2020 Toyota Tundra Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Known Issues — 2020 Toyota Tundra
CRITICAL
Secondary air injection pump failure
MODERATE
Exhaust manifold cracks
MODERATE
Cam tower oil seepage on 5.7L
MINOR
Entune infotainment lacks Apple CarPlay on base trims
MINOR
Fuel consumption higher than segment average
What to Inspect
- Scan for air injection codes
- Check exhaust manifolds at startup
- Inspect cam towers
- Verify Apple CarPlay/Android Auto if important
- Test all four-wheel-drive modes
Expected Maintenance Costs
| Service | Interval | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oil change (5.7L V8) | every 5,000 miles | $80-$110 |
| Differential fluid (front & rear) | every 30,000 miles | $120-$180 |
| Transfer case fluid | every 60,000 miles | $80-$130 |
| Spark plugs (5.7L) | every 90,000 miles | $200-$350 |
| Brake pads (front) | every 40,000 miles | $120-$200 |
| Coolant flush | every 100,000 miles | $120-$180 |
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