Recent content by steve1997

Well we have determined the problem.......a defective spark plug:tongue: My mechanic pulled originally checked the wrong cylinder and determined it could be the injector:happens: After he went back he realized that he checked the wrong cylinder and when he pulled the sparkplug in cylinder #5 he...

I have a 98 4-Runner SR5 and the other day it sarted running real rough. My mechanic says that the code shows a misfire in cylinder #5. He already tested the coil packs, checked the plugs and wires and now thinks it could be a bad or clogged injector. I have 202,000+/- miles on it. Any suggestions?

Almost to the big 200K!!! This picture was taken this morning!

$3000 for a 98' SR5 with 193,000 +/- on it!

98 4Runner SR5 w/ 198,000 Miles

No I dont have the maintenance schedule, I bought the T4R from a friend. I am just curious because I need this vehicle to last a while. I know that the timing belt was changed at 150K. Does the transmission fluid need to be changed, spark plugs changed....etc. I am not a gear head and I am just...

Besides the usual oil changes what other maintenance should be done on the 4runner to keep her strong? I change the oil every 3000 +/- miles with Mobil 1 High Milage Synthetic and I just replaced the air filter. Any other suggestions? It has 198,000 miles on it. Thanks all

I am now up to 198,000 miles on my 98' 4runner SR5. It is still running good and hope to get many more miles out of it. What kind of mileage do others have on their 3rd gen. 4runners?

Hello all! I purchased a 1998 4Runner about 4 months ago and it has been a great vehicle and has 197,000+ miles on it! Is there any maintenance that I should do up front besides oil to ensure a long life of the vehicle? I know that the timing belt has been changed twice and I am running...