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From a Texas Trooper Good tip about the water, Steve. Another one I heard came from a Texas State Trooper (proper term?). He lifts his heels off the floor an inch or two so that when he dozes off, his heels hit the floor and wake him up. You can't do it for long at first, but after a while you...

I have a '91 4Runner, and the rear window will only roll up using the key. I have to jump inside to roll it down. I don't think this is normal, is it? If not, has anyone ever fixed this problem? I don't have too much experience working on locks and such. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks...

Hey guys. I just purchased the factory manuals (both books) for the '91 4Runner. I should have it in about a week, at which time I would be glad to scan the relevant pages, if it helps. PM or e-mail me if you are interested. Robert

125k seems a bit soon for a Toyota to be burning oil, even if it is the 3.0. I would suggest cleaning the engine real well then driving for a day or two and looking for leaks that aren't making it to your driveway. Also, have a friend drive behind your truck and tell you if you're smoking. If...

I've always been an every 60,000 miles timing belt changer, just to be on the safe side. But if the dealer is saying 90k is OK, then it probably is. If it makes you uncomfortable, change it and don't worry about it. Good luck. Robert

Hey folks, new to the forum. Just bought a used (obviously) 91 4Runner 4x4. It's in pretty good shape, but could use a few details to make it really nice. Can anyone suggest a good sight to buy parts for this truck? Specifically, the first thing I would like to fix is the dash. It has a few...