2003 Toyota Tundra
2003 Toyota Tundra questions and answers
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Q: at what speed does a 2003 toyota tundra get the highest gas mileage?
i need a breakdown for speed vs. Miles per gallon.
A: On MINE, the torque converter locks at 46mph (in O.D.)
THAT is the speed you will get the best mpg. I have PROVED it with my own testing. It's best to run at 48 to keep the tranny from going in-and-out of the "lockup" mode.
Q: 2003 Toyota Tundra 6 Cylinder, how much oil do I add? 5 or 6 quarts?
I am changing oil which 5 is the normal for six cylinder... Is this correct?
A: 6
Q: book value of 2003 toyota tundra p-u, 2-wheel drive,8-cylinder, cab.,very good condition,45,000 miles?
A: GO TO WWW.KBB.COM
Q: Does the split bench seat on a toyota tundra 2003 have height adjustment?
A: No, the only Tundra built in 2003 that had height adjustments for the driver's seat was in the Limited models with the bucket seats.
hope this helps.
Q: 2003 Toyota Tundra Keyless remote - Anyone know how to program?
Any help would be appreciated. I bought an '03 Tundra that was neglected and am working getting everything intact. It came with no remotes. Buying two on eBay. Any help would be appreciated!
A: The vehicle needs to have conditions met:
No key in the ignition cylinder,
Drive door unlocked,
Drives door opened, all others closed.
1. Within 5 seconds, insert the key into the ignition cylinder and remove. Do that 2 times.
2. Within 40 seconds, close and open drivers door twice. Insert the key into ignition and remove. (1 time), Close and open drivers door again 2 times. Reinsert key in the ignition and close the driver’s door. Turn ignition cylinder from lock to on and back to lock for each programming mode.
At this point, you’re at the programming menu. There are 6 different menu selections.
1. Add remote
2. Rewrite mode
3. Setting mode
4. Erease mode
5. Syncronization mode.
When selected mode is entered, the response is equal from ECU, door locks cycle, ECU chirps, tail lights blink.
if the number of lock-on-lock responses are 0, 3 or 7, there is no response.
Once in selected mode, press and hold remote lock button for 1 second. Door locks will cycle if programming accepted.
Remove key from lock cylinder to end programming mode.
This is actual procedure and it can be difficult to follow.
Q: how much do u think that a 2003 Toyota Tundra 2WD ACCESS CAB SR5 V6 is iwrth it has 56,803?
A: The value just went down some with the release of the NEW Tundras with 385 H/P. I know I'll be trading in MINE soon.
Check the NADA web site for current value.
Q: I'm thinking about getting a 2000-2003 Tundra. How much harder is it to change the oil compared to a Dodge?
I have a 1992 Dodge Dakota, my sister drives a 2000 Ford Focus, Mom drives a 2000 Dodge Caravan and Dad has a 1999 Chevy Silverado. Of the ones listed, the Focus is the hardest to change because the filter is in some really stupid spot. My Dakota is not far off because it's so high up there.
Sooo, is the Toyota Tundra pretty comparable or easier to change oil and filter than any of the ones I already know?
A: Easy. The filter is not hard. If its a V8 it is under the skid plate which is held on by 5 12MM bolts. When you take that off the filter is right in front of you and is very easy to take off. The drain plug is cake. it sits right in on the oil pan and points down with nothing blocking it.
If its an early V6(5VZ-FE) 4WD then its hard as the oil filter is in a high point of the engine and can be hard to get to as there is stuff in the way. The drain plug is still easy. If its a later V6(1GR-FE) then its the easiest as the filter sits right on top near the filler. There is a plug on the bottom of the filter housing that you remove and put a bottle under to catch the oil that comes from the filter. After that the drain plug is just like the other ones. It is the easiest of them all.
Q: What is the best way to go for my Tundra's suspension and exhaust systems?
I have a 2003 Toyota Tundra (2X4), and I want to lift it 3" and improve the exhaust system for horse power and sound. What are the best products to go with? Also, with that type of lift, how big or a tire can I go with?
