@@underratedcritic1983 the Tundra's fuel economy isn't that bad when you account for the realistic (not EPA) mpg figures that other 1/2 tons get. Also, Toyota's are no more expensive to work on compared to other trucks.
@@underratedcritic1983 I've never seen a truck with a v8 get anything more than abysmal mileage. Considering that a Mustang being driven the same way will only get about 2mpg better, this isn't too bad anyway
This engine is still port injection. If it had direct injection the fuel economy would be a tad better. However, port injection virtually never has anything go wrong with it, unlike the DI.
Just putting the truck itself on a diet would make it more competitive. It weighs as much as my 1998 Lincoln Navigator. It's not easy to push that kind of weight around.
Direct injected for sure. Possibly dual injected, gotta research that one. An eight speed tranny like the one in the Land Cruiser would help a mile or 2 per gallon but it’s a great driving power train as it is! The 6 speed is a velvet smooth workhorse!
Savage - "Nobody is going to argue with the reliability of this thing" Mechanic - "I don't know men, you better watch out them, the dodge and chevy boys" Savage - "I don't care, it doesn't matter. This could be handcrafted from god with a Toyota badge on it and the chevy boys are going to hated". Nice one...
The one thing I did not expect when I bought my 16 Tundra, the comfortable ride. With the 38 gallon tank, it will exceed 600 miles in range, so that comfortable ride is important. The cab is also really quiet, very little road noise. The engine noise will take over with the right amount of pressure on the flapper valve, it makes me giggle every time!
You CAN disable the Traction control. Push the traction button, let go, push in again and hold for 5-6 seconds and the dash will light up "Traction Control Off".
Why not invest in some 2.5 shocks from king or ads for $3-4000 and have even better performance? Really the only thing on a trd pro that is better in stock form is the suspension. 4000 is a lot of money, but its a lot less than youd loose by buying a new version of what you already have. Tundras run forever. Upgrade your truck and make it what you want. Also, bilstein 6112 and 5160 combo is comparable to trd pro suspension , and is about $1100. -Did you resist the urge?
Dear Savagegeese, You stated that the Tundra's engine is Direct Injection, but THANKFULLY it remains Multi-Port fuel Injection, as from what I could find out. PS. I am a truck man, and you did a fine report. Putting vehicles on the lift, so all things such as my personal interest, the suspension can be well viewed. You are unique in doing this ''Thank you''. S,G, I see your mostly performance car guy's, but seeing cars improve while growing up in the 80's was great, and I love all cars, on up to vans.I loved the Chrysler Pacifica review. Please test some more regular cars & trucks, especially ones with smaller wheels and tires, I mean who ever considered major wheel damage from a regular pot hole 15-20 years ago, and they suck in Utah winters.
I bought a new Tundra in 2007 my first Toyota. I still have it and still love it. Not one reliability issue after almost 200k miles and 11 years of daily driving.
tundras and tacomas are some of the best trucks out there, the tacoma is literally perfect except for towing (doesnt really need to tow cause its a small truck) and the tundra is an absolute beast in every way but you sure do pay for gas, theres still trade offs for perfect trucks, both of them are extremely reliable on top of that
Not trying to be a hater but the new taco is unreliable. It's really a shame cuz I'm a big toyota fan. Would take that tundra home in a second but yah they dropped the ball with the new 3.5l v6 in the Tacoma.
I wish someone would reveiw a superchargered 5.7 tundra. Even though TRD stopped making the supercharger a few years ago. You can still get a Magnason supercharger kit which is pretty much the same thing. If the 5.7 in stock form is great then imagine the superchargered version. I own one of the TRD units and when I take my friends for a ride and show them the full power of the truck. Its always "Holy S*#T WOW!
LOL AT TACO STAIN! I just picture you trying to eat a taco and having the same issue as Robert Hays from the movie AIRPLANE. " I have an eating problem" *slams taco into head*
It is not direct injected! It's a port engine. Dual overhead cams with variable timing in all (4 camshafts); it has a variable acoustic intake. The intake has a short and a long runner intake for each cylinder. It is a forged crankshaft, and connecting rods, and aluminum allow coated pistons. 6 bolt main bottom end. All aluminum block, heads, cam cradle, and head covers. Ignition Coils over spark plugs. The brake system utilizes an electric motor to assist the brakes. It has more cross members than the F150. The exhaust system is all stainless steel front-back. Bumpers are bolted to the frame rails with 12 bolts to the frame (f150, eight). The transmission is a 6-speed automatic with 8 sets of clutches; 4 driving cutches, 4 brake clutches, and four one-way clutches. The transmission has a coolant thermostat for quicker warm up on winter. Plus a trans cooler mounted in the grill. And there are still more little things.
