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HI All, I am having this steering wheel tightness lately the past 3 to 4 weeks. I tried using sea foam trans tune in the steering fluid system and t didn't free up the steering wheel. What is my next steps? The steering left and right are very stiff but not all the way throughout. What is the...

Hi, Do you recommend me buying a new or used master cylider unit? How do we know the used one wont fail? Thanks

how do you know its the master cylinder? how did you diagnose it before replacing it? Did you replace the whole unit with the brake booster?

Brake feels spongy. Help!! Hi All, I need your help and se everyone has problems with their brakes. I have a 04 sport with 110K. I had this problem for so many years now and now i suspect that it may be the master brake cylinder. When i compress my brakes, it feels spongy and brakes dont feel...

Bilstein 6112 shocks Hi, has anyone installed the Bilstein 6112 strut and 5100 shocks in the rear for 04 4runber sport. Any suggestions?

Eviele, When you say leaking XREAS? do you mean the actual shock? When you say you wished you would repair XREAS, do you mean the whole system or just the shocks? How do i know if it needs to be repaired or not? Also, if i want to keep it, the only option i have for shocks and struts are Toyota...

Grave, What are the Bilstein part # for the front and rear for 04 Sport? Are these Bilstein shocks adjustable lift or just standard height? Do you plan to raise them? If so, is it just the front or the back too?

2004 Toyota 4Runner Sport- Need Help with Front/Rear Shocks/Struts Hi Guys, i have a 2004 toyota 4runner sport v6. I believe the Sport has the XREAS suspension and honestly i dont know what it really does to my ride. Apparently, i need to replace my front and rear shocks. Even though, i...

04 4runner map light turning on by itself Hi Guys, I need your help. 2 days ago, my front left map light all of a sudden started to lid on by itself without me pressing on it. I guess there is the problem that my alarm started to sound after locking the car. My alarm started to sound after...

There are T-Tech places where you can bring your fluids? Anywhere in NJ/NY area?

I just called Valvoline and the last time i flushed it was in 2012 with 57K miles. Now i have 95K miles. Is it time to do another flush?

2004 toyota 4runner v6 with 95K miles Hi, I want to know which service should i do for my 04 4Runner with 95K miles either the transmission flush or just drain and fill? I have been hearing mixed reviews and don't know which to choose. I know the dealer and Valvoline can perform the tranny...

even if it is the pink coolant, can I still use it?

Does anyone if i can use old coolant, like 15 years ago? is it safe to use?

Need to replace Tranny fluid Hi, I have a 2004 toyota 4 runner and need to replace my tranny fluid. Should i do a simple drain and fill or do a flush? Which is better for my truck? IF i do a drain and fill, how many quarts would i need to do the job? Any pics and instructions would be great...