Recent content by ekywildcat

I also replaced mine with Schrader about three years ago. No problems so far. Got mine at the local Goodyear store.

Great thread. I changed my struts and rear shocks this week, thought I would add my two cents. I used the KYB shocks and complete strut units. Struts were pretty easy, I only dropped the sway bar, didn't remove end links. Had no problem removing or replacing the struts. Long bar to press...

I have 2004 V6 4-runner. Ck engine and VSC and other light came on. Engine doesn't run well. Had codes read, p0011, cam position A too adv, B1. Okay, I cleaned the vvt solenoid on the pass. side. Reset lights and truck ran great for about 10 mile then same thing. Any thoughts? Could vvt...

My 2004 has 209,000 on it and so far no problems (knocking on wood) I do the drain and refills at least once a year, sometimes more. I agree with Jefe, change the fluid, filter and solenoid and I'd say you'll be good to go. I have a 97 Dodge Ram with around 180,000 on it, about once a year...

I had the same problem and got some weedeater cord and ran down through the drain lines, cleaned them all while I was at it. So far no more leaks.

Have an '04 4-runner V-6 with 208,000 miles, great truck. Have some frame rust, nothing that bothers me to much, the worst is the fill plug in the back diff is rusted to bad to get it out. Guess I'll have to get a welder to weld a nut to it. I contacted Toyota, waste of time. They did remind...

Toyota's seem to have a great diagnostic system.

Good to see you've found your problem. I had a shop do my front brakes once when it was to cold for me to do them and they left one of the pins loose and the caliper was rattling causing a noise until I hit my brakes. I do my own now.