The CAR WIZARD shares the top Full size, 1/2 ton, Gas TRUCKS TO Buy & NOT to Buy!
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- Taking from his years of experience working on cars the CAR WIZARD 🧙♂️ shares the top Full size, 1/2 ton, Gas trucks TO buy and NOT to buy!
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I was at a automotive repair shop several years ago and overheard the owner on the phone telling someone that he hated Toyota! When he got off the phone I asked him why he hates Toyota? He says the dam things never break and he can’t make any money on them! Best endorsement I have ever heard!
I had three Toyotas from 1986 though 1994 and they were good trucks, but, each of them had problems. The 94 blew a head gasket at less than 60k. Now, I would not drive one, I will stick with my 2014 F150 with the Covote engine, love this truck.
@@keithkuckler2551You the type of Mf to get a flat and say “I thought it was supposed to be reliable”
@@Ecchierthis is gold 😂
@@Maximus20778 xD
right..cool story.
The Car Wizard has unbiased, helpful, friendly knowledge, Scotty Kilmer once had
Yeah. And he's basically h saying the same thing scotty says.
GM8Turbo Diesel Scotty has always been a buffoon. He calls every car on the planet trash except a 94 celica, its so annoying.
Scotty is a clown most of the time. He is always biased towards Toyota.
Scotty is click bait king ! It’s why I left him ! Plus he is getting annoying the older he gets !
@@roydelpozo4816 I know right? His Looney Toons antics are wearing off on me.
I love how once this mid 2000's hit every truck manufacturer went to crap. I really wonder if it was something to do with the recession in 07 when they all took massive bailout money. They realized the old truck were too reliable and had to cut quality a bit to make more money on parts / service or selling you a new truck every 5-10 years instead of 10-20 years.
Except the tundras
@@fasteddie0318Ha the tundra”s always been crappy .
Its the epa cracking down on every vehicle after 2007 and you see massive failures on the fuel saving or emissions technology you see failures ramp up on everything from big caterpillar diesels to small 1500 trucks
@@kennethryan8112small 1500s 😂
@@77R_1500 trucks aren’t heavy duty.
So to summarize this video, buy an older truck because they don't build them like they used too 😂
The EPA is so wonderful for us working drivers!
mrs wizard is a hoot, can clearly see the way she talks that shes a teacher.
do you think her students call her mrs wizard?
@@yjhuoh haha doubt it problaly mrs Long since thats the wizards last name
You can tell though that the Wizard is the social butterfly life of the party between the two.
I have a 2000 5 spd Dakota. 200.00+ miles. Still racing it.
I thought the same thing and I'm gonna guess she likes horses?
The Dodges are the easiest. (when) The trans goes bad, you just replace the whole truck.
Or I mean. you can rebuild it yourself sense the 46/7/8rh/e are a really simple design. while fixing all its problems all for only 800 or so bucks. the only "special" tool you need is a small press to compress the 850 pound overdrive spring.
I have a 99 Ram 2500 with the V8 Magnum and my uncle bought it new in 1999. It went through three transmissions in 50,000 miles and then when the third one went out he put a Jasper in it and that Jasper has lasted 210K.
lmao
Got a 1990 ram that the only reason it got a "new" trans was whoever rebuilt it messed something up so it would jump into neutral and it blew out the clutches, a bad trans builder will kill it every time, also any dodge mechanic will tell you that you really should add a secondary trans cooler, they fixed the frying issue in the 3rd generation by adding that cooler
James Jones Yeah. The transmissions on my truck were put in by Dodge themselves but then when Jasper did it they did it right so...
I had a nissan titan that I really liked. I started doing research on possible issues and decided that if something went wrong it would get very expensive very quickly. So I decided to sell it after a year of ownership while it still was in good condition. One month later, the guy that bought it told me the front diff went out. Thousands of dollars. I felt bad for the guy but I was glad that I decided to sell it when I did.
what year?
@@nateshot6185 2004
@@nateshot6185Doesn’t matter, its junk regardless.
@@Ecchierso is you attitude
@@jacobkoz1835 :(
I have an 04 ram 1500 with the 4.7l. I found out from experience why the head gaskets keep going bad. These engines require a special antifreeze from dodge. It's not the universal antifreeze. Universal will eat the head gaskets because of how the coolant passages are. I've been through 2 before I figured it out through ram forums. Now I have had the correct fluid in a long time and no issues. Yes a bit more expensive, but like you say so often. Buy the right stuff the first time. It's the same with the power steering on these. Normal power steering fluid eats out the rack and pinion seals. Dodge actually recommends ATF+4 in the service manual that nobody wants to read. So I killed a power steering rack because of my lazy mistake. It's good to read the owners manuals on every vehicle you own before replacing or topping of fluids. Especially with dodge. I love my dodge and if I didn't fix it myself every time, you are right. They would not be worth it financially. So read the owners manuals and owner's would have less issues and reliable vehicles no matter the make or model I'm sure.
Hmm, never knew about the coolant part. I have a 2002 Durango with the 4.7L. It's treated me well so far especially considering it had green coolant when I bought it and I never changed to the Dodge stuff. The engine and transmission seem pretty solid at 130k.
