Recent content by buch75

Anyone in the Northern VA / DC area have a trusted mechanic for 4runners? thanks!

timing belt, water pump, seals and pulley replaced. really appreciate the offer, but I've looked into this job as a DIY, and its fairly involved. this is the one job I'm more in the mindset of paying someone to tackle all the local dealers want $1,200 + $300 for the pulley. hard to believe...

I'm looking for a toyota shop in Northern Virginia (Falls Church). if anyone has a good referral, please post here. thanks!

I called the local dealers today getting quotes on replacing the timing belt/other belts, and water pump. All were insistent on also replacing the seals. its 2002, 145,000miles. always used synthetic oil and very well maintained. anyone have an opinion if replacing seals is...

My 2002 4Runner (v6) has started to leak on the left bank of cylinders, right bank is clean. dealer wants $700 to change the valve cover gasket. timing belt is also due to be replaced, they quoted $1300 for belts, water pump and a bunch of seals (driveshaft seal, etc). last time I had the...

my 2002 has never had its power steering fluid replaced. cant find it called for in any maintenance schedule. have 130,000 miles on it now. at what mileage is it recommended to be replaced and is it an easy DIY job? thanks

I've been looking for any information in converting my 4Runner to dual fuel (CNG & Gasoline). So far - no luck finding anything. anyone have any information on the subject? cost, who sells the conversion kits, etc thanks

I've been looking for any information in converting my 4Runner to dual fuel (CNG & Gasoline). So far - no luck finding anything. anyone have any information on the subject? cost, who sells the conversion kits, etc thanks

how do you adjust the handbrake? mine has become so slack, pulling it all the way up doesn't really engage the back brakes thanks

I own a 2002 - the dipstick has 2 markings at the end. if the vehicle has sat overnight, where should the oil come to on the stick? thanks

wish it was just the battery. i not only replaced the battery with a brand new one, i went thru 2 new batteries making sure it wasnt the problem. over the span of several weeks the remote became less and less effective, till finally one day it just didnt work. i scrutinized the remote, looking...

A while back the 1 Keyless Remote I have for my 2002 4Runner stopped working (long ago misplaced the 2nd remote). The Stealership charges $150 to diagnosis the problem. But they were pushy about the whole system probably needing to be replaced. quoted me a rough figure of $1000. over the...

it only clicks and pedal feels weak when i hit the brakes hard (sudden stop). all other times, its normal feeling.

the brake line has never been flushed/fluid replaced. is it worthwhile to start there?

had the brakes checked a year ago, original brakes, dealer said i had 50% of the pads left