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250k MI Update.... Replaced: PS & Brake fluid LH Sunvisor. Drivers door limiter (parts catalog calls it a hinge) cracked at hinge point. Drivers seat bottom cushion. Removed cloth replaced with tan leather from Lseat.com Gave the 4runner to my 17 year old son, he is driving it to collage.

100 years ago Henry Ford figured out his cars required protection on the battery terminals to prevent corrosion. Toyota leaves that up to the dealership. why is this even an issue for states that salt roads? State attorney generals office should be taking the case for you. If you went off road...

I still do a yearly coolent change, my heater core change insurance policy. Find a reputable shop.

fluid needs to be changed every 3 years because it absorbes moisture from air that will pit and seize master cylinder piston. Have you disassembled the calipers and made sure the pins that the pads slide on are in excellent shape? If it is the master cylinder, I would not pay for new.. see...

My AC does it once a week. 100% of the time I find the fan knob not in a detent. I place the fan knob in the propper detent, it works.

Pull the ground straps on the chassis, frame, and engine and shine them up. Better yet run copper grounds to the body ground locations from the battery. I did this to a celica and the power windows sped up significantly.

old materials and enginering techniques would leave you with glazed cylinder walls and piston rings that dont seat if the engine was babied. New tech has computers that learn how to respond to your needs. Dont give the software false impressions, drive it like you drive it. Code in the ECU is...

Correct, i switch in and out at high speeds when I drive in and out of rain and the computer makes the truck beep and flashing light when drivetrain request is denied. It was a fustrating process to get into low 4 until after 150,000 mi, finally broke in. Also turning in parking lots or into...

This : Waterproof Fittings Thru-Dex(R) Series - DC Power Onboard or Search door wire eliminator. Be sure it is stainless and not brass, like this... Danny's Rod Shop - Cool Parts for Cool People - Wiring Kits

I received the same letter. When I inspected my car in the showroom it was rought to the touch. I just assumed it needed washing. The pearl white paint was covered with rail dust, as well as the glass. I live in TN, but no white with 3rd rows in the area. LittleRock AR is where I had to buy it...

My 2013 towed a M715 with a harbor freight tow bar 70 miles at 45mph. Tongue weight was zero due to the tow bar. I did it late at night with no traffic - brakes were not an issue because there were no hills and I could coast to a stop. The published rates are to maintain control at moderate...

I was supprised that this Meguiar's(R) PlastX™ Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish, 10 oz. worked on my headlights, got 90% out. need to wet sand with 2000 grit and try again. If all else fails.. . headlights depot. 2013 Toyota 4Runner Headlights At HeadlightsDepot.com |⭐Top Quality Headlights At...

The original petroleum blend can damage rubber, comes in a plastic bottle. it literally takes only a few drops per application, precision needle works best. A bottle can last for years. I have not used the vegetable based or fuel component blends.

on irreplaceable aircraft parts that are stuck, this is what we use: Welcome to MouseMilk.com apply every six hours for a week Liquid nitrogen will work better, but may crack some parts..

Keep in mind whatever coating you use that takes a blasting of gravel is sacrificial and will need to be easily reapplied over time without special equipment. You want something that looks good when reapplied. Gravel Guard Grey Undercoating | Chemicar YouTube Check out Gravel Guard and Total...