Recent content by PhelpsSR5

Chains I use chains on my ranger and they work great. the only thing with chains is that if one breaks loose it could work wonders for your paint round ur fender. Once a chain broke loose and ended up wrappin round the rear axle. That was no fun trying to undo!

GEEZ! I Hope Not! If it does i will have to get a 2nd job just to pay for the gas. Where we live it is al least a 30 mile round trip to the nearest store to even get bread and milk.....Yikes!!

Yeah I agree....... It is the other folks that worry me...

We just purchased a new 2011 4Runner. We live in Southeastern KY and the terrain is very mountainous and hilly. When going down a steep grade (no guardrail and straight drops on either side of the road), and it is slick and snow covered, isn't it best to take the shifter out of drive and put...

Engine Temp Gage If you let your engine idle for a few minutes before putting it into gear and taking off the temp gage should be reading normal. Shouldn't the engine temp be in the normal operating temp range before turning the RPM's? I will still say that it is better for the engine to run...

Ok Guys, I have a question. We just purchased a new 4Runner last week. The owners manual isn't always written in plain english. If I am reading it correctly in order to use the Downhill Assist Control the vehicle must be in 4L? And it must be in 4L for the Uphill Start to kick in. We have...

Daily Driver My daily driver is a 95 ford ranger. 2WD 2.3L 4cyl. 5Speed Manual Tranny The 2.3 Ford engine is bullet proof. I bought it off of my father in 98 and it had 80,000 miles on it then. Today I have 306,000 and counting on it. Replaced the original clutch at 285,000. Great truck...

My wife and I just purchased our first 4Runner! Just got it this weekend. 2011 SR5! It is SWEEEEEET! Had a hard time at first as we drove away my Dodge Magnum disappearing in the rearview..... :-( ..... I got over it!