1999 Limited 4 Runner

[PitbullRescuer]

Bob, that's awesome. I am beyond impressed. You have to visit the forum more often and let all us clowns know how's she's doing. I'm guess you're probably around 650,000 by now. Pretty unique colors on your 4R too. Is it 4WD or 2WD?

 

[isela1971]

1999 Limited

Here are pictures of my 4 Runner with 614,516 original miles.

Hi! I am desperate looking for the front bumper exactly like yours, for a black limited 4r, where I can find it? thanks in advance for the guide

 

[quicksilvr]

Hi! I am desperate looking for the front bumper exactly like yours, for a black limited 4r, where I can find it? thanks in advance for the guide

:facepalm:



eBay. Your local Toyota dealer. CertiFit. Any online parts store. Walmart. Aldi's. Starbucks.

 

[VA4runnerchic]

Holy crap lol and i thought i had the highest mileage 3rd gen on here hahaha thats F'n awesome!!! :biggrin2:

 

[p nut]

Had to bring this back up. That is simply amazing. Nobody should have any concerns of the longetivity of 5VZ's.

 

[TN_GIJOE]

DANG!!! that is amazing.:jaw drop:

 

[BlackCrow]

Wow, that is awesome! Mine has 205k, guess I have a long ways to go. ;-)

 

[Bob2]

650,520 miles on 1999 4Runner Limited

Well, it's been awile since I posted last up date on my all original 1999 Toyota Limited 4Runner. I just turned over 650,000 miles on original engine and transmission

I had to replace the alternator (2nd time), timing belt (6th time) and a front brake replacement but, other than that nothing but regular scheduled maintenance performed every 5,000 miles.

My dealer performed a compression check on the engine and said that all cylinders are within specs with minor Loss of compression 5-10 psi not bad on an engine that has 650,000 miles on it.
Dealer also stated that he knows of no other 4Runner in Texas that has this many miles on an original engine and tranny. I am shooting for 1-million miles without touching engine or tranny.

This has been a fun ride with no roadside breakdowns or letdowns.

I am going to have detailed this weekend by a professional detailing company.
She deserves it.

I will keep everyone posted in the coming months on service, problems and replacement of parts if anyeace:

 

[farmerjon]

INCREDIBLE!

I myself am a fan of high mileage vehicles, I've got a Chevrolet Lumina at 329,000 miles, and it runs great! Looking forward to racking up miles on my T4R!

Welcome!

 

[TRD1]

Fantastic!

I only have 100,000 on mines. You are truly my hero!

 

[oly4runner]

Hi Bob2,

Congrats on making it to 650K! A couple of questions if you have time to answer:

Looking at your service records:

1) Did you ever have your radiator replaced?

2) Did your ever have a transmission cooler installed?

3) Do you use regular or synthetic motor oil?

4) Any other maintenance tips you could share with us that we could use to help get our trucks ready for those golden years?

You must be a very proud owner, 650K is one heck of an achievement! :trophy:

 

[Bob2]

Maintenance for a high miler 4Runner

Hi Bob2,

Congrats on making it to 650K! A couple of questions if you have time to answer:

Looking at your service records:

1) Did you ever have your radiator replaced?

2) Did your ever have a transmission cooler installed?

3) Do you use regular or synthetic motor oil?

4) Any other maintenance tips you could share with us that we could use to help get our trucks ready for those golden years?

You must be a very proud owner, 650K is one heck of an achievement! :trophy:

Oly4runner,
Answers to your questions;
1. I have never replaced the radiator. Dealer flushes and replaces the coolent every 60,000 miles. Tip I use a custom cut piece of bug screening placed in front of the radiator. I clean it every time that I wash the 4runner thats all.

2. The only transmission cooler that is installed is the factory one in the radiator.

3. I use regular motor oil, Quaker state high miler that the dealer recommended when I hit 500,000 miles costs a little more but worth it. when I bought my 4runner synthetic oil was out of my price range. Dealer does not recommend switching from regular to synthetic after 50,000 miles.

4. The only maintenance tips that I adhere to religiously are'
A. keep the exterior clean washed and waxed/polished.
B. Keep the interior clean.
C. Only let the dealer work on your 4runner. Some of you will say that the dealer is to expensive "true" but he knows the 4runner better than you and has the proper tools to perform the job.
D. Do the maintenence when it is due (I don't change the oil every 3,000 miles like the book says, I change it at 5,000 miles every 5-6 weeks.
E. Here is the most important tip "DON'T ABUSE YOUR 4RUNNER BY ASKING IT TO DO THINGS THAT ARE ABOVE IT'S CAPABILITIES".eace:

 

[ibag8rfan]

truly impressive. As long as you haven't spent $20k at the dealership for all of their "services" i'd say you've definitely gotten your money's worth out of your ride.

 

[Bob2]

Dealer Costs

Nope, In the 13 years that I have had the 4Runner I have spent a whopping $5.866.45. in repairs, oil changes, scheduled tuneups, belt replacements. This does not include tires which I have spent $4,565.00 for 5 sets of Michelins.
Grand total $10,431.45 or $802.42 per year. this is well within my expectations.

P.S. I am meticulious in record keeping, have every receipt since the 4Runner was new.

Just rolled 652,000 miles yesterday 4/10/12. eace:

 

[Oren76]

I am the owner of a 1999 Limited 4Runner V6 that has 614,456 original miles on engine and automatic transmission, I have put all but 36 miles on this 4 runner.

WOW! I just bought my 99 and was a little worried it had over 200,000 miles. Not so worried anymore.

 

[Cytronus]

Your 4Runner is worthy of a Toyota T.V. commercial montage representing the brand's heritage of quality and longevity! Write Toyota a letter and see what happens. You never know. They usually base those commercials on real live write-ins from brand loyalists.

 

[quicksilvr]

Nope, In the 13 years that I have had the 4Runner I have spent a whopping $5.866.45. in repairs, oil changes, scheduled tuneups, belt replacements. This does not include tires which I have spent $4,565.00 for 5 sets of Michelins.
Grand total $10,431.45 or $802.42 per year. this is well within my expectations.

P.S. I am meticulious in record keeping, have every receipt since the 4Runner was new.

Just rolled 652,000 miles yesterday 4/10/12. eace:

Those are the numbers I was really curious to see. THAT is incredible. It would still be neat if you were at 650k and had spent 3 times that much on maintenance....but only $5800?! That is amazing.

It also helps a lot that you live in Texas. No 3rd gen 4runner would have lasted that many miles on salted roads unless it was literally washed every single day of it's life.

 

[Blanco]

Congratulations on the mileage. I've always believed that a vehicle will last longer if it is used for what it was built for - to be driven! I've seen a Corolla or two with upwards of 400,00 on them and a Volvo with the same, but you're heading for 700k - awesome.

The million dollar question for me is:

Have you ever replaced the 'lifetime' fuel filter?

 

[Whitson Metalworks]

this gives me a little inner peace about my 243k! awesome

 

[RC57]

Oly4runner,
3. I use regular motor oil, Quaker state high miler that the dealer recommended when I hit 500,000 miles costs a little more but worth it. when I bought my 4runner synthetic oil was out of my price range. Dealer does not recommend switching from regular to synthetic after 50,000 miles.

650k - Wow!

How's the oil consumption. Adding any between changes?

-RC