Recent content by 02SE

Yes, hopefully no water got into the drivetrain, but the first thing to do is to confirm whether or not they suffered water ingress. The diffs and T-case can tolerate water getting in them better than the transmission can. Back in the days of being a Master Tech, flood cars were the worst. The...

First on my list I'd check the transmission fluid for signs of water contamination, ASAP. If water contamination is found, don't continue to drive it. Have it towed to get the transmission fluid flushed completely. Water in the transmission will destroy it in short order. Then I'd check the...

What's your elevation? Living at higher altitude where the air density is less, and thus less aero drag from these relatively un-aerodynamic SUV's, I get better MPG than when I'm down at or closer to sea level. My TRD ORP is stock other than some stock size Yokohama G015 load range E tires...

Well, either my posts met with moderator approval, or there was some sort of glitch after the Board update. Either way, I'm able to post now, but have received no explanation as to what the issue was.

Did the car wash take any responsibility? Usually they have signs denying responsibility for any damage incurred.

I'd like to comment, but all of my posts are under review for some reason.

Why does she have three legs?

It seems none of my posts will actually post without approval?

I previously mentioned the transmission issue as well, but my post is still apparently awaiting approval?

There have been reported transmission failures on the 6th gen 4Runner website.

It sounds like you have the temperature knob turned all the way counter-clockwise to MAX A/C. Turn the knob one click clockwise off of MAX A/C, and the A/C should turn off, as designed. As for which to get between 2014-2020, I'd also vote for the 2019. I specifically didn't want the easier to...

I can't really tell what has happened from your picture. I DO know that I've seen automated car washes do damage to many vehicles, and there is usually some disclaimer denying responsibility for any damage, so I never use them. Let us know what the shop says.

Using a wire wheel to 'clean' aluminum gasket surfaces, is very poor practice. It's really just a matter of time until that 'technique' comes back to bite him.

Valve springs eventually fatigue and lose some of the pressure they could originally produce. There are service limits for springs, which determine when they should be replaced. Sometimes rather than just becoming weak, they can break. 160k miles is decent service life. But most Toyota valve...

No kidding. I got a car as soon as I could afford to buy one. That lesson in self-reliance, allowed me to retire early. I am grateful to my parents that they taught me the value of a dollar, and hard work.