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Just moved to ottawa and the check engine light came on in my 03 v8. Code is p0430 (exhaust system below threshold). Want to take it to tony graham but they are expensive. Can anybody recommend a good mechanic in ottawa please? Or the dealership our only option?

WTB Rear Coil springs (preferrably OEM 4Runner or FJCruiser) to replace rear air suspension on my 2003 4runner limited. Also looking for shipping to Canada, postal code h2w 2a6. Willing to pay shipping/customs no problem.

Can you please post pictures of your no lift truck with the spacers on? Want to do the same thing on mine but not sure how it will look...

my truck's undercarriage was rusty as hell because of all the salt on the roads up here in Canada. Plus its an 8 year old truck. I sanded off all the rust from the undercarriage, hitch etc. without removing any parts (took forever) and painted it with POR 15. This was last summer. So far so...

2500 miles from Toronto to arctic circle in Labrador (round trip) in -40C. 3 day drive with 1 full day offroad in snow. after the 4runner couldnt go anymore, we took snowmobiles for another few hundred miles.

lock your center diff when driving in deep snow. its tractor mode. in 4x4 unlocked, you can get stuck even with snow tires.

I took the truck to the dealer and asked him to check if the belt was installed correctly and to check if the bearings were worn out or if the tensioner needed to be replaced. I told him the squeak gets louder when I turn the steering wheel and softer when I don't. After abt a minute, it stops...

i would like to do this on my 2003 v8 4runner. where to add seafoam? how do i get to the pcv valve/brake booster? the diagram is confusing a little...

Wasnt too happy with these in the extreme Canadian cold. Their design makes them freeze up so fast under -15C and a lot of times i had to stop driving and crack the ice because the wiper wont clean from the ice buildup. they would scratch the windshield and get the window dirtier so i couldnt...

Has anybody installed spidertrax spacers on a stock height 4Runner to get the aggressive stance and better handling? I'm looking to get this mod but the only people that seem to have done this are ones with lifts. I dont have a lift and want to keep it at stock height (sufficient for my...

I was told the same thing by the dealer very recently. But they replaced the front 2 calipers under warranty. I asked them to replace the front brake pads as well while they were at it. I just ended up paying for the brake pads (C$200) and no labor. If your truck still has warranty, the calipers...

Just got my 4Runner's coolant replaced by the dealer. Costed me C$99. Expensive? or about the right price?

Good to know. I'll be getting it replaced forsure now. Thank you.

How often do you guys replace the Long Life coolant? I have a 2003 4Runner and they replaced the coolant to "Long Life Coolant" 30K miles ago. According to the owners manual service schedule, I have to get the coolant changed right about now. Should I disregard the service schedule because its...

Ran a search and found that the tsb applies only to the V6 model. Mine's a v8. Bummer. I'm going to take it back in and ask the dealership to take a look. Btw, which store did you buy the Goodyear Gatorback Belt from in Canada?