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Toyota is starting to surprise me :D part-time 4wd should not be engaged on dry pavement and what if a person lives in a hot area? So one should look for a straight 10mile road and engage 4wd just to be safe, WTF.

It may sound funny but 2011 prado with 2.4 4 cyl engine costs here 43k :D and I beleive 4.0 version will be around 54k, because prado is more expensive vehicle than 4runner and our dealer (we have one for the whole country) has the stupid policy to have preconfigured models. For instance I can...

I currently own 2003 Nissan Pathfinder SE 4x4 and have to say that this is a great vehicle and was troublefree for me. It's comfortable, smooth, capable (handled well in mud and snow) and reliable. It has automatic climate control and BOSE Audio system. I use it as a family vehicle, I don't...

Is it still recommended to drive 10m per month in 4hi for 5th gen? I thought now they have changed to part time and stick shift actuator bug does not exist any more.

Do you intend to use their products again?

If It's in D 4L won't slow it down. You have to manually put it in 1st gear to really feel the 4L advantage.

Did you remove the oil filler cap before removing the filter?

How many flour mats you have? Are your flour mats hooked properly?

Does it happen to drivers running their cars in hot/cold climate? Have you ever flushed brake fluid?

What is the operating range for 0w-20 oil? Will it be good in 113 F (40C)?

There is an option called BLU Logic® Hands-free Communication But IIRC it's only available for 08-09 models, because they are prewired for this option. Call to a dealer would clear things out.

I have the following question: Maintenance schedule always states two conditions: mileage and time passed since the last maintenance. I understand that the oil degrades depending on mileage and time too, but what about tires? I mean if you want all of your tires to wear out evenly, each tire...

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I know that you can adjust outer mirrors with a button from inside. Can one also power fold mirrors?

Does Traction Control work when in 4hi for Trail Edition?