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I live in Washington state, which is apparently not regulated. I use only Chevron gasoline (because it's a convenient station, I always have, and I like the Techron that they put in it). In our SR5 V8s first 2000 miles we have noticed NO heavy sulpherous smell when driving, none at all, even with all of the windows down. Out of sheer curiosity, I went so far as to stand behind the vehicle as my wife reved the engine, the smell was apparent but not overwhelming by any means. I almost feel like filling the tank with cheap Arco gas from some AM PM mart (which, by the way is generally 10 to 15 cents cheaper per gallon) just to see if I can get it to make the smell everyone is complaining about!
My hypothesis: USE CHEVRON!!
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FYI - I live in the great Pacific NW as well and use Chevron gas and sometimes encounter the dreaded sulfur smell. It only happens under the following scenario: Roll down your rear window, and punch the gas going up a slight slope. PU
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05-13-2004, 01:06 PM
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FYI - I live in the great Pacific NW as well and use Chevron gas and sometimes encounter the dreaded sulfur smell. It only happens under the following scenario: Roll down your rear window, and punch the gas going up a slight slope. PU
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Yeah, I should update. Originally we never encountered the smell, however, under certain circumstances (such as going uphill, foot into the gas, windows down) we did notice what everyone is talking about.
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06-14-2004, 04:35 PM
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TSB Released! Warranty Fix
Hey guys... my buddy just sent me this TSB notification (see attachment). It looks like Toyota has heard us loud and clear and understood that we want a fix for this awful stinch.
Note: this applies to all 2003-2004 V8 4Runners and if your truck has less than 80,000 miles, the fix is FREE!
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06-14-2004, 07:48 PM
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Hey thanks for the info. should I wait for something in the mail or go immediately to my dealer? Should all dealers know about this problem? Is there a chance the car won't run the same, if you know what I mean, after servicing it?
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06-14-2004, 08:18 PM
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Yes, you should be able to setup an appointment with any dealership.
I personally have a concern that they are still using the original catalytic converter in production (Note: The ECM software was changed for production). I am waiting to hear what the disadvantages are, if any, of the new software and converter.
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06-14-2004, 08:47 PM
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will they do this under warranty even if i replaced the stock muffler with a magnaflow?
sorry, this may be a stupid question, but any help would be appreciated!
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06-15-2004, 07:17 AM
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will they do this under warranty even if i replaced the stock muffler with a magnaflow?
sorry, this may be a stupid question, but any help would be appreciated!
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Yes, I believe they would perform the work under warranty so long as they can easily replace the cat. You could just ask them when you call to setup your appointment.
By the way, how do you like your magnaflows? Did you notice an increase in power?
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06-15-2004, 08:57 AM
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I personally have a concern that they are still using the original catalytic converter in production (Note: The ECM software was changed for production). I am waiting to hear what the disadvantages are, if any, of the new software and converter.
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06-15-2004, 11:09 AM
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I love the magnaflow - and definitely noticed an increase in power as well as a nice growl at low RPMs.
Also, I was going to take my runner in for an alignment, and had planned on asking them to fix the sulfur problem since the new TSB came out, but it sounds like there is a lot of hesitation from you guys and in other threads about getting this done when the TSB is so new.
hmm.
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06-15-2004, 11:25 AM
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Who will have the TSB performed?
So, who plans to have it done? Please post your results.
Personally, I plan to do it, but I don't want to be the first one at my dealership. Although, it does seem like a straightfoward job. I wonder what benefits I will receive, if any, from the upgraded 2004 Model Year OBD III logic (I own a 2003 MY).
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06-15-2004, 11:41 AM
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I'm going in today for an alignment, and service/maintenance, and I will ask them about it. If it sounds like they know a lot about it, I'll probably ask them to do the fix and let you guys know how it goes.
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06-15-2004, 12:33 PM
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Re: Who will have the TSB performed?
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. I wonder what benefits I will receive, if any, from the upgraded 2004 Model Year OBD III logic (I own a 2003 MY).
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I'm not sure it is an upgrade. It is a fix for a problem and since it was not originally designed like that it may actually be a performance downgrade.
I'd like to know the specifics of the ECU recalibration and exactly what it does and how it will affect performance.
btw I don't have the smell.
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06-24-2004, 02:18 PM
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sulfur smell
hey guys, i just had my runner serviced for this sulffur smell. I had no clue there was a whole mess going on. i bought the car in march n didnt get to drive with the windows down until early may n is when i noticed the smell. i dont drive the car that much so i thought it was the breakin in smell. but this was way too strong. and like it says in the forums happens when i accelerate n have the back window down. I called toyota dealer they told me they never heard of this, and had the car inspected, they changed some pipes and some oxygen sensors. i got the car back before yesterday but havent been able to drive it yet to test if the smell still there. hope not cus it really sucks.
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The Stink Is Gone!!
Dropped my baby off last week at the dealer. Emailed them the "pdf" that i got off of this site, stating the fix from Toyota, under warrantee, and have been driving a Stink Free vehicle now and must say...I am Thrilled!!
They replaced the catalytic converter.
Feel free to drop the rear window down and take a deep breath of Fresh Air at anytime now!!
Thanks T-4Runner.Org!!
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07-29-2004, 06:17 PM
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Yep, the TSb works. My stink is gone.
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