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Toyota 4Runner Maintenance and Repair

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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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Time for new battery? by md4runnerman
Nov 30, 2008 (11:19 am)
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Just want some thoughts. I have a 2004 V8 Limited, which will be 5 years old in Feb. 09. I still have the original battery. Should I seriously consider replacing it before the cold weather really sets in? Or save my money and keep watch on the indicator? I have not been having any problems.
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Re: Time for new battery? [md4runnerman] by boats3
Nov 30, 2008 (12:08 pm)
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Replying to: md4runnerman (Nov 30, 2008 11:19 am)

Get it tested if you are concerned. Your local mechanic can do it for you. Also, the heat does more damage to your battery than the cold.
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Re: Time for new battery? [md4runnerman] by chuck1
Nov 30, 2008 (3:12 pm)
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Replying to: md4runnerman (Nov 30, 2008 11:19 am)

I wouldn't get it tested. I would just replace it. At 5 years it is time. Why bother for less than a $100.00?
 
After all, the battery never goes out at a bad time...does it?
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Re: 2000 SR5 4Runner [steve_] by chuck1
Nov 30, 2008 (3:19 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Nov 19, 2008 8:52 am)

Steve, there are not any serious issues that the past few years of the 4Runner has had. These things are pretty much bullet proof.
 
There is an occasional power train "clunk" on this last generation that doesn't affect anything, but a few find irritating.
 
Also, If anyone buys new with a model that has the X-Reas suspension, I would highly suggest buying the Toyota Factory warranty. This system is covered under the platinum warranty offered by Toyota.
 
There have been isolated issues of this system leaking and needing work. It happened to me but I had the warranty. Total cost for one shock was $300.00 plus labor. Toyota paid for two days of a rental car while locating the part. Total invoice around $500.00 BTW-total suspension replacement of the X-Reas runs $3,000.00!
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Re: 2000 SR5 4Runner [durangojay] by jeff_connors
Dec 06, 2008 (6:19 am)
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Replying to: durangojay (Nov 16, 2008 11:37 am)

durangojay....
 
Did you get the Toyota? I'm thinking of buying the same year, same mileage. What was the asking or sale price of yours?
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Re: 2000 SR5 4Runner [steve_] by julietj
Dec 06, 2008 (9:49 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Nov 19, 2008 8:52 am)

Regarding eventual repair issues, on my 2003 I had warped rotors replaced recently (plus new pads) at almost 60,000 mi. (Thanks to folks here, I knew exactly what was wrong!) Seems this is a pretty common repair with the 4Runner. Also had one leaky front strut, & had to get front & diagonal back replaced - cost $1000 for labor plus parts -- Toyota mechanic said he'd never seen the diagonally linked struts before, which was a bit alarming, since they're standard on the Sport. Second set of tires (Dunlop? only 2 years old) were out of tread, replaced all four with Continental CrossContact LX. Maybe these will last a while.
 
Nothing else has been a problem, other than the glove box pneumatic hinge came off when I had the cabin filter replaced, and won't stay on anymore ... no big deal that it drops open. Didn't even realize it had that hinge until it stopped working. Next - 60,000 service.

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