A: Well first of all I would suggest a flowmaster exhaust, sounds real aggressive. The lift kit answer well that is a tough one, because it mostly depends on what you want to do with your truck. Like some lift kits come with blocks for the rear springs, they are okay if you do mostly street driving, if you do jumping and a lot of offroading the axle could rotate under power which twists the springs (called spring warp) and spits out the block. I have also seen blocks break under a stressful load. Yes, they are plenty of guys out there with blocks under their trucks and seem to do just fine, but if you do any serious offroading this might happen. The other option for the rear axle is add-a-leafs. Which you actually add an extra leaf spring to the leaf spring packs. Causes a stiff ride, but you can get the harshness out of the leaf pack by removing the overload spring (the straight, thick leaf spring at the bottom of the pack) But this means that you can't load the truck as heavy as you once could because the leaf springs can't handle too much weight, unless the overload spring is in the pack. On to the front of the truck, this is kind of hairy, for only a 3 inch lift, you probably will be stuck with front spacers which fit in between the front spring and the spring mount. They are okay, most people use these to help level out their truck, and the spacers don't have the problem that is associated with the rear block, like spitting out or breaking. The best I have found so far is the Skyjacker 2.5 inch platinum series lift kit, it comes with coil over front shocks and complete rear leaf spring packs. Honestly that is the best and toughest lift kit for anything you can throw at that truck. But it will cost you about $1,000. Then I would say that the next best ones would be the Revtek or the Rough Country lift, both run front spacers and rear blocks. I have had experience running Skyjacker and Rough Country lifts on a Jeep Wrangler and they are awesome, most important is the support that you get from the companies if you run into trouble. Tires will depend on which lift kit you decided on some say there lift is 2.5 but it might run the same size tire as a 3 inch will, just depend on the weight of you vehicle and the lift kit manufacture. Same with rims some say you will need new rims some don't. But don't forget that by putting on bigger tires that your speedometer will be off ( you still will get a speeding ticket even if you do tell the cop that is what was wrong). And sometimes depending on how big you go you need to re-gear your axles, but going up one or two sizes with the exhaust system upgrades I think you will be okay. I would dome some research on the lift kits and find out what people have said about them. Hope I helped you out, was the best I could do one the little information that I know about Tundra.
Q: Can you fit an infant car seat in the back of a Tundra?
I have a 2003 Toyota Tundra with suicide doors. Im pregnant and I wanted to know if anyone has used a car seat in the small back seat.
A: My husband has a 2001 Tundra Access Cab (I think that is what you mean by suicide doors?), and the car seat fits, but the front passenger seat has to be pulled all the way forward. So if we take his truck, I end up eating the dash board. But works very well if I'm not home and he needs to run out somewhere.
Q: 2003 Toyoto Tundra Purchase?
My 2nd oldest brother has a 2003 double cab toyota Tundra with 52,000 miles on it for sale.It has the 4.7 liter in it.He wants to sell it to me for $18,600.00. I am mostly worried about all the miles it has on it.Is the 4.7 liter a good reliable engine that will last past 200,000 miles without any problems? And is this a good purchase for the price.Please give me some adive.Thanks
A: Sounds like a good price, Autotrader.com shows average listing price of about $20K. Reliability should be very good, and the only problems with those trucks are minor; just check the front ball joints on the suspension for wear periodically. Toyota uses the 4.7 liter engine in it's Landcruiser, and the Lexus LX470, which tend to be very durable. With proper maintenance your truck should go beyond 200K miles.
Q: How do I or can I get my truck back?
For the past 13 months, I have been making payments on a 2003 Toyota Tundra. I took over the payments from a former friend and employer. All the payments are current and I have had the truck in my possesion the entire time. My problem is the truck is still in her name and for no reason she just came to my house with the xtra key and took the truck. If I go take the truck back, she will call it in stolen. What can I do?
Well maybe I should have been a little more specific. The truck is not paid off, and I have been making the payments directly to capitol one from my own personal account and I can prove it. The insurance policy is also in her name but I have documents that prove that Im listed as a driver on the same policy. I have many many people who knows Ive had the truck and lots of pictures. The one thing I dont have is a written agreement between the two of us. I just dont see how a judge could see all the proof that I can provide and tell me that Im out of luck, just because I dont have a written contract with her. She has nothing that can says she has paid anything towards the truck since I took over the payments.
