Recent content by Drheim

Thanks guys - That helps a lot.

I have a 2013 4runner and for years I have noticed that sometimes when I go into the garage for something there is a motor or something making a sound from my 4runner while it has been powered off for several hours. The noise is not as noticeable from inside the vehicle, but you can hear it...

I know they are not simply phishing the phonebook, because the junk mail that started showing up at the same time had pictures of a 2013 4runner on them. Ford might do the same thing, but I bet they do not. There are obviously exceptions, but I still think most companies realize that when...

I am positive that it was not the insurance company because I forgot to update them until just the other day. I did not have a car loan or anything else I can think of because I had not changed my license plate over, etc. I also agree that the junk mail does not matter that much, but the calls...

Hey Guys, I have had Toyota trucks for a long time. Put 275k miles on my last tacoma and my current 4runner has 120k miles and still seems great. I always do the Toyota maintenance at the recommended service mileage at Toyota dealers, etc. just to make sure everything is always 100%. The...

Thanks Guys - Just getting simple info about best way to prop open the hatch, etc saves a ton of time. I just went ahead and ordered some cheaper ones on amazon as they were only $25. I am selling my 4runner next year and hopefully these will keep me sorted until then.

Hey Guys, I have a 2013 4runner and my tailgate just got extremely heavy when trying to open and hard to keep it open. Guessing that both tailgate pneumatic hinge supports are the problem? If my problem is with the tailgate supports, is there a good trick to keeping the tailgate open so you...

Thanks for all the replies guys. It was definitely different in Vail as there were not many stop signs or stop lights within 30 miles of my house(lots of round-a-bouts), but originally my gas mileage honestly stayed above 23mpg. I probably accelerated slower than average jumping on the...

Hey Guys, I have a 2013 SR5 with the 6 cylinder(100k miles) and have been living in the mountains of Colorado for the past 7 years. I usually reset my gas mileage once a year, or before extremely long road trips, etc. There is obviously not near as much stop and go in the mountains, but I...

I have a 2013 4runner at 100k miles. I called one large Toyota dealer and they said the transmission is universal sealed, or something like that, and it should never need the oil in it changed unless there is an issue. I called another Toyota dealer and they said it needs it($300). Do I need...

Thanks for the advice on the u-joints. I will check them and see if there is any movement. When you live up here you always think "if it is clear then 2wd", but if not just throw it in 4wd because you do not want to be the stupid guy who has an accident because he came across a bad area in 2wd.

Not 100% on SR5 package It is a SR5, but when in 4wd high the wheels are always in 4wd, so when I make 90 degree turns it will start skipping or whatever. Same as my old Tacoma and I thought that meant full-time, but could be wrong. I have lived in Vail, CO for 12 years and we average 350" of...

My guess is aftermarket The previous owner only had it one year, but he did buy the alarm from the toyota dealer, etc. and the pictures do not match what is in the manual so it was throwing me off. They are cloth and they do work great, but thanks for the advice about the difference in the...

I had always been pushing up on my heated seats button and a red led would come on the button, and seat would warm up. The other day I pushed down on it and noticed a green led came on the button. It is a cloth seat and I do not think it was cooling the seat, but still playing around with it. I...

Not the tires FYI - I had new AT tires on until November or so and was still having very slight vibration in 4wd only, when on the interstate, and only when accelerating. When I let off the gas, it is fine. When I am in 2wd, it is always fine. If anyone has any other ideas let me know, but...