Recent content by Symaze

The radium filter is some ridiculous premium high-flow filter that claims negligible pressure drop. Extremely overkill for what I'm looking for but the benefit is that it can use the factory quick disconnect fuel lines, at least with the 8Runner kit. So it is a concern but maybe not an issue...

It is definitely not making the 4Runner any more reliable. The only reason why I'm interested is because how big of a difference a fresh fuel filter made in acceleration with my old Pathfinder. I realize that is a completely different motor and fuel system and a ton more miles, but it made an...

I only say Old School because more modern fuel systems do not return any fuel to the tank. If this were the case with the 5th gen, then I would be less excited about the additional in-line fuel filter as the fuel wouldn't be constantly cycled through the filters. In terms of fuel pressure, it...

I believe the 5th gen's fuel system is the old school return style so fuel is always returning to the tank. Since there is a second filter in the system, it would be returning to the tank much cleaner than it left. As you drive around, that same tank of gas is cycling through two filters instead...

This is probably very old news to most but I'm shocked there isn't an easily accessible fuel filter to swap out in the 5th gen. I realize there is a large filter inside the fuel tank but I'm interested in running an aftermarket in-line filter that I can swap out every couple of years. My...

For sale is a brand new set of RuffRugs Pet Cargo Liner Sides for a 5th Gen 2Row 4runner in black. I don't think it will work for 3Row versions. These are unused and still have the sticker backing to mount the velcro to interior panels. I'm very happy with the high quality vinyl and...

100% agree here. Sounds like there was a lug torque issue that caused the studs to fail. Also consider a new high quality 1/2inch torque wrench just to be sure. There are even some fancy electronic ones out there these days, but a good click type will still do the job. Be sure to inspect the...

Regarding where to have transmission fluid changed, I've been thinking about this myself. I'm decently equipped for regular maintenance but not auto transmission service. When the time comes, my plan is to find several highly-rated transmission shops, call them all and get a feel for who is...

Yup... no chance my 4R is seeing the dealer for anything other than major warranty replacement. Not all dealer service centers are bad, but there is no real way to know the skill level/competency of the tech actually working on your truck. Maintenance I'm doing completely on my own. If I...

I'm pretty sure I've read that Amsoil is the third and final brand that also sells this same TRD/RoyalPurple oil filter at their own cost. I haven't looked into it more because I've never seen that it was cheaper than the RP. As far as their oil, if you really want to know more, it is worth...

The X-REAS being removed probably is not causing the lights, rather something else happened during the work that is causing the issue. I would double-check around the rear hubs/axle/diff as maybe something with parking brake or something else got disturbed and causing all the lights. Also...

Finally replaced my 20inch spare! Been looking for a reasonably priced single 17inch ORP wheel/tire to replace my 20inch spare for almost exactly a year. Feels good to finally get it in there. It is so insane how heavy the 20inch wheels are, I'd guess more than double the weight of the 17inch...

It's the same part for sure, just branded differently. Made by Champion Labs which makes a huge amount of the oil filters on the market for tons of different brands at all different levels of quality. For example they also make the particular "Mobil 1" filters I use in my Z. The Royal Purple...

The TRD/Royal Purple has a completely different (and higher quality) filter media than the OEM part. I believe it is some kind of synthetic micro-glass versus paper of the OEM. The metal caps are supposedly to assist with a "positive seal", and inner metal housing to help keep the filter media...

Also consider the royal purple filter that is exactly the same as the TRD filter, at half the price of the TRD branded one. Part# 20-968 Summit racing used to carry them for 12 bucks and I bought a bunch because they seem to always go in and out of stock. They're currently shown at the full...