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Toyota 4Runner Maintenance and Repair

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Re: Transmission whine [coloron] by robg4
Jan 16, 2006 (7:43 pm)
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Replying to: coloron (Jan 16, 2006 12:04 pm)

I haven't noticed that on the 06 SR5 I just purchased.
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Road salt by robg4
Jan 16, 2006 (7:44 pm)
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Someone told me road salt will eat on alloy wheels and chrome. Is this true?
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Second head gasket in 94 toyota by ecampo
Jan 16, 2006 (11:29 pm)
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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.
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Re: Second head gasket in 94 toyota [ecampo] by nippononly
Jan 17, 2006 (12:04 am)
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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.
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Re: advice [ggoins] by canddmeyer
Jan 17, 2006 (1:36 am)
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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.
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Re: Transmission whine [coloron] by canddmeyer
Jan 17, 2006 (1:48 am)
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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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Re: Second head gasket in 94 toyota [nippononly] by ecampo
Jan 17, 2006 (9:02 am)
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Replying to: nippononly (Jan 17, 2006 12:04 am)

I would think that it should be covered by a warranty. I don't think I should be charged at all. After all he should have checked everything when he performed the work the last time.
He has not told me how much he is going to charge me yet as he is still looking throught the paperwork, but I just wanted to ask other people's advice on the matter in order to be prepared. Shouldn't the freeze plugs be covered by his work?
Any technical advice is appreciated.
 
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4runner tire air pressure reset. by mateo777
Jan 17, 2006 (10:14 am)
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I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANYONE KNOW HOW TO RESET THE AIR PRESSURE LIGHT. I HAVE A 2005 4RUNNER SPORT. ALL THE TIRES HAVE 40 PSI.
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Re: 4runner tire air pressure reset. [mateo777] by neumie2000
Jan 17, 2006 (10:34 am)
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Replying to: mateo777 (Jan 17, 2006 10:14 am)

A couple of things. One, is 40PSI the correct pressure? Check inside your door. I have an SR5, and the recommended PSI is 32. Second, check your spare tire air pressure. This issue has been addressed in this forum quite a bit. If you have put air in all four and the light is still on, your spare tire needs the air! Hope this helps.
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Re: 4runner tire air pressure reset. [mateo777] by grahmm
Jan 17, 2006 (8:20 pm)
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Replying to: mateo777 (Jan 17, 2006 10:14 am)

Be sure and check the spare if you haven't already

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