but I've mostly come to terms with it as they call it the "Toyota tick"
Awesome! I just bought a 2019 Tundra with the 5.7 and it got me worried in the morning at cold start I thought it was nocking and sounded like a cummins. This gives me peace of mind knowing it’s normal. Thanks bud
My 2015 trd pro 5.7 has 90k miles and for about 30k miles the cold start noise would be a freaking chain rattle sound. Everyone told me it was the chain tensioners going out and its an expensive job so i just held out and dealt with the cold start noise. This last oil change i decided to experiment with liqui molly 5w/40 and lucas oil stabilizer and it actually worked! No more cold start noise!
08’ tundra here also. I bought it new and it’s always had that diesel sound. Especially on cold starts and cold days, then the noise dissipates once the engine is warm. I’ve also have heard the cause being related to the huge fuel injectors. Thanks for posting.
Look up piston slap on Tundras. I bought mine with 142K on it in the dead of summer. When winter rolled around I thought it was going to blow up while cold. You are right it dies down once warmed up.
@@AJP2565 yeah i bought my 2012 in june with 142k, didnt noticed the loud "chain tensioner tick until about august or september when it first happened to me and i thought my wife is going to kill m, this thing is going to have na engine blow and well have to dump $5k into it right off the bat :)
@@tusharin1984 I was thinking the same thing too. I tow a toy hauler that ranges anywhere from 6,500-8,000lbs. I was think that if this grenades my wife is going to kill me, because I didn’t buy a newer one.
@@AJP2565 lol well hey if you wife would have been on board with a newer shoot I would have done that. I bought mine based off the budget and it was still a compromise and many arguments :) we are good now though
More mileage typically produces a bit more noise since the connecting rod bearings, crankshaft bearings and other valve train components are worn. I’ve always used full synthetic engine oil like Royal Purple and Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic. My engine uses the canister type filter so I recommend the Wix XP series. Otherwise just used the cartridge type filter and fill that up with oil and allow the media to absorb the oil to avoid a dry start up. There are many preventative measures you can take to protect your drivetrain, don’t forget to service your transmission and go full synthetic and replace the filter (no flushes with the high mileage Tundra)
@@AJP2565 sorry, I meant transmission flushes. I’ve seen transmissions develop problems after flushes when transmissions that had over 150,000 miles. I just dropped the filter and pan, clean replace and refill. That’s been my experience having worked at an import shop.
@@jamram9924 yup, my neighbor is a certified Toyota master tech and he did my trans service and diff service at 145k mi. He said he would not perform a trans flush just basically a drain and refill.
I just bought a 2017 and it makes a slight ticking like lifter, thought it could be mechanical issue, but this vid and the comments helps me realize it is probably normal. It could be the oil the previous owner used.
I to was concerned about the ticking noise I just bought a 2015 with only 50, 000miles and I heard the tickingnoise thinking it needed a valve adjustment or somethingafter I started it up home the next day and was worried but after listening to your video and gives me peace of mind now thanks
Thanks, I just bought an 07 Limited with 93k and noticed a bit of the 'diesel' sound and wondered if that was the norm. I did notice that when you were around the top (time 2:30 or so) it sounded like injector snap and around the bottom an exhaust valve closing snap (time 2:50 or so).
Bob nice video, I had the same experience with my Tundra trucks from the past. I have owned 3 Tundra's with the 5.7L I-force and they all sound the same to me as well. I have heard of some rare cases in the 2007 to 2009 models of timing chain slapping. The plastic timing chain guide break off and allows the chain to move more freely and causes it to sound a little rough. 🙁My 07 Limited had 148K, 14 Platinum had 86K, my 19 TRD PRO has 26K!!!
I think im getting timing chain ticking on mine. it is noticeably different than what bob has recorded. i have a 2012 crew max 5.7 would it have the same plastic guide? the sound isn't constant but intermittent. maybe once a week every other week or so. but it gets loud and can go on for 1-5 minutes. my older neighbor was like shut that off your not getting oil you'll blow your engine.
