Recent content by raminux

The parking brake cable is to be replaced. I will next do a manual calculation of fuel consumption and will write it back here.

Wow, that's miles, right?

Yes, it's v8.

eddiebx: Actually they did disconnect the battery since the clock had to be adjusted too. I didn't think the fuel consumption rate is a longterm average and I have mostly been driving in the city since I got the t4r back. I wonder if 14.5mpg is normal or not? 03_4x4Runner: When the parking...

I recently bought a 2003 4Runner which needed a couple of repairs and fixes. So I took it to the mechanic last week and the following jobs were done: 1- The pipe departing from the main body of the muffler was cut which was welded to its place. 2- rear brakes were replaced: disks, pads and...

Thanks for the tips.

Hello, On my AWD v8 4Runner, will there be a problem using 265/75R16 tires instead of the default 265/70R16 size. I have read with AWD, all four tires must be the same size which is what I am planning to do. I also know the truck will run faster than the speedometer will show; so I must be...

I just acquired a 03 V8 4Runner with 247,000km (154kmi) on it. When I was searching for one, I saw a 04 for sale with 400,000km (~ 250kmi) for sale. Apparently, the original seller never changed the timing belt and water pump even though it was always serviced at a Toyota dealer. So I need to...

I just got a 2003 V8 last week. Ideally, I wanted a blue color Limited V8. This one is a silver SR5 but I couldn't pass away the deal. Silver doesn't look bad at all just way too common. 4th generation 4Runner is a handsome vehicle so it looks good in any color. I certainly wanted a V8 for the...

It looks very clean. I was also looking for a 4Runner for a while and finally got one just last Friday. Mine is a silver 2003 SR5 V8. My main criteria were: 4th gen. V8 (so at least 2003). Since I was on budget, I wanted it as inexpensive as possible.