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#1910 of 1964 Re: 2009 [bravaguy] by truckertucker May 27, 2008 (10:56 am)
Replying to: bravaguy (May 23, 2008 6:51 am) 2007 5.7 Dble Tundra has been 13.1 mpg in city, 18.7 mpg at 55mph on long stretches on interstate and no braking. Replies to this message: mrtoad3 (Jun 20, 2008 9:18 pm)
#1911 of 1964 Re: 2009 [truckertucker] by mrtoad3 Jun 20, 2008 (9:18 pm)
Replying to: truckertucker (May 27, 2008 10:56 am) I have a 2008 5.7 Dblcab with tow mirrors and consistently get 15-17mpg in town and 19-20 mpg on highway at 65 mph. I do drive with a light foot in town and no speedy passing maneuvers with this big rig on the hiway. The lighter style may be the difference. I do have a shell over the bed as well. I run 87 octane only. 2500 miles so far no problems.
#1912 of 1964 4k miles/no issues by 1972ck Jul 09, 2008 (12:15 pm)
I have now owned my new '08 Tundra for 3 months now and have roughlt 4,200 miles on it. The truck is still running strong as the day I bought it. I've taking it on a few long distance trips and have towed around 8,000 lb.s with it. In trip to Loudon, NH on numbered routes the truck averaged 20.1 mpg. I couldn't believe it. For most commuting back and forth to work the truck has been averaging 18.4 mpg. I drive several side roads to get to the highway. The truck runs and drives great! The bed does bounce a tad over sharp bumps in the road but nothing severe. It's a pick-up truck after all. Replies to this message: mfhall (Jul 09, 2008 2:19 pm)
#1913 of 1964 Re: 4k miles/no issues [1972ck] by mfhall Jul 09, 2008 (2:19 pm)
Replying to: 1972ck (Jul 09, 2008 12:15 pm) I have about 11K on my 2007 DC 4WD Limited. Average around 15 mpg (17-18 on hwy). Still as strong and smooth as the day It left the dealer- no complaints - I luv my Tundra!
#1914 of 1964 2009 Toyota Tundra by indiborn92 Aug 03, 2008 (11:16 pm)
Hey guys I currently own a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. It has about 55K miles and so far I've had no problems with the truck. My mileage is also somewhat decent. I am averaging 18 MPG all over. But I saw a Tundra a week ago and it was also very nice. It was a double-cab 5.7 l V8 2x4. I own a Dodge Ram quad-cab 5.7 l 2x4, and I was wondering what is new on the 2009 model Tundra's and what is the same from 2008. Also what would the value of my Dodge be. I have had no accidents in it and took pretty good care of it. Please reply back thank you.
#1915 of 1964 Re: just purchased [rockafeller] by msalsbury Oct 03, 2008 (4:18 am)
Replying to: rockafeller (Dec 28, 2007 9:59 pm) Can someone who has HAd their 2007 5.7 L engine replaced email me at atvsalsburystudio.com to tell me what dealer replaced there engine . I want MY DEALER to talk to your dealer. MY DEALER is giving me the " its a normal sound that your engine is knocking excuss" Anyone that has had their engine replaced if they could email me as to were their dealer is the the dealers name and telephone number would be appreaciated Replies to this message: cajohn54 (Jan 04, 2009 6:33 pm) 1972ck (Jan 05, 2009 11:43 am) cajohn54 (Jan 05, 2009 3:11 pm)
#1916 of 1964 Re: just purchased [msalsbury] by cajohn54 Jan 04, 2009 (6:33 pm)
Replying to: msalsbury (Oct 03, 2008 4:18 am) my 07 5.7l knocks too and everyone who gets in comments on it, none of three dealers taken to will address it   now the door stop has broken and the dealer says not covered under warranty toyota agrees with dealer and says to treat the tundra tenderly per ashley in ca. last week
#1917 of 1964 Re: just purchased [msalsbury] by 1972ck Jan 05, 2009 (11:43 am)
Replying to: msalsbury (Oct 03, 2008 4:18 am) Hi, I have a 2008 Tundra w/ the 5.7 liter as well. I've done some research on the 5.7 engine knock. Toyota utilizes "short skirt" pistons. When the piston is on the power stroke (4 stroke engine) the short skirts causes the piston to rock back and forth (slightly) in the cylinders. When it is cold out side the knocking is loudly due to the metal of the pistons and cylinder walls being smaller. As the engine warms up the metal the gaps between the metal surfaces decreases. This helps quiet the knocking but not completely. My 5.7 knocks as well, if that makes you feel any better. Obviously, I have not heard how loudly your Tundra's engine is knocking. I can tell you that mine is quite loud when the abient temp. is 40 degrees or less. I have spoken to my local dealer and their responce matches what I have found out through Toyota Motor Corp. myself. Many manufactures use short skirt pistons in high performance engines. Motorcycle manufactures have used this technology for years without any failures. Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki use this technology for lighter wieght pistons in their sport bikes to allow higher rpms for higher peak horsepower. I can only guess that Toyota has done the same with the 5.7 liter V8. (Toyota owns a good portion of Yamaha Motor Corp.) Yamaha builds some engines for Toyota. Replies to this message: cajohn54 (Jan 05, 2009 3:11 pm)
#1918 of 1964 Re: just purchased [1972ck] by cajohn54 Jan 05, 2009 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: 1972ck (Jan 05, 2009 11:43 am) i like short skirts even more now, thanks
#1919 of 1964 no problems by 912money Jan 13, 2009 (2:05 pm)
I just joined this forum,and have read a lot of interesting stuff on the 5.7iforce,I have a 07 tundra limited crew max 5.7 with 19971 miles on it an I couldn't be more pleased with it.The only time it goes to the shop is to have the oil changed every 5000 miles.

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