@@tusharin1984 ua-cam.com/video/l2OAHImTgA8/v-deo.html excellent video. He mentions "valve spring issues" might be that, Usually the timing chain noise quiets down as it warms up, but I'm no expert
Great comparison video! Great to know. I have a 2012 sequoia with the same engine 140k km on it sounds the same or similar to both. The new one is a little quieter. I use toyota oil as well. Another person on youtube switched from mobil 1 to Toyota oil and noticed a difference and I have to agree it sounds quiter to me on the toyota oil. I know that they say mobil 1 does the toyota oil but I've read the additive package added by toyota makes a difference. Thanks again for the video. Definitely puts me further at ease.
@@ferios19801 one of the reasons for my purchase was because of reliability. I needed a 7 seater and didn't want to go with a van. From what I saw the sequoias are reliable but heavy on gas. Basically a tundra. The other option I had was a durango with a hemi but I own a ram 1500 that had a hemi engine with a failed lifter and camshaft (common) which left a bad taste in my mouth.
Honestly I will check the time and chain tensioner just to make sure your timing chain is not losing and I would also check the secondary air pump to make sure it's getting enough air into the exhaust system.... It's not going to hurt anything to check your two timing chain tensioner... It's just my opinion have a blessed one in the mighty name of Jesus!
How do you check you timing chain tension easily, with out tearing the front cover off?....open heart surgery.......... And Doesn't 2nd air injection just run at start up?
The new one was a bit warmer than the old one you could see the temp gauge on both.the old one was right under the c temp when started and the new one was a bit above the c temp when started so new one less noise but they both should sound the same. On cold and warm cycles.
Mine sounds pretty much the same 07 with 229k in the winter it sounds like a diesel in the cab under the hood it’s much quieter, and yes Toyota oil makes it quieter. There’s a lot going on under those valve covers.
Take this ticking sound and multiply it by 50 is what was on my '19 Tucson with the 2.4L engine. It was embarrassing to go through a drive-thru. My current vehicle, an '18 Acura with the 3.5L V6 does make a similar ticking sound to your Tundra. I believe it's the combination of Port and Direct Injection sounds that is high pressured. Some manufacturers do a better job of insulating the sound and some just let it rip lol.
I agree, there is allot if noise insolation foam around the 5.7 engine. I cant seem to get a straight answer if the 5.7 is a mix of port and direct injection. I thought those mixed injection engines have 2 injectors per cylinder . I don't think the tundra has that.
I have the same noise on my 18 tundra bought it brand new. Just noticed it a month ago. My first thought was it sounded like a diesel. I guess it’s normal.
I have a 2021 Limited and it has that ticking diesel sound I guess. It was zero miles and it runs great. I was worried but with this being the last v8 5.7l I'm sure its fine
Mine is doing it and spoke to a mechanic at toyota of over 17yrs. He said be careful. It may be simple gunk built up causing the chain tensioners to stick. Or youre actually having the one of the many KNOWN issues whcih anything from 07 up had weak tensioners and they need to be fixed bc it a part fails and drops, you'll need a new motor. I called the dealer right now and they don't even have 2013 motors. You have to by the bottom end and then all parts up top. The total cost is $13k without taxes and labor which is easily another $3k. Both your engines sound very mild. Mine sounds like a diesel at cold start. Many say they have the same but perception may be different.
I just bought a 2007 Tundra with a 5.7l, 150k miles 4x4. I changed the engine oil to Amsoil and it quieted almost all of that busy valve train noise. It almost sounds new. I actually changed all the drive train fluids to Amsoil. What a difference! Give it a try👍
Honestly with that mileage I wouldn't worry about the valve train noise. What you can do is use the Toyota oil with some Lucas oil stabilizer and it usually will help with the ticking.
in 2023, my 2008 has 40k on it, sounds identical (Mobile 1). 5.7 at initial start is noisy due to the air injection system. The chain tensioner sound is much louder, much more of a desiel sound. Does the new Tundra have the 5.7 badges?
Mine makes the "diesel" sounds more when it's cold and quiets down once it's warm. I had a mechanic tell me it was because the different metals used in the engine and how they expand at different rates, don't know if that's true or not. 258k miles on it.
