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re: 2012 Tundra 5.7 V8 engine? whats the word
Posted on 10/7/25 at 5:17 am to SwampdogDC
Posted on 10/7/25 at 5:17 am to SwampdogDC
Buy it!
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Posted on 10/7/25 at 8:53 am to SwampdogDC
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Is that a reliable engine historically?
There's a family owned mechanic shop in my town that works on nothing but Toyota and Lexus. I was having them replace the CV boots on my wife's 4runner not long ago and told them I was thinking about moving from my 4.7L Tundra to the 5.7L. The biggest hesitancy I had was the stone cold reliability of the 4.7. They said that yes the 4.7 is the GOAT but the 5.7 is so close behind that the difference is not worth mentioning unless you really like to get into nitpicking. I ended up selling my 4.7 Tundra for a 5.7 version and couldn't be happier.
So in short, that sounds like a smoking deal and the 5.7 is a great engine
Hell 23K miles isn't even really broken in yet
This post was edited on 10/7/25 at 8:55 am
Posted on 10/7/25 at 9:05 am to Don Quixote
I've had two 4.7s go to 300K and have three 5.7s now. Both are great, the 5.7 is considerably better for towing
Posted on 10/7/25 at 11:44 am to SwampdogDC
i will buy if you dont
Posted on 10/7/25 at 1:46 pm to SwampdogDC
I'll but it if you don't want it.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 1:47 pm to SwampdogDC
Solid engine. Just avoid transmissions with more than 6 gears.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 3:48 pm to SwampdogDC
The only issue I've seen that's somewhat prevalent is the secondary air injection pump failing.
There's an aftermarket company that makes a plug and play bypass for it. I think it's about $500 and a novice mechanic could install
There's an aftermarket company that makes a plug and play bypass for it. I think it's about $500 and a novice mechanic could install
Posted on 10/7/25 at 4:07 pm to bayouteche
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It’s what the big 3 (and Toyota should be allowed to bring back)should strive to mass produce in a sensible interior full-size 4x4 for today’s market.
what made this engine so special?
Posted on 10/7/25 at 8:12 pm to SwampdogDC
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2012 Tundra with only 23k miles on it for 18K. Opinions appreciated.
Easy yes imo. Only 23k?!? I miss my 5.7 tundra
Posted on 10/7/25 at 8:34 pm to SwampdogDC
My 2013 has almost 200k miles and there is no way I would sell it for that! Buy it, drive it for a decade or two.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 8:42 pm to SwampdogDC
Imo
frick yea buy it.
Its what I want.
I have a 6.2L Ford f250 and I am happy with it so far but id jump at that deal in a heartbeat.
frick yea buy it.
Its what I want.
I have a 6.2L Ford f250 and I am happy with it so far but id jump at that deal in a heartbeat.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 9:37 pm to SwampdogDC
Ill buy it. Need a truck for my son
Ive got a 2010 with 376k and a 2016 with 176k. Follow routine maintenance guide. The one with 376k i had to change the $2 O-ring between the oil filter housing and block about 3 months ago. Only non-routine maintenance on it.
Ive got a 2010 with 376k and a 2016 with 176k. Follow routine maintenance guide. The one with 376k i had to change the $2 O-ring between the oil filter housing and block about 3 months ago. Only non-routine maintenance on it.
Posted on 10/7/25 at 9:45 pm to SwampdogDC
252,000 on 2014
Posted on 10/8/25 at 6:54 am to SwampdogDC
250k on my 2013 5.7
Will never sell.
Will never sell.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 8:51 am to blueboxer1119
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Will never sell.
Same, in fact my single biggest worry about my 5.7 Tundra is that it'll get totaled by some soccer mom texting and driving and then I have to start over to find another one. I took over a year to find this one and not eager to resume that search.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 10:05 am to Don Quixote
What size tires are y’all running? I have 2014 that I have been contemplating putting a small lift to run bigger tires. Just looking to see what other people have done
Posted on 10/8/25 at 11:15 am to GooseCreekMafia
My 2016 with stock suspension came (used) with 275/70-18 roughly 33x11 so 1" taller than stock, no rubbing at all and I'll likely stick with that size when it's time for new tires
This post was edited on 10/8/25 at 11:17 am
Posted on 10/8/25 at 12:44 pm to Don Quixote
87K on mine, love seeing these numbers and planning on driving the wheels off.
Posted on 10/8/25 at 10:10 pm to SwampdogDC
Got 250 on mine. Had a few things. Rear engine seal. Upper valve leak. Intake air issue. Alternator but that’s not the engine. Small leak now that I’m leaving alone. That said, it’s still running well and I drive it like it’s got that many miles.
This post was edited on 10/9/25 at 7:28 am
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