Recent content by sl4runner

Add my 4Runner to the list of 4Runners with leaking rear seals. My 1999 Limited 4wd has 114,500 miles and from the looks of things, have been leaking for a while. Passenger side is bad, driver side is getting there. Toyota dealership recommends replacing both wheel bearings along with the...

Cat Failure? Wondering how you diagnosed that your catalytic converter had failed and needed to be changed. I am interested because my Check Engine Light just came on tonight. -Scott

Glad to know that it is not just my 4Runner. I am seriously considering taking off the K&N. How do you like the TRD exhaust? Does it have a nice sound?

Noisy K&N FIPK I recently picked up a '99 4WD 4Runner. It has the K&N Cold Air Intake/Fuel Injection Performance Kit. I couldn't tell you if there is a noticable power increase as I can't compare before and after the installation. I can tell you that it is LOUD. At some speeds, the noise...

I just picked up a '99 Limited 4WD, and noticed same thing on first fill up. The "Low Fuel" light was on, guage on E, and topping up the tank only took 14 gallons. Anyone on the board have a different experience and take more fuel when the low fuel light comes on? -Scott

1999 4Runner Maintenance Guide definitely specifies timing belt change for 4Runners equiped with 6 cylinder engine. Here's the list of maintenance from the guide: Replace engine air filter Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace lmited-slip differential oil Replace non-platinum spark plugs...