Sounds normal for cold startup Mobil 1 0w 20 was noisier in mine I switched to 0w 20 rotella gas truck or Quaker State ultimate 0w20 Little bit quieter especially when really cold
The Toyota Tundra 5.7 is a noisy engine but if you have a ticking sound when its cold and gets quieter when its warmed up its probably a small exhaust leak from one or both exhaust manifolds. Its a very common problem with tundras.
same issue I drained a quart and topped off ATF ran for 30 mins and drained...didnt plug oil drain but poured generic oil in and watched it til it came out clear...pluged it and did regular oil change also left a quart out and topped it with 1 quart lucas.. quieted the engine big time..think the previous owner didn't do regular oil changes
Ticking/clicking at the valve cover is well documented and isn’t an issue. The noise coming from the bottom of the engine (best heard through the wheel wells) is what concerns me a bit. Mine does the same thing. And it doesn’t go away after warm up. Curious if you know what I’m talking about. Awesome video btw! Thank you!
My truck 2014 130k makes the same noise. If you climb under it the noise would like it’s coming from the oil pan or transmission. Everything works great and it sounds like the noise is normal. I even heard it on the brand new truck when he was in the passenger side wheel well.
All these people saying "my tundra has a tick". no kidding every used tundra I've came across having 20k or 200k has a slight cold startup tick it's normal !!!!! Switch to 5w30 like me and your tick will decrease slightly.
the kind of video no one records but we all need .
thanks man
Glad I could help
My 2007 Tundra that I've owned since new sounds like that too. Always assumed it was the fuel injectors. After 14 years and 230K, no issues.
Manifold gaskets
Its the tensioner.
@@yairesquivel5847 tensioner.
Hello all 👋🏽 I’m a happy new owner of a 2008 Tundra 5.7 (new to me) with 113K miles on it and was extremely curious about this sound. Thank you very much for this as I’m now able to sleep better now. I took it to my local Toyota for an inspection and everything came back golden but still this sound had my worried. Thanks again and take care 👍🏽👍🏽
I have owned 4 of these body styles, all with 5.7, they all sounded like this on a cold start. Never had an issue with any of them. Currently own a 2012 platinum, sounds like a diesel every time, until it warms up.
That's about the best way to put it;)
2013 Tundra, TRD/SR5. Same exact thing. I always let it warm up before I start driving it. It does sound super loud, and a bit rough at first startup. But when she's warm, man she purrs. Only 68k as it's not my daily driver.
@@DC-kj3in
What’s funny is I don’t remember my 03’ sounding like that. Both my 06’ and 08’ has and have the TRD dual exhaust. With the 06’ that’s what I thought it was and that the exhaust sealed up as it heated up.
Lol, I’ve owned 3 tundras and we had an 04 sequoia. They’re all beautiful vehicle’s. My all original 99 6.5 liter diesel sounds like fly apart death knock when it starts up at 10 degrees lol!
Tundra 5.7 and lexus 3.5 v6... on start up, both sound like this, it is not an issue. Only engine that don't do this is old 4.7... bit no vvti so that could be it also no chain on 4.7, belt
Thank you so much for this, Ive been so worried about the used tundra I just bought and now Im very relieved, I needed this, Well done Sir,
I own 2 2008 tundras 5.7L
Red one n a blue one
Red have 286784miles
Blue have 84357miles
Never worry about them. They're the most reliable, best performing engines made.
So did you ever end up having problems , 2 years down the road?
My 2008 tundra with the 5.7 has about 300k miles and sounds exactly the same. The 3UR has a lot of moving parts in the valve train (it’s a DOHC engine, timing chains, VVT, etc.) and the injectors sound like a sprinkler system. You’ll notice the bottom of the engine cover has sound deadening foam to reduce how much of that sound is audible inside the cab. For an engine from 2007, it’s pretty sophisticated. Still reliable as hell.
impressive, 300k!!
How do you stop the steering wheel from shaking at 50 mph ?
