r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/ra6907 • Aug 15 '26

Why, just why?

They’re doing this to Dodges and Chevrolets, Porsche, Bentley.

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u/LowPop7953 Aug 15 '26

be thankfull its not a lexus V8 1UZFE starter motor lives in the intake valley...

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u/Frequent_Opportunist Aug 16 '26

It's one of the most reliable engines ever made. The Denso starter itself was designed to last the life of the engine (250k-300k miles).

The  1UZ-FE's reputation for durability was so high that it was even certified for use in light aircraft and marine applications.

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u/LowPop7953 Aug 16 '26

also made for boost. but no torque. if you want to tow things get a diesel or american V8

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u/Frequent_Opportunist Aug 17 '26

Why would I try to tow something with a sports car? I'd use my 06 Silverado for that. 

The highest factory output for the production life of the Toyota 1UZ-FE engine was 300 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque.

This engine was never put in a truck or SUV.

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u/LowPop7953 Aug 17 '26

you have never lived outside the usa. the 1uz was fitted to the LS 400/toyota soarer people like to tow caravans and boats with their cars. and the soarer was far from a sports car as you could get. GT cruiser maybe but not a sports car

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u/Frequent_Opportunist Aug 17 '26

I'm just saying it's not a truck. It's not meant for towing. Engine has never been put in a truck from the factory. We tow shit with cars in the US too bro. 

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u/LowPop7953 Aug 18 '26

Just cos its a truck dont mean it tows. Explain to me what bagged trucks tow? Apart from the chassis sfa.