Bought my 07 brand new. 200K miles and no real issues. Eats tires, guzzles fuel (14.5 average) and the paint sucks but I live in Hawaii so that's pretty normal. I lifted mine 4in or so when new and have had no adverse wear from any of the components. I'd buy another one tomorrow......
just got back from North West Ontario 850 miles pulling a fully loaded truck and 18 ft boat gas mileage around 10 to 12 mpg not great but a comfortable truck to drive long distance
Finally, someone used the word "confounding" to describe the big back seats. It is ridiculous. The double-cab is plenty big enough and provides for a bigger bed and under seat storage.
One of the first things (after swapping out the shift knob w/t TRD) I did to my 2016 Tundra XSP-X was to install that sweet TRD exhaust. Now I get even worse gas mileage because I love to hear that "Intelligent" (for Scott) 5.7 growl pulling away from every stop! I've been on several long trips and never experienced any drone other than when hitting long mountain inclines. Glad you noticed that unbelievable turning radius, which is just so very helpful when driving these manly machines! Lol ~
I wanted to love this truck.....test-drove a used 2017 with 14K miles, and a brand new 2019. I found the exhaust-note droning at cruising 70 mph. Also, the leather seats seems different than my 2010 Tundra LTD, and on both test-rides, found them warm. Ended up getting a 2019 Tundra Platinum for $6K less. Yes, not the off-road ability, but for 98% of my driving, the Platinum is nicer and has much better seats with "ventilated" option.
i have always liked the TUNDRA as a truck in the segment, it always had a great ride, good sound dampening, and over all a very refined truck... just power, Fuel economy, interior quality, and features are behind that of RAM, GMC, CHEVY, and F150
Thank you 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂hahahhahahahahahhaahahaha broooooooo why would say that the one thing he really said in the video was wrong 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 bro how is this man a mechanic loll
Bought a Silverado in 2018 brand new at 13000 miles check engine light started coming on. After the third time went lemon law on it. Chevy bought it back and got a tundra. Fun fact dealer offered me 23k for trade in a year after I bought it for 40K. Gm bought it back for what I paid minus a a few grand after 2 years of ownership. The day they gave me the check I went down and bought a tundra limited. Tundra is way better truck. Build quality is way higher. Fit and finish is way better ride is smoother. Also no annoying engine tick. Have the TRD exhaust and it does sound great. Love my tundra. Mpg is not great. It is on par with my 07 f150.i get about 14 mpg. The power is great. Tundra is what it is great truck with what you need. The big 3 have forgotten what a truck is for.
Last I checked, you can get the TRD Pro with either the Doublecab/6.5 foot bed configuration or the the CrewMax/5.5 foot bed. You're not just limited to the massive cab, short bed combo.
savagegeese I just built a 2017 on the Toyota site with a double cab/6.5 foot bed. Maybe it's an area specific thing? www.toyota.com/configurator/#!/build/step/model:cab-bed/year/2017/series/tundra/model/8321
Disable the traction control by holding the TC button down. See the TC light come on then hold it down one more time and watch for the auto lsd to turn off.
love the videos man, you do a fantastic job. The 5.7 in the tundras are not direct injection, still multiport EFI. I believe the Lexus LX series feature the direct injection version of the motor.
Not only does heat go up not down but the tundra 5.7 IS NOT direct fuel injection. The 3UR-FE is a 5.7-liter (5663 cc) engine designed for use in Toyota Tundra/Sequoia/Land Cruiser, and Lexus LX570 vehicles, without the D-4S gasoline direct injection.
Great review! I have the previous generation Tundra ('05) with a little over 300,000 trouble free miles on it. I have been considering replacing it with a new Tundra. This review is exactly what I expected from a Toyota product. Nice job!!
I’ve got an 03 4runner, 4.7L. Put a Magnaflow Cat-back exhaust in it. IMO it is the perfect sound for it. Not too loud and doesn’t drone when cruising, but mash the gas pedal and it has a mean throaty growl as it revs up to redline.
