Recent content by cjm1971

So I'm guessing that one of my local shops or jiffy lubes may have stripped my oil drain plug a bit because i've had a slow leak for a few months now and finally identified the source this weekend. My driveway is now oil-stained and the wife is a bit irritated so I guess it's time to fix it...

Could use some serious advice!! A few months ago I had my battery replaced at a local auto parts store. Little did I know the kid installing the battery had NO clue what he was doing. He dropped in the wrong batter and forced the negative and positive leads onto the opposite posts and I...

Hi all, I have a 1999 SR5 4Runner with 259,300 miles on it. I've changed the oil regularly, timing belt, water pump, etc., but have never changed the transmission oil since I bought this truck new in 99. I've heard mixed opinions about chaning the Trans Oil, or not changing it, after a given...