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The 2001 Toyota Tundra Limited is a robust pickup truck manufactured by Toyota Motor Manufacturing in Indiana, USA. It features a 4.7-liter V8 engine with a displacement of 4663 cc, providing between 245 to 284 horsepower. The Tundra is equipped with a 4WD drivetrain and uses gasoline as its primary fuel, with a dual overhead cam (DOHC) valve train design and sequential fuel injection. This model falls under the Class 2E weight category, making it suitable for various heavy-duty tasks.

Decoded VIN:

Make

TOYOTA

Manufacturer Name

TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING, INDIANA, INC.

Model

Tundra

Model Year

2001

Plant City

PRINCETON

Series

VCK40L, UCK40L

Trim

LIMITED

Vehicle Type

TRUCK

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant Company Name

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc.

Plant State

INDIANA

Note

Large Cab

Body Class

Pickup

Wheel Base Type

Standard

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)

Cab Type

Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended

Drive Type

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Engine Number of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

4663

Displacement (CI)

284.55

Displacement (L)

4.7

Engine Stroke Cycles

Engine Model

2UZ-FE

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Valve Train Design

Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Fuel Delivery / Fuel Injection Type

Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)

Engine Brake (hp) From

245

Cooling Type

Water

Engine Brake (hp) To

284

Engine Manufacturer

Toyota

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Most common problems:

Oil sludge buildup

The 2001 Toyota Tundra with the 2UZ-FE engine is known for oil sludge buildup, which can occur if oil changes are not performed regularly. This can lead to engine damage and reduced performance.

Timing belt failure

The 2UZ-FE engine uses a timing belt, which needs regular replacement. If the timing belt fails, it can cause severe engine damage, as the engine is an interference design.

Exhaust manifold leaks

Owners have reported issues with cracked exhaust manifolds, which can lead to exhaust leaks and increased engine noise.

Spark plug issues

The 2UZ-FE engine can experience problems with carbon buildup on spark plugs, which can cause misfires and reduced fuel efficiency.

Ignition coil failure

The ignition coils on these engines can fail over time, leading to misfires and rough engine performance.

Cold start issues

Some users have reported issues with rough idling or stalling during cold starts, often related to fuel system or ignition components.

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