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Owner Of Million-Mile Toyota Tundra Hits 900K Miles With Newer Truck

Victor Sheppard, the person who famously drove his Toyota Tundra for over one million miles, is on the verge of reaching the extraordinary milestone as soon as once more. This time, he is pushing the bounds of longevity in his 2014 Toyota Tundra SR5 Double Cab with a 5.7-liter V8 engine.

Sheppard reached out to Pickup Truck Talk to share his newest accomplishment. The odometer on his 2014 Tundra rolled over the 900,000-mile mark only recently, bringing him nearer to a different potential million-mile journey.

Back in July 2016, we coated his exceptional feat when he crossed the million-mile mark in a 2007 Tundra SR5 Double Cab with a 4.7-liter V8. The 2014 mannequin, which is now approaching the million-mile mark, was initially bought by Sheppard as a substitute for the 2007 Tundra simply earlier than it hit the million-mile milestone.

Toyota, impressed by Sheppard’s loyalty and the million-mile achievement, supplied him a trade-in deal – the 2007 model for a 2016 Limited Crew Cab. The firm even studied the 2007 truck while designing the new 2022 Tundra. Opting to maintain the 2016 mannequin as a private car, Sheppard continued to make use of the 2014 Tundra for each day work, accumulating an astonishing quantity of mileage within the course of. Remarkably, Sheppard did all of the driving himself.

Sheppard lately shared insights into the upkeep journey of his resilient truck. In addition to routine engine upkeep, he changed the alternator and had the transmission serviced at 780,000 miles. However, because of delays in repairs, he determined to take issues into his personal arms and clocked an extra 80,000 miles earlier than lastly putting in a brand new transmission. The transmission challenge, inflicting the truck to lose velocity whereas climbing hills, offered a singular problem.

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Video Shows Bear Breaking into Honda CR-V for a Snack

Bears are known for their curiosity when it comes to food, which is why there are bear-proof trash cans and storage containers available. In this video, a bear managed to break into the back of a Honda CR-V to satisfy its hunger.

The incident took place at a cabin in the Smoky Mountains, where the CR-V was parked. The house had an outdoor-facing security camera that captured the scene.

The bear didn’t face any difficulty in accessing the Honda as the rear door appeared to be unlocked. However, instead of immediately climbing in, the creature took its time to look around and playfully scratched its paws.

Eventually, the bear managed to climb into the vehicle. The video ends after the bear enters the Honda. According to the YouTube description, the animal consumed some food inside the car and stayed there for approximately five minutes. Fortunately, there was no damage to the vehicle, but the bear left behind empty wrappers.

The website Bearwise.org specializes in providing advice on dealing with black bears, which is the species shown in the video. These bears have curved claws that are about 2.0 inches long, making it easy for them to open door handles. The website suggests locking your vehicle and not leaving the windows slightly open, as bears can grip the windows and break the glass.

Bearwise.org also recommends not leaving any items with a strong odor in your vehicle, such as scented air fresheners, lip balm, or hand lotion, as these smells can attract bears.

According to the National Park Service, there are approximately 900,000 black bears in North America. They are found in various regions, including Maine, Northern Georgia, the Appalachian Mountains, the Northern Midwest, the Rocky Mountains, parts of the West Coast, and Alaska. Their weight can range from about 100 pounds during the leanest times of the year up to over 300 pounds when they bulk up for the winter.