But sometimes even the best can fail. That's what happened to this engine. Acquired by the I Do Cars YouTube channel for a teardown, this 5VZ-FE is a rare example of a failed Toyota V-6.

These trucks have been powered by ultra-dependable engines like the 22RE 2.4-liter 4-cylinder and the 3.4 liter 5VZ-FE V6, an ideal engine for off-road vehicles. In between those two engines in ...