Recent content by jlboers

sticky caliper or warped rotor. sticky caliper is more likely. take it apart, clean and lube the guides. replace both sets of pads.

make it really easy on yourself. Want to make it really easy on yourself? Get a Fumoto valve and pop that in on your next oil change. They are about $20.00 - $25.00. You'll have a no-mess 8 minute DIY oil change on your Runner :) Use a F-103 valve (no nipple) or a F-103N (with nipple). I...

Snap-On dealer. Last torque Wrench you'll ever buy :) Cheaper ones can be found from craftsman. Big thing is not to drop them and always, always always unload the torque wrench to zero when storing it.

The fluid itself does wear out. Well, maybe not in a literal sense. Its the corrosion inhibiters that lose their effectiveness and decompose over time due to heat. Cars that see severe brake use need changes about once a year. (higher temps break things down faster. Me? I am on a 25k / 2 year...

use the toyota filters. I switched to straight mobil1 at 5000 after having 3 dino changes. It's fine. I am staying on the 5000 mile oil change interval though.

Yep! perfectly legal for those of us with conceled carry permits :)

Re: Re: Re: I called the dealer.. Well.. I recently turned 5000 miles on the odometer and I still have the sulphur smell. I brought thr 4R in to have the sunroof glass replaced (tornado/hail damage) and mentioned the tsb to the service writer. He called me up and said he'll have the new cats...

XX Amber or Killians Red when I want to enjoy drinking *A* beer. Miller lite when I am going to drink a lot of beer.

the auto trans t-tec machine for complete tranny flushes is another reason to use them. It's not a bad deal. It's rather hard to screw that job up. Bring your own fluid if you like. I have before. Just barter with the mgr about price. Worked for me in the past. I agree about not letting them do...

Yes I used a pump. Ihave had one for years. It's the only way to go. The crush washers act as a gasket and form a tight seal around the plug boss when you tighten the fill & drain plugs.

I know this topic is being beaten to death as of late, but I still wish to pass my thoughts on to you. It is with great disgust that I now hear daily about criminals (illegal immigrants) trying to dictate what our government ought to do with regards to illegal immigrants. I myself am a product...

sell it privately and eat the difference. it truly is the "cheapest" way out. You get more for the 4R selling it privately. spend 100.00 and get the sucker detailed, then park it.

I just did the rear diff and my 2006 v6 today. amsoil severe gear 75w-90 which i found for $7.00 p/qt and the toyota dealer gave me 2 new crushwashers (freebie) but even still.. those couldn't cost more than a buck a piece. That, a 24mm socket and a drainpan. and you are all set. it's a 15...

I have a 2006 with the V6. I also have a Fumoto valve (with nipple - F103N). A complete engine oil change is quick (under 10 minutes), easy and very clean. Also, Don't bother reinstalling the plastic oval cover plate. You will lose it eventually anyhow. The oil filter sits in something of a...

I'd check for any outstanding TSB's that still need complied with and get them done. For example the sulphur smell/bad cats one, the drivers seat rattle/looseness one and so forth. Won't hurt to look into those. If you are at all interested in getting an extended warranty, the 100k top of the...