Recent content by DougR

14 years, 2011 Trail bought new in November 2011. No plans to ever sell it.

I say 73

Two Engine Block Drain Plugs The 2010 service manual shows two engine block drains. The one on the left side is very difficult to see and access. I have drained coolant from both sides of the engine block on a 2011 Trail by referring to item 4 in the following image which points at two...

It's a coolant drain for the block. I have opened it when I changed the coolant.

Yes, Car Care Nut recommended drain and fill beginning at time 7:54 in this video posted a year ago for those who want to view it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJr30r6RRgw&t=256s I broke his rules 30,000 miles ago when I exchanged 12 quarts and replaced with Valvoline Maxlife ATF...

Viofo A139 Pro, no issues, I like the 4K clarity.

This video demonstrates how an overrunning pulley works. Start watching at time 1:15. Use caution and do not scratch internal wiring if you elect to use a screwdriver to hold a cooling fin. I choose to quickly spin the pulley with a flick of the hand rather than poking tools into an alternator...

I'm only 72, almost 73. I still do my own maintenance and recently bought a second 4Runner, a TRD ORP in Barcelona Red for my spouse. I enjoy driving a Salsa Red 2011 Trail with a 1-inch front lift which is enough for me at my age.

I suggest checking the torque wrench for accuracy.

22 inches, both sides, stock 2023 TRD ORP, with KDSS and about 900 miles.

My 2023 manual on page 504 states steel wheels are 83 ft-lbs and aluminum wheels are 76 ft-lbs. However, my 2011 manual on page 586 does not differentiate between steel and aluminum. The specified torque is 83 ft-lbs. Interesting.

It's fine. A little grease leak is OK. The grease that seeped out was excess in the boot above the joint. My tie rods have seeped a little bit more grease than yours after 128K miles and I will not replace until wear is evident. My lower ball joint boots are showing wear, however the joint...

I participated in a CR survey a few months ago, offering responses on my 2011 Salsa Red Trail which has been 100% reliable, requiring only routine maintenance. I recently decided I wanted another 4Runner and bought a 2023 ORP in Barcelona Red. Thanks to this forum, I'm able to do all the routine...

I kept my 120,000 mile spark plugs and labeled them with the bank and cylinder for comparison on the next change at 240,000 miles. Overall, mine are cleaner than the one you show. The worst of them is about the same except all plug grounds have less deposits. Phoenix has a special gasoline blend...

I replaced spark plugs at 120,000 miles after 11 years in service. I had no engine codes and no issues before or afterwards. The plugs were tight, so I alternated between counter-clockwise and clockwise rotation. If I were you, I'd wait until 120,000 miles.