Recent content by dmanla

Just got back from the Toyota dealer where I bought some Sta-Lube power steering fluid. http://www.crcindustries.com/auto/content/prod_detail.aspx?PN=SL2631&S=N Assuming the dealer would give me compatible fluid, I topped off my 2004 4Runner with the fluid. I then checked the manual and it...

Mine is also a 2004 SE 4x4 (V8 though). Strange. I'm going to try to ignore it for now simply because I don't want to take the whole dash apart....

Has anyone experienced a buzzing sound from the passenger side at around 1500 rpm? The cause is a small high frequency vibration from the drivetrain. The vibration then drives this buzzing noise. Something is loose enough around the glovebox area to buzz. I've emptied the glovebox and...

At 20K miles, my rotors ('04 SE 4x4) were warped (all four of them). My dealer checked them out and recommended replacing all four rotors and pads. The good news was that they did it under warranty. I also had them rotate and re-balance the tires. The dealer has the Hunter balancing...

Could bad tires (Dunlop) contribute to rotor warpage? I'm experiencing what seems like rotor warpage but it's intermittent. On rougher roads it seems like I can feel the 'bumps' through the brake pedal. I've also had the steering wheel vibration when the truck was new but it is very slight...

Global demand for oil is up and supply is stagnant or decreasing. BOOM! Higher prices. China used to be a net exporter of oil. They are now a net importer of oil. Want lower gas prices? Campaign for more exploration and hope for a BIG discovery! For those who are wishing for alternative...

Avoid the MDX Here's my 2 cents... I own a '02 MDX and I've been using this site to research the 4Runner. I believe the 4Runner is superior mechanically. Why make a switch? Here's a brief list. The MDX has 22500 miles on it and so far I've experienced difficult starting, the brake rotors...