Oh boy, I added Autozone universal antifreeze 2 years ago. How long before you noticed the head gasket issue?
@@gpilsitz1783i always use regular antifreeze and never had issues. The secret is getting a double row radiator for better cooling. In sumner with ac on in the hottest day i still dont get temps above 206F.
Yes. This so called mechanic is clueless. I have had 44.7ss with 200k to 350k miles and zero issues. Even the transmissions have been rock solid. My current well used 2004 4x4 has over 200k miles and runs like butter. His constant nut slurping of Toyota is annoying as well. I just got rid of my 11 Camry that was a basket case. Sucker was totaled just because of suspension damage. Also found out there were 12 recalls on it Toyota never informed me of, one of which is a problem known to cause exactly what caused the accident. I also didn’t car for the inside A pillars, that covered airbags, coming off every time it got warm and they covered freaking airbags. Was burning oil like craz, dash was lit up like a Christmas tree, and the trans was slipping. I will NEVER buy another Toyota. I am completely fine with the 04 Dakota and 02 Avalanche Z71 I have now.
@@brianstewart8936No he's right. Still driving my 1996 4Runner 5 speed V6 4x4. 346k miles bud.
The car was also negelcted on maintenance by my father during the 2008 recession. It didn't care. I have everything on it minty these days. Most durable and reliable vehicles on the planet.
Now i want to see wizard pick apart an LS engine blindfolded.
Now that you mention it, I really do to. This needs to be a 300k special or something
Let's start a petition or something. Lol
LS engines are junk. If they are so great, why does GM keep updating and discontinuing the various LS models?
@@travelinman482 emissions
@@dawson674
You can remove emissions equipment to almost any modern engine.
I like that Mrs. Wizard is in these now. Nice work you two!
I have a 2004 Nissan Titan with 146k and with the original cats. The truck has never left me stranded. Just did front wheel bearings and I actually do plan on replacing the entire exhaust, including manifolds because of rust issues. Was in New York for 100k and Ohio since then. Frame is still solid and 4x4 works great. No complaints 🤷🏻♂️
I always appreciate a regular dude without a paid opinion these days. Thank you Mr. Car Wizard
Watched this as I sat in my 05 Tundra waiting for my daughter to get out of school. 141,000+ miles and the only thing I've had to do is replace the alternator on the 4.7....damn good truck
Tundra is not a good truck lol Tacoma, don’t kid yourself
You're tundra is due for a tune-up.
The tundra is a solid truck though. Several have hit 1 million miles.
Zach Waldauer lots of trucks and car do that lol
Hope you've also replaced your timing belt, because if not, it's WAY overdue.
I see Scotty Kilmer has a big smile on his face.
The car wizard just changed the game
Ram up your engine
😁
While I admit some of his older videos are funny, Scotty Kilmer is killing his image with his opinion and rants on Politics. It's pretty annoying, no matter which side you swing. Nobody wants to hear that shit, politics is already all around us...We come to these types of channels to learn about cars and trucks. CAR WIZARD keeps it strictly on the subject. Team CAR WIZARD all day!
all be careful with 90’s yota pickups w the v6. i can’t remember the engine code but they blew head gaskets every 80-100k miles and it was a very known issue. those 4 cyl are deadbeat reliable tho. not very powerful, but reliable
I’m not a like and subscribe kinda guy or one to post a comment but I f’n love this video! Excellent and accurate information, didn’t get boring and didn’t lose my interest like every other video. your laid back attitude while maintaining meaningful, helpful content just got my subscription. Thank you for your wisdom.
Definitely agree with the Toyota recommendation. I just recently found an '08 Tundra that only had 74k miles on it, with full dealership maintenance records dating back to when it was bought brand new. That was a truck I couldn't pass up!
Gotta say, I like automotive history lessons with Mrs Wizard. Maybe that can be a regular thing.
Jon sounds like you need a private tutor.😉
Why’d ya have to make it weird
Agreed! The history she gave was interesting and would welcome more of that!
Just read wikipedia😏😏😏
@@jbjr2696 me too me too :)
I'm listening to this video in a 2002 Silverado with 300,193 miles on it. LS engines are perfection engineered.
Did you ever had transmission problems with it?
Until cylinder deactivation was introduced
@@DStabs720 Good thing you can disable it!
@@madebydade305ify Yes, at the 260,000 miles mark the trans lost gears but never stopped being mobile. Got it rebuilt and thats the only major work I've ever had to do to it. The undercarriage is rusty is hell from Michigan weather but this truck has been totally reliable.
Yup. My 01 Suburban has 290K on it. Drives like new.
I loved my 2004 Ram1500 with hemi. Drove it for 270k miles and gave it to a friend in need. It's still going strong. I'm impressed with my 2018 Ram 1500 with the 3.6 vvt engine. Plenty of power for my needs, very good on gas. 90k miles on it already. I didn't buy another Hemi truck for the same reasons you mentioned, the new MDS fuel management nonsense.
I have a 2005 Titan. Never had a major problem until the transmission line busted. I drove it to a repair shop, rather than having it towed. Had to rebuild the transmission, which still isn’t exactly right. But, it’s still going strong. No cat problems for me.
