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Nothing about EFI service in the manual. Dealer just trying to line their pockets. Here is what needs to be done. Replace engine oil and oil filter 1 Rotate tires Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD) Re-torque propeller shaft bolt Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake...

I use the Toyota Filters. I usually buy a bunch at a time. The engine is warranted to 100,000 miles so I know it won't be my problem if the OEM filter isn't any good. People overthink stuff like oil and filters. I am sure the engineers at Toyota are more than competent enough to make an...

I read your story. That is quite an ordeal you went through. I wouldn't have blamed your wife too much. My 4 Runner was never run after the oil light came on and the engine had to be replaced. It didn't have as much damage as yours did but it was still not fixable. BTW I have a Ducati...

When the dealer put a new engine in my 4runner they had the cost down as $2500 I think. That was for a brand new one. I didn't have to pay for it because my engine died because they forgot to tighten the oil drain plug after an oil change so I don't know if that was only what the dealer had to...

I can only imagine what else you changed spark plugs on. The ones on the drivers side are a pain in the buttucks to get out.

Yeah I was thinking the same thing. Big SUV's are actually less safe than small cars as big SUV's tip over. I came accross a Hummer 2 that got into an accident with a big rig. Half the vehicle was gone. It is hard to stay fastened into your seatbelt when the side of vehicle is gone. Two...

I hope people who don't need SUV's sell them. I have three huge dogs. Largest 170 lbs. I like to go camping. The 4 Runner is great because if you arrive late at the campsite you can always sleep in it. I can fit my mountain bike in the back. I can go up terrible unpaved mountain roads with...

I certainly don't care about the speed. I drove my Ducati super fast for a couple of hours. Sometimes hitting speeds of 120 mpg. I still got over 50 mpg. If you are that concerned about you gas mileage sell the 4 Runner. If you get a scooter you probably can get 90 mpg.

I have a Harley and a Ducati. The Ducati gets 58 mpg and the Harley 42 mpg. I drive them to work every day it isn't raining. I prefer riding a motorcycle over driving the 4 Runner anyway. I won't be selling the 4 Runner. I have 3 dogs that range in size from 90 lbs to 170lbs. No way they...

My favorite experience with Jiffy Lube was when they told me my fuel injectors were dirty and needed the a cleaning service. I just laughed and said no thank you. My car had a Carburetor.

Finally got my 4 Runner back today. I asked if I could have an extended warranty and they gave me a 6 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty. I guess it didn't cost them that much but it does make me feel a little bit better. I am going on a 1400 mile roundtrip starting tomorrow evening so...

I really don't know about all the specifics of the engine but I ask about the valves and they said that there is a reserve of oil in the valve area and that valves always had oil. The service manager said I could look at the valves or have my own mechanic look at them if I didn't believe there...

Now they are saying they have to replace the short block and they are having a hard time finding one but they should have one by the middle of next week. I have no idea what a short block but I guess I will take someone advice and call toyota..I am guessing they will be no help but this is...

Well I headed over to the dealership at lunch time and after spending an hour getting the run-around I finally got the answer that the oil drain plug came loose and that they are replacing the bearings on the camshaft. I am angry that they have been telling me that they couldn't figure out the...

The dealer looking at it now is the one that did the oil change. I didn't buy it from them because they wanted $5000 more than where I did end up buying it. I guess it's possible that others have had problems with their engines in their 4 Runners but they haven't gotten around to doing a...