0W-20 is on the thinner side, but the truck does have a dedicated oil cooler, so it should easily keep the oil in an optimal viscosity range, even under high engine load. The oil would have flow advantages in cold weather and, of course, lower internal friction.
Just driving from west of Freeport to Houston, TX. I've gotten 14.7 plus, it seems to do much better with Shell or Chevron gas, drops into the 13's with Exxon or Mobil, some vehicles just seem to like different fuels, and I know some will say I'm wrong, but it seems my last F-150 got better mileage on Shell or Chevron too. We went to Nashville in April 2015, across LA., MS. up thru AL. into TN, beautiful drive. Up & down, around curves, good roads. And it was really apparent that trip.
overdue for push button start but otherwise it's the truck I will not be squeamish about owning. The reliability record impresses me, tho the American brands do seem to have more creature comforts and tech, I still think I'd be better long term with this truck.
Why a push button start ? Is there an advantage to it ? I prefer the traditional turn the key. And I know old cars like Model A, etc. were push button start. But am I missing something ? I've ridden in a few late model Dodge Rams with the push button. I'm not trying to be a smart aleck or anything, I just don't see any improvement, unless it's just something cool that you like. And nothing wrong with that, if we all wanted the same truck, we'd eventually have one choice, that's never good.
glehman01 Well for a lot of us others, the new normal of keeping the key in our pocket to open the doors, trunks, and in the starting of the vehicle is a change so welcome that we have little to no plans to go back to the old way. It's a creature comfort that is appealing enough that many of us will NOT choose a vehicle if it's an absent feature. As a consumer, the idea of being out-argued into why I'm unreasonable or to advocate for or insist on a feature and thus should simply accept the other. Well, we are past that now. I dare any salesman to argue me into acceptance of an alternative that I otherwise want. Promise, that vehicle with stay on his lot. Just the friendly perspective of a consumer that knows what he wants, and wants what he wants and that knows there are options in the marketplace that will supply him/her exactly that.
Fair enough. If that's what you want then that's what you should get, as I said, if we all wanted the same thing, soon our choices would be pretty limited, I wasn't being critical, I thought there was an advantage I had missed. But it sounds like a choice you've made. And that's cool.
The TRD pro models are the Tacoma, Tundra, and 4Runner. I liked the lotus comparison though it should have been that it's like the opposite of getting into a lotus, gotta jump instead of crawl.
Just came here from the Raptor vid, and though I don't understand these trucks, I'd take this over that raptor if I had to. That motor just sounds great
Who cares, the mechanic got to feel like a cool guy and the OP made an informative video. Probably why the mechanic is a mechanic and why the OP can afford a nice truck and pay the mechanic peanuts to work on it.
I believe this video may be mistitled as the 2017 TRD Pros don't come in Mag Grey. Cement, White and Barcelona Red are the only options for '17. This is probably a '16
I'm a 40-something with 3 kids. I should definitely get a minivan. But I watched this video and now obviously I want a Tundra. Either Savage reviews a Sienna now, or my kids are being raised on a truck.
one reason why a truck with backseats like this exists is tax breaks for companies that buy trucks for "work". it's luxury inside something originally designed for work.
Tony Oliver Comnent don't make since any vehicle can be claimed as a tax write off that is bought for a business. That is something you don't how to prove.
Next time you get a Tundra for review try out the tow/haul mode. My 2010 w/ the 4.6L V8 will downshift for corners and then hold a gear through the corner exit.
Uve never heard him say " this motor is fucking amazing" about any of the other vehicles. I would have never expected him to say that about a pickup truck.
Holy crap. I have a 1995 Toyota 4WD Hiace and the set of buttons for mirror, dash light brightness etc looks almost identical. 20 years design development?
The 2017 Tundra now has "Forced Lighting". You CANNOT turn off the lights even during the daytime. The engineers in Tokyo are now controlling. ALWAYS look at the light switch for ”DRL OFF". The Toyota dealer can disable Forced Lighting so the driver has control of the lights. Make this a condition of the sale at the time you buy.
He was being sarcastic. And actually, you're wrong too. Hot AIR goes up because it is less dense than the cool air around it. Heat radiates in all directions.
I'm not a pick up truck type, but your videos are good enough to make me want one. I hope you can make a decent living at this, you deserve it.
I grew up with Chevys. That's how I learn how to work on cars, but I own a 2016 Tundra and I know I won't have any issues.