Because they are far better trucks than they get credit for
@@jeremymitchell9970ironic thing is, NOBODY ever called them bad. Nissan just failed to market them, and they sold poorly. When in reality they can give ANY truck a run for its money that isnt the tacoma/thundra
"that sound is $4k"
Liked
It is, lifters went out in my '14 SRT Jeep. Was within 5 days of the warranty expiring, the bill would have been over $5k
@@andrewtorrisi345 I feel that. I have a 2011 RAM 1500 with the 4.7 that suffered a cam failure last weekend. Same cam and lifter issues as the 5.7. The main issue is that the lifters are splash oiled from underneath, and that the oil ports are too small. Not getting enough oil (or the right oil - MOPAR say my engine should run on 0w20, but every mechanic I know that fixes hemis says 5w40 is the way to go) causes the roller on the lifter to seize and then it eats the cam lobe clean off.
For reference, my truck has just over 100k miles, was only ever dealer serviced and maintained all service schedules and updates, was never abused, has approx 70% unloaded highway miles, and only towed occasionally (and nothing over 2000lbs). My local and trusted speed shop wasn't even willing to open the engine - the owner just said "Hand me $5000+ taxes for a reman motor, and it's gonna take us 2 full days of shop time @ $120/hr to do the swap right".
@@skruface check out uncle Tonys garage. He has a video on exactly what causes those cam failures and its enlightening... ill never buy a 3rd gen hemi because of that video
@@noclass2gun342 I'm watched his fvideos many times. Frostbite Ram is another good source for Hemi content.
I LOL'ed at that one!
As a fellow mechanic, this advice earned my sub. When it comes to the REALLY new cars 2016+... Brand name doesn't matter, they're all pretty much the same. Too many electronics.
I used to be a tech. The only newer trucks I would consider is the 2016+ Nissan Titan or any year Toyota Tundra. What do you think?
@@joseCalderon1976 I can't bring myself to recommend anything past 2016 unless you make good money and don't worry about being in a cycle of leasing them. That way you get rid of it and get another new one before warranty is off. Cost vs lowered reliability from too many wires, sensors, electric motors, microchips and computers along with Chinese produced parts for all automakers are all negatives to me. I still think Japanese cars have a slight edge in reliability but not like they had pre 2009. The vehicles we own in our family reflect this... a 1990 D350 Dodge 5.9 12v Cummins, a 1993 W350 Dodge LE 5.9 12v Cummins, and a 1989 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4.0. All years tested reliable vehicles. Easy, and cheap to repair. Thanks for your comment, have a great day!
@@BrodieBr0 I don't blame you! Believe it or not, it's a different animal, but after fixing a few worn things, my 2012 Infiniti m37 has been a very good car. 158k and no problems. But yeah, cars are way lighter. Damn. I see that a good used 2006 Chevy is like $10? They want like $15k for like a 2005 low mileage Tundra (extended cab) 😱. I'm justamente going to keep driving my 2003 reliable Chevy Trailblazer 4x4 until it dies. Very roomy and comfortable. I drive it to work every day. 18mpg. Not bad for a heavy 4x4.
@@joseCalderon1976 Yeah I totally agree with that philosiphy... some newer cars no doubt will out last others but I think it's much easier to get a ''sensor lemon'' now days than ever I've always loved Trailblazers! My sister had a 2003 with the 4.2 v6 and it went for 350k miles before it had to be parked for rust. I hope yours lasts a good long time too! I'm going to keep driving what I have the rest of my life if possible. I'm 50 so if that's another 20-30 years I'll be happy. haha Seeing the path the world is on now... I'm too scared of what the world might be like past then....
Every generation of mechanics has been saying that though. I agree to an extent but people in the 70s/80s were saying the electronic ignitions were too complicated compared to points. Then fuel injection was more complicated than the carbs, and before that you had electronic feedback carbs that were a nightmare. The early OBD1/EEC-IV stuff From Ford and others are harder to diagnose than a modern vehicle or something after 96.
Mrs Wizard must be a good cook. I've worked on cars and bikes for 50 years and as the years added up so did the inches on my waistline. finally I decide to build a platform out of plywood and 2x4s that fits in between the fenders where the hood rests when closed. This makes working on the back of an engine a breeze.
Love you. I'm 81 years and I totally trust you. Thank you for all your helpful information. ❤️
My long time buddy’s dad has an 07 F150 with the 3v 5.4 that just rolled over 300k miles with the original engine. The secret is religious oil changes. The truck tows regularly too
Exporado M exactly. It’s all in how you care for the motor. If you change the oil every 3-5k miles and plugs every 40k-50k miles it’s a fantastic motor. Love my 05 KR 3v 5.4. Towed 6k pound payload with it 1200 miles over three days and she took It like a champ. 12mpg the whole time.
Bingo and use 5w30 oil, I went a step further and swapped the oil pump on mine to a melling, High Volume, no issues 210K miles and running
Yeah, I believe that 100%. My buddy has a 5.4 3v that is his daily beater. I mean he loves it but when he off roads in it he shows no mercy lmao. Very solid trucks and the engines can also be pretty bulletproof if you know how to maintain one. I'm happy that the car wizard told people that the 2v was a perfectly fine engine because some people seem to forget that the 2v and 3v are almost completely different engines.
