Recent content by Mike-1972

Thanks - what is the dashboard temp gauge reading? Coolant temp?

Anyone know if there is a scangauge code for oil temp (2013 TE)?

Thanks for the info!

Hi, what kind of box are you running on your roof rack there? Looks like a good sized unit.

I have relatively new General Tire Grabber AT/2s (265/70R17s) and I seem to be experiencing more understeer on slippery surfaces in 4WD than I was running all seasons on my '98 Pathfinder - then the traction control feature kicks in (rat-tat-tat). Hard to know how much without a side by side...

Fine, forget the performance trade-off angle then. Can anyone go beyond 'engineered their product to function longer'? I was hoping for a technical discussion on differentiating features that contribute to reliability. Surely there are some gear heads on this forum with an opinion on what...

I have searched, maybe not effectively, but has anyone ever put together a technical description of 5th gen 4Runner features that contribute to its reliability? I'm particularly interested in features that may compromise performance in favour of reliability (five speed vs. six, seven, eight...

Hey thanks for the reply Jeff. I ended up not installing the rings and the truck runs fine but maybe now I will... But yes, loving the Runner - got another 20 cm here in Ottawa and thoroughly enjoyed pushing through it. :)

I asked this within another thread somewhere but has anyone heard of anyone swapping out the sliding cargo tray from a TE and installing the third row seats? When I decided to buy a T4R I wrestled between being able to carpool the kids' friends around and the awesomeness of the TE...the kids lost.

Has anyone taken the sliding tray out of a '13 TE and installed third row seats? If I could have had this option factory I would have had the perfect mid-size SUV (for me of course).

Hey guys, new Ottawa area 2013 TE owner here. Did you guys ever get organized to check out any local trails? Would be keen to join if you guys get out anywhere.

Thread revival Hi hi, I too bought a set of Ion Alloy style 179 rims. They have a 108mm bore diameter. I've found some 106.1-108mm rings online but question is are these worth installing? Mechanic at CT said they would be so thin they would likely crack and serve no purpose. Thoughts...

Hey thanks for the replies. Yes I'm sure it was coming in through the vents. Will take it to the dealership next week and see what they have to say but it sounds like dusty in the cabin, at least to some degree, is not unusual.

Hi, new member here - just got a new TE in July and loving it. Got on some dirt roads recently and fine dust started just billowing into the cabin through the vents. I mean this could not possibly have been normal. The entire cabin was coated in dust after 10 minutes with all windows up...