Recent content by Maximillian

Hi everyone, Newb here. I have a 2006 V6 4runner that I got 2nd-hand 6 years ago. The vehicle was in great shape (certified w/extended warranty) and I have lovingly maintained it since, with no major problems to 97K miles. Earlier this afternoon while doing around 55-60 on the highway the CEL...

I need to do the same thing in order to remove the "chrome" piece above the license plate. It seems that there is a scratch on the tailgate right at the edge of it and it has started rusting. I need to clean it and repair it. Originally there was a scratch in the left corner; I asked the...

They recommended the throtle body cleaning to me at around 50K. I did it even though I only use premium gas and the Toyota EFI cleaner every 6 months (btw anyone else used this?). I can't say if it helped, but it seems that my MPG is slowly improving ever since. To be honest I may babysit this...

Hello everyone, I got a 4th gen SR5 4WD V6 some time ago, and I have been reading interesting stuff about my truck in this forums for more than a while now. Thanks for all the valuable information to be found in here! Anyone else from DE? Any place to try a bit of soft off-roading for a...

:thanks: Point taken => :ybrick: I understand. I initially did it to check that they work. I do try to put a few miles in HI4 from time to time, since I read somewhere that you need it to lub the front differential. I doubt that the first owner ever did it. When I found out about the dangers...

(I originally put this in the Maintenance section; I am not sure if it was the right place; apologies) Hello all, I am a relatively new owner of a certified used 2006 4WD V6 SR5 with roughly 58K miles on it. The truck is in great condition, never been off-road (as far anyone can tell) and...

Hello all, I am a relatively new owner of a certified used 2006 4WD V6 SR5 with roughly 58K miles on it. The truck is in great condition, never been off-road (as far anyone can tell) and generally very well maintained and cared for. A few days ago I engaged 4HI, 4LO and unfortunately locked the...