Hell yeah
Such a underrated truck in its segment.
That's because Tundras get abysmal gas mileage. They're also expensive to work on if/when something does break.
@@underratedcritic1983 the Tundra's fuel economy isn't that bad when you account for the realistic (not EPA) mpg figures that other 1/2 tons get.
Also, Toyota's are no more expensive to work on compared to other trucks.
@@underratedcritic1983 I've never seen a truck with a v8 get anything more than abysmal mileage. Considering that a Mustang being driven the same way will only get about 2mpg better, this isn't too bad anyway
@@underratedcritic1983 There not expensive as a Ford Ecoboost
Underrated Critic they have lexus motors that are overdesigned. yes they cost more to fix than a civic cause it takes some balls to own it.
i love how you casually drive your review cars like a lunatic. its hilarious.
That 5.7 is still one of the best engines in today's trucks and one of the best Toyota made. When it came out it blew away the competition.
This engine is still port injection. If it had direct injection the fuel economy would be a tad better. However, port injection virtually never has anything go wrong with it, unlike the DI.
correct. This engine would be awesome with a system like the Taco's
That's what I came to say, the toyota dual injection would be nice. I'm guessing/hoping they will have new engines in 2020!
Just putting the truck itself on a diet would make it more competitive. It weighs as much as my 1998 Lincoln Navigator. It's not easy to push that kind of weight around.
Direct injected for sure. Possibly dual injected, gotta research that one. An eight speed tranny like the one in the Land Cruiser would help a mile or 2 per gallon but it’s a great driving power train as it is! The 6 speed is a velvet smooth workhorse!
Gotta try to learn a bit from the f150 to introduce aluminum body/dual injection v8.
Savage - "Nobody is going to argue with the reliability of this thing"
Mechanic - "I don't know men, you better watch out them, the dodge and chevy boys"
Savage - "I don't care, it doesn't matter. This could be handcrafted from god with a Toyota badge on it and the chevy boys are going to hated".
Nice one...
Número69 7:05 #Facts
Now that was comedy 😂
The one thing I did not expect when I bought my 16 Tundra, the comfortable ride. With the 38 gallon tank, it will exceed 600 miles in range, so that comfortable ride is important. The cab is also really quiet, very little road noise. The engine noise will take over with the right amount of pressure on the flapper valve, it makes me giggle every time!
While I would have loved a Tundra, the bed is too short, and the mpg sucks.. I'll be going Silverado Crew cab with standard (not short) bed.
You CAN disable the Traction control. Push the traction button, let go, push in again and hold for 5-6 seconds and the dash will light up "Traction Control Off".
NFA Review Channel Right you are. The ruts in the back of my property are proof. Not to mention you can break them loose on any pavement
truth.
This is true in a variety of Toyotas and Lexus'. Do some googling, peoples!!
True for sure. I roasted my rear tires right before I was putting new ones on. Lots of tire smoke!
You have to be park.
"Heat goes down, not up".........ROTFALMAO!!
Yeah I thought I heard that too lol
This guy not only is one sided but also didn't make it to science class also!
I guess he never heard of a hot air balloon...
the heat from the radiator is channeled down and under via air currents
That still doesn't change that heat rises regardless!!! lmao
Spirited driving on curvy roads in a full size Tundra. Only on Savagegeese. :)))))
I bet he would really like the faster shifting of a Dap tune on this truck in the curves
I love doing that in my Tundra.
Must. resist. urge to trade in paid off 2012 Tundra to get one of these.
Just trading in my paid off 2011 Tundra for a 2017 TRD Pro white. It is sweet! I'm loving it!
Why not? Unless you racked up a fuck ton of miles you probably wouldn't even have to pay that much since they hold their value so well.
Why not invest in some 2.5 shocks from king or ads for $3-4000 and have even better performance? Really the only thing on a trd pro that is better in stock form is the suspension. 4000 is a lot of money, but its a lot less than youd loose by buying a new version of what you already have. Tundras run forever. Upgrade your truck and make it what you want. Also, bilstein 6112 and 5160 combo is comparable to trd pro suspension , and is about $1100. -Did you resist the urge?
