{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"The Tundra Engine Recall Is Confusing! Here's The Latest! | Ep. 334","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-tundra-engine-recall-is-confusing-here-s-the-latest-ep-334","audioUrl":"https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/8dbf6312-fc94-42f7-bda0-cf834787611d/stream.mp3","description":"( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this episode of TFL Talkin' Trucks, Andre shares a huge personal update: he finally sold his beloved 2019 Toyota Tundra V8 on Facebook Marketplace. He pulls back the curtain on the bittersweet process of letting it go, dealing with online buyers, and why previous-generation V8 trucks are skyrocketing in value right now. It turns out the buyer was explicitly looking for an older model to avoid the highly publicized engine recalls plaguing the brand-new twin-turbo V6 Tundras. Andre and Kase dive into the confusion surrounding these recent factory recalls, explaining why a tiny fraction of affected trucks is causing such a massive headache for owners,  and how Toyota is handling the fix.Beyond the Toyota drama, the guys break down major upcoming shakeups across the truck industry for the 2027 model year. First up is Ford, which is simplifying its heavy-duty Super Duty lineup by dropping its base engine options, making bigger, high-performance engines standard. Then, they drop a bombshell about Honda pausing production on the cult-favorite Ridgeline pickup to retool it with a next-generation hybrid system to meet stricter government emissions laws. Finally, they react to GMC's wild new \"Hummer X\" electric concepts, debating whether these smaller, blocky, modular midsize trucks are a preview of a highly anticipated off-road SUV revival or just an excuse to build a cabin that replaces every single physical button with a wall of screens.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy"},"annotations":[{"startTime":21.2,"endTime":73.4,"type":"car","title":"Toyota Tundra","url":"/cars/toyota/tundra","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dc/2022_Toyota_Tundra_Limited_CrewMax_Short_Bed_4x4_with_TRD_Off-Road_Package%2C_front_left%2C_11-01-2022.jpg","quote":"So I finally, after talking about this for several months maybe, I finally sold my Toyota\nTundra.\n...\nBecause well, it brings up another topic, right?\n...\nbecause of the admittedly fairly sizable recall on those engines.","canonicalId":"car:toyota:tundra","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Toyota Tundra is Toyota’s full-size pickup truck, and this episode focuses on its engine recall situation. 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The key idea is that they’re designed so you can rebuild them when they wear out, instead of always buying a whole new shock."}},{"startTime":365.2,"endTime":366.0,"type":"term","title":"rebuild","url":"/glossary/rebuild","quote":"You can rebuild them. You don't just have to replace them with an off-the-shelf new shock.","canonicalId":"term:rebuild","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"To “rebuild” a shock means disassembling it and replacing internal wear parts (like seals and valving components) so it performs like it should again. This is different from replacing the entire shock with a new unit.","simplifiedExplanation":"Rebuilding a shock means taking it apart and fixing the worn internal parts. 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The point here is that some shocks (like Fox) can be rebuilt instead of replaced with a brand-new one."}},{"startTime":371.7,"endTime":376.0,"type":"term","title":"50 to 60,000 miles","url":"/glossary/50-to-60-000-miles","quote":"It's like 50, you know, it depends on how you use it, of course, but it's usually around 50 to 60,000 miles, maybe sooner.","canonicalId":"term:50-to-60-000-miles","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This is the approximate service interval the host gives for when Fox shocks typically need rebuilding. The exact timing depends on how the truck is used, but it’s framed as a common wear point for performance shocks.","simplifiedExplanation":"The host is saying these shocks often need service around 50,000–60,000 miles. How you drive and load the truck can make it happen sooner or later."}},{"startTime":433.5,"endTime":441.6,"type":"term","title":"BFG","url":"/glossary/bfg","quote":"I put a slightly upsized tire on it. Yeah. So, so there, there's, uh, the BFG, uh, Keo three.","canonicalId":"term:bfg","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"BFG refers to BFGoodrich, a tire brand. Here, the hosts mention a specific BFGoodrich tire model, indicating they’re discussing tire choice and sizing rather than the truck itself.","simplifiedExplanation":"BFG is short for BFGoodrich, a tire brand. They’re talking about the type of tires they put on the truck and what they plan to do next."}},{"startTime":433.5,"endTime":436.0,"type":"term","title":"upsized tire","url":"/glossary/upsized-tire","quote":"I put a slightly upsized tire on it. 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If it blocks the oil system, the engine doesn’t get proper lubrication and can wear out or fail."}},{"startTime":536.6,"endTime":541.0,"type":"term","title":"oil passages","url":"/glossary/oil-passages","quote":"If you have debris that are clogging oil passages and you're getting poor oiling inside an engine, obviously that can wreak all kinds of havoc over the motor from top to bottom…","canonicalId":"term:oil-passages","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Oil passages are the internal channels that route engine oil to lubricate moving parts. If debris clogs these passages, oil pressure and flow drop, which can cause rapid wear and damage throughout the engine.","simplifiedExplanation":"Oil passages are the internal “oil highways” inside the engine. If something blocks them, parts don’t get enough oil, and the engine can start getting damaged quickly."