@@AnimeDreamingEcchi It could be several things, I would start with checking the front upper and lower ball joints. Could be something as simple as a slipped belt on one of the front tires. Thats my bet
@AnimeDreamingEcchi it's either the suspension or the bushing ball joints and tie rods. I'd check suspension I got the latter of the two fixed and my steering wheel still shakes when braking at or above 50
Exactly how mine has sounded for the last 190k. Literally sounds EXACTLY THE SAME
That’s what the best damn V8 you can buy in a truck sounds like.
Toyota's 5.7l engine is a piece of junk.
@@mjones2305 ok. It’s literally been named most reliable/dependable truck probably 10 out of the 15 years it’s been available. You’re entitled to your own opinion. Even if it doesn’t accurately depict the facts.
@@kylechrestman6955 I think your referring to the 4.6-4.7 , that the v8 with over 1 million miles , there is yet to be a 5.7 with 1million, that I know of anyway , I have 3 tundras, 1 with 4.7 2 with 4.6 , there all amazing trucks
@@titirititiri6360 I’m referring specifically to the 5.7. The 4.7 was a great engine tho. The 4.6, is ok
@@kylechrestman6955 indeed tundras are rated 1 In reliability and resale value !!
Normal noise for Tundra no issues.
The amount of relief I'm feeling is so nice. Long story made short, I got hit with only 1300 miles on it and it spent 2 years in the shop waiting on parts. I wasnt sure if I either forgot about that noise or it was a result of the accident. This video helped put my mind at ease.
Glad I could help.
I notice this on my 2019 Tundra when I'm at a drive through next to the wall of the building and can really hear it. It has been great through!
duuuude me too. especially if the drive through is brick it really bounces the sound back bad. i thought i was going to have to pull over and stop the truck before i blew up the engine
same for me, pull through a drive thru and get myself stressing out - gets me thinking to trade it in
Oh wow, this happened to me today! I'm stressed.
I have a LS460 with the 4.6L 1ur-FSE (same engine family as the tundra 5.7L), and it sounds exactly like that. My 5.7L in my Land Cruiser sounded exactly the same with 30k miles too. Completely normal.
People are saying the same thing about the Ford Coyote 5.0. These engines with such high pressure injectors, 32 valves, dual OHC’s there are a lot of moving parts to make a little noise.
Thats the million mile Toyota 5.7L. That little rattling noise seems normal. After your new Tundra has 200,000 miles its going to be slightly more noisy. Drive on Toyota friend. 😀👍
Very helpful video, I noticed that noise when my truck was new in 2007, almost 13 years now and no problems, thanks for thae vid
I used to drive a LC80 diesel engine. I was a bit worried in my 2017 tundra about this diesel like sound. Thank you, this video was really a relief for me.
I have a2020 tundra, it makes identical noises but that motor is a beast. Sounds like that from brand new, and mostly cold start situation. Best vehicle I've ever owned.
Both my 06’ and my 08’ now sounds like that. They both run great.
Boy howdy am I glad you posted this. I came to a Toyota from a Ford and the noise of a healthy 3UR is strikingly similar to the noise of a 5.4L Triton ready to make a boat payment.
Thank you so much! I have LITERALLY had my Tundra for 3 weeks now. I got it used, but it only had 24k on it. I was really concerned when I noticed mine making that typical “ Diesel Sound.” After watching your video though, I have a serious weight lifted off of my shoulders. Thanks again!
Any problems since then?
This is the best video on UA-cam. Great job.
You said your truck has 200ks miles? If so, man it sounds like it's fresh from the factor. My 2017 Tundra CrewMax has roughly 50k and it sounds just the same. I'm addicted to Toyota vehicles including Lexus. These are extremely very reliable and easy to maintain vehicles when you properly care for them.
Yeah just look at the odometer when it starts. The previous owner did 10k oil changes too, way longer that I would ever do.
@@bobd8553 I'm almost at 200k on my 2010 5.7 and do 5,500 intervals oil changes. I'm considering the 10 k oil change soon. I met 2 people with 350 k and 450 k tundras and they do 10 k oil change.