Dear Savagegeese, You stated that the Tundra's engine is Direct Injection, but THANKFULLY it remains Multi-Port fuel Injection, as from what I could find out. PS. I am a truck man, and you did a fine report. Putting vehicles on the lift, so all things such as my personal interest, the suspension can be well viewed. You are unique in doing this ''Thank you''. S,G, I see your mostly performance car guy's, but seeing cars improve while growing up in the 80's was great, and I love all cars, on up to vans.I loved the Chrysler Pacifica review. Please test some more regular cars & trucks, especially ones with smaller wheels and tires, I mean who ever considered major wheel damage from a regular pot hole 15-20 years ago, and they suck in Utah winters.
I bought a new Tundra in 2007 my first Toyota. I still have it and still love it. Not one reliability issue after almost 200k miles and 11 years of daily driving.
tundras and tacomas are some of the best trucks out there, the tacoma is literally perfect except for towing (doesnt really need to tow cause its a small truck) and the tundra is an absolute beast in every way but you sure do pay for gas, theres still trade offs for perfect trucks, both of them are extremely reliable on top of that
UndeadProdigy Well said.
They can get ok gas mileage but lol most of us drive them like we stole it..... do a lot of miles in mine over 10k in 2 months
Matt barton Haha ain't that the truth? Put 12K miles on my 4Runner in 4 months.
Not trying to be a hater but the new taco is unreliable. It's really a shame cuz I'm a big toyota fan. Would take that tundra home in a second but yah they dropped the ball with the new 3.5l v6 in the Tacoma.
Everything you said is true except for everything you said about the Tacoma
I wish someone would reveiw a superchargered 5.7 tundra. Even though TRD stopped making the supercharger a few years ago. You can still get a Magnason supercharger kit which is pretty much the same thing. If the 5.7 in stock form is great then imagine the superchargered version. I own one of the TRD units and when I take my friends for a ride and show them the full power of the truck. Its always "Holy S*#T WOW!
LOL AT TACO STAIN! I just picture you trying to eat a taco and having the same issue as Robert Hays from the movie AIRPLANE. " I have an eating problem" *slams taco into head*
haha the real story was less entertaining. Mexican girl left her damn carry out bag on my hat and leaked shit all over it.
@savagegeese I figured it happened when Scott was pulling on your tank top.
It is not direct injected!
It's a port engine.
Dual overhead cams with variable timing in all (4 camshafts); it has a variable acoustic intake.
The intake has a short and a long runner intake for each cylinder.
It is a forged crankshaft, and connecting rods, and aluminum allow coated pistons.
6 bolt main bottom end.
All aluminum block, heads, cam cradle, and head covers.
Ignition Coils over spark plugs.
The brake system utilizes an electric motor to assist the brakes.
It has more cross members than the F150.
The exhaust system is all stainless steel front-back.
Bumpers are bolted to the frame rails with 12 bolts to the frame (f150, eight).
The transmission is a 6-speed automatic with 8 sets of clutches; 4 driving cutches, 4 brake clutches, and four one-way clutches.
The transmission has a coolant thermostat for quicker warm up on winter. Plus a trans cooler mounted in the grill.
And there are still more little things.
"Oh look. A broken down Mustang." Love this guy
Bought my 07 brand new. 200K miles and no real issues. Eats tires, guzzles fuel (14.5 average) and the paint sucks but I live in Hawaii so that's pretty normal. I lifted mine 4in or so when new and have had no adverse wear from any of the components. I'd buy another one tomorrow......
You and Scott taking about the engine is among the best conversations I have ever watched.
just got back from North West Ontario 850 miles pulling a fully loaded truck and 18 ft boat gas mileage around 10 to 12 mpg not great but a comfortable truck to drive long distance
I am definitely taking this Truck everywhere it can go. I am just waiting for the redesign of the interior so I could buy one.
Dude, you’re a wild man behind the wheel, yet you remain so composed. I love it
Awesome video.... oh look a broken down mustang had me dying!!😂😂😂😂. Watching you review this truck helped me with my purchase of new Tundra
Finally, someone used the word "confounding" to describe the big back seats. It is ridiculous. The double-cab is plenty big enough and provides for a bigger bed and under seat storage.
One of the first things (after swapping out the shift knob w/t TRD) I did to my 2016 Tundra XSP-X was to install that sweet TRD exhaust. Now I get even worse gas mileage because I love to hear that "Intelligent" (for Scott) 5.7 growl pulling away from every stop! I've been on several long trips and never experienced any drone other than when hitting long mountain inclines. Glad you noticed that unbelievable turning radius, which is just so very helpful when driving these manly machines! Lol ~
oh look a broken down mustang hahahah
Nathan Carlton lmao
Had to correct this as I PDI and work on these engines at my Toyota Dealer: The only engine for this TRD PRO is a 3UR-FE It is not DIRECT-INJECTED.
