Recent content by msanta

I've always used high octane gas on my 03' 4runner and never had any problems. I just wanted to give it and extra preventive maintenance and make sure everything is nice and clean. I never used EFI additives because I thought they would do more harm than good and may void the warranty. So now...

Are you talking about the gas treatment?

Is it going to help if I add Toyota EFI additive to my 4runner or there is anything better at the auto parts store?

Thanks very much, I did what you said with the battery and the lights went away. Can you actually do any damage by driving the truck with the vas cap off?

I filled up the gas tank yesterday on my way to work and the attendant didn't close the cap at all. I drove about 40 miles with the cap off. My engine light and VSC TRAC lights went on. I put the gas cap back, would the lights go off eventually or do I have to do something to reset the lights? I...

In my case the red top is more than enough, I don't have any extra electronic equipment hooked up to my truck except the JAOS fog lights which only use when the visibility is bad, and I live in New York where temperatures can get really cold!

This one: Group Number: 34R (8003-151) RedTop

It has the best ratings and reviews and I personally like it because it's sealed and can be placed in any position!

My OEM battery is starting to give me trouble and I want to replace it with the Optima Red Top which many in this forum consider one of the best in the market. Is there a dealer in New York City or Long Island, New York that sells them or I have to order them online? Any info will be greatly...

What exactly is the Permatex supposed to do?

Thank you very much for replying, it made the job easier, I bought two more in case it happens again.

I am not exactly sure what is called but while taking the lug nuts off one of my front wheels I broke off one of the studs or lugs. I remember when I had my Camry I could hit it from the outside and it would come off then put the new one from the back and hammer it until it's in place. Is it the...

It helped me with my problem, have you had any more issues since you did this job?

I was doing my oil change today when I noticed that some grease was coming out of the axle boots closer to the engine through the clamps. I checked the boots and they are fine. The clamp is not that tight because I was able to move it. Is it ok to place another clamp like the one pictured on top...

Is it an easy job to replace the fuel filter on a 2003 4runner? If so, where is located?