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Toyota 4Runner Maintenance and Repair

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Re: "H" Rated Tires [chuck1] by boats3
Oct 08, 2008 (3:27 am)
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Replying to: chuck1 (Oct 07, 2008 7:18 pm)

Chuck, not a matter of the tires being good or bad, Toyota put a performance tire on a SUV, that is what does not make sense.
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Re: Toyota for beach driving [nacarato] by boats3
Oct 08, 2008 (3:28 am)
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Replying to: nacarato (Oct 08, 2008 3:08 am)

If you are going to go on the beach I suggest that you purchase an air compressor for the car and let 10-15 lbs. per tire out. This will provide you with the best traction possible on the sand. This is true for any car not just the Highlander.
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Re: Toyota for beach driving [boats3] by nedzel
Oct 08, 2008 (9:43 am)
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Replying to: boats3 (Oct 08, 2008 3:28 am)

If you don't lower the air pressure in your tires, you will get stuck.
 
I take my 4Runner on the beach at Cape Poge every year. The signs say "lower your tire pressure to 15 psi or you will get stuck." The signs don't lie.
 
Most such beaches have air compressors were you can add air once you get off the beach.
 
You will also need the usual required recovery equipment (strap, tow hooks, jack, jacking plate, shovel) and a tire pressure gauge.
 
As for adding a compressor to the car, cheap plug-in air compressors don't have the volume to efficiently pump your tires. If you really want your own on-board compressor, you are looking at something like an Oasis compressor (on the order of $1000).
 
Before you get all of that, check with the organization that runs the beach. Some of them do not allow AWD vehicles on the beach.
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Re: 04 4Runner propeller shaft bolts [glb5] by cwapps
Oct 08, 2008 (1:57 pm)
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Replying to: glb5 (Oct 07, 2008 5:01 pm)

Many thanx
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Re: Tire Rotation/Brakes [2006toy] by duke15
Oct 18, 2008 (7:57 pm)
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Replying to: 2006toy (Sep 14, 2008 2:59 pm)

I figured I could at least answer some of your questions using my 2002 4Runner 4X4 V6 Sport that I purchased new.
 
1) How long do the Michelin Cross Terrains typically last? I might have another 6k left.
A: 44K miles on mine so far. I was told they could last 75K miles if taken care of properly.
 
2) How long do the original brakes last? I have not had any brake work done
A: My truck flipped 98K miles yesterday, and was in the shop for an oil change, tire rotation, and "free" safety inspection this morning. My original brake pads on the back have 60% life left in them. The front pads and rotors were replaced at 93K miles due to the front rotors warping and being too thin to turn.
 
3) When rotating the tires, one dealership rotates all 5 (spare included) front to back and across as well as "Force Balance" the tires. The other dealership closer to home rotates the 2 front tires with the 2 back tires, does not include the spare or cross the tires left to right. Which method is correct?
A: Not sure, but for me the 2nd dealer would be correct as my spare is still the crappy Bridgestone that came with the truck.
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2000 SR5 4Runner by durangojay
Nov 16, 2008 (11:37 am)
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I am thinking of purchasing a 2000 SR5 4Runner. One owner, all records, oil changed regularly, all maintenance done. New Michelins, brush guard, sun roof. Vehicle is in excellent shape and I think it could be had for a fair price. What should I be looking out for in this truck? Timing belt was done at about 80K. It has 118K on it now. Rides very tight. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Jay
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Re: 2000 SR5 4Runner [durangojay] by steve_ HOST
Nov 16, 2008 (12:15 pm)
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Replying to: durangojay (Nov 16, 2008 11:37 am)

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2000 SR5 4Runner by durangojay
Nov 19, 2008 (4:05 am)
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Thanks, but what I was looking for was specific technical issues that I should be looking for on this model ie timing belt replacements, CV boot wear, etc. Any input would be welcome. Thanks, Jay
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1999 TOYOYA 4 RUNNER by heavyline1
Nov 19, 2008 (5:30 am)
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I REPLACED REAR BRAKES AFTER MARKET PADS & TURNED REAR DRUMS . NOTE WHEN I STOP THE WHOLE REAR OF THE TOYOYA VIBRATES
SHUTTERS I TRIED REPLACING THE DRUMS AFTER MARKET THEY WOULDNT FIT PLEASE WHAT DO I DO..................................................
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Re: 2000 SR5 4Runner [durangojay] by steve_ HOST
Nov 19, 2008 (8:52 am)
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Replying to: durangojay (Nov 19, 2008 4:05 am)

I don't recall any issues that keep reappearing on the 4Runner. You can skim this and the other 4Runner discussions but my guess is that the problems will typical of those you'll find on most any used car. No smoking gun like Subaru headgaskets or Odyssey transmissions to pay particular attention to.
 
Any owners out there who can weigh in?

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