I wanted to love this truck.....test-drove a used 2017 with 14K miles, and a brand new 2019. I found the exhaust-note droning at cruising 70 mph. Also, the leather seats seems different than my 2010 Tundra LTD, and on both test-rides, found them warm. Ended up getting a 2019 Tundra Platinum for $6K less. Yes, not the off-road ability, but for 98% of my driving, the Platinum is nicer and has much better seats with "ventilated" option.
Plat with TRD offroad package = win!
i switched from a gmc to a custom-made tundra 2017! best purchase i made
i have always liked the TUNDRA as a truck in the segment, it always had a great ride, good sound dampening, and over all a very refined truck... just power, Fuel economy, interior quality, and features are behind that of RAM, GMC, CHEVY, and F150
I hate to say this but the Tundra will probably have twice the lifespan and a tenth the repairs of those 'domestics' .
Right Lane Hog you are 100% correct
guy proulx hey stalky Mc stalkerton.
I love my 17 Tundra.It's been great other than 1 dead battery and a creaking squeaky dash when its cold out.
I like how he says " Oh, look... A broken down Mustang..." In a very matter-of-fact way.
I'm pretty sure heat goes up.
That's why he's a Mechanic!? He failed science class obviously! lol
Hest goes down because Dodges are reliable in his World!
*I'M PRETTY SURE YOU'RE DEAD, RHAEGAR, SHUT UP*
Thank you 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂😂hahahhahahahahahhaahahaha broooooooo why would say that the one thing he really said in the video was wrong 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 bro how is this man a mechanic loll
Hot air goes up, not heat
Bought a Silverado in 2018 brand new at 13000 miles check engine light started coming on. After the third time went lemon law on it. Chevy bought it back and got a tundra. Fun fact dealer offered me 23k for trade in a year after I bought it for 40K. Gm bought it back for what I paid minus a a few grand after 2 years of ownership. The day they gave me the check I went down and bought a tundra limited. Tundra is way better truck. Build quality is way higher. Fit and finish is way better ride is smoother. Also no annoying engine tick. Have the TRD exhaust and it does sound great. Love my tundra. Mpg is not great. It is on par with my 07 f150.i get about 14 mpg. The power is great. Tundra is what it is great truck with what you need. The big 3 have forgotten what a truck is for.
Wasn't one of your best reviews but you nailed the end. At least we know it can, and that is a big selling point.
Last I checked, you can get the TRD Pro with either the Doublecab/6.5 foot bed configuration or the the CrewMax/5.5 foot bed. You're not just limited to the massive cab, short bed combo.
+splewy Right now only the short bed is an option.
savagegeese
I just built a 2017 on the Toyota site with a double cab/6.5 foot bed. Maybe it's an area specific thing? www.toyota.com/configurator/#!/build/step/model:cab-bed/year/2017/series/tundra/model/8321
finally, Turdblownsky is in his element
Disable the traction control by holding the TC button down. See the TC light come on then hold it down one more time and watch for the auto lsd to turn off.
I drive one, awesome truck...thanks for the review...
love the videos man, you do a fantastic job. The 5.7 in the tundras are not direct injection, still multiport EFI. I believe the Lexus LX series feature the direct injection version of the motor.
Not only does heat go up not down but the tundra 5.7 IS NOT direct fuel injection.
The 3UR-FE is a 5.7-liter (5663 cc) engine designed for use in Toyota Tundra/Sequoia/Land Cruiser, and Lexus LX570 vehicles, without the D-4S gasoline direct injection.
Great review! I have the previous generation Tundra ('05) with a little over 300,000 trouble free miles on it. I have been considering replacing it with a new Tundra. This review is exactly what I expected from a Toyota product. Nice job!!
I’ve got an 03 4runner, 4.7L.
Put a Magnaflow Cat-back exhaust in it.
IMO it is the perfect sound for it.
Not too loud and doesn’t drone when cruising, but mash the gas pedal and it has a mean throaty growl as it revs up to redline.
Hell yeah
0W-20 is on the thinner side, but the truck does have a dedicated oil cooler, so it should easily keep the oil in an optimal viscosity range, even under high engine load. The oil would have flow advantages in cold weather and, of course, lower internal friction.
