Recent content by -06T4R-

I took my 4Runner in the other day to have some things checked out before my CPO warranty expire in the next week. The things being checked out: 1) Seat track problem (they are telling me nothing can be done, but I printed out the TSB for them) 2) Moon roof is creaking/cracking/popping. They...

All I have found is people talking about the exhaust coming in the back window, but the smell in mine comes through the HVAC vents.

Agreed. I just finished a trip to the beach (round trip was about 375 miles) in my 06. 6cyl SR5. I made sure I drove 65 the entire time and ended up with a 1/4 of a tank after the trip.... Average was around 23mpg's (by hand not digital readout). That same trip going 75-80 uses about a half a...

I bought the same vehicle with 53k and I changed the diff fluids for peace of mind. The rear diff fluid was black and smelled burnt. After I changed it to synthetic I noticed a substantially better ride quality. There is a great write up in the maintenance section (stickies at the top). It...

Thanks. I have been doing some more research on Google and it seems as though the products only claim to prevent/reduce damage from ethanol, not actually eliminate it.

Maybe my terminology is wrong, but I am referring to a fuel additive that claims to eliminate ethanol from fuel (or maybe it just protects the engine from damage caused by ethanol). I cant remember the product name, but thought maybe someone here has tried it or at least has some opinions to...

Can you just pump the old oil out from the fill plug, and find a way to make sure the drain plug is sealed?

Tried to clean the MAF tonight and I couldn't get the damn engine cover off my 06 6cyl. Both bolts just spun, in either direction, and the cover would lift slightly then move back down into position. What gives? Before I jack the dealer up that I just bought this from I want to make sure I am...

Thanks for the response. Even if the vehicle has DRL, the problem is that they turn on when they feel like it. No rhyme or reason to their function. The vehicle is certified used, so I have a 12/12k comp. warranty. I sold Toyotas for a couple of years (2006-2008) and know that their standards...

I purchased a 2006 Certified 6cyl SR5 (53,000 miles) from a well respected local dealer about 10 days ago, and little problems have been popping up with elctrical. About 5 days after the purchase the problems started (i will bullet point them for easy reading): * The back passanger side tail...

I just bought a Certified 06 SR5 6cyl a couple of weeks ago, and during delivery of the vehicle I noticed that the windows were spotty (after the dealer detailed the 4R). The spots turned out to be acid etching, but it was limited to two rear windows and not on the paint or other windows...

I agree, but I had to test it briefly to see if there were any problems. I don't ever tow anything, climb steep slippery hills or go off road. So this was really the only test for me. I drove in a straight line up to 7mph for less than 10sec., wasn't out driving around in 4LO.... Hell, I didn't...

I bought an 06/6cyl/SR5 over the weekend and have been doing some heavy reading on this forum. (the vehicle is certified from a dealer I used to work for. Their reputation is so good that even after I was fired from sales I still bought 3 vehicles from them) Problem: I was testing the 4x4...