@@jakeestrada1239 if you use quality filters and oil probably ok. It takes me 15 min to change my oil, so I'm sticking to 5k
@@bobd8553 Yeah same here ! Thats true oil change is easy just to have cheaper insurance on engine every 5k
Love my 2013 5.7 👍
The unsung hero for everyone anxious about how their truck sounds
Great vid and we tundra guys and gals needed this piece of mind. Thanks pal!
this video helped, I've been a bit worried thinking my truck is too loud - but your engine sounds like mine
The sounds is identical on both engines . I was worried on my also thanks a million for posting this video
I just bought a 2020 Sequoia, 1500 miles, same motor, same sound. Thanks for the video, as I was a bit worried about it.
Every Tundra with the 5.7 sounds the same.
Thank you for the video. I had some work done a few years ago on the exust system. I heard an exust leak. They tried to tell me it was my lifters. I know the lifters on these are laud, but it was a new sound. Finally got it fixed, it was an exhaust leak. When I bought it, the engine was laud, I had my neighbor who was a mechanic to listen to it (he said that they are loud but will last). She is a 2007, and has about 110k miles on her. Hope he last a good bit longer.
Try 5/30 oil over the 0/20. You may find it runs quieter and smoother. 0/20 is to meet mileage requirements not for better protection.
Awesome video, I just purchased a 2014 crewmax limited with 181000 miles.. makes the same noises as portrayed in your recordings..
I'm not so worried about the sounds it has now, thanks to your video...
That is a beautiful engine. Love my 5.7.
That's very helpful, I was very worried about mine, 15000 miles and yep, sounds the same. Thanks 2020 Tundra 5.7
I have 500 miles on my 2021 Trd pro. Never owned a Toyota Tundra so didn’t know if it was normal. I hear a slight ticking but glad to hear that it’s normal. Thanks 🙏🏼
I didnt know that 5.7 L V8 Diesel existed. Thx for posting.
I have an '07 5.7l V8 that has 281k miles on it. Has sounded exactly like this the whole time I've owned it. Never had an issue, nor does it lose any oil between oil changes. I don't like hearing the tick when it's cold but I've mostly come to terms with it as they call it the "Toyota tick"
Manifolds gaskets
Toyota tick not even a tick compared to the hemi tick on dodge lol
That's the sound of reliability. My 07 CM with 223000 on it sounds the exact same way. No worries.
OH MY LORD THANK YOU SO MUCH, my tundra been making that noise for a while and couldn’t figure out what it was. Glad it’s normal lmao
Thanks for the video defiantly gives me peace of mind of my new tundra
Awesome! I just bought a 2019 Tundra with the 5.7 and it got me worried in the morning at cold start I thought it was nocking and sounded like a cummins. This gives me peace of mind knowing it’s normal. Thanks bud
Yep slight ticking slapping noise. Timming chain guids?
I’ve switched to Fram titanium high flow filter with the Pennzoil platinum O 20 and that has really quiet my motor down at idle.
My 2015 trd pro 5.7 has 90k miles and for about 30k miles the cold start noise would be a freaking chain rattle sound. Everyone told me it was the chain tensioners going out and its an expensive job so i just held out and dealt with the cold start noise. This last oil change i decided to experiment with liqui molly 5w/40 and lucas oil stabilizer and it actually worked! No more cold start noise!
I'm going to give that a try, Thanks Antonio.
Hmmm. Mine is doing the same at 160k.
Mine is 2016 trd pro. Bought it brand new, now has 160k miles. But I realize I've been doing oil change lately at Firestone. I hope that is the issue.
Thanks. Just bought a 2014 with 105k. Same tick on the driver side. I hear to check the tensioners 🤷🏾♂️. Great video.
My 2007 toyota tundra 5.7 4×4 with 240 100 miles sound exactly the same. I was scared about that noise but now I know tundra engine make that sound
Awsome vid. Just got my 2019 platinum today. Runs great same sound.
Let's have another listen at 500k ,awsome
08’ tundra here also. I bought it new and it’s always had that diesel sound. Especially on cold starts and cold days, then the noise dissipates once the engine is warm. I’ve also have heard the cause being related to the huge fuel injectors. Thanks for posting.
