2007 Toyota Tundra Consumer Discussions

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2007 Toyota Tundra Engine Noise

Written by: dt4 on Nov 25, 2009 07:46 AM

I am approaching 40,000 miles on the 5.7 liter engine. At start up it sounds like a diesel and has always done this. However, at full operating temprature it makes sounds like the valves are knocking or like low octane gas. I have run 93 octane gas and this does not help. Going up hills seem to make it a lot more noticeable or when the engine has a load on it. Took to the ... Read More...

Toyota Tundra Engine Issues

Re: 2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7L High Idle [Mojaveman]

Written by: peaceandquiet on May 22, 2009 09:10 AM

Are you still following this discussion? I'm interested in your reply, if any, to posts after yours. Thanks, Pistonslap Lady Read More...

Toyota Tundra Electrical and Lighting Questions

Re: TRD Dual Exhaust on a 2007 [riser]

Written by: obyone on May 08, 2009 11:09 PM

The factory is usually pretty good when it comes to maximizing HP, torque, and MPG. Assuming Toyota has tuned the intake and exhaust to near perfection as they tend to, adding an aftermarket exhaust will cause a loss of backend pressure resulting in loss of torque on the low end. What you will notice is that it will rev higher on the high end. I always assumed people ... Read More...

Toyota Tundra Transmission Problems

Re: 4WD/Transmission failure 2008 Tundra 5.7 6 sp? [mcsmadison]

Written by: mattinboston on Feb 08, 2009 00:43 PM

I have the exact same problem on my 2007 5.7 LT w/only 12k miles. I just shifted into 4 low to try to get up from my driveway onto my hill to get some firewood replenished and got the same blinking light on my 4 low indicator, the same grinding into park, etc... Unfortunately I can't get it to come back like you did, so no lower to the wheels. I called a tow truck and the flatbed ... Read More...

Toyota Tundra Engine Issues

2007 Toyota Tundra Piston Slap (TMC does not care)

Written by: standfirm5 on Jan 30, 2009 05:26 PM

I left GM and Dodge trucks. So I went to Toyota thinking that they had higher standards and quality, but was i wrong. I bought a 2007 5.7 liter Tundra that has developed a piston slap like a diesel, this is not what I bought. I was told by Toyota that this was the GREATEST engine Toyota has ever made... well THEY DO NOT BACK UP WHAT THEY STAND FOR.. I have been to the dealer ... Read More...

Toyota Tundra New Owner Reports

Re: 3 liter V6 vs. 5.7 liter V8 [1972ck]

Written by: 912money on Jan 30, 2009 10:09 AM

I have a 2007 Toyota tundra crewmax 5.7 liter that runs perfect without any noise at all.my question is if all 5.7 are build the same why does some slap and some don't? Read More...

Toyota Tundra Maintenance and Repair

Re: drive shaft problem on 2008 Toyota Tundra [xplor8]

Written by: albamarle on Jan 30, 2009 06:24 AM

what is happening with your 2007 Tundra, has dealership fixed this problem, provided plan A or plan B for resolution, what do you tow, how many miles what load? is yours 5.7L or smaller V8 4x4 or any other characteristics for identification, I am looking at purchasing Tundra and would like to know all the things to stay away from in the event there is problem, before ... Read More...

Toyota Tundra New Owner Reports

survey 100K plus miles on newer Alabama 5.7Liter versus Japanese 5.7Liter

Written by: albamarle on Jan 29, 2009 08:54 AM

maybe the posters who have problems, with piston slap engine noise damage, are isolated issues this group seems to be very consistent alot more toyota messages than other brands possibly someone know s 2007 2008 5.7L owners who do have 100k miles on truck ,,extra ordinary but perhaps uncle friend neighbor, person @ work mechanic who works on american vs japanese ... Read More...

Toyota Tundra Engine Issues

Re: 2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7L High Idle [Mojaveman]

Written by: albamarle on Jan 26, 2009 07:35 AM

is this problem existing on 2008s 2009s? is there fix in? do you have any survey of current engines? those with newer acquistions? speaking to this issue, what about other owners pulling loads?? is the survey 1 in 100 owners with similar problem 1 in 1000, 1 in 10,000 any other factors occuring @ same time pulling load,,major hills? flat ground? exxongas? 10% ethanol? Read More...

Re: 2007 Toyota Tundra 5.7L High Idle [Mojaveman]

Written by: albamarle on Jan 26, 2009 07:31 AM

what do you say about the man talking pistons are like motorcycle pistons explaining possible noise? the slap will wear the piston out? i read the fords forum having some radiator problem burning out early #8 piston. what truck(s) do you recommend purchasing? what would you do to fix the slap issue? i am not mechanic but would like understand engineering fixes ... Read More...