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#1515 of 2495 Re: advice [ggoins] by drex1 Jan 15, 2006 (4:37 pm)
Replying to: ggoins (Jan 15, 2006 3:14 pm) I have a both a '99 (w/100K miles) and a '03 (w/27K) 4Runner with 4WD and love them both. The '03-'06 4Runners are a much smoother and provide a powerful ride (less truck like). Bottom Line: If you like the old model, you will love the new one!
#1516 of 2495 Re: advice [ggoins] by neumie2000 Jan 16, 2006 (4:52 am)
Replying to: ggoins (Jan 15, 2006 3:14 pm) I have a 2004 SR5 V8 4WD. I only have 13K miles on it, but it has been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. I have not had one issue since the day I drove it off the lot. It is the smoothest and most refined SUV I've ever driven and cannot be beat (IMO) for bad weather driving. I love the V8 model, especially the fact that it is in 4WD all the time. Gas mileage is actually pretty good. I have been getting 19-21 on the highway depending on speed. All in all, you just cannot go wrong with the 4Runner. Good luck! Replies to this message: ggoins (Jan 19, 2006 4:10 am)
#1517 of 2495 Re: 04 4Runner, V8, Annoying harmonic humming noise [nnvalue] by biglatka Jan 16, 2006 (9:58 am)
Replying to: nnvalue (Jan 09, 2006 11:12 am) I have the same exact problem. The dealer couldn't (wouldn't) reproduce it because of the high speed. I've heard that it could be exhaust related probably due to some resonance at that speed. Did you try it in 4th gear at a lower speed but the same rpm as when you're in 5th at 75 mph? Let me know if you come up with something. Mine is an 05 SE V8.
#1518 of 2495 Transmission whine by coloron Jan 16, 2006 (12:04 pm)
I bought a new 06 SR5 V6 a few weeks ago. It is very smooth and quiet on the highway except for a whine from the transmission. As long as the tranny is under load (accelerating) it is quiet but when I'm going down hill and let off the gas so that the tranny is braking, even slightly, it has a very noticeable and very annoying whine. It's not noticeable around town but on the highway it is very obvious. Is this a normal characteristic of these vehicles or should I be complaining to the dealer? I'm really hoping it can be fixed. Any chance that it might break in and quiet down after more miles (only 600 miles on it)? I love the SUV in all other aspects but this noise gets on my nerves very quickly. Thanks for the help. Replies to this message: robg4 (Jan 16, 2006 7:43 pm) canddmeyer (Jan 17, 2006 1:48 am)
#1519 of 2495 Re: Transmission whine [coloron] by robg4 Jan 16, 2006 (7:43 pm)
Replying to: coloron (Jan 16, 2006 12:04 pm) I haven't noticed that on the 06 SR5 I just purchased.
#1520 of 2495 Road salt by robg4 Jan 16, 2006 (7:44 pm)
Someone told me road salt will eat on alloy wheels and chrome. Is this true?
#1521 of 2495 Second head gasket in 94 toyota by ecampo Jan 16, 2006 (11:29 pm)
I own a Toyota 4runner SR5 and six months ago I had to have the head gasket replaced, now it has happened again and my mechanic told me that this time it was due to the freeze plugs. I have put only about 4,000 miles on the car since the new head gasket was put on. Also, I live in Los Angeles - moderate to warm climate, not cold. Can the freeze plugs cause the head gasket to blow? The car had not recently overheated and was not overheating the morning that the head gasket blew. I am beginning to feel like my mechanic is looking for a reason to cover his faulty work. Replies to this message: nippononly (Jan 17, 2006 12:04 am) ecampo (Jan 17, 2006 9:02 am) grahmm (Jan 17, 2006 8:34 pm) and 2 more... dcam47 (Nov 05, 2006 6:11 am) rneufeld (Mar 28, 2008 8:10 am) steve_ (Mar 28, 2008 4:27 pm)
#1522 of 2495 Re: Second head gasket in 94 toyota [ecampo] by nippononly Jan 17, 2006 (12:04 am)
Replying to: ecampo (Jan 16, 2006 11:29 pm) I feel the same way!   It's not under warranty after only 4K miles? I would think any reputable mechanic would at least talk price reduction after that short a time. Replies to this message: ecampo (Jan 17, 2006 9:02 am) grahmm (Jan 17, 2006 8:34 pm) ecampo (Jan 17, 2006 10:28 pm) and 1 more...
#1523 of 2495 Re: advice [ggoins] by canddmeyer Jan 17, 2006 (1:36 am)
Replying to: ggoins (Jan 15, 2006 3:14 pm) Well I'm not going to tell you everything is perfect, cuz it ain't. But I would buy the same vehicle again, despite a few issues I've had.   You can expect excellent handling, good power, and braking second to none. Negatives are the 4Runner gets tossed around in crosswinds, rides rough, and has the crappiest HVAC controls I've ever had to deal with in 30 years of driving.   Just the same, nothing is perfect. The 4Runner was still the best vehicle in its class in 2003 and I have no regrets.
#1524 of 2495 Re: Transmission whine [coloron] by canddmeyer Jan 17, 2006 (1:48 am)
Replying to: coloron (Jan 16, 2006 12:04 pm) Some of us had a similar issue, but we heard it all the time. Lubing the driveshaft zerk fitting where it meets the tranny output shaft cured what I was hearing. There were many posts about similar issues here in the past. I'd suggest using the search function. You might find your cure.

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