Recent content by sting97pt

Just took the 4Runner to snowboarding and back. Total of 320 miles of mostly highway, and with 4WD on for only about 20 of those miles. Got 21 MPG. I was hoping for that much so I'm satisfied.

I just filled up tonight and got about 15 MPG. A little dissapointed. Was hoping for around 17-18. But I don't really think the trip odometer is very accurate. I think it is less accurate as your tires are bigger, so maybe for a stock 16 inch wheel it is more accurate but for a 17 inch wheel the...

Hey everyone, Does anyone know if the stock tires on my 07 4Runner (Dunlop P265/65R17) qualify as snow-tread tires? Just asking because sometimes SUVs with snow-tread tires do not need snow chains on the highway. Thanks!

Hi, I am planning on taking my 07 4Runner 4WD to Tahoe for the first time this weekend and the weather says there is a chance of snow so i want to be prepared. I remember when i bought my 4Runner that the dealer had me sign some waiver about not using chains on my tires. And that i should use...

Hi, I am looking to buy either a Thule or Yakima snowboard rack. I need one that can hold 4 snowboards. Thule and Yakima both make a rack for around $129-149 and both claim to be "universal". However when i looked at the list of compatible factory cross bars, it lists 2002-2006 4Runners. Can...

I forgot to mention that it got cold here all of a sudden and i've heard cold weather can make your car make noises, both externally and internally. Does this have anything to do with it?

Hi, I noticed that when I push down on the spoiler on my 4Runner, it squeaks a bit. I was just wondering if this is normal? I understand that the spoiler is only installed to the car, therefore it can't be 100% solidly attached. Can someone test this out for me and see if they notice any tiny...

Hi, I just bought a 2007 4Runner SR5 4WD V6. It has 17 inch alloy wheels, roof rack, spoiler, cloth seats. The price i paid (before taxes, registration..etc.) was $29,716. This was $300 over dealer invoice. The dealer was the best dealer i've ever dealt with because of how nice he was and how...