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I just wanted to add I used a clear plastic painter's mixing bucket, marked in ounces, as my drain pan for over flow plug. Gave accurate measurement of fluid that came out. Of course quart bottle of WS is marked in ounces as well. Thanks again for your help. Plus I can do my own drain and fills...

Just wanted to say thanks again, especially for info from JB. I ruled out transmission fluid level causing whine in vehicle. I followed the instructions for checking the level using vehicle's OBD. Parked on level surface and had tools ready. Jumped 4 and 13, started it, went through shift...

Thanks for advice and information. I appreciate everyone's help. I'll be doing my own gear oil changes now. Not only keep Runner well maintained, save money too. Thanks again. Staying conventional and shortening changes to around 20k miles (full time awd), depending on driving conditions...

Don't want to beat up the topic. This is my 1st all wheel drive. Manual states transfer case is essentially limited slip differential. Does anyone recommend something specific? Manual doesn't mention friction modifiers just gl-5 75w90. Toyota uses conventional gear oil for mine but I can't buy...

Thank you for your time and knowledge. The information and how much I'm learning is great. I was a shop mechanic in the 80's and it was straight 90 dino for all gear related components. Amazing how gear oils have changed. Seems gears haven't changed so much though. I thought tolerances have...

Thank you everyone for experiences and advice. Of course I want to maintain my Runner best I can but I also want to save money. I paid $220.00 for dealer to service all 3. Even with M1 and new crush washers I can do for about $80. I really appreciate WXman's explanation. The dealer told me...

I have read several threads in regard to using synthetic gear oils. I understand newer T4R's come factory filled with synthetics, I believe starting around '08 or so. I have an '04 4Runner with almost 100k miles and dealer said conventional only. There is a TSB stating front and rear...

If it hasn't been raining I've been busy coaching little league baseball. Fill plug out with some extra leverage. Didn't know rubber seal, thought crush washer. Don't have much time but without experience or infrared tool to check pan temp I had to use vehicle's OBD. I'll post details soon as I...

Day after cleaning/greasing caliper/pad slide pins clunk disappeared. Retorqued a arms anyway for peace of mind. Thanks.

Interesting. I have clunk also. New tires and alignment couple weeks ago. But my clunk is when depress brakes in reverse mostly, can barely hear it in drive. New rotors & pads about a year ago. Pulled pad slide pins, cleaned, and greased. Torqued lug nuts to 90 ft lbs, little more than 83 ft lb...

Thank you. Fill plug isn't stripped. Don't think it's ever been removed. I'll get it eventually. Was curious why charged for only fluid and drain plug crush washer and not others. Really appreciate your help. Neighbor will give me a hand tonight.

JB, thanks again. I had bad experiences with dealer. Coolant flush, had to bring back for low level. I had front, center(x-fer), and rear diffs drain/refill. I always check drain/refills for leaks and levels. Rear was 30oz low after service in accord with Toyota 0-5mm below fill hole. Also had...

Understood. Thank you. Tendency of mine when it comes to fluids. I was a service station mechanic in late 80's. Everything was simplified; power steering fluid for power steering, 90 weight gear oil, green coolant, etc. This is kinda new for me. I am just gonna go by the book and keep it...

I have an '04 4Runner and airbag light also comes on intermintally. Seems like when I slide power seat or have it running and am not sitting in it. Had check and B1153 came up. Would this be occupant sensor? I disconnected battery and cleaned and disconnected yellow connector and reconnected...

Thank you. Yes I fluid fanatic. Reassurance of sometimes needing a second flush is what I was hoping to hear. For power steering I am just going by the book since I rarely tow and this one rarely leaves pavement. Thank you again. Thank you everyone.