Recent content by dcdude

Considering that the OP did the work to post up such a nicely illustrated photo, the links above aren't as helpful as they could be. None of them list the OP's requested depth dimension. Based on this thread http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/120783-2013-2014-4Runner-Cargo-Dimensions...

I think I paid around $24 for my last Walmart jug. They're also my new favorite place for car batteries. Good price, selection and free install (no core) on private label made by Johnson Controls, same people who make Interstate. I feel guilty going in there, but Mike Rowe said that they may...

Do they use synthetic? Is the dealer supposed to use synthetic? If so, any reason to believe that they wouldn't.

For what it's worth, I had to scrape mine off at 2,000 miles. So while I think we all understand the importance of replacing, the "sticking" part remains a mystery...

Maybe you don't replace the plug gasket each time? With so many people having to pry and scrape off the drain plug gasket, perhaps it's just supposed to stay there for a few years? I could see how a "semi-permanent" gasket would be helpful if an owner was getting their oil changed at places...

That is some serious food for thought right there. I was planning on crossing my fingers fingers when the stealership puts their newest tech on my oil change job. Maybe I'll just DIY like I'll have to do with all of the rest anyway. After grinding the skid plate pivot points flat and shaping...

I just bought my T4R. I considered and rejected the JGC. I will share some of my insights which hopefully you will find helpful: Other than the Prius "scare" a couple years back, I haven't seen any data on the decline of TMC quality. The painted dash panels are a little bit of a let down...

Thank you for the straightforward and relevant reply. Part bookmarked on Amazon. Now that my wife and owners' manual are home, I can confirm that it's actually called the "Air Conditioning Filter" and the replacement procedure on page 555 (MY2013) is ridiculously easy: there's a snap-open door...

It sounds like the standard filter is, uh, standard, but I thought my dealer mentioned a active carbon charcoal dealio that was like $50, which I regard as an upgrade/accessory...or it could be just a raging ripoff for a standard filter element....

Sorry, my wife has the truck and manual today. I think it was VW that wants you to take it to the dealer even for wiper blades, so my confidence in anything related to maintenance in an owner's manual was low.

A couple of questions: 1) Is the Cabin Air Filter some sort of accessory or option or did they all come with them? 2) Is it an Activated Charcoal style or just regular? 3) On my '03 Corolla, I just took out the glove box door and it was "right there" easy. Is there a more elaborate DIY on the...

Too late. Son is 4, daughter is 6. He's kills everything he can reach: he broke the mirror control on the Mercedes ($400 assembly) and permanently pulled off the door lock knob. Plastic mounts for stainless door stills were sheared off three times. Glad that car is gone. He permanently yanked...

I've got some issues. I think it started with too many car shows with the "Look, but oh, PLEASE don't touch" signs on the cars. I also had a BMW that was mint until my Mom borrowed it, parked it under a sappy tree then tried to clean the sap with a Starbucks napkin. Hood paint was still effed...

It's probably pretty easy to tell by now that I'm not an off-roader. I tow and my wife hauls kids. We all show love in different ways. Some do mods, I choose to keep the thing as clean as possible for as long as possible. I have had some very nice vehicles and I guess I take care of all of them...

I pointed out the little hand holds to the wife. Perhaps we both have to shut it a bit harder in one motion. At least for me, I'm trying to be gentle with the new machine....