u/Brief-Board-4474

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Thoughts on this engine noise?

I’m in the market for a Tacoma. Found a 3rd gen TRD sport with the 3.5L V6 and 120,000 miles. The car fax shows regular maintenance, oil changes every 4,000-6,000 miles. Asked for a video of it starting up. Is this a normal sound for it? Or should I avoid this one and keep on looking? Possibly thinking it’s rod knock or the fact that Toyota calls for thin oil and this video was taken in Miami while the car was sitting outside in the heat wave. Thanks in advance for any advice :)

u/Brief-Board-4474 — 24 hours ago