True
I'm buying one most definitely. ☺😍😘😋😄😉
But there's another option. You can also have it with a Double Cab 6.5 long bed.
Heat does not go down. I'm assuming he's just a terrible joke teller. Love my Tundra.
Looking forward to Toyota's redesigned Tundra of the future. Hopefully we see it in the next few years!
driving TRD right now on our way from Chicago to North West Ontario pulling a 18 ft boat gas mileage around 11 mpg drives great though
I get that in my lifted tacoma without towing with 33's
what do you get on average?
Just driving from west of Freeport to Houston, TX. I've gotten 14.7 plus, it seems to do much better with Shell or Chevron gas, drops into the 13's with Exxon or Mobil, some vehicles just seem to like different fuels, and I know some will say I'm wrong, but it seems my last F-150 got better mileage on Shell or Chevron too. We went to Nashville in April 2015, across LA., MS. up thru AL. into TN, beautiful drive. Up & down, around curves, good roads. And it was really apparent that trip.
overdue for push button start but otherwise it's the truck I will not be squeamish about owning. The reliability record impresses me, tho the American brands do seem to have more creature comforts and tech, I still think I'd be better long term with this truck.
Why a push button start ? Is there an advantage to it ? I prefer the traditional turn the key. And I know old cars like Model A, etc. were push button start. But am I missing something ? I've ridden in a few late model Dodge Rams with the push button. I'm not trying to be a smart aleck or anything, I just don't see any improvement, unless it's just something cool that you like. And nothing wrong with that, if we all wanted the same truck, we'd eventually have one choice, that's never good.
glehman01 Well for a lot of us others, the new normal of keeping the key in our pocket to open the doors, trunks, and in the starting of the vehicle is a change so welcome that we have little to no plans to go back to the old way. It's a creature comfort that is appealing enough that many of us will NOT choose a vehicle if it's an absent feature.
As a consumer, the idea of being out-argued into why I'm unreasonable or to advocate for or insist on a feature and thus should simply accept the other. Well, we are past that now. I dare any salesman to argue me into acceptance of an alternative that I otherwise want. Promise, that vehicle with stay on his lot.
Just the friendly perspective of a consumer that knows what he wants, and wants what he wants and that knows there are options in the marketplace that will supply him/her exactly that.
Fair enough. If that's what you want then that's what you should get, as I said, if we all wanted the same thing, soon our choices would be pretty limited, I wasn't being critical, I thought there was an advantage I had missed. But it sounds like a choice you've made. And that's cool.
J Thom Hell no, the feeling of putting in and turning the key is orgasmic
1:49 I have a 2014 tundra and I don’t think I’ve ever used the running boards. I usually just side step in.
5.7 V8 in a Tacoma, think about it.....
I wish
@@nonooohlii And I wish that Toyota would make a small-size truck like they started out with. The "mid-size" Tacoma is freakin' massive!
5.7 V8 in a single cab Toyota HiLux
The 4.6 V8 would be plenty.
You don't want fancy materials if you go mudding in your boyfriend's backyard. Best line
The TRD pro models are the Tacoma, Tundra, and 4Runner. I liked the lotus comparison though it should have been that it's like the opposite of getting into a lotus, gotta jump instead of crawl.
I like simple trucks or cars. Easy co controls for ac. Had 2015 mustang for rental. You have to do so many things just adjust the temperature you like
Just came here from the Raptor vid, and though I don't understand these trucks, I'd take this over that raptor if I had to. That motor just sounds great
talking to his mechanic is fucking awkward to watch.
He's a fanboy of Chevy and Dodge obviously! I wonder if he even drove it to see if it changed him any???
Have you Driven a GM, I'd have to say they have the best handling, and the easiest to maneuver in lots.
D Jay T 99% of people who buy Toyota trucks would never even consider a GM truck or any domestic for that matter
Who cares, the mechanic got to feel like a cool guy and the OP made an informative video. Probably why the mechanic is a mechanic and why the OP can afford a nice truck and pay the mechanic peanuts to work on it.
i own a tundra and i would conside buying a gm alot of people i know agrees i guess we are that 1 percent
I believe this video may be mistitled as the 2017 TRD Pros don't come in Mag Grey. Cement, White and Barcelona Red are the only options for '17. This is probably a '16
I'm a 40-something with 3 kids. I should definitely get a minivan. But I watched this video and now obviously I want a Tundra. Either Savage reviews a Sienna now, or my kids are being raised on a truck.
