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Just had this issue fixed at Toyota of Kirkland, WA. Here are the details: 2005 SR5 V6 212K miles Found code B1181 (bad clock spring) Labor 420 Parts 401 Misc 20 Tax 87 Total 928.40

Oil Control Valve Filter Last night I got a rough idle on my 2005 v6 4Runner and I suspect that one of the oil control valves is stuck. I'll get the codes pulled later today. The oil control valves were replaced about 8 months but there was no mention on the invoice about an oil control valve...

I couldn't make this stuff up. I don't have that good of imagination.

SynLube has a good article of why cars are so tasty to rodents. Incredible Edible Car Note there are a couple of 4Runners in the list of damaged vehicles. The ones listed are all 5th gen 4Runners. I sent him the details on my 4th gen. From the list it looks like Toyotas and Subarus are...

The answer is almost always, "fix it." The market for non-working vehicles is smaller and comprised mostly of mechanics. Here is a good podcast on the topic of repair vs replace. https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/255-how-to-decide-if-you-should-repair-your-car-or-replace-it/

I would stick with a bicycle because they are much cheaper to own and maintain. Maybe a tricycle because they are easier to ride when drunk.

Take care of the rats ASAP. See my other thread on rat damage. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/208826-rats-blown-head-gasket.html

It sounds like the "break" pads were just taking a break from braking. Once they are finished with their break they should work just fine.

Found the leak with a fiber optic camera. A hose on the top end of the engine is leaking; probably due to being old and stressed with being taken on and off multiple times. Should be a simple fix.

Here is a picture of the original damage.

Fixed but not fixed Well I got the 4Runner back from the shop - finally - and it is now leaking coolant *sigh*. I see it dripping from the location shown in the picture. I don't see anywhere above that point where it is leaking but I probably just can't see it. What is the most likely point and...

You are right; it looks like it is only worth about $8K. But I think my basic premise still stands. For most people on the forum it would be the perfect excuse to upgrade to a 2016 4Runner.

Sorry to hear that. I would just have them fix it and move on. Try to get an extra, extended warranty for free but since it is a 2015 you should have plenty of manufacturer's warranty left. You say "that [it] may or may not be fixed properly." Well if it isn't fixed properly then have them fix...

After having a lot of time to consider this question I would have to disagree. Conservatively, my 2005 4Runner is worth $10K (working of course). Without a working, reliable engine it might be worth $2K for the differentials and transfer case, etc. So fixing it for $4K is totally worth it. I can...

Pics of what exactly?