COMPARISON · THE SHOWDOWN
OPEN LABOR PROJECT
VEHICLE A
▼
Toyota
Tundra
4.6L V8
VS
VEHICLE B
▼
Toyota
Tundra
3.4L V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid
Real labor data. Real maintenance costs. Real recall counts. No subscription, no paywall — free for every wrench-turner.
01
Specifications
Year
2013
2026
Engine
4.6L V8
3.4L V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid
Drivetrain
4WD
4WD
Transmission
automatic
automatic
Fuel
gas
hybrid
04
Cost of Ownership
5-Year Maintenance
$10,174
0.17 $/mi
★ WINNER
5-Year Maintenance
$8,048
0.13 $/mi
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ADVANTAGEToyota Tundra — Saves you $2,126 over 5 years (21% less in routine maintenance labor)
Routine maintenance only. Cost = labor hours × $150/hr × estimated 5-yr frequency. Parts cost not included.
05
Maintenance Breakdown
Hours per common service. Lower is faster (and cheaper) at the shop.
Oil & filter change
0.4 hrs$1,200 / 5yr
0.5 hrs$1,380 / 5yr
Tire rotation
0.5 hrs$600 / 5yr
0.5 hrs$600 / 5yr
Front brake pads
1.2 hrs$520 / 5yr
1.4 hrs$377 / 5yr
Differential fluid
1.2 hrs$440 / 5yr
1.2 hrs$440 / 5yr
Rear brake pads
1.0 hrs$440 / 5yr
1.4 hrs$364 / 5yr
Cam Tower / Camshaft Cap Failure (Both Engines, Rare but Catastrophic)
— hrs$675 / 5yr
— hrs
Spark plugs
2.5 hrs$455 / 5yr
0.9 hrs$215 / 5yr
Intake manifold gasket
8.5 hrs$410 / 5yr
3.5 hrs$185 / 5yr
Brake fluid flush
0.8 hrs$270 / 5yr
0.9 hrs$300 / 5yr
Secondary Air Injection Pump Failure (5.7L)
— hrs$553 / 5yr
— hrs
Wiper blades
0.2 hrs$240 / 5yr
0.3 hrs$300 / 5yr
12V battery
0.3 hrs$245 / 5yr
0.5 hrs$275 / 5yr
Timing belt service
— hrs
5.8 hrs$508 / 5yr
Fuel filter
0.6 hrs$240 / 5yr
0.6 hrs$240 / 5yr
Water pump
4.5 hrs$278 / 5yr
2.9 hrs$194 / 5yr
Cabin air filter
0.4 hrs$255 / 5yr
0.3 hrs$210 / 5yr
Valve cover gasket
3.5 hrs$234 / 5yr
1.7 hrs$126 / 5yr
Transmission Oil Cooler Line Corrosion
— hrs$358 / 5yr
— hrs
Coolant flush
0.8 hrs$170 / 5yr
0.9 hrs$185 / 5yr
Oil pan gasket
4.2 hrs$170 / 5yr
4.0 hrs$163 / 5yr
Exhaust Manifold Studs and Leaks (4.6L and 5.7L)
— hrs$315 / 5yr
— hrs
Engine air filter
0.2 hrs$120 / 5yr
0.3 hrs$150 / 5yr
Serpentine belt
0.6 hrs$125 / 5yr
0.7 hrs$140 / 5yr
Alternator
1.2 hrs$120 / 5yr
1.7 hrs$139 / 5yr
Power steering flush
0.6 hrs$110 / 5yr
0.6 hrs$110 / 5yr
PCV valve
0.5 hrs$95 / 5yr
0.5 hrs$95 / 5yr
Starter motor
1.5 hrs$85 / 5yr
1.7 hrs$91 / 5yr
Steering Intermediate Shaft Clunk
— hrs$158 / 5yr
— hrs
Thermostat
1.5 hrs$93 / 5yr
0.9 hrs$61 / 5yr
06
Active Recalls
Open NHTSA Recalls
6
6 open
★ WINNER
Open NHTSA Recalls
1
1 open
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ADVANTAGEToyota Tundra — 5 fewer open recalls from the NHTSA
07
Fluid Capacities
Toyota Tundra
ac_refrigerant · R-134a
brake · FMVSS 116 DOT 3
coolant17.80 qt · Toyota SLLC
engine_oil6.60 qt · API SN / ILSAC GF-5
front_diff3.48 qt · API GL-5
power_steering2.20 qt · Dexron III
rear_diff3.12 qt · API GL-5
transfer_case1.40 qt · Toyota LF
transmission_auto12.20 qt · Toyota WS
washer5.30 qt · Windshield washer fluid
Toyota Tundra
ac_refrigerant · R-1234yf
brake1.10 qt · FMVSS 116 DOT 3
coolant12.40 qt · Toyota SLLC
engine_oil8.50 qt · API SP / ILSAC GF-6A
front_diff1.70 qt · API GL-5
power_steering · none — electric power steering
rear_diff3.20 qt · API GL-5
transfer_case1.50 qt · Toyota LF
transmission_auto13.20 qt · Toyota WS
washer1.30 qt · windshield washer fluid
08
The Verdict
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THE WINNER
2026 Toyota Tundra
3.4L V6 Twin Turbo Hybrid
- Toyota Tundra is cheaper to maintain (saves ~$2,126 over 5 years)
- Toyota Tundra has 5 fewer open NHTSA recalls
Based on objective maintenance and recall data. Driving feel, looks, brand loyalty, and ownership experience are separate (and very valid) considerations.
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