}},{"startTime":549.7,"endTime":549.7,"type":"term","title":"bottom end","url":"/glossary/bottom-end","quote":"…but really the, the bottom end has been the big issue with this.","canonicalId":"term:bottom-end","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The “bottom end” refers to the lower portion of the engine, including components like the crankshaft and related bearings. The hosts say this recall’s biggest issue is damage in that area, which is especially serious because it can lead to catastrophic failure.","simplifiedExplanation":"The “bottom end” is the lower part of the engine where the crankshaft and bearings live. If that area gets damaged, it’s a big problem because it can lead to severe engine failure."}},{"startTime":550.42,"endTime":562.0,"type":"term","title":"main bearing","url":"/glossary/main-bearing","quote":"And as part of Toyota's fix for this issue, they've actually gone and redesigned main bearing. And number one, the, the number one main bearing they've done and redesigned it,","canonicalId":"term:main-bearing","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A main bearing is the bearing that supports the crankshaft in the engine block. When Toyota says it redesigned the main bearing, it’s changing how the crankshaft is supported to address a specific failure mode in that engine.","simplifiedExplanation":"The main bearing is a small part inside the engine that helps the crankshaft spin smoothly. If Toyota redesigned it, they’re trying to fix a problem that showed up in how that part works."}},{"startTime":569.6,"endTime":583.3,"type":"term","title":"NHTSA.gov","url":"/glossary/nhtsa-gov","quote":"We can see NHTSA documents. Yeah. Cole can produce a call, can pull up one of these documents. NHTSA.gov is a government organization, right?","canonicalId":"term:nhtsa-gov","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) is the U.S. government agency that oversees vehicle safety and manages much of the recall process. When the hosts reference NHTSA documents, they’re pointing to official filings and recall details.","simplifiedExplanation":"NHTSA is a U.S. government agency that deals with vehicle safety. If you see information on NHTSA.gov, it usually means the recall or investigation details are documented officially."}},{"startTime":588.6,"endTime":592.9,"type":"concept","title":"voluntary recall","url":"/glossary/voluntary-recall","quote":"Sometimes they, you know, kind of initiate those investigations, but this is a voluntary recall by Toyota. Yeah.","canonicalId":"concept:voluntary-recall","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A voluntary recall is when a manufacturer chooses to recall vehicles (or components) to address a safety-related issue, rather than being forced by a regulatory order. In this case, Toyota is described as issuing a voluntary recall while stating a fix involving a redesigned main bearing.","simplifiedExplanation":"A voluntary recall means the company decides to bring vehicles back to fix a problem. 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If the oil is thinner, it might not carry tiny debris away as well, so more of that debris could end up stuck in the oil filter instead."}},{"startTime":661.3,"endTime":666.4,"type":"term","title":"oil filter","url":"/glossary/oil-filter","quote":"And so a lot of it could be flushed and be leftover in the filter, the oil\nfilter for the engine.","canonicalId":"term:oil-filter","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The oil filter is the component that traps contaminants as engine oil circulates. This segment suggests that if thinner oil doesn’t flush debris as effectively, more microscopic debris could remain in the filter rather than being fully cleared through the system.","simplifiedExplanation":"The oil filter is the part that catches dirt and tiny particles from the engine oil. The worry here is that with thinner oil, less debris may get carried away, so more could stay trapped in the filter."}},{"startTime":686.1,"endTime":691.3,"type":"term","title":"6.2 liter V 81","quote":"like GM, with their 6.2 liter V 81 of their fixes for\nthe issues they've had with that V eight is to run a thicker oil.","canonicalId":"term:6-2-liter-v-81","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “6.2-liter V8” is an engine displacement and cylinder layout: 6.2 liters total displacement with eight cylinders arranged in a V configuration. The host mentions GM using a thicker oil for this V8 as part of recall-related fixes, implying oil viscosity can influence how debris and wear are managed.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “6.2-liter V8” is a type of engine with eight cylinders arranged in a V shape. 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It’s popular because it can handle truck tasks like hauling and towing, but it’s generally easier to drive and park than bigger trucks. The podcast mentions it because many people buy Tacomas.","imageAttribution":"Slapotoic (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":942.9,"endTime":954.4,"type":"term","title":"potentially involved vehicles","url":"/glossary/potentially-involved-vehicles","quote":"if you go back to that government document that Toyota submitted, I wanted to point out, uh, they're talking about like the total number of potentially involved vehicles in this latest, uh, Tundra recall...","canonicalId":"term:potentially-involved-vehicles","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Potentially involved vehicles” is recall language meaning the set of vehicles that might be affected based on the information available (like production ranges or component sourcing). 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