Recent content by sop

Thanks for all your replies. Sorry about the confusion. I overstated the "hose" thing, it is obviously only the short, black (about one or so inches in length) rubber plug on the underside of the cup. It's longer than a cap, but not really a hose. As suggested, I've already removed this...

Thanks for the info. My 2007 SR5 V6 4WD goes in and out of 4WD mode with no problems. I switch it into 4WD(H) mode every so often, as per the manual's instructions, to keep the system properly lubricated. I note you suggest leaving the vehicle in 4WD(H) mode permanently and I do have an...

Sorry if this has been asked and answered before... Re: '07 SR5 4WD V6 4Runner (A/T). The small cup at the base of the oil filter is a handy little device, and the position of the filter really makes changes easier and less messy. However, the one on my 4R always collects several ounces of...

I test drove the new Santa Fe before buying a '07 SR5 4WD 4Runner. The Santa Fe is a nice vehicle...very smooth, handled well (more like a crossover than a real SUV, though), quiet, good acceleration, seemed well-made and was a lot nicer looking than the previous model. Quality seemed fine...

Now, if you were driving a Mazda Miata or a Subaru Forester I might agree with your co-workers.

I'd be careful with this thing. I used a front end bra very similar to this one, with the separate hood and lower bumper sections, on a Subaru Outback XT. The Subaru bra was a dealer option and fit like a glove; the one you have seems to be a rather loose fitting design in the photos. In the...