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    After a few years, I am back in a 4Runner

    Last week, I picked up a 2023 SR5 Premium. I loved my 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, but unfortunately, the transmission was slipping, and I did not want to risk failure. It's a bit weird buying a vehicle that's 8 years newer but with a lot less technology. However, I missed the rear...
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    error code p0420: O2 sensor or catalytic converter?

    I will add a few notes: it has spent most of the last 6-8 months sitting, very little driving. I had the MAF cleaned right before I stopped driving it along with new spark plugs Last week I took it to the mechanic and had the following done: Knock sensors and harness Spark plug wires Heater...
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    error code p0420: O2 sensor or catalytic converter?

    out driving tonight and CEL popped on. Quick OBDII scan and p0420. Attached is a screenshot. I really hope I do not need to replace the catalytic converter but I feel like that is the issue
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    Knock Sensor Repairs - What did you do?

    Knock sensors and harness Spark plugs and wires Heater hose All three serpentine belts Radiator coolant hose Timing belt Water pump Radiator and new antifreeze Trailer wiring harness Camshaft seal Intake manifold gasket Thermostat and seal Valve cover gasket PCV valve and grommet Radiator cap...
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    3rd gen 4runner is a good Toilet Paper Apocalypse rig.

    "There always has be that one fellow" yeah, in this case, it is you. I got your first one was a joke, hence the smiley face and the line about many of them dying from something similar that is impacting us right now did you really think I was being a know it all and correcting you?
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    3rd gen 4runner is a good Toilet Paper Apocalypse rig.

    With Its COVID-19 Caseload Spiking To 14,000, Here’s Why Germany’s Mortality Rate Is .002%, Or 4000 Times Lower Than Italy’s With Its COVID-19 Caseload Spiking To 14,000, Here’s Why Germany’s Mortality Rate Is .002%, Or 4000 Times Lower Than Italy’s
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    3rd gen 4runner is a good Toilet Paper Apocalypse rig.

    typo, thanks for catching. I meant to type .04, which would be 4%, but added the percent because thinking in my head vs typing got confused I did not mean for that to be confusing/misleading, which it def. was.
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    3rd gen 4runner is a good Toilet Paper Apocalypse rig.

    "As Our ancestors lived through much worse and survived" well, I am pretty sure they are all dead. many from bacteria and viruses :-)
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    3rd gen 4runner is a good Toilet Paper Apocalypse rig.

    so you just want to rant, I am here to listen absolutely zero of what you said applies to me and what I said (btw Johns Hopkins is a world-class hospital full of world-class doctors)
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    3rd gen 4runner is a good Toilet Paper Apocalypse rig.

    Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center this shows a mortality rate of 0.04% consider the confirmed infected rate is assumed to be drastically lower than the actual infected rate and that mortality rate plummets those numbers are accurate as of 9:17pm eastern 3/19/2020
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    3rd gen 4runner is a good Toilet Paper Apocalypse rig.

    1% of those infected, not 1% of the entire population
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    3rd gen 4runner is a good Toilet Paper Apocalypse rig.

    I have used a bidet for years. I could get by without no TP the rest of my life as long as I am at home
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    What Did You Do To Your 3rd Gen Today?

    had the following replaced with new: Knock sensors and harness Spark plugs and wires Heater hose All three serpentine belts Radiator coolant hose Timing belt Water pump Radiator and new antifreeze Trailer wiring harness Camshaft seal Intake manifold gasket Thermostat and seal Valve cover gasket...
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    where do you draw the line on repairs?

    picked it up today. here is the final list of everything replaced Knock sensors and harness Spark plugs and wires Heater hose All three serpentine belts Radiator coolant hose Timing belt Water pump Radiator and new antifreeze Trailer wiring harness Camshaft seal Intake manifold gasket...
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    where do you draw the line on repairs?

    going to replace the radiator while at it too, about 100K miles old and showing a few signs of rust want to have someone do the frame, sand it down and seal it. the 4runner spent over 200K miles in PA prior to me buying it. the previous owner did a good job of maintaining it but still needs to...

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