Look up piston slap on Tundras. I bought mine with 142K on it in the dead of summer. When winter rolled around I thought it was going to blow up while cold.
You are right it dies down once warmed up.
@@AJP2565 yeah i bought my 2012 in june with 142k, didnt noticed the loud "chain tensioner tick until about august or september when it first happened to me and i thought my wife is going to kill m, this thing is going to have na engine blow and well have to dump $5k into it right off the bat :)
@@tusharin1984
I was thinking the same thing too. I tow a toy hauler that ranges anywhere from 6,500-8,000lbs. I was think that if this grenades my wife is going to kill me, because I didn’t buy a newer one.
@@AJP2565 lol well hey if you wife would have been on board with a newer shoot I would have done that. I bought mine based off the budget and it was still a compromise and many arguments :) we are good now though
More mileage typically produces a bit more noise since the connecting rod bearings, crankshaft bearings and other valve train components are worn. I’ve always used full synthetic engine oil like Royal Purple and Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic. My engine uses the canister type filter so I recommend the Wix XP series. Otherwise just used the cartridge type filter and fill that up with oil and allow the media to absorb the oil to avoid a dry start up. There are many preventative measures you can take to protect your drivetrain, don’t forget to service your transmission and go full synthetic and replace the filter (no flushes with the high mileage Tundra)
What do you mean by no flushes with the high mileage Tundra’s?
@@AJP2565 sorry, I meant transmission flushes. I’ve seen transmissions develop problems after flushes when transmissions that had over 150,000 miles. I just dropped the filter and pan, clean replace and refill. That’s been my experience having worked at an import shop.
Thanks!
@@jamram9924 yup, my neighbor is a certified Toyota master tech and he did my trans service and diff service at 145k mi. He said he would not perform a trans flush just basically a drain and refill.
Connecting rods don't get "worn" . They have bearings and if the bearings are worn you'll have low oil pressure
I just bought a 2017 and it makes a slight ticking like lifter, thought it could be mechanical issue, but this vid and the comments helps me realize it is probably normal. It could be the oil the previous owner used.
I to was concerned about the ticking noise I just bought a 2015 with only 50, 000miles and I heard the tickingnoise thinking it needed a valve adjustment or somethingafter I started it up home the next day and was worried but after listening to your video and gives me peace of mind now thanks
glad I could help.
thanks for the video and the comments below - it helps me to chill out about (my 5.7 diesel) lol
Thanks for posting, my 2018 does that at 72000 ,people say it also sounds like a diesel.
Honestly they sound normal to me ?
The new and old sound the same. Great vid. These are die hard trucks and motors.
It is the injectors actuating and the duel valves on the engine that makes it sound kind of like a diesel.
Sounds good to me flawless.
Thanks, I just bought an 07 Limited with 93k and noticed a bit of the 'diesel' sound and wondered if that was the norm. I did notice that when you were around the top (time 2:30 or so) it sounded like injector snap and around the bottom an exhaust valve closing snap (time 2:50 or so).
Sounds good. I have a 07, 5.7. Bullet proof.
sounds some nice great engine
Sounds good man. That’s normal. I have the same sound on my Toyota.
Bob nice video, I had the same experience with my Tundra trucks from the past. I have owned 3 Tundra's with the 5.7L I-force and they all sound the same to me as well. I have heard of some rare cases in the 2007 to 2009 models of timing chain slapping. The plastic timing chain guide break off and allows the chain to move more freely and causes it to sound a little rough. 🙁My 07 Limited had 148K, 14 Platinum had 86K, my 19 TRD PRO has 26K!!!
Nice, love the tundra. Thanks for sharing
I think im getting timing chain ticking on mine. it is noticeably different than what bob has recorded. i have a 2012 crew max 5.7 would it have the same plastic guide? the sound isn't constant but intermittent. maybe once a week every other week or so. but it gets loud and can go on for 1-5 minutes. my older neighbor was like shut that off your not getting oil you'll blow your engine.
