I Took My 2025 Toyota Tundra to the Dealer For the 10K Service and I’ll Never Leave the Lot Before Checking, There Was Oil All Over the Engine Bay, and A Puddle Under the Truck

Tundra 10k Service Scare

A 2025 Toyota Tundra owner's routine 10k service turned into a near-disaster due to a massive oil leak caused by a cross-threaded filter.

Tim Lunsford's experience is a cautionary tale for Tundra owners. After taking his truck to the dealer for the 10,000-mile service, he decided to check the engine bay before leaving the lot.

What he found was alarming:

Oil all over the engine bay, and a puddle under the truck
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This quick check saved his truck from certain engine failure, highlighting the importance of double-checking the work of dealership mechanics.

Author's summary: A simple check saved a Tundra from disaster.

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Torque News Torque News — 2025-10-18