Recent content by Woz1976-MT

gamester5 Can you message the extended warranty contact again? I'm not sure if it's changed since I bought my T4R, but I have a family member who just bought a RAV4 and is wanting an extended warranty on it (I was told the dealer wanted $6k+ for the 7/125!!). Thanks! Steve

Regarding "diminished value" (the depreciation that has been mentioned)... No insurance company will "guess" at the diminished value of a vehicle due to a collision. If the vehicle is not considered a total loss, you would have to have it repaired per the insurance company's approved estimate...

Got my first UOA from Blackstone after using Amsoil SS 0W-20 (11,781 miles on the oil). Here it is for everyone's perusing pleasure.

Is that the Riverside peaking out over the roof? I used to live in BHC (teacher at Fox Creek Middle School) -- I loved off-roading in Secret Pass and visiting Oatman.

Even though Cooper quit manufacturing them, the Discoverer A/Tw tire is designed to be an all-year, all-terrain, winter-rated tire. I'm still on my original set that I had the dealer install at 1 mile (before I took delivery). The LT/Load E tires are rated for 50,000 miles, but I have a bit...

I mainly like the looks of the Rubitreks better than the Wildpeaks. But if I could get a better deal on Wildpeaks I'd certainly consider them, too.

I've had a great experience running Cooper Discoverer A/Tw (Load E) on my 4Runner Trail in Montana winters. They made it through some deep snow, wet/heavy snow, and were ok at handling ice/slush. For an all-around tire they've been impressive. Only problem is they have been discontinued, but...

Yep, I live in an area where the closest Walmart is 125 miles away (one-way), and the closest McDonald's is a bit over 50 miles away. I wish the Subway was closer, though, it's 95 miles away. :D If did a lot more cold weather short trips, my UOA results might be different. I also still have...

I ran PP0W20 in my Tundra when I had it -- always had good results. I have also used M1AFE 0W20 in my T4R -- always good results (see attached). I have now switched to Amsoil SS 0W20, and though completely subjective I seem to have noticed the engine being a tiny bit quieter than when I was...

I have Load E, stock-size tires on my 2016 TE. Always had a very slight vibration when I had them installed (swapped factory tires for them at 1 mile). Got my servicing dealer (not where I bought it) to include a road force balance in the Toyota Care. Worked like a charm and that was over 40k...

FYI, Tires Easy website has them available for order -- plus free shipping. I've been happy with my Cooper Discoverer A/Tw (stock size), but I think I'm going to replace them with Rubitreks when the time comes.

I like the idea of a 1/4-inch aluminum front bumper that is winch-capable. I would *really* be interested in a full hoop design with stainless mesh screen (all powder coated) to protect from ice chunks, gravel, large flying insects/birds, from getting past the grill. I would also prefer the...

I've heard of many anecdotal reports of all makes of vehicles being out of alignment straight from the factory. I paid to have it done on my 4Runner TE (partly because I put my own tires on it right at the dealer). FYI, there is no point is aligning only the "front end". What are they...

Yes, that is the used Mobil 1 0W20 AFE in my latest sample. I will certainly post my UOA results when I hit 50k. I figure my OCD nature might as well benefit the other T4R owners/drivers here. :D

Latest Blackstone report for members' perusing. I was still running Mobil 1 AFE 0W20 on this report. I did switch to Amsoil Signature Series 0W20, so the next report I'm going to have Blackstone run TBN for me.