@@tusharin1984 ua-cam.com/video/l2OAHImTgA8/v-deo.html excellent video. He mentions "valve spring issues" might be that, Usually the timing chain noise quiets down as it warms up, but I'm no expert
Great comparison video! Great to know. I have a 2012 sequoia with the same engine 140k km on it sounds the same or similar to both. The new one is a little quieter. I use toyota oil as well. Another person on youtube switched from mobil 1 to Toyota oil and noticed a difference and I have to agree it sounds quiter to me on the toyota oil. I know that they say mobil 1 does the toyota oil but I've read the additive package added by toyota makes a difference. Thanks again for the video. Definitely puts me further at ease.
I'm into buying a sequoia at this moment,are they reliable I'm looking into 08,2013.
@@ferios19801 one of the reasons for my purchase was because of reliability. I needed a 7 seater and didn't want to go with a van. From what I saw the sequoias are reliable but heavy on gas. Basically a tundra. The other option I had was a durango with a hemi but I own a ram 1500 that had a hemi engine with a failed lifter and camshaft (common) which left a bad taste in my mouth.
@@ryanv7195 and a bad taste in your wallet i'd say
@@tusharin1984 Oh yes the taste was bad. In hindsight I may have done things differently.
Loud pipes cover that right up. Lol
Thanks for sharing. My sound same 30000 miles
Honestly I will check the time and chain tensioner just to make sure your timing chain is not losing and I would also check the secondary air pump to make sure it's getting enough air into the exhaust system.... It's not going to hurt anything to check your two timing chain tensioner... It's just my opinion have a blessed one in the mighty name of Jesus!
How do you check you timing chain tension easily, with out tearing the front cover off?....open heart surgery.......... And Doesn't 2nd air injection just run at start up?
@@bobd8553 yes you can actually hear the air injection pumps turn off (it’s a slight high pitched hiss) @2:20
This was so helpful! Thanks bud
The new one was a bit warmer than the old one you could see the temp gauge on both.the old one was right under the c temp when started and the new one was a bit above the c temp when started so new one less noise but they both should sound the same. On cold and warm cycles.
I have a 2019 with 5k miles...sounds the same. Even when it warms up.
Have a 16 with 80k miles. Started making this noise at 25k. It's much quieter on a fresh oil change. Gonna try a little heavier oil next change.
Thanks boss man :)
Sounds great to me
Mine sounds pretty much the same 07 with 229k in the winter it sounds like a diesel in the cab under the hood it’s much quieter, and yes Toyota oil makes it quieter. There’s a lot going on under those valve covers.
Thanks for the info, I found out that the toyota oil is made by mobile one.
My 2011 Tundra SR5 sounds exactly like that, I also thought I sucked up. LOL
My 2002 Toyota Sequoia with the 4.7l V8 sounds the same.
Take this ticking sound and multiply it by 50 is what was on my '19 Tucson with the 2.4L engine. It was embarrassing to go through a drive-thru. My current vehicle, an '18 Acura with the 3.5L V6 does make a similar ticking sound to your Tundra. I believe it's the combination of Port and Direct Injection sounds that is high pressured. Some manufacturers do a better job of insulating the sound and some just let it rip lol.
I agree, there is allot if noise insolation foam around the 5.7 engine. I cant seem to get a straight answer if the 5.7 is a mix of port and direct injection. I thought those mixed injection engines have 2 injectors per cylinder . I don't think the tundra has that.
My 2007 Tundra with 452k sounds the same. Completely normal.
I have the same noise on my 18 tundra bought it brand new. Just noticed it a month ago. My first thought was it sounded like a diesel. I guess it’s normal.
I have a 2021 Limited and it has that ticking diesel sound I guess. It was zero miles and it runs great. I was worried but with this being the last v8 5.7l I'm sure its fine
Ok, my 2007 Tundra has 270k the starter just went out........not bad.
