Recent content by dcjeeper

Hi, my 2016 SR5 is due for differential and transfer case fluid change. I did it before with Mobil1 75w-90 LS from Advance Auto Advance Auto Parts - Down for Maintenance I also have some Liquid Moly GL4/5 75W90 Fully Synthetic Hypoid Gear Oil (1 Liter) - Liqui Moly LM22090 from FCP Euro Just a...

I always feel that 4Runner’s brakes are kind of soft and not sensitive enough. Although it has plenty of power to stop, just to press the pedal harder. My 2016 SR5 is like that front brand new. I like to have tight brakes to have better control. I recently flushed my brake fluid and replaced...

Thanks. Toyota is much easier to service. My Mercedes requires special MB certified differential fluid that is so difficult to find. Dealer sells it for 3 times the price...

Walmart sells it online but I didn't find it in the local store here.

I was going to change my 2016 SR5 front/rear differential and transfer case fluid again. I've changed them before with Mobil 1 75w/90 LS GL5 and it worked great. I bought them from local Advance Auto. Went there yesterday and found that they no longer sell it. Instead they sell 75w/140. Does it...

Hi, anyone can recommend a brake bleeder for brake fluid change? I have a Motiv European bleeder that doesn’t fit Toyota. I looked at their products and only see some models for American brands. Just wonder which product would fit Toyotas.

Hi there, my 2016 SR5 is approaching 80k miles and I'm planning to replace some fluids under the hood. I change engine oil every 7500 miles, front/rear differential and transfer case every 30k. Transmission fluid done at 60k. I checked the manual and see the coolant is super long life...

I bought a smaller one about palm size and it works well, but can only be used twice when fully charged. Don’t like the usb charger though. Wonder why don’t they include a standard charging cable...

My '16 SR5 has 75k miles and is still on the OEM Panasonic battery. It works fine but I plan to replace it in a few months before winter comes and it fails. The car is 6.5 years old since I purchased it. When and what was the mileage when you replaced yours? Should I replace it soon?

My 2016 SR5 has 75k miles now. It runs well without any leak. I’m changing oil again and wonder if I should switch from Mobil 1 Fuel economy ow-20 to M1 high mileage ow-20? I see the HM label says for engines with 75k and above. Not sure if there is any advantage now. What do you use when the...

I need a scanner for my '16 SR5 and '17 Tacoma general diagnosis but also to check the transmission temperature. Anyone can recommend a good one for Toyotas?

Thank you for the info. I've watched the video and read the quick ref too. Got most of the P/Ns but need the last one for washer of the 10mm pan bolts. I searched but couldn't find the exact item online.

I'm planning to change the transmission fluid of my 16 SR5 4WD myself soon. I want to replace the filter if possible, which means I need to take off the transmission fluid pan. Don't need a complete flush. Anyone knows if there's a detailed write-up with step-by-step instruction and all part...

Wow, sounds like a good heavy duty battery. Why are they so expensive now? I remember a few years ago a little over $100 can buy a decent one.

My 2016 SR5 is 6 years old and the original battery runs OK. But I'm planning to replace it in a few months when going for a long trip in the summer. Just checked local dealer's website, all of them showed not available. Where do you buy yours from? Advance Auto has AGM for $209 and other...