Recent content by vorwac00

Just wanted to share my experience with Toyota and brake pads. There are some dealers using Toyota brand pads that are NOT stock part number but do fit. These pads can be identified by the fact they have YZZ in the part number. My local dealer tried to pull the fast one on me with this. The...

I appreciate all the feedback regarding the fuel mileage drop on both my T4R's. Regarding the transfer case and diffs... I did them myself using synthetic. The mileage drop came well after that change. I like the ideas regarding the O2 sensor and the dragging caliper. I will investigate...

Onset of poor gas Mileage So, I have owned two T4R's, both bought brand new. First was a 1998 (in wreck at 85,000), and the second IS a 2012 (currently with 93,000) Both were very well maintained, always synthetic per manual every 6000 miles. All grease nipples were hit every oil change...

Dead Alternator So I thought I would update everyone regarding the battery warning light two weeks after install of 34R-1500 Odyssey. Short version: the alternator went out to lunch two weeks after this battery installation. Toyota is replacing the alternator under extended warranty. Glad...

Terminals were immaculate and I ensured they were re-installed tight. I'm not aware of any tracking devices in my car, but will check thoroughly. Thanks!!

I wish I had seen this thread earlier. I replaced my stock 6 year old (functioning) Panasonic with a 34R-1500 in my 2012 4Runner and all was good... for two weeks. Now I have a check battery light showing. If the stock charging system really can't appropriately charge this battery without...