Recent content by Ras_Thavas

I don't think it is conducive to long engine life on any vehicle, hybrid or not. Especially on vehicles with a turbo. The turbo gets extremely hot. To shut the engine off right after it has spooled up is not a god idea. There is even a warning in the manual about letting the vehicle run for a...

Took delivery yesterday. Still learning everything it does, owners manual is 500+ pages. This is my 3rd 4Runner. I'll list my 2 complaints here. The console box is super small, way smaller than my 2014. I got the safe that goes in there which makes it even smaller. Auto stop/start...

Thanks for the pictures and instructions, it appears to have solved my problem. I was having the same intermittent blank screen upon engaging reverse. Starting a couple of weeks ago it went from intermittent to just not working. I could see the strain on my wiring harness also. Cut the tape...

We've taken a lot of long trips with the 4runner. VA to TX twice, VA to Maine, VA to OH, and VA to FL twice. For all those trips I would freeze water bottles and put them in one of those styrofoam collapsible coolers. For tripa where we did not have an overnight stay it worked ok, drinks we...

Coasting in neutral is illegal in VA. I doubt it hurts anything, but probably not saving anything either. In the event of a sudden near collision or some other obstacle that requires you to accelerate out of the way you would be SOL.

Gas mileage varies greatly on my 2014 TEP. I trust my vehicle computer, I used to check it manually but it has always been accurate so I don't break out the calculator anymore. Everyday normal driving for me is a mix, but slanted towards the highway miles side. In that situation I get right...

I'm an old guy. Back in the day I tore up my 79 Jeep 4 wheeling, and took my 84 Toyota 4X4 out on the beach plenty of times. As I got older priorities changed. Now I want the ruggedness and reliability of my 4R, I just have no need to spend a ton of money on things that will never be used on...

When I moved out to the "country" in 2003 I also thought to myself that I needed a pickup truck. Sold my 1992 4R and bought a 2003 Nissan Frontier. Big mistake. Truck was a lemon and I sold it in 2009 after buying my 2008 FJ Cruiser. I bought an enclosed utility trailer shortly after that...

Whoever told you that is wrong. 46.2-715. Display of license plates. License plates assigned to a motor vehicle, other than a moped, motorcycle, autocycle, tractor truck, trailer, or semitrailer, or to persons licensed as motor vehicle dealers or transporters of unladen vehicles, shall be...

I have noticed it takes about 2x longer to warm up compared to my FJC. I'm glad I got the heated seats!

I love the way mine looks also. Has not blinded me yet either.

When I was changing the way the door locks and windows worked via the tech stream software I thought I saw an option to turn off eco mode. I wonder now if it will improve throttle response or just disable the light on the dash.

I still have my 2008 FJC. Last year I went to the dealer with the intent of buying a new 2014 FJC TTUE. While there I saw the new 4R's. I was taken by the look of the front end on the trail premium they had there. I also really liked the nautical blue color. I test drove a new FJC and the...

I've had my 14 for almost a year now. I also have a 2008 FJC. I think you have a lot of valid points. I love the acceleration on my FJC. Throttle response is great. With the 4R it seems like I have to mash the gas to get the same response, or put it in shift mode and manually shift it. The...

My salesman did the same thing on mine, except with a self tapping bolt. Fortunately he came in and told me something seemed to be wrong so he did not screw it in all the way. When I got home I got out the tap set and cleaned the threads and put the right sized bolt in.