@@ninevoltmodz4687 Very true I sold my 99 2v in 08 and never once tore into the engine, also to a point that the wizard made was that there was no recall, I think was due to to the fact that Ford came out with the better improved phaser, in 08, Im sure you still had allot of 05, 06 and 07s under warranty that had had these parts replaced. I bought mine used and had the latest parts in it,
That is true for every vehicle. No vehicle is gonna last if you don't take care of it. Not even a Toyota.
Comments section : 95% Mrs. Wizard, 4% Toyota, 1% Dodge
That’s why I love my 93 f150 and my 94 bronco easy to work on.always starts,reliable. Also my older chevys were pretty good.
The only thing I can add about the 5.4 3 valve motors is to only use 5w20 full synthetic oil and change it every 5k and your odds of it running great for longer increases by over 50%. I've had several in my fleet and that's the one religious procedure I've always done and everyone has lasted over 300k miles minus the exhaust manifolds lol.
yeah v6s and v8s tend to contaminate oil with gasoline over time because of some minor piston blowby. this is a good tip for anyone with these kinds of engines
My 98 k1500 was an absolute beast plenty of space in the engine bay and parts are everywhere if you need to fix them
I had the 99 k1500 5.7, sparkplugs were a nightmare to get to but it was a great truck til it died
Mrs. Wizard is such a cutie. The Car Wizard is a lucky man.
Out-Kicked his Coverage...
He'd probably say that luck has nothin' to do with it and got pissed lol
Ageed, to use a football analogy he out punted his coverage
I used to own a 1999 Tahoe with the 350. Bought it from my grandfather who was the original owner. 2 years later I ended up selling it. It ran just fine but there were several leaks on it that I really didn’t feel like fixing, mainly because the truck was 2wd and I wanted something with 4x4. It was very clean and had low mileage, some days I wish I had kept it. I bought a 2014 Lexus GX460 to replace it. I’m going to likely keep this one for a very long time, I have no doubt that it will be very reliable.
For the 5.4 triton, I'm not trying to say it's the best engine. What I will say is if you do the proper maintenance on them, they're solid engines. I noticed the year that my father stopped doing really consistent maintenance on his, he started having problems with the cams and cam sensors.
The 4.6 is a better engine, IMO. Not a lot of power, but bulletproof.
The 5.4L 2 valve is a very good engine.
Basically the same as the 4.6L
1st gen Tundras look for rusty frames and watch out for the planetary gears in the transmission.
I love the wizard’s enthusiasm. Really gets the blood flowing.
I had a 1999 Chevy Z71 4x4 w/short bed and regular cab, it had the 4.8 liter engine. It was nothing but trouble (transmission failure,several fuel pumps,cab leak due to a faulty gasket on the cab pressure relief vents located behind the seat and finally a shock absorber mount failure in the rear). I now have a 2013 Chevy 4x4 with the 5.3L engine since 2013 that has been excellent. I swear the 1999 was cursed, it was on a roll back more than it was on the road. (I take good care of my vehicles)
I love your channel.
Thanks.
I think on the 07 and newer chevys it's mostly a lack of maintenance that causes the AFM to have issues. My 2012 silverado with the 5.3 hasn't had to have the engine opened up ever. it has 290k miles on it currently and runs butter smooth. I use the $4 ac delco filter and mobil 1 oil every 3-5k miles. never had a single engine problem.
When it fails before the first oil change like thousands have…. That’s a gm thing not lack of maintenance.
My 2013 1500 Denali CC has the 6.2. No AFM. 👍
I wish they would bring back manual transmissions, its so fun to row gears in a pickup with their mile long throws
I agree with you. My 94 S10 5 speed is great and fun to drive. First truck and first manual. More mile then Scotty 94 celica
Learned how to drive manual in my grandads Old F150, gotta agree the throw made ya feel faster somehow😂💯
A-MEN !!!
I have a 2020 tacoma 6 speed, the throws are long and it's fun as hell.
@@SuperFrankieOSX sorry bruh this is only for old school pick up truck. Not a computer on wheels🤣🤣 ......
I've got a first generation tundra with almost 300,000 mi on it as a contractor truck and besides the frame resting issues it's been all routine maintenance.
Everyone is different but overall they are just k
I have worked on several Ford 5.4L 3v engines. If the cam caps are worn, dont even bother with new phasers and chains. If the caps are good then proceed with factory, cam phasers, chains and guides and use the cast iron tensioners from the 2v engines. HV Melling oil pump and it will run 250k without an issue. They make decent power and pretty good on fuel.
Here in Brazil we mostly have small trucks, like Frontier, rangers, toyota hilux etc. The best (for those who really use the sh!t out of the truck) is definitely the Toyota. If you go to the countryside you will only see them, being really used and poorly maintained. Even like that, they last forever.
My friends give me grief that my ‘17 Tundra doesn’t have all the bells and whistles that their Sierras and F-150s have. We will see who laughs last.
Are we all laughing at the gas pump together while you cry? Lol
Tundra is the way to go. And i have a f150.
im over here with my squarebody suburban laughing at then end. ifs and glued on doors, what a funny joke
@@FrankieJames7 I'm laughing in my 1983 K30 too. Until I get to a gas pump with my th400 and 4.10 gears. Then I cry like a baby lol.
