I used it on my 05 runner last fall seemed to hold up over the winter here in Michigan. I did not notice any "wash off" in the 6 months since I applied it give or take a month or so. It is kinda hard to find in auto parts store so I buy it online.
I just replaced mine last week she just hit 190,000 . It started with low output on any setting if I shut the 4runner off it would be fine for a day or 2 then start acting up when it was on for a few hours. Once I got the OEM unit out spinning the squirrel cage by hand it was obvious the bearing...
They all rust in a salty environment if they are not treated with rust inhibitors.Mine an 05 has been in Mi it's whole life the frame has rust issues in the very front recovery points so I bought the new crossmember and plan on cutting out the old and welding in the new piece. I could use a new...
When you keep producing failed transmission's, inferior cabin features that never last 5 years among other cheep engineering to maximize profit. Well what can one expect ? It's this line of thinking that will kill the American auto industry..
Pretty sad looking attempt at a repair...lol Yup a box of cutoff wheels and a 4" angle grinder for the majority of removal couple flap wheels to smooth out the areas is how I would handle it..
I stuck a flat head screw driver in-between plastic trim and seat cushion holding the metal rod in the center. Took a few tries but I got it to screw back on..