The renowned automotive enthusiast, Victor Sheppard, has once again astonished the car community as his 2014 Toyota Tundra surpassed the 1-million-mile mark (approximately 1.6 million kilometers) on April 9, 2025.
This is Sheppard’s second Tundra to achieve this extraordinary feat within less than two decades. The first being a 2007 model, which also reached this impressive milestone.
What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that both vehicles were powered by a gasoline V8 5.7L engine, unlike the typical diesel-powered trucks that often reach such high mileage. Sheppard, a driver transporting equipment for the oil industry in the US, averages an impressive 500 kilometers per day. His disciplined lifestyle and adherence to regular maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer are the secrets to maintaining the vehicle’s incredible durability.
Sheppard’s first 2007 Tundra was so well-preserved that Toyota even took it back to their Alabama factory for a thorough inspection of its drivetrain. The results? The system showed almost no major faults, and the engine’s quality was comparable to that of a new vehicle with just 100,000 miles on the clock. Even the interior remained impressively intact, despite the owner’s towering height of nearly 2 meters and substantial weight of 200 kilograms.
Toyota presented Sheppard with a 2016 Tundra Limited as a token of their appreciation for reaching the million-mile milestone. However, the second vehicle to achieve this feat is a 2014 SR5 Double Cab that Sheppard purchased while still driving the first one.
When the transmission started showing signs of wear at 780,000 miles, Sheppard persevered and drove an additional 80,000 miles before finally replacing it. This testament to the toughness of Japanese pickup trucks is further emphasized by the fact that 780,000 miles surpasses the 1-million-kilometer mark, a dream for many conventional commercial vehicles.
Victor Sheppard’s story is not just a testament to the durability of Toyota vehicles but also underscores the value of proper maintenance. In an era dominated by electric cars and advanced technology, the “purely mechanical” Tundra stands as a testament to the unwavering stability and longevity of traditional automotive engineering.
PV (Tuoitrethudo)
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