Recent content by Bob2

Blanco, In reply to the million dollar question, yes I have replaced the lifetime filter "twice" at 277,565 miles and 532,000 miles. :peace:

:dammit: RC57, My 4-Runner uses about 1/2-quart between oil changes (5,000 miles). To up date all I just replaced the lower ball joints and control arm bushings dealer cost $350.00. Front end alignment $100.00. Stupid power antenna plastic gear stripped again, dealer wants to charge $65.00...

Dealer Costs Nope, In the 13 years that I have had the 4Runner I have spent a whopping $5.866.45. in repairs, oil changes, scheduled tuneups, belt replacements. This does not include tires which I have spent $4,565.00 for 5 sets of Michelins. Grand total $10,431.45 or $802.42 per year. this is...

Maintenance for a high miler 4Runner Oly4runner, Answers to your questions; 1. I have never replaced the radiator. Dealer flushes and replaces the coolent every 60,000 miles. Tip I use a custom cut piece of bug screening placed in front of the radiator. I clean it every time that I wash the...

650,520 miles on 1999 4Runner Limited Well, it's been awile since I posted last up date on my all original 1999 Toyota Limited 4Runner. I just turned over 650,000 miles on original engine and transmission I had to replace the alternator (2nd time), timing belt (6th time) and a front brake...

There is no luck in keeping a vehicle in great shape. The only way that I know is having mechanics that are qualified to work on my 4 Runner. DO NOT SKIMP ON THE MAINTENANCE, AND YOU WILL BE REWARDED WITH A HIGH MILER LIKE MINE! Toyota 4ever.

I live 200 miles from my office. I am a third party quality inspector and travel all over the eastern half of Texas, Southern Oklahoma, and Western Louisana. I average 1600 miles a week in travel. I can say my Toyota has never let me down or stranded on the side of the road. I attribute this...

99 4 Runner Here are pictures of my 4 Runner with 614,516 original miles.

Hello all, Just wanted to say I found this site while surfing the web for old truck parts (1966 Dodge WM300 4 X 4 flathead 251 CI engine) I am in process of rebuilding. I am the owner of a 1999 Limited 4Runner V6 that has 614,456 original miles on engine and automatic transmission, I have put...