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.
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.