Also screw IFS. Straight axles all the way.
@@maker814 that's true. but in my case i used to work at a car dealership with in house financing and i financed at my dealership. since i was an employee we didn't make a spare key or put a gps in it like we do with all other cars. i got fired cause of not going to work because of corona virus. i only paid 1200 for my 89 v1500 suburban, and there is no way the company can find it because there isn't a gps in it lmao. i am the one with the last laugh. fuck the banks, fuck corporate america
I'm after a US pickup in the UK. 70's to early 90's era. Can't beat the sound of a US V8
look for a 07-10 6.2 from gm trucks engine code l9h or l92 both great motors w not factory AFM DOD crap. l9h was a option for 10-13 but most are l94 motors w AFM DOD and throw lifters at 100k. l92 and l9h are great motors for swaps or hotrod truck
Jus remember...nuttin rust like a Chevy truck...
Yes. The sound of an American V8 is intoxicating. I had a Ford Crown Victoria police version, and it was awesome. The truck derived V8 only made 230hp, but it sure sounded wonderful. Then I spun it out on the one corner near my house that doesn't have an enormous oak next to it.
Go diesel in the UK.
Most definitely
GM delayed launch of the GMT800 generation a whole year just to work out bugs. That was a good truck. Minor point, GM Truck had a lot of issues with daytime running lamps - you often saw them with one out.
Daytime running lights not turning on are a really common issue. The two GM trucks my family have is an 02 Tahoe and a 99 silverado and they have their headlights on 24/7 because the ambient light sensor has gone out. Its a really easy fix the part is only $12 but I don't think most people know its that little black ball on your dashboard that's making these DRLs not work and most people don't want to take their radio out or take apart the entire dash. I've only fixed that issue with my silverado but the Tahoe I plan to leave it like that
My truck has one out too, the trans decided to give up today
My 2011 tundra is still going strong and smooth after 300 thousand miles. I have only replaced one chain tensioner that was stuck at 220 miles; I replaced all tensioners and chain rails-guides only because I already had it open and i had the new ones in hand. I was impressed and surprised to see how in a great shape the timing chain was, it still looked new!
Wow. 300k? That’s really impressive. It’s basically a diesel.
Love my 2012 Tundra. Great truck 10/10 reliability, comfortable, plenty of power and all Toyota trucks will always hold their value so well!
Was really surprised about what he had to say about Toyotas and to be perfectly honest he's right on the money out of all the trucks I've owned my 2010 tundra has only needed oil changes and recently the brakes 10/10 would recommend
Took your advice and purchased a 2014 F-150 minus all of the creature comforts. With 107k miles I hope it gets to 250k without any major issues. The price of the 2009-2010 was very tempting though.
The first closed cab (instead of rag top)
“truck” was the 1933 Ford in Australia, when a farmer wrote to Ford and said they should build a vehicle that can be used for taking the pigs to market and carrying feed during the week, and driving to church on Sunday. This became the beloved “ute” that all Australians love and has become part of our culture.
The 300 straight 6 in fords were great too.
Really good, reliable engine.
The 4.6 is also extremely reliable. And so is the 5.4 in both 2 and 3V configuration. You hear how bad they are from dudes like this. The engine is stout with forged internals. I see them with 250K all the time on the original engines. Mine has been trouble free too
The 300 straight six was an amazingly reliable engine. Also the Dodge 318 is a tank. And I know the Ford 5.4 triton can go a long time, but I don't care what anyone says, I'll never ever own one. Now, my local Napa had an f150 with the 4.6 they used as a delivery truck. It had 415k miles (I saw the odometer myself, our shop did all the maintenance on the truck) when they sold it to a former employee who promptly drove it 2,300 miles to California without a problem. Stupid thing is still driving around over there somewhere. It was an automatic too. Original drivetrain if you can believe that!
Just did a search on autotrader-ford;sort by highest mileage. There are pages of 5.4L 2 and 3v trucks with 300,000+ miles.
@@85MasterV buy all of them you want.
Nailed it Wizard! I’ve owned my 5.7 Tundra for 9 years and 215,000 miles. Not an ounce of problems. And I pull a 24’ enclosed trailer with it.
Those really are beasts.
05 Sequoia with 240k miles. Did a couple 400 mile trips with it already and still hums like it came out of the factory.
My 2014 Toyota tundra blew the trans after I towed 5k pounds. Glad that I sold it before it rusted out like the other cheap chinese junkk.,
@@III1IlIIlIllIl 😂😂😂😂 I’ve towed 10,000 pounds up and down the east coast. Not sure why you had problems. No rust either. There was an issue with rusted frames on tacomas a while back. This is my 4th Toyota and they’ve all been trouble free.
@@tongyang1631 I too have an 05 Sequoia. 295k and still strong and reliable.Also it doesn't burn a drop of oil
This man is a genius when it comes to cars and motorcycles. He speaks softly but carries a big stick.
We had one new from 2003 quad cab 5.7 4x4 great truck. It was in the family till 2019, we sold it to a good friend of ours for $800 and it was still driving great. I still see it around every now and then but I'm gonna miss that truck.