With that much mileage, you should check your timing chain
'08 278,000 rough miles, still ticking along 👍
Mine is doing it and spoke to a mechanic at toyota of over 17yrs. He said be careful. It may be simple gunk built up causing the chain tensioners to stick. Or youre actually having the one of the many KNOWN issues whcih anything from 07 up had weak tensioners and they need to be fixed bc it a part fails and drops, you'll need a new motor. I called the dealer right now and they don't even have 2013 motors. You have to by the bottom end and then all parts up top. The total cost is $13k without taxes and labor which is easily another $3k. Both your engines sound very mild. Mine sounds like a diesel at cold start. Many say they have the same but perception may be different.
Mine me has 250,000. Yours sounds normal. I run reg oil 5/20. No synthetic ever. Sounds great
They never told you that it can change to a diesel than back to a regular ...cool!
Still sounds better than my '16 F150 5.0
The 5.0’s sound great though.
Hydraulic lifters, or if it gets abnormally loud then it could be a faulty timing chain tensioner (causing chain slap).
I just bought a 2007 Tundra with a 5.7l, 150k miles 4x4. I changed the engine oil to Amsoil and it quieted almost all of that busy valve train noise. It almost sounds new. I actually changed all the drive train fluids to Amsoil. What a difference! Give it a try👍
What trans fluid did you use?
@@MatthieuAmherst Amsoil signature series fuel efficient ATF
I started running higher octane fuel and it seems to quiet it down a bit. I have a 19.
Honestly with that mileage I wouldn't worry about the valve train noise. What you can do is use the Toyota oil with some Lucas oil stabilizer and it usually will help with the ticking.
My 2018 had that ticking noise until I stopped running Mobile 1 oil and went with Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic
I have a 2010 with 104k on it and it ticks a bit on cold mornings but it runs like a dream and has never given me any issues
100k thats just a baby.
in 2023, my 2008 has 40k on it, sounds identical (Mobile 1). 5.7 at initial start is noisy due to the air injection system. The chain tensioner sound is much louder, much more of a desiel sound. Does the new Tundra have the 5.7 badges?
Ive got a 2007 tundra 5.7 200000 miles and a 2019 4runner 40000 miles both noisy drive trains and engines.
Mine makes the "diesel" sounds more when it's cold and quiets down once it's warm. I had a mechanic tell me it was because the different metals used in the engine and how they expand at different rates, don't know if that's true or not. 258k miles on it.
Sounds normal for cold startup
Mobil 1 0w 20 was noisier in mine
I switched to 0w 20 rotella gas truck or Quaker State ultimate 0w20
Little bit quieter especially when really cold
I use rotella gas truck in mine. Runs smooth
Sounds pretty dang good for 225,000 miles.
The Toyota Tundra 5.7 is a noisy engine but if you have a ticking sound when its cold and gets quieter when its warmed up its probably a small exhaust leak from one or both exhaust manifolds. Its a very common problem with tundras.
same issue I drained a quart and topped off ATF ran for 30 mins and drained...didnt plug oil drain but poured generic oil in and watched it til it came out clear...pluged it and did regular oil change also left a quart out and topped it with 1 quart lucas.. quieted the engine big time..think the previous owner didn't do regular oil changes
I figured it the verball value timing and the steel timing chain .
149k here and really noticed my tick sound. Due for an oil change. Going to see how quiet it makes it
Ticking/clicking at the valve cover is well documented and isn’t an issue. The noise coming from the bottom of the engine (best heard through the wheel wells) is what concerns me a bit. Mine does the same thing. And it doesn’t go away after warm up. Curious if you know what I’m talking about. Awesome video btw! Thank you!
if all our trucks make the same noise, its probably normal.
Why is it concerning ?
My truck 2014 130k makes the same noise. If you climb under it the noise would like it’s coming from the oil pan or transmission. Everything works great and it sounds like the noise is normal. I even heard it on the brand new truck when he was in the passenger side wheel well.
Manifold has a crack plenty of comments online about same noise
All these people saying "my tundra has a tick". no kidding every used tundra I've came across having 20k or 200k has a slight cold startup tick it's normal !!!!! Switch to 5w30 like me and your tick will decrease slightly.
yep! sound about wright,have 2007 5.7 it is fine.