Recent content by blueplanet

I was referring to West Ashley Toyota. I'll let you know if I find a good Toyota mechanic. Yes, I drove the 2500 miles from CA. Thanks for the advice I'll keep an eye on the pulley.

My 2000 4Runner and I just recently moved to Charleston, SC. Does anyone know of any good mechanics in the area. I took it in to the toyota dealer for an oil change. It took 2 hours and they tried to tell sell me a new ac idle pulley. I know they're full of it because I just had a 90K...

I'm taking my 2000 4Runner 4x4 into the stealership for a 90K mile service. I've read on this forum not to ask for a "service" from the dealer but to instead tell them what I want done, in hopes of saving some money from having them do unnecessary work. I was quoted $399 for their special 90K...

Here's the story: I have a 2000 4RNR SR5 4WD. I leased the vehicle with the intent to turn it in at the end of the lease, therefore, the only maintenance ever done have been oil/filter changes, air filter replaced several times, and new tires...I know that is no way to treat such a great...