You can find " real reviews" online. You might not like what you find.Ask what?
Im asking if anyone has had problems with late models before I buy. Trying to find real reviews online is a waste of time.
You can find " real reviews" online. You might not like what you find.Ask what?
Im asking if anyone has had problems with late models before I buy. Trying to find real reviews online is a waste of time.
GX 460 has a 4.6L. Not a 5.7L
air injection pump stuff was over about 2012 or so.
people obsess over Toyota’s because when they do have problems, they usually issue repair campaigns and fix not only the cars on the road that might be 16 years old (frame campaign) but stuff that might be 3 years old. They fix production and offer to fix out of warranty stuff.
also, my Toyota’s that I’ve bought new have never been in a dealership service department. Tundra has 150k miles and the Highlander 30k now.
Yep, and the UR/GR engines aren’t as bulletproof as the UZ/MZ engines they replaced. As a matter of fact, the water inlet plate leak is common to both the UR and MZ engines. The GR V6s are a “dry” design but also have issues of their own.The two motors are virtually identical except for the stroke.
That's the reason we got such a good deal on our 2011 GX it had a valley plate leak, and a few other maintenance items I took care of. I had it fixed at a Toyota dealer it was about 3/4 what a Lexus dealer wanted to charge for the same work.Yep, and the UR/GR engines aren’t as bulletproof as the UZ/MZ engines they replaced. As a matter of fact, the water inlet plate leak is common to both the UR and MZ engines. The GR V6s are a “dry” design but also have issues of their own.
This might be useful ...You can find " real reviews" online. You might not like what you find.
I’ve done one on a Sienna(apples to oranges but it has a valley plate) and it’s not as bad as I thought. I help two people with Tundras care for them - I’m prepared to take this job on.That's the reason we got such a good deal on our 2011 GX it had a valley plate leak, and a few other maintenance items I took care of. I had it fixed at a Toyota dealer it was about 3/4 what a Lexus dealer wanted to charge for the same work.
What leads you to that conclusion?I’m convinced the OE Toyota pink coolant [...] is also hard on silicone and some elastomers.
Anecdotal evidence suggested that most of Toyota's coolant leaks and water pump troubles happened after the switch to pink coolant in 03/04.What leads you to that conclusion?
The inlet plate I pulled off the Sienna had a failed black FIPG bead. Also, there’s a thread on ClubLexus about the valley plate leaks in the IS F forums.What leads you to that conclusion?
Are you able to provide a link to that thread? It would be most appreciated.The inlet plate I pulled off the Sienna had a failed black FIPG bead. Also, there’s a thread on ClubLexus about the valley plate leaks in the IS F forums.
I'll look further into that ...Anecdotal evidence suggested that most of Toyota's coolant leaks and water pump troubles happened after the switch to pink coolant in 03/04.
Are you able to provide a link to that thread? It would be most appreciated.
The pink coolant uses sebacic acid as the OAT component, alongside a dose of phosphate. Sebacate is also one of the two acids used in Dex-Cool.I'll look further into that ...
It's my understanding that the pink and the red coolants are one and the same, apart from the pink being diluted. I've not heard anything about problems with the red coolant, have you?
I think you are correct. If people would change it regulary it may not be as bad as it is, idk. Our GX had a lengthy maintenance history but no coolant change ever.I’ve done one on a Sienna(apples to oranges but it has a valley plate) and it’s not as bad as I thought. I help two people with Tundras care for them - I’m prepared to take this job on.
I’m convinced the OE Toyota pink coolant, while it does a job keeping the cooling system pristine is also hard on silicone and some elastomers. If I ever have to reseal the valley plates, I’ll be using Prestone Cor-Guard.
I like how you think.If you value getting through the apocalypse in style and security (and have a stash of fuel for said apocalypse) its a great choice.
(These are all things I care about)
So I looked at them long and hard.
On the other hand for the same price you can get a same year Nissan Armada, with is in the next size+capability class up, a much stronger V8 with 400 hp, instead of the GXs 301, same mpg, bigger body, modern headlights, equally comfy interior, more room, more payload more towing.
I drive the "poor mans GX460" which is a older generation Pathfinder. Mine has the 5.6L V8, 4x4, same size also leather also hi end stereo, also sunroof etc etc
But of course much less prestige (and a fraction of the price, while being significantly quicker with the bigger engine)