Recent content by RL Lemke

In reality, a bypass is unnecessary because the EAO oil filters are so darn good. Look at the dimension charts and select an EAO oil filter that is a little longer if you desire a larger filtration area.

Those Goodyear aren't made anymore. There are changes and versions with similar looking but different tires. 2 cents is just the cost of driving. Compared to gas, tires are cheap. I switched to the ATK02s.

I removed the bypass system at about 300,000 miles because of the proof of filtration by the Amsoil EAO oil filters being so good. Comparing the hard to find filter dimensions chart I found a larger oil filter that fit. If you have access to the Amsoil EAO oil filters, the bypass isn't needed...

Had the Toyota dealership print out the wholesale, loan and retail value for my 4Runner. :thumb3: Pleased to see their values show what I had hoped for. 15 years and 350,000 miles later and my retail value is 1/3 of what I paid as original owner. V8 4Runners really hold their value.

The bottom line for me is that I'm trying the Forester for two years. If I don't like it, I'll give it to my wife and get the next generation 4Runner. What I like about the Global Platform 2019 Forester is the extra leg room and head room, over my 4Runner. Room I have needed. Here is the...

I had a Subaru before I ordered the V8 4Runner. Took it off-road all over the Sierras and Ozarks. Surprisingly capable.

After the lift, the little Forester will have over 10" of ground clearance. Adding the factory aluminum skid plates, there will be sufficient protection. In two years I will be living in Las Vegas. It is then, and the unlimited off-road exploration available, that I will again decide whether to...

I'm going to try the lifted Forester for a couple years. Surprisingly, there is a lot more leg room in the Forester, head room too. Let's see what happens with the 4Runner over the next couple years.

We said the same thing, in different ways. As a "cash car" it will surprise drivers with the V8 thrust, shoving you into the seat. Passing from 80 mph is a snap, compared to almost all other cars. Since I have fully depreciated this 4Runner years ago, anything I sell it for is income. So, not...

346,000 on the ODO, but the mileage is higher because of the 70 series tires.

I'm going smaller, a Subaru Forester. Lifting 1 1/2" - 1 7/8" for 10.3" ground clearance. Original owner of this V8 4X4 4Runner. New Pioneer radio with CarPlay. New Icon coil-overs with 12 1/2" ground clearance. New ATKO2s. Someone is going to get a great 4Runner in June. All dealer...

I'm cautious about letting Simple Green touch any painted surface. Especially dry painted surfaces. Dawn removes grease, oil and dirt without the potential damage. BOTH will strip and wax or other protection. I'm not too cautious about what gets washed with power washers, or car wash, but...

Well, this was the last bring a bike with me trip. Someone is going to get a great 4Runner, as my new car is coming the 3rd week of May. I get notes left on my car saying they want to buy it. Come June I will start calling.

My preference is for the clear 3M films. One adds security making break-ins more difficult. I drive at night, snowstorms and rain. No interest in dark tint. Added the clear 3M film to the windshield too. Makes a huge difference in glare reduction and reducing solar gain.

Being on forest roads, on chilly days, with the roof and back window open, listening to the sounds of nature, is a delight.