A: If her name is the name on the title and her name is on the loan there is not much you can do without taking it to court and proving that you have been making the payments, in which case you may only be able to recover the payments or might be told to be more aware next time. I am not sure you have much of a legal footing if all the paperwork is in her name.
Did you have insurance on the truck? That might help your case.
Q: Why does it feel like I'm getting hit from behind?
I have a 2003 Toyota Tundra and haven't had any problems with it until recently. Every now and then when I stop at a red light or stop sign, it feels like the brakes give way and like someone just hit me from behind. What could be wrong with it? The only big thing that was changed was the ball joints because of a recall. Other than that, only regular oil changes.
A: Have your brakes inspected and lube the rear backing plates where the shoes rest on it, should be six places.
Q: CDs stuck in car stereo- error message pops up, advice?
I have a 2003 Toyota Tundra with a 6 disk CD player, factory stereo. I have all 6 CDs in and "ERROR" now appears on the screen, the cds won't play, and will not eject. I have had this problem for 2 days and have not been able to get them to do anything. I don't see a pin hole anywhere to "eject" the disks. Any ideas? Is my stereo broken?
A: This indicates a malfunction of the disc changer functions.
A: Press the reset button on both the changer and the remote. The reset button on the changer is located on the front panel of the unit, It can beactivated with the tip of a pin.
B: If the unit does not operate after resetting it, remove the magazine by inserting a business card between the magazine and the mechanism. The lock lever will disengage to allow the magazine to eject.
C: Make sure all CDs are in the magazine, a CD is found lodged in the carriage, remove all CDs from the magazine and reinsert the magazine into the changer.
D: Press the eject button. This should cause the loged CD to move from the carriage into the empty magazine. The magazine should automatically eject and normal operation will return.
Q: Can I use 0W-20 synthetic oil in a 2003 Yukon or a 2004 Silverado?
Presently these vehicles are using 5W-30 synthetic oil. I noticed that the Toyota Tundra uses this 0W-20 oil. I just want to know if I can use it in a Chevy Silverado or a GMC Yukon with a 5.3 Engine?
A: as long as you keep the oil pressure up
Q: Car Stereo Speaker Installation Question?
2003 Toyota Tundra
New Alpine 18wX4 RMS Stereo
Factory Speakers (Front Seperates, Rear CoAxls)
Question: I am installing a set of new Polk seperates and have one side in. The problem is the factory side sounds better than the new speakers. What am I doing wrong?
I have:
Made sure the woofers are sealed (no air gaps) in the factory locations,
Double checked the wiring.
I have an amp to put in which will provide about 75w RMS to each front set. I know this will help, but shouldn't the new speakers sound better than the factory speakers now?
A: I would say drop everything!
Put the amp in. Run the speakers directly to the amp, with larger (16-12ga speaker wire ) making sure the +&- are properly wired. If possible, isolate the stereo running an 8ga wire (fused) and the same size ground. The more current provided to the stereo, the more efficient it will perform.
You will not be happy with the amp in the stereo itself. Especially if you bought spankin new components.
Installing the external amp is like night & day. (quality wise)
Placement of your tweeters is key in an installation also. You should keep your tweeters as close to the midrange as possible, but still be able to agle them to be directed toward your ear.
Put a little sound deadening around the speakers, and they should scream well beyond the factory system. Sound deaden the whole door for best results (optional, but since you have the door panel off anyway!)
Bass blockers are also suggested to keep the bass meant for subwoofers out of your new midrages. You can also use the x-over in the stereo. Most Alpines have this feature now
The reason that that it may have sounded better originally is:
1: There is anexternal amp you are unaware of.
2: One of your speakers is hooked up backward(out of phase)
3 The factory stereo was only designed to sound good wth the components provided with the vehicle. i.e. smaller guage wiring, 6 ohm impedance maybe?
Remember, you will only get out of it what u put into it. All these steps will give you improved sound quality! Guarenteed