Overview
The story
The UR V8 family was introduced in 2006 as the UZ V8s it replaced were phased out. A published reference lists the 5.7L 3UR-FE in the Tundra, the Sequoia and the Land Cruiser, and the 4.6L 1UR-FE in the Tundra from 2010 to 2019 and the Sequoia from 2010 to 2012. A published reference
80/20 Automotive says the 5.7 debuted in 2007 in the Tundra, the Sequoia, the Land Cruiser and the Lexus LX 570. TRD sold a supercharger kit for it that raised output to 504 hp. A published reference, a seller's guide (unofficial)
Specs
Versions
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4.6L 1UR-FE A published reference
4,608 cc, 94 × 83 mm
In 2nd gen Toyota Sequoia, 2010–2012; 2nd gen Toyota Tundra, 2010–2019
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5.7L 3UR-FE A published reference
5,663 cc, 94 × 102 mm. 381 hp and 401 lb-ft
In 200 Series Toyota Land Cruiser, 2008–2021; 2nd gen Toyota Sequoia, 2008–2022; 2nd gen Toyota Tundra, 2007–2021
Figures
- Block and head: Die-cast aluminum block, aluminum heads A published reference
- Valvetrain: Twin overhead cams per bank driven by chains, four valves per cylinder, timing varied on both cams A published reference
Watch out
Faults owners and the press report, and how to spot each one.
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Oil leak at the cam towers 3UR-FE
One source so far
Check: Look for oil on the heads below the valve covers and smell for burning oil.
80/20 Automotive says to expect it between 50,000 and 100,000 miles, and that the fix means removing the valve covers. A seller's guide (unofficial)
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Leaking water pump 3UR-FE
One source so far
Check: Look for coolant at the front of the engine and ask whether the pump was replaced.
80/20 Automotive says leaks usually show between 60,000 and 100,000 miles, though many pumps last beyond 150,000. A seller's guide (unofficial)
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High oil use 3UR-FE
One source so far
Check: Ask how much oil it uses between changes, and whether the PCV valve was checked.
80/20 Automotive says some use a lot of oil, partly from faulty PCV valves, without seeming to cause reliability problems. A seller's guide (unofficial)
Owning
Maintenance
No service schedule is added yet.
What owners and buyers say
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Sought after
Built to last 3UR-FE
One source so far
80/20 Automotive says the 5.7 earns above-average remarks for reliability and is well built and designed to last well beyond 250,000 miles. A seller's guide (unofficial)