Recent content by otto.t4r

The other day I needed to use my defog/defrost setting. Since then I haven't been able to switch back to body level air flow. Here's what happened when I click on each AC setting (starting at top going clockwise on dial): defrost: full defrost vent defrost + feet: defrost and feet vents...

the color is midnight blue/gray. I painted the decals matte black and liked the look so I figured maybe the black rims would look good too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

no just stock and I don’t care for the silver look Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes 2wd. Over the years I’ve learned to drive more efficiently to save $$ on gas. My parents had an old sequoia when I was in high school and it would show the current mpg so I would play a ‘game’ with myself to pass time and try to always get a better mpg than my previous drive. Sent from my...

here’s an update. not that anyone cares. Got my trusted mechanic to do a full diagnostic and found nothing wrong. After a few months the smell completely went away. My guess it that the car had been sitting for awhile without running causing a buildup. The dealership I bought my car from...

not at all. just stock tires and rims and I’ve been wanting to change up the look

hey everyone! I’m looking to paint the rims black on my 04 V8 4runner. I’ve found a few alternatives to buying new rims because that’s out of my budget. I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for regular spray paint versus plasti dip spray paint (longevity, look, quality, etc.). In...

lol no. I’ve improved my efficiency over the years. I also don’t like to spend money on gas so that was another incentive to learn how drive efficiently. I average 20.8 mpg and commute about 30 miles a day so I experience both city and highway.

Okay, so here is what they gave me. Not really definitive so I’m not sure how to move forward.

I’m not sure yet. I’m picking it up after work today. I’ll post their diagnostic when I have it.

Yes kind of. But it only happens when I go up this one hill near my house that probably has a 250-300’ change in elevation. I try to be gentle when accelerating and get decent gas mileage (usually around 21 mpg). I read somewhere that a “bad” catalytic converter can decrease fuel efficiency...

is this original paint? because wow it’s it great condition!

I think this is more of a Toyota issue. My sister has an FJ and it does the same thing. She took it to get looked at and they quoted her something pretty crazy. She decided the vibrating was that big of a deal. lol

hey everyone! About a month ago I bought my second 4Runner. She’s a 2004 V8 SR5. I live in Texas and the protocol is that when you buy a vehicle the dealer will have it inspected prior to purchase. So I bought the car, whatever. A week ago I noticed a burning smell whenever I went up...

my first car was a 2006 4runner (sadly the insurance said it was totaled after a mild accident because of a some bent framing issues between the drivers side doors). my replacement car is a 2004 4runner. I have driven other vehicles, but I think I will only ever own toyotas