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 serves as a warning to Tundra owners. After dropping off his truck for the 10,000-mile service, he decided to check the engine bay before leaving the dealership.

What he found was alarming: streaks of fresh, clean oil everywhere in the engine bay and a puddle under the truck.

A quick look saved his 2025 Tundra from certain engine failure.

This incident highlights the importance of double-checking the work done by dealership mechanics to avoid potential disasters.

Author's summary: Tundra owner's close call with engine disaster.

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Torque News Torque News — 2025-10-18

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