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Update: I double checked the gas cap and cleaned the rings around both the cap itself and the fuel line ring. Then I did exactly what Spartacus suggested by driving in 4x4 Lo in a straight line for a bit. then back into 2Hi. While the CEL and VSC lights remained on, I understood in some...

I have a 2010 4Runner SR5 with the manual 2WD/4WD gear shift (not the knob). Check Engine and Slippery Car Icon both came on the other day after I switched from 4WD back to 2WD on my 2010 4Runner. I read in my manual (paraphrasing) the slippery car icon should go off on its own if the road...

I have a 2010 SR5 and was wondering about asking the stealership about upgrading my stock stereo from when my rig was new to a stock stereo on today's 4Runners. I most certainly would rather ask you guys before asking blindly at the stealership. Like the OP, I would like my new stereo to be in...

Yellowstone will be packed in June. I'd spend more time at Grand Teton NP than Yellowstone. Spend the obligatory time at Yellowstone to say you've been there, and head to the Tetons to get away from the massive crowds of humanity. Safe travels to you and yours.

Here is an excellent thread from a few years ago with pictures describing the spare and the various issues. I highly recommend getting the 3-piece thing out of the spare compartment and practice putting it together in the comfort of your own garage, or, better yet, just have it already put...

One note, Blizzak DM-V1's are directional tires, at least in my size. Make sure the tire technicians mount them in the proper direction, as you see on the side of the tires the rotation and the arrow. My first set, 2 of the 4 were facing in the wrong direction! There are differing schools of...

I have used Bridgestone Blizzaks DM-V1's for a few years. They have served me very well! Great winter tires!

I've had my 2010 SR5 for just over a year and absolutely love it. I feel totally safe in this tank. I'm biased as a long-time believer in the Toyota/Lexus reliability and will never go elsewhere again. If you are looking for leather, some SR5's like mine have a "Premium Package" with leather...

One of my first threads here was asking about snow tires, and Lolrax suggested the Blizzaks to me back last December. I bought them for my 4R based on his and other recs for the Blizzaks. I've only used them one winter, but they were great!!

Looks great all the way around! I particularly like the bronze rims... a unique look. I've gone through thousands of pics here and never seen anyone (that I remember) with bronze rims (apologies to anyone else who has em that I can't recall).

Agree with the others... THANKS FOR SERVING. Your new rig is nice!

Here's what my 2010 SR5 came with. Bought it used, but it was basically as close to brand new as any vehicle I could ever hope to find. Hard to see, but that little silver thing has the Toyota emblem. All the manuals were there, and it had a nice little section on the inside flap for cards like...

I do primarily highway driving, and I have not noticed any wind noise. I do my driving in the plains where there's a ton of wind. No issues. And as the poster above me said, the 4Runner is great in the snow. Given you live in Farmington, NM that aspect will serve you well. I feel incredibly safe...

Here's an "Oklahoma tradition" of sorts: The Gary England Drinking Game Pregame 1. Everyone selects a storm chaser other than Val Castor. Every time Gary talks to your storm chaser, you take one drink. Take two drinks every time we see footage from your storm chaser. Take four drinks if...

Very good info. Thanks to all for sharing this very important information with the rest of us.