over 213k on 2004
 

Hello to all - my first post! Thought I would comment on my 2004 Sport Edition - 4.0 (4wd). I'm in sales, so I drive a lot. I currently have over 213k miles on the 4Runner! I bought it from a friend (who was also in sales) a year ago when it had 170k miles. Here is what I've done:

-new bearings in the rear, about $1k
-new catalytic converter, about $230 (not from dealer)
-brake caliper
-normal stuff like pads and rotors
-bulbs in the ac console. Easy to replace, did this myself

I change my oil every 5k with whatever synthetic oil is on sale at Advanced Auto, truck uses no oil - amazing for the miles on the engine.

I seem to have a pinging noise that I never noticed until the catalytic converter was changed. I seemed to have more power after the change, and they said it was supposed to flow better than the stock converter. I'm not sure if that would have anything to do with the noise or not. I'm currently trying different grades of gas to see if the noise stays or not. Truck still runs great however.

Problems I inherited and haven't fixed:

-AC either blows hot or cold. If I have the setting on 'Low' the air blows cold, if it is set to 65 or above it blows hot. If anyone knows a fix, please let me know - otherwise I just live with it

-Tilt steering doesn't work. I'm guessing there is a spring that is missing. The dealer said the steering column is serviceable so I've left it alone. I would like to fix, although the steering wheel is in a good location.

Overall impression at 213k miles:

-If you drove it today you would never think it had that many miles. Very tight throughout. Still looks great and I still get compliments on it (color - white). I believe I will keep driving just to see how far it will go to satisfy my own curiosity. Should be interesting if I have the patience to do so. I drive about 36-40k a year, so the miles come quickly!

WOW thats great keeper going!

That's good to hear. I have 107k miles on my 2004 SR5 V6. Keep us updated on any issues that come up due to the high mileage.

Doesn't the V6 have two catalytic converters? Did you replace both?

That's a lot of repair work for a Toyota with just over 200k miles. LOL!

My '08 T4R is my 6th Toyota and 3rd T4R. Of the other 5, 1 my son is driving with about 180,000 miles on the clock, 2 are well over 200,000 miles (both were sold about 8 years ago with over 200,000 miles and are still on the road), and the other 2 were in mint condition when sold at 152,000 and 178,000 miles.

Oh, what a feeling.

wow thats awesome to hear. do you have any pictures of the interior and exterior?

Just replaced one - right behind the manifold on the drivers side. The shop that did the work told me my 4Runner has 3 converters on it! Hope the other 2 never need replacing:)

4Runner8 - I'll get some pics and post soon. Don't have any at the moment. I have white exterior with gray leather interior. Here is the pic of me on the road turning over 210k :)

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2004 w/145k
 

its my wife's car. no major work.
just oil changes, brakes, rotors. thats it, of course, at the 100k check up we had everything changed out(fluids, belts, etc)

she said she wants to drive to 250k before considering anything else. :bluejump:

If there is pinging has it stopped? If not, try switching gas brands or stations. Also you can try running a higher octane in the engine. See if that helps. It can't hurt to try.

Sorry I didn't see your post before. I had this problem after the DEALER messed with things! UGH! It should be simple. Under the area where the key goes there is a sensor there. I would just about bet the wiring harness is unplugged. Exact same thing would happen...it would only blow cold air on Lo...anything else and it was full on HOT. You don't need to take the panel down to check to see if it is plugged in but it is easier to plug back in if you do take the panel down. It is a 5 min repair if that is all it is. Best of luck and congrats on the miles!

Shuly - can't believe it but your post fixed the AC problem!!! I've had that problem since having the 4runner. Probably left undone when the previous owner had a remote start installed - unbelievable!!!

Glad I could help! Enjoy your new working AC :party: