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re: 2012 Tundra 5.7 V8 engine? whats the word
Posted on 10/9/25 at 9:10 am to SwampdogDC
Posted on 10/9/25 at 9:10 am to SwampdogDC
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Is that a reliable engine historically?
Seriously? You’ll have maintenance things and components start to wear out after 13 years but the drivetrain is bulletproof
This post was edited on 10/10/25 at 11:34 am
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Posted on 10/9/25 at 5:20 pm to mikeytig
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what made this engine so special?
Honest answer... They gave a shite when building it
Posted on 10/9/25 at 7:02 pm to SwampdogDC
Do it.
I have a 2019 with 35k miles with the 5.7 that I will drive until it goes to the salvage yard. Just like my 05 Z71 that I bought brand new.
I have a 2019 with 35k miles with the 5.7 that I will drive until it goes to the salvage yard. Just like my 05 Z71 that I bought brand new.
Posted on 10/9/25 at 11:37 pm to El Segundo Guy
I have 168k on my 2016 Tundra 5.7. I sometimes get the urge to shop for a new truck but I won’t part with the Tundra.
Posted on 10/10/25 at 6:46 am to SwampdogDC
Gave the youngest son my 2010 with a 5.7. Thing still purring like the day I brought it home. Loving my 3.0 Babymax but would’ve bought another Yota if they still put that engine in them.
This post was edited on 10/10/25 at 6:54 am
Posted on 10/11/25 at 6:30 am to SwampdogDC
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Is that a reliable engine historically? Have a chance to buy a 2012 Tundra with only 23k miles on it for 18K. Opinions appreciated.
Do it. Their 5.7s are legit. Got 124k on mine and still running like a top.
Posted on 10/11/25 at 8:40 am to TaderSalad
I had a 2016 that I sold to my son. I know I taught him and hammered maintenance, and I have no idea if he did it as religiously as I preached. This past year his 5.7 shite the bed. IDK what happened, but it is the only one I ever heard of having a catastrophic issue. When he started shopping around, It was very hard to find engines, just because they are so bullet proof. Ended up 10k for a replacement, but he figured he could pay to have a newer engine (65K miles) put in the truck and drive the wheels off of it.
As far as what makes the 5.7 so good? I heard when Toyota went to the larger 5.7 over their smaller V8......they paid Chevy for information on their old 350 CUI (5.7) and used that as a template for what they were building. Makes sense. Old Chevy 350 has been around for decades and such a good motor. I'll never understand why they went to that oil burning pos of a 5.3 liter.
As far as what makes the 5.7 so good? I heard when Toyota went to the larger 5.7 over their smaller V8......they paid Chevy for information on their old 350 CUI (5.7) and used that as a template for what they were building. Makes sense. Old Chevy 350 has been around for decades and such a good motor. I'll never understand why they went to that oil burning pos of a 5.3 liter.
Posted on 10/11/25 at 9:08 am to SwampdogDC
On my fourth Tundra.
This one is a 2013 Crewmax 5.7 V8.
I'm up to 125K miles now.
Keeping this one forever.
This one is a 2013 Crewmax 5.7 V8.
I'm up to 125K miles now.
Keeping this one forever.
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