I love the navigator with expedition wheels 😂
I bought a cheap Navigator of about that vintage after my pickup was totaled by someone running a red light (thank goodness for my dashcam). It had aftermarket pimpmobile wheels which I hated. Found a set of good Expedition wheels and swapped them out and it looked a lot better.
@@morg777 yeah i like the look of it
Im still riding my 99 Expedtion with 210,000 miles the body is in need of rust repair tho
Same here brother.
I just noticed that, haha.
I could see Mr. and Mrs. Wizard at a party.
Mrs. Wizard: "The quiet one, he's mine."
Have a 04 Ram with 211,000 miles on it. Best truck I've ever owned. I have Chevy, Ford and RAM in the driveway on and off since 94. The Rams have outlasted the others every time. My son did have a 04 f250 with 275,000 miles on it and that's with the 5.4. The truck fell apart around the engine and transmission but the drivetrain was still working when he sold it.
My 2006 Tundra had the dreaded rumble strip vibration between 25mph-45mph. It was an annoying problem. I think it was the torque converter, but I never figured it out. It was a good truck overall though
Who’s that beautiful woman? Mrs Wizard!
His wife is very attractive
David definitely married up!
Mr Wizard did good. He married up
@@WhittyPics Yea right, Mrs. Wizard married the most handsome Alpha male on UA-cam.
Chad Bell it sure seems like it was her idea to get married.
Love my 05 Toyota Tundra 225k miles and runs great!
Thank you car wizard. I just bought a supercool ‘99 Ram 1500 Sport 5.2 Magnum based on your video. Haggled it to $2600. Love it 😎 No rust due to California and checked every thing. If transmission ever fails, I’ll just slap another one on. LoL 😂
Very glad to hear your comments on the Dodge trucks! I'm a Toyota guy, but my son sold me his fairly clean '01 extended cab RAM with the 5.9 liter a few years back really cheap. Bought it just because every guy needs a good old truck and figured I'd sell it after a couple of years or so, but it drives, looks, and runs so good I just cant let it go! Drove a later model used Tundra the other day and it was undoubtedly really nice, but not so much nicer than my old Dodge that it was worth spending all that extra money on! Thanks for the great video, btw!
14:41 Scotty Kilmer approves
William Cricket He probably creamed his pants
Who cares about Kilmer, he's a joke.
aceseling lol. Jack stand free lol
Scotty K is Wizards cousin...😀
@@aceseling a funny joke, personally not offended by what he says, but I watch cause it's funny.
This video re-enforces my decision to keep my 2002 Silverado 1500 5.3 liter forever.
Bought it new in December of 2001 and had it ever since - no drive train issues.
Oil, plugs, a/c vent actuator, fuel filters, tires, etc. 120k miles. Great pickup.
I have a 2002 Silverado 1500 4.3 V 6 and I have honestly 318 ,000 + miles on her.
just started with a problem. Gonna fix my baby.
active fuel management problems remind me of GM’s 8-6-4 engine in the late ‘80s Cadillac.. ugh!
Don’t give her up, and if you do call me I’ll give you 5-6 grand lol.
00 silverado with 320k miles and still going
I like that the video started with 2 straight minutes of Mrs. Wizard dropping facts
Wow, two great people. We are lucky to have them.
I have asked this question of many mechanics. YOU are the first one to answer it thoroughly. Thank you !
lol wizard standing next to her like a robot :D
yeah, that's what the beatufull half does to us men 😋
Alex Silver he looks really shy and scared 😂
He's in "you're such a great listener" mode
Not all men, you sucker.
Men like you exclusively should be the word, you dumb robot🤧🙄😂.
Unfortunately some women are tactless and only prey on established men.
Now she is giving history lessons..ha ha ha mrs wizard or mrs witch.🙄🙄
Mrs wizard seems cool though
You really made me loose sleep over my truck buy experience Mr. Wizard. I almost put a deposit down on a really clean high mileage 06 Titan. I just felt sick to my stomach after watching your video. No joke I said a prayer and asked God if this was the right truck for my family. I'm not even kidding, 5 mins before I was about to make a deposit to hold the Titan my friend that's in car sales sends me a video of a 2011 F150 with a 5.0 V8 98,000 miles and less then 20k.
A little faith can go a long way my friends. Thank you wizard for your car wisdom.
Thanks wizard 🧙♂️ for sharing your knowledge
I bought my old Dodge Ram back in 98 brand new. 377 thousand miles later, it's still rocking and rolling. Use on a daily basis.
they are good trucks...i have 2001 i plow with ..the body is nothing to write home about it just keeps on going...
Mrs. Wizard complements Mr. Wizard; I love her voice. Thanks for all the great info on vehicle and years and your honesty. Great Video!!!
My 1996 Toyota 4Runner has given my family 22 years and 346,000 miles of reliable service.
It was given to me in 2018 when I turned 18. It's a 3.4L 5 speed 4x4. It's running so good. I average 20mpg to and from work.
The car is still 100% stock. I even use Toyota fuel filters and oil filters.
I have a 2000 gmc sierra 4.8. It was my dads truck. He maintained it so well that I have no issues today. It did go through a couple 4L60e rebuilds 😂 but I love this truck. Since it was my dads pride and joy , i'm doing a tribute build on it for my dad. It's getting a nice cam , ported heads and probably a single turbo. Probably a 4L80 too.
