Recent content by iLLuSi0nS

People are taking me the wrong way, including my mechanic. I would never say someone sabotaged me, but what are the chances the "master cylinder" goes out right after a break job. And why did bleeding the breaks make it better. I read around these forums and people are saying sometimes there is...

Thanks for the reply guys, its a 99 sr5 6cyl 140,000 automatic. I didnt slam him, I just dont see how a master cylinder can fail RIGHT after a brake job, I am not saying he did anything, I just have a feeling its really not the master cylinder, and even if I replace it, its not going to fix my...

I took my car to the mechanic. These guys are friends so they hooked up with all the maintenance I needed. Got new brake pads (front and back), new rotors, new struts, new shocks, new arm bushings, and a few other things that wont relate to my problem. But anyway, car was braking like never...

Thanks for the help guys. But if I was to buy chains, would that significantly help my chances of traction on slippery ramps? And if I did purchase chains, I would only need them for the back tires correct?

Hi, I have a 1999 4runner 6cyl. I just purchased a 20 foot lake boat, its not very big or heavy. It tows the boat fine without any drag, I dont even feel it behind me except when I hit bumps and the boat kind of lifts up my back wheels, but that's not the issue. I was wondering if it would be a...

hmm, now I am getting mixed results, bosch is no good? I use the lucas but it did absolutely no difference. So if its not the timing belt, its the drive belt, would that help with the MPG? I just dont know what to do, I cant keep getting 12mpg, thats horrible.

Wow, I love this place, you guys are all so great, thanks for all the replys From what I have learned, bosch sucks, I will replace with NGK or Densos (which are better?) I will get a new fuel filter TC4Rnr, You sound very knowledgeable but I am a noobie and dont understand exactly what you...

Hi, I bought a 1999 4runner 2wd automatic 6cyl. with 130k miles on it I am getting like 12mpg 13 if I am lucky and drive mostly highway. I replaced the o2 sensors (both) thermostat got oil change fill it up with injector cleaner every fill up, bosch platinum dual prong spark plugs...and no...