Recent content by Gremmie

So was your problem the lower pan then? I am seeing oil around the lower pan, been seeing it for about a month but must not be leaking much because I checked the oil level and it is still in the "full" range on the dipstick.

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Recently have been noticing a shimmy or shudder between 25 -35 mph under easy acceleration. Doesn't happen if I put the auto in "D" or if I accelerate quickly. Took it to the dealer and they said the torque converter is bad. They want to replace the entire tranmission (new $5200, used $2200)...

Just got back from the dealer. They say it's the Driver side front wheel bearing. Quoted 227 for parts and 642.62 installed. I told them to hold off. Was hoping I could do it myself for much cheaper. Parts listed: 90312-96001 T203D2 Seal, Type - 21.39 43521-35010 T202E2 Nut, Axle - 24.32...

That feeling somes it up pretty good. Only thing I would add is that it feels like the steering wheel is a tuning fork that just got hit. That's the type of vibration I feel. Can't agree that it's normal though. It hasn't always done it...and now I'm noticing it around 30mph as well...but then...

It was time to rotate tires so I decided to use the opportunity to see if I could diagnose the vibration. I also figured that rotating the tires would help me eliminate them from the equation as if it was a specific tire giving me an issue likely the vibration might change? Not sure if that...

As for the balance....vibration doesn't stop or get worse at any speed...basically it's the same, it only is noticeable in the wheel or the pedal above 55. I'm 99% it's not a balance issue...weights are all still on and having had a few vehicles out of balance it just feels different. I will...

Would there be anyway for me to verify that's the problem? And if so how hard is it to do myself? I have a lift, jack stands, most normal tools, not too many speciality tools. Have done my own brakes, fluid changes, etc.... If I had to have it done at the dealer what kind of cost am I looking...

Well I can't really say. Don't notice it under 50mph and I don't make too many turns at that speed. My wife did mention hearing a grinding (her words) type of noise once when turning to the left but it's not a recurring thing.

I have not. We kind of blew right through 90k on the way to 100k. Have actually been meaning to pick up a service manual and determining what needs checked on as I'll be making a long trip with it this summer.

Hey, I'm obviously new here but have had my 4runner for about 2 1/2 years. Bought it used in 2010. It's an '06 SR5 2WD. It just rolled over 100,000 miles this past week and I've been noticing something "odd" when I drive it and was hoping someone could point me in the right direction. I hate...