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Same problem as OP 2004 4runner 4.0 v6. My issue is identical to OP. I got my 4runner back from the shop $4,200 later after repairing head gaskets, machining heads, a couple valve replacements, rebuild, water pump, etc. Has more power and drives great but it idles rough which was never an issue...

2004 V6 2wd sport. Head gasket went @173k miles. Started noticing symptoms of initial rough idle, slow coolant loss and gurgling from behind dash around 160k. Didn't trip CEL until 173k and at that point the rough idle was continuous, not just 5-10 seconds after start up. $4k later =Thank you...

Hey guys, My 2002 sr5 has the outside temp/compass on rear view mirror and the temp reading is way off. The compass works fine but about a year ago we had a freeze and the temp started posting numbers that are about 10-40 degrees off. Can anyone tell me where the sensor is located and if I...

Excellent! I can't thank you all enough for the input, you guys are great. I'm going to go with a drain and fill and change the rear diff. fluid in the near future.

Hello everyone, This is my first post and my question is should I change my transmission fluid or just leave it. I have a 2002 4runner Sr5 w/ 3.4L 2wd. I bought the truck with 146k miles and now have 185k mi and I'm not sure about the service history of the tranny. I feel that overall the...