4.6L V8 4x4 or 5.7L V8 4x4
Hey there! I was looking to purchase a low mileage Toyota Tundra model year 2011-Present. I was thinking I like the style of the 11-13 best but can't figure out which 4x4 V8 would be best for me. I'll be honest, I don't plan on using this truck for much work. I'll be using this truck for mostly joy riding when I don't want to use my Camry and occasionally helping friends/family that could use a truck to move stuff. I might eventually invest in a small camper trailer to pull around for camping vacations and whatnot. I don't mind the MPG difference as I won't be driving it too often.
Overall I'm just looking for which of the V8's would potentially have the best longevity. Which one do you think will have the least expensive parts for if something were to go bad? If I were to take it into an auto shop, which engine would be easier for a mechanic to work on?
For your purposes, either engine is fine and one does not have a clear advantage over the other in terms of maintenance, repairs (if needed), or ease to work on. Even in terms of fuel economy, in real life the 5.7L V8 does not take too much of a hit compared to the 4.6L. If it were me, I would go with the 5.7L. While you may not need it now, if ever a time comes where you need to tow something much heavier it’s better to have the 5.7L and it’s also better for re-sale value (icing on the cake), esp. since the newer Tundras supposedly won’t have a naturally aspirated V8.
I like the 5.7L myself but they are both good.
Both of the engines are reliable. You are better off with the 5.7L V8 because the 4.6L V8 has an interference engine which you need to change the timing belt and the water pump which is very expensive.
Aren't they both interference engines with timing chains? Was also wanting to know which one a mechanic would have an easier time working on
@Mixedseb4 Better off with the 5.7L V8 just like I said. Yes, you're right both are intereference engines.
The 4.6L and 5.7L V8 both have timing chains (and yes are interference engines), and those can last a long time.
The 5.7L V8 because it is stronger, more durable, has better resale value, and still maintains the same fuel economy as the 4.6L V8
@end Hey bro how're you?
Eh. I'm alright, man. Life kinda sus cuz I have to go back to real school now and I was remote before. So, how about you?
I was in Arizona for a while visiting and that was awesome so that's why I haven't been on this forum for some time.
@end I am doing good. I will be taking my reading driver's test this summer. Some people have gone back to school in person, but I remained online for now.
Wow. your one of the only girls on the forum, I think.
Your getting a V8 so higher maintenance/repair costs as it ages anyways, might as well get the 5.7 while you're at it but it doesn't really matter both are good engines.
I would buy the version that has the best documented care, lowest mileage and price.
