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Mine is the 2008 model year made in August, 2007 and it has the same decals on the roof rack as of today. It has close to 208,000 miles (335,000 kms here in Canada). Basically it looks the same as when I bought it in August, 2013 even I drove 132,000 kms (82,000 miles) since then. In my...

Yes, I knew the post was 3 years old but I wanted to know anyway as mine 4Runner has the same mileage today.

Sorry to hear about your ordeal. Did you find out what happened to the engine? What was the cause of the engine knock and leaking oil? What oil did you use at the time and the filter?

I bought my 2008 4Runner with 203,000 km (~126,000 miles) in August, 2013 for $17,000 Canadian dollars (Almost the same amount in US dollars back then. If it was today that would be $13,500 USD). It has been 7.5 years ago but feels like it was yesterday.

The timing belt on my 2008 4Runner was replaced in December, 2011 at 168,000 km (~104,000 miles). Now she has almost 335,000 km and 9 years old timing belt (~208,000 miles). I have AISIN timing belt and water pump kit I bought couple years ago for this job but did not have time to do it myself...

I know this is a very old thread I'm bringing back. I noticed my 2008 4Runner sounded louder this winter. Is it possible it's related to Mobil 1 EP 5W-30 fully synthetic oil I changed for before winter or the new serpentine belt? Tension of the belt is within normal range. I have 2006 Lexus LX...

Today I found the same creamy "coffee with milk" color substance under the oil filler cap. I own this 4Runner for over 7 years and it never happened before (I did drive it less over the last year and half about 4,000 km every 6 months and rotate it with Lexus LX 470 on a monthly basis). Also...

I had the same issue yesterday when started my 4Runner remotely while it was parked in front of the house with the tailpipe facing the house entrance. A cloud of blue smoke came out as soon as the engine started and then it changed quickly to white smoke. I have not noticed blue smoke in the...

Did you ever figure out what was the source of the issue? Was there anything else you completed later that did or did not help with it?

Thank you Jcmeadows82 for this great write-up. I have several questions about the process: 1) What is the purpose of draining motor oil and leaving the engine without it? Does it relate to replacing the crankshaft front seal? 2) Was it really necessary to replace the crankshaft front seal as...

I would replace the serpentine belt, there is nothing you could do if it was damaged by WD-40. I have replaced 2 serpentine belts over the last 5 years as even the engine bay cleaner could affect its elasticity/performance. It's possible there is misalignment as well but I would start with a new...

Thank you dcon, this is great, I was looking for this solution for a long time, replaced both fuel pressure damper and fuel pressure regulator on the fuel rails but it did not help with the issue. I knew the noise was coming from the fuel lines attached to the chassis. I will buy the parts and...

Follow up on my issue if someone wants to know what was the outcome. It confirmed that the passenger side wheel bearing was bad and once it was replaced the grinding noise disappeared.

As I know only Limited edition has a permanent 4WD like one I drive 2008 V8 Limited. Any other edition should have a part-time 4WD.

The vibration happens early in the morning or later in the evening when it is parked outside for the day. Also it happens more often, louder and longer when it's getting colder outside. Usually it happens between 40km/h and 80km/h when I accelerate and cruise. It does not happen when I brake or...