Recent content by GNB

I have the Continental A/T All Terrain Contacts on my 2015 TRD Pro , and so far have 45K miles on them with 5/32 tread depth remaining. No way I will get more than 50K miles from the Continentals, with wear being very even across all four tires. I live in Houston, so not much ice or snow LOL...

I have always changed my oil and filters , myself, since 1977 > Never had an issue. Only cars that were a PIA was a 1980 FIAT Brava and my Porsche 911. Learn to work on your car ! I do not do it to save money, I do it because I enjoy working on cars and know I will do the job right .

I have always changed my oil and filters , myself, since 1977 > Never had an issue. Learn to work on your car ! I do not do it to save money, I do it because I enjoy working on cars and know I will do the job right .

Don't waste your money! I have a TRD filter and reverted back to the OEM paper filter. Paper filters better , nothing at all is gained from the TRD filter.

Agree with others, waste of money stick with stock. I have tried all over the years with several vehicles. No tangible improvement and most likely a loss in filtration compared to stock paper element.

In addition to replacing my Upper and Lower Radiator hoses; I will be inspecting, and replacing any heater hoses as required. Would appreciate is someone could confirm the following list is the correct and complete list of heater hoses? PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 87245-60L00 HVAC HEATER HOSE...

Oil Filter - Toyota (04152-YZZA5) Use the standard Toyota oil filter; nothing gained spending more money. Change oil and filter every 5,000 miles.

The transmission drain plug is soft metal. Last week I removed it, and although it was torqued to exact specs, it was hard to turn. I got it out, but the 6 side socket rounded the plug surface. When I saw that , I picked up a replacement plug. I have no interest in taking the risk for $4. I...

I stick with the OEM Toyota pads and hardware.

This is a very easy DIY job . Suggest a scanner to monitor transmission temp. The fill plug is unlikely to need replacing. Have gaskets for the bottom plugs. I used a Motive Products pump to fill. I used a torque wrench to tighten things up. It seems like a more difficult job than it...

FWIW, the other day I replaced the serpentine belt on my 2015 TRD at 75K miles on the original . Simple job. My tensioner bolt wrench is a bit long, so I had to remove the battery to gain the rotational leverage needed to remove and then replace the belt. Depending on what tool you use, this...

2015 4Runner TRD with 74 K miles Average about 18 mpg in Houston driving

Motive Power Bleeder - Question for Users I have used the Motive Products bleeder over the years on several cars and trucks with good success. Question: Is there anything special you have to do on a 2015 4 Runner when using a Motive Pressure bleeder? For some reason, I am recalling there is...

FWIW- The fluid I drained at 72K miles was much cleaner than I expected , and smelled fine ( not burned at all). I observed no particles or shaving in the drained fluid, nor anything on the drain plug. I am the original owner of the truck. I've drained , as well as flushed, my cars...

Not sure why you feel the need to be confrontational? I am the original owner since mile 5, I am pretty certain Toyota's assembly line in Japan uses the WS specified Toyota fluid. I stand by not relying on filling what was drained.