Talks about full-size trucks.
Shows a Tacoma.
A Tacoma is a full sized truck today. Maybe 15 years ago you could argue that a Tacoma was not a full sized truck but modern Tacomas are full sized. Tundras, F150s, etc are all OVERSIZED if we are being honest. Its honestly fucking stupid how large trucks have gotten over the past 15 years. I want a low to the ground truck with a good bed for easy work and loading and unloading. Thats almost impossible to find anymore because everyone has gone to these oversized, tiny dick rubbing trucks.
I THOUGHT THAT HE SAID?ANY TOYOTA TRUCK 🤷♂️
@One Issue Voter and an F150 wont make it more than a half mile down the road before the transmission gives out and all the interior has fallen apart. American truck are FUCKING GARBAGE.
@@aaron5847 LOL what?? I've never seen an F150 that has transmission problems unless it has high miles or been abused/not properly maintained. My dad's 09 f150 with the 5.4 v8 has 180000+ miles on it and hasn't had any transmission issues. Maintenance goes a long way.
@One Issue Voter The V6 Tacoma with the towing package has a higher towing capacity than an F150.... The V6 Tacoma is rated at over 6500lbs, the new F150 for the same price as a V6 Tacoma is only 5,000lbs.
They are very comparable in their respected price ranges.
I really appreciate how knowledgeable Mrs. Wizard is on the topic of trucks. Very well spoken. As well, the list is absolutely correct. Great video, quality content!
Mr. Wizard... I followed your advice and bought a used 2005 Ford Mustang with 150,000 miles on it for $4500... we put about $2,000 into the car and ABSOLUTELY love the car!!! Your advice is so spot on I'll follow it for the trucks too
Always been a chevy guy but ill tell you I towed a travel trailer with the owners 07 f150 5.4 triton. The chassis, steering build quality and interior on that truck was as good as any truck I've been in.the trick. Is to put that sweet ls engine in that truck and you have Perfection!
You're forgetting the era of frame rot that certain Tundras came with from the factory. Knew a Toyota tech that did several frame replacements under that recall.
Normally, frame-rot can usually be spotted before you buy, and doesn't sneak up and surprise you like some of these engine problems!
@@sunbeam8866 I remember it only affected like one model year and my buddy said it was internal frame rot. On almost new trucks. His service manual stated they had to hit the frame rail with a hammer. Just what I remember.
@@JakeKaminskisRacing If this affected relatively new trucks, hopefully those got fixed or the vehicles are long gone. I've seen plenty of rot, not just on Toyotas or frames. Calipers, springs, control-arms, and just about everything else under a vehicle that's been well-salted for years, is going to look nasty.
Fortunately, I was able to check all that on my '96 Tacoma before I bought it.
@@sunbeam8866 yeah it was on relatively newer trucks, if i can remember I want to say like 1-4 years old. My buddy said the hammer would go through the frame on some trucks, then they'd strip the body off essentially a new truck and re frame them. Was just a case of crap steel I believe.
I know Wizard was talking Tundra, but Tacoma also had multiple yrs of rotting frames made by Dana for them. Tundra was 2 years as I remember it. You still see a pile of rusted Tacoma frames outside Toyota dealers. I was told the truck needed to be inspected/ registered by Toyota by a certain date then it would be eligible for frame replacement at a later date. There are videos on You Tube of Toyota mechanics reframing Tacomas. Toyota also replaces any other underside parts at No cost if safety was an issue. That is standing behind your product. Ford should of done that with 5.4 3 V.
I had a 2004 ram with the 5.7. Traded it in with 178,000, still ran like a beast
Rams with the 5.7 HEMI are beasts, my 2009 about to hit 200,000 miles.
2007 with the 5.7, getting closer to 200k. 184,500😃
My brother-in-law had a '98 Ram with the Magnum V8 and lemme say, you couldn’t kill that engine even if you tried. It still ran even after it was sideswiped by a garbage truck. That’s when my brother-in-law junked it, but he still misses it.
I love how she chimes in.🤣 Pretty funny! Great channel, glad I found it
I became a fan when AFM aka CMC came out of your mouth! As Corvette C7 owner the first thing I did is buy a chip to delete the 4 cylinder option out of my car! I’ve heard nightmare stories about that feature how it eats up the engine and trans! Thank you 🙏🏻
Car Wizard, you've awakened a new passion in Mrs. Wizard. She's goin crazy with all this historical knowledge on cars and trucks!
Love the 2nd gen 95-01 dodge rams. I have one. Super simple to fix and very reliable. Solid axle and sturdy
They look classy too, i wish i bought one, i have a 2000 5.9 durango 4x4 and that engine is reliable af no issues what so ever from 80k when i bought it to 160k now .
I had one, a 99. They were pretty bad. Terrible transmissions, oil-canning beds, A/C that never blows through the right vent, hidden coolant bypass under the accessory bridge. Nowhere near as bad as my 88 Chevy, but still not great trucks. And before you call me a Dodge hater, after the 99 I bought an 03, then an 06, and now drive a 2014 Ram.
