Recent content by Txc500

Nice! Keep going! My Lexus RX300 went to 325k. We made the mistake of neglecting the transmission after about 180k. At about 280k the car wouldn't move. The filter was packed solid. I did a few drain and fills and changed the filter and got another year out of it. At the end something in the...

Good question. Why the dealer? The independent shop I went to closed. I'm looking for a replacement. I do have a relationship with the sales and parts folks at the dealership and they are awesome. As for Valvoline, I just didn't consider anything other than the OEM, always worked fine for my...

Thanks, I'm not familiar with BG and that just caught me off guard. The service mgr actually told me I was "throwing my money away" by servicing it at all because of "lifetime fluid." I have had many high-mile Toyota cars and trucks and I think keeping the fluids maintained is key to longevity...

As for the filter the reason it was brought up is because one of his service writers quoted the transmission service to me is a complete fluid change and filter change. When I asked about the filter he told me there was no serviceable filter but I did know better because I've done it before. I...

I have to agree. The service manager was very condescending and rude stating in his opinion I wasted my money because these have "lifetime fluid". I don't know why a service manager I had a Toyota dealership would say you're throwing your money away when you're following the recommendation in...

I specifically asked for a transmission service based on the 60,000 mile recommendation in the maintenance schedule. The dealer said they do a flush and I asked specifically for OEM WS Toyota fluid. They confirmed that is what they use. When I got my receipt I asked the parts guy what the codes...

Thanks I may have to wait and do that. I've done it before on my other car, but I recently had rotator cuff surgery and can't do it now. Sad that the dealer is so hard to talk to and get answers from. They give you incorrect info with total confidence.

Thanks for the reply. Sadly the dealership can't explain the service, even the service manager answered my email but couldn't give me specifics, and also said that a transmission filter is an internal part and isn't a serviceable part unless the transmission is completely overhauled, which of...

Hi there, I have a 22 4Runner approaching 60K and I am looking into a transmission service for it. The dealer wants $329 for a full fluid and filter change. I also called an independent transmission shop that's really highly rated in our area. He actually advised me not to touch it as he...

Thanks! I would like the OEM pads as well or at least an equivalent if there is such a thing in the aftermarket selections.

Hi there, Time for pads and rotors on my '22 4runner SR5 Premium. I'm in the Rochester NY area, and all the dealers seem to want about $1100 - $1200 for the job (fronts and rears) which seems excessive. Has anyone had this some recently? I'm trying to find a good independent shop to get a...

Dealer recommends brake "cleaning" for $200 on my 2022 with 20k. Anyone else get this Had my car in for oil change today and they recommended lubricating the brake calipers due to them not moving due to rust. My car is a 2022 with 20k. Anyone else getting this recommendation? Sounds like a...

I see that a lot of folks replace the stock shift knob on their 4Runner TRD. Does anyone have a takeoff shift knob they'd like to get rid of?

Matched pair Just picked up #2 in Silver. Was working on an ORP order but they made me such a great deal on this one because it was in stock I couldn't pass it by. The SR5P has all of the options I really wanted. Very happy with these 2 '22s.

Lasfit Mats Hi I recently ordered a set of mats for our 2022 4Runner. The Toyota all weather mats came with it, but our use can be a bit extreme going to a Horse farm daily, especially in the 2nd row. I decided to try Lasfit after looking at Husky and WeatherTech. I like the additional coverage...