It's got 3 seats and a huge cab. The kids will pickup your vibe as a minivan driver. Give them pride as a role model not defeat.
Considered the TRD Pro but bought Sierra crew cab instead. Inside GMC is whisper quiet! Love that Tundra rear window though.
this truck is beast
I been thinking about trade my 2015 tundra SR5 for this Pro version.
Those off road sections were a joke but still pretty good. For work tundra over Silverado easy.
Correction. 3UR-FE or 3UR-FBE which is the FLEX FUEL one! Hope that helped!
Sounds even better with the TRD air intake!
Love the reviews! I even watch the ones of vehicles I am not interested in because they are so entertaining.
Glad you are enjoying it.
PETER BRUCK
That Mustang wasn't broken down, it was being restrained. Glad I found SavageGeese from The Smoking Tire Podcast.
"if you're going muddin in your boyfriend's backyard" 😂
one reason why a truck with backseats like this exists is tax breaks for companies that buy trucks for "work". it's luxury inside something originally designed for work.
Tony Oliver Comnent don't make since any vehicle can be claimed as a tax write off that is bought for a business. That is something you don't how to prove.
"Heat goes down, not up" - Scott Turbowski
Direct injection with maybe Atkinson cycle and an 7/8 speed transmission could help with 1-2 mpg.
Next time you get a Tundra for review try out the tow/haul mode. My 2010 w/ the 4.6L V8 will downshift for corners and then hold a gear through the corner exit.
love watching your videos, just realized I live right around where you're driving.
Not Direct Injected.
Would like to see you test a 2020 or 2021 Nissan Titan.
They're not embossed, they're debossed
I had the first version of a Expedition and it was a damn good SUV.
Sure it was broken down but that Boss mustang was freakin sweet!
not direct injected, its port injected
The guy said it perfectly at 7:20! Hahaha!!!
Great video! Can you please do a video on the new 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD pro?
I love that motor too... they def need to put that iForce V8 into a sports car.
Uve never heard him say " this motor is fucking amazing" about any of the other vehicles. I would have never expected him to say that about a pickup truck.
Love your reviews and your production quality. Top notch stuff. The Savage Goose at the opening is killer as well....
Is Turbowski challenged?
Random comment: the 3UR-FBE in those is NOT direct injected. Still, great content as usual.
I still can't think on how those big pick ups would feel in some european city center. Cool as f*ck trucks thou. Jealous!
+LosLocosDeLaPradera It would be a nightmare in a euro city!
You missed the 4Runner trd pro. Savage and turdowski are gonna go pull things eh
+tmwall25 Thanks I could not remember at the time too many cars to keep track of!
lexus ls 460 f sport please
Most reliable Truck period.
In one sentence he said 90% won’t even go off roadie a TRD 🥶. Then pointed out the Rut in the dude’s tire for off roading 🤯
fully torqued
Holy crap. I have a 1995 Toyota 4WD Hiace and the set of buttons for mirror, dash light brightness etc looks almost identical. 20 years design development?
at 2:14
The 2017 Tundra now has "Forced Lighting". You CANNOT turn off the lights even during the daytime. The engineers in Tokyo are now controlling. ALWAYS look at the light switch for ”DRL OFF". The Toyota dealer can disable Forced Lighting so the driver has control of the lights. Make this a condition of the sale at the time you buy.
Great video. Watched it from start to finish
The statement of the mechanic was wrong. Heat goes up, not down. Cold goes down.
He was being sarcastic. And actually, you're wrong too. Hot AIR goes up because it is less dense than the cool air around it. Heat radiates in all directions.
Robert Hills Jr In the case of a car or truck, cold air comes from the front gets heated and then goes away thru the spaces at the botton.
Review the 2017 Toyota Tacoma! I want to know what the differences are in the new year.
the only difference is a power sliding back window
I bought a 2016 in July of this year, it has the back window that slides all the way down.
I make the trucks and there's alot more differences then just the window
Also they made the Skid Plate better for approaches and removes easier!!!
this is like the Japanese Chevrolet Silverado but way more reliable
Turbowski is back?! Awesome!
King of the road 😮
They did put this engine (5.0 2UR) in a Corolla. It’s called an IS F lol