I agree my father used to own a 01 dodge ram with a 5.2 it didn't cost him much and he love it and he is happy with it. Got to an accident now he have a 03 dodge ram with a 5.9 with a 4x4.
Godless Toyota got a 5.2 also. Just all around a good engine. Can’t explain it but I know how he feels. Lifters make a noise here and there but heavier oil helps. Doesn’t burn anything
@@kunu98 yeah he use the good heavy oil and to him he loves that truck very much and he is very happy with it no complaints. But after the accident he got a 03 5.9 but he's not exactly happy but he tolerate it
Great intro...nice to see the Mr & Mrs discuss truck Wizardry.
I had a brand new 2004 Ram 1500 with a 4.7 V8, the engine is the only component in the drivetrain that didn't need warranty work within the 1st year. Manual 5-speed and rear axle were replaced under warranty. Apart from a water pump, engine was trouble free for the 10 years I owned it, although it got horrendous gas mileage.
Love your honest, no BS videos
Best thing I ever did with the 06 Ram with MDS was unplug the MAF sensor. For whatever reason it disables the MDS and runs V8 all time. 300,000 on the 5.7 and still runs like the day I got it!
Or run in tow haul mode also disables mds.
I get this with my Ram 1500 here in UK, the stupid light is always on, but a vehicle tech found no probs with his laptop. It turned out to need a new on board computer, which I don't want to spend out on, so I learned to live with the light, (Same with the seat belt light, I never remember to wear it!), despite the management light on, the truck runs perfectly. I love Dodge!
i got a 2012 dodge ram 1500 i turned my mds off with the superchip tuner.
@@randomvideosyt5955 I also have a 5.7 L Hemi with MDS. Where can I buy a "Superchip Tuner".?? Thank you in advance.!!
@@royjohnson465 i just bought online and it got shipped to my door
So, apart from converting a newer model to a standard drivetrain, are there other one-and-done fixes to the Do Not Buy list? Often what happens to old vehicles is that the known problems get figured out so that they’re no longer a Do Not Buy, right?
Mr. Wizard, an you make an updated version of this video? This is great video. Very helpful. I'm looking to buy a used full size truck right now. Looking to see if your opinion has changed on anything and your opinion on 2017-2018 models as these last two years have passed.
Mrs. Wizard is about to start making RCR Stories.
wow sounds like a gymnast on the uneven bars in the background. Must of been a blustery day.
I love those LS engines. You're right, they're so easy to work on!
2012 to 2014 f150 are my favorite used Ford trucks. The 5.0 is a beast and my '12 FX4 has been good to me.
Have a 01 Silverado with the 5.3 it has 313 000 miles on it runs great
Had an 2005 4.8 with over 280K on it when I sold it to a kid that is still daily driving it two years later. Well over 300K on it. Great trucks.
i think its a combo of six sigma manufacturing and the vortec platform. my 2000 gmc jimmy just rolled over 330k running great, and ive never had to replace anything on the block. the 4l60e is a different story, but nothing some improved servos and a 3-4 clutch pack couldnt fix
@@lynchingdorothy My grandpa bought it new and I drove it like a grandpa myself. Kept it serviced and I never towed anything so the original 4l60e is still shifting nice.
03 Silverado with 285k runs great everything original except water pump.
Frickin tinman breakdancing in the back of the shop
Hahahahahaha
Brian W: Lol yeah, just trying to be humorous with a funny visual
This guy seems very knowledgeable. I'm taking his advice.
Wizard, I had a 1994 F150 302 5 spd 4x4. I Bought it new & I worked up north in the oil fields of Aberta. I put 1,200,000 miles on it. It just ran & ran. I replaced the front end 2 twice, 2 trans, & the motor at 780,000 miles. Other than maintenance, it would run & run. My tires were replaced every 70,000 miles, & I ran on synthetic fluids. When Walmart had their own Synthetic oil, i would buy pails of it for $59 / 5 gal. I used synthetic diff fluid & synthetic trans fluid. I got 21mpg on the highway . By the end, the body was Swiss cheese & I decided to sell it. Best truck I have ever owned.
I loved my 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 with the 5.7 Hemi. At 278,000 miles it bit the dust only due to my lower radiator hose blew and my niece kept driving it.
Typical woman
I drive a 2010 F150 Lariat with the 5.4 3v. It's still running fantastic with 195.240 miles on it. I just keep the oil changed and drive it with sense.
98 E350 Econoline , 209.000 miles 2 valve ,only lost one plug. ,runs good. Zero problems with tranny.
04-05 were the worst years for the cam phaser problems...06 and up started getting better and 09-10 the bugs were fixed....on time oil changes are the key for those motors..
I think I got a navigator with that engine.. it's got 120k and runs like new
@@josephmclennan1229 I towed with mine all the time and spent more time replacing them than I did actually towing I bet. Never exceeded the tow limit. You clearly don't tow.
Don’t forget to mention the roller followers for the cam on the 4.6 or 5.4. It’s a known problem with em. I’m actually replacing the timing chain and everything else Monday and I may have to do the roller followers too.
My 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9 Magnum still runs great. I am expecting to have to replace the transmission at some point, but right now, at 115000 miles, it’s still runs wonderfully.