Recent content by johnny0723

I just booked my 45k mile service in NY for my 05 4Runner for $500. Am I getting ripped off? They babbled off a bunch I things that will be done... Not sure if they are over charging me. Can others share their experience? Thanks John

Hey Guys, Thanks for the replies so far! I only drive my car on the weekends but when I move the car I dont see any oil stains on the floor. Shouldn't I see some over a weeks time if there is a shock leak? I don't go off roading or anything, nothing but highway miles to and from Boston and New...

Hey, congrats on the new baby! I had my first baby recently (8 months ago) and am kicking myself over getting a 4runner without the side airbags. It was an option on my 05 SR5 4x4. Anyways, I like the suggestions I've seen from others...get a nice solid car seat and place it in the middle of...

Hi fellow T4R'ers, I moved to NY last year and finally got around to registering my 2005 4runner last week. I now have 10 days from the registration date to get a inspection sticker. Here's where my problem lies...my car failed due to oil leaks on both front shocks. Is this at all possible with...

I went from a 97 civic ex coupe to a 2001 VW GTI VR6 to my 2005 4Runner. The GTI was most fun to drive but damn it, hi cost of ownership and maintenance...and lots of problems! Stay away from VWs.

According to the car computer, I'm getting about 17 or 18 mpg. I do 85% highway driving and have a 2005 4x4 V6. These stats are from using the 2WD mode though. We're getting 6-8" of snow tomorrow and I'll be using 4x4 for the first time!

241 Just brought the truck home this past saturday! :) -John

Hi, thanks for all the quick replies. I could've sworn I've seen them on before when I opened the door or unlocked the doors with the remote...I don't remember it being so dark in there. My wife says she has never seen that light on either without having to manually turn the map lights on. I...

Hello, I just took delivery of a 2005 Toyota 4Runner V6 4x4 yesterday. I love the truck but am having some problems with the "Personal Light", as referred to in the manual. Usually, when you unlock the doors or open a door, all the lights in the truck come on, but for some reason and suddenly...