Recent content by Terminator_T4R

Update: I had a friend take me to the Toyota Dealer to buy coolant. I put coolant and distilled water in the radiator, and also into the coolant reservoir. I think I overfilled them..... Anyway, I started the engine and it started fine. The CEL is still on, as well as the trac control light.

As I was parking it, the CEL did come one, and the trac control light came on as well. In addition, the engine started to shutter as the car came to a complete stop.

Thanks! As an update, the check engine light came on and the trac control light came on while I was parking it initially. And when I pulled into the parking spot, it started to shudder. Does this raise any additional red flags?

All, I was on the highway today, cruising at 70mph and started to smell something like pancake syrup. I immediately knew it was coolant. I pulled off at the next exit and parked turned off the car. After popping the hood, I saw coolant ALL over the engine and smoke/steam billowing out. The...

All, I was on the highway today, cruising at 70mph and started to smell something like pancake syrup. I immediately knew it was coolant. I pulled off at the next exit and parked turned off the car. After popping the hood, I saw coolant ALL over the engine and smoke/steam billowing out. The...

All, I was on the highway today, cruising at 70mph and started to smell something like pancake syrup. I immediately knew it was coolant. I pulled off at the next exit and parked turned off the car. After popping the hood, I saw coolant ALL over the engine and smoke/steam billowing out...

Bump... Running boards did not fit. I still need... --Running Boards --Charcoal Floor Mats --Rear Air Deflector --Roof Rack Thanks!

Hahaha, sounds good :) I will go to PM from now on.

UPDATE: No longer need the running boards or tow hitch. I am still looking for floor mats, roof rack, and textured flares. Thanks to everyone for the posts.

Thanks for posting the pics! I do not think they will work out.

Marti, that sounds perfect. Are you free this Sunday? If not, when works best for you?

All, I just picked up my first 4Runner and could not be more excited. After looking everything over, I know I need to take care of a seeping valve cover gasket and also a seeping tranny oil pan gasket. I have been reading all over the forums and discovering how to do the valve cover gasket on...

Hey Stockwell! Thanks for the reply. I can't make it up that for for the next couple of months. Would you be willing to ship using OnTrac? They generally have really low rates. Let me know. -John

Marti, that would be awesome. I live in Anaheim Hills. Are you ever in this area or free to meet midway?

I am in SoCal! Orange County area. What color are your limited runners?