Killerpopcorn
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My new rig to explore the back roads with.
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WalkingDude
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Campsite at Kenosha Pass, CO
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sato_toguchi
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2011 Limited
Hello - I've been on this site for a while but haven't participated much. It's been a great resource and I've learned a lot here.
I'm on my second 4Runner. My first was a 1990 that I drove for many years. My daily driver now is a 2011 Limited. I didn't set out to make a bunch of changes to it, but now that I've had it for a few years (and thanks in large part to this site), it's a better version of its former self. Here's a pic of my current setup in weekend mode.
Hello - I've been on this site for a while but haven't participated much. It's been a great resource and I've learned a lot here.
I'm on my second 4Runner. My first was a 1990 that I drove for many years. My daily driver now is a 2011 Limited. I didn't set out to make a bunch of changes to it, but now that I've had it for a few years (and thanks in large part to this site), it's a better version of its former self. Here's a pic of my current setup in weekend mode.
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BearBio
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Ours is getting an oil change, fluid check, lube, wash and tire check before we head down south during late fall. Going along eastern Cascades, Sierras and southern Rockies, then back to the "dry side" of WA just in time for some snow!
Just changed cabin and engine air filters==will change again when we get back.
sato_toguchi
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Hey neighbor - that sounds like quite an epic road trip before heading back to the "dry side" of WA! Same here, taking my rig in for an oil change, fluid check, etc in mid-October. I changed the cabin and engine air filters as well, did that after I bought the rig a few months ago. Boy was the cabin filter nasty - don't think the previous owner ever changed it!
Scheduled Maintenance Manual vs what shops say
This silly thing would not let me do a new thread, so I had to find one to reply to. Here goes.
2020 4Runner Ltd bought used with 19,335 miles in May of 2021. Now at the end of Sept, I have 32,375 and it is time to take it in for an oil change and filter. As far as I know he place I go is trustworthy but their idea of when maintenance should be done and what the maintenance schedule from Toyota are vastly different. Recommended service I have not performed as of today.
Change spark plugs for $504.37
Air Induction Service for $169.76
Cooling System Fluid Drain and Fill for $143.56
Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill for $197.27
Brake Fluid Exchange for $106.09
Are they crazy and just upselling or are these things reasonable? I drive in the city, usually short trips, sometimes on the freeway or in traffic, have done 2 road trips since I bought it for maybe 5,000 miles of the 13,000 miles I have put on the vehicle. Thoughts?
This silly thing would not let me do a new thread, so I had to find one to reply to. Here goes.
2020 4Runner Ltd bought used with 19,335 miles in May of 2021. Now at the end of Sept, I have 32,375 and it is time to take it in for an oil change and filter. As far as I know he place I go is trustworthy but their idea of when maintenance should be done and what the maintenance schedule from Toyota are vastly different. Recommended service I have not performed as of today.
Change spark plugs for $504.37
Air Induction Service for $169.76
Cooling System Fluid Drain and Fill for $143.56
Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill for $197.27
Brake Fluid Exchange for $106.09
Are they crazy and just upselling or are these things reasonable? I drive in the city, usually short trips, sometimes on the freeway or in traffic, have done 2 road trips since I bought it for maybe 5,000 miles of the 13,000 miles I have put on the vehicle. Thoughts?
BearBio
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Getting up in years. My SIL has ALS and my wife wants to get down to Seal Beach (SoCal) at least once a year. My brother is having health problems and his best friend (also a high school and Army buddy of mine) was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer which is in remission - both are in Apple Valley (also SoCal). My daughter is in Flagstaff and I am gradually doing bequests to them. This year I am taking her and my son-in-law some of my fly-rods. Also, my dad's knife from Burma (WWII) is going to my nephew in Apple Valley. I also have a niece and two nephews in SoCal that I haven't seen in 20 years, as well as we have several really close friends in the L.A. Area.
sato_toguchi
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Sorry to hear about both your SIL and your Army buddy. I lost both my parents to cancer - Dad had Stage IV small cell lung cancer he passed in 2018 after a 2-year long battle. Mom was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of liver cancer - she was diagnosed in February of 2021 and she passed in August. I moved her from Honolulu to Seattle, due to the advancement treatments available here, and yet her cancer didn't respond to any of them. He oncologist at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance said it was one of the most aggressive cases of liver cancer they've seen and they are going to use my Mom's cancer as a case study at UW Medical School. Hopefully whatever they learn from it can prolong the life of the next Mom/Dad/Brother/Sister that has the same type of cancer. Life is short, it's fleeting, and it's always good to go see family and close friends as much as possible. I have a good buddy out in Denver and am hoping to make a road trip out there soon before the thick of winter.
BearBio
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With a diagnosis of congestive heart failure, hypertension, and diabetes, I don't figure I have long myself. But I have a 4Runner and as a Freemason, am at peace with myself and my Almighty. My advice: Get out to Denver ASAP! The freeways west of Denver aren't too bad in winter. I've driven them several times from my other SIL in Boulder or from elk/deer hunting in WY.
"Virtus Junxit Mors Non Seperabit"="For those United in Virtue Shall Not be Separated by Death"
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sato_toguchi
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I'm making plans to get out to Denver and will post some pics after I do! Definitely looking forward to it. It'll be the longest road trip I've taken to date. I've gone as far north as Whistler BC, Pullman is as far east as I've gone in WA, and to
Enterprise OR (that was for a buddy's wedding).
I figured the freeways out near Denver aren't as bad as here in WA, as the road crews out there are prepared in getting substantial snow yearly.
BearBio
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Well, freeways are about the same. But, unlike western ("wet") Washington, they are pretty well managed for snow. I-70 over Eisenhower Pass or I-80, then I-25 (I think). Things get really bad, then the LONG way=I-25 to I-40 through Flagstaff, then through Vegas. Usual advice, get behind a big rig and SIT there and stay a steady speed. And do NOT pass snowplows on the RIGHT!! Only ever seen that sign in OR-they must be idiots!
;-D
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KC-4Runner
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TRD PANTHER
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Sorry to hear. I have to tell you I really enjoyed your posts on the other forum about all the places in the west to visit. I have been to many and you gave me some good ideas for others I have not. You would make a great tour guide.
BearBio
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OFF-TOPIC: If my health does get better (I was invited to join a national web-seminar on better doctor-patient communication and I really learned a lot and gained a lot of hope), I hope/plan to teach a couple of adult-ed courses at the junior college. One would be on Crypsis and Mimicry in plants and animals. Crypsis is a fancy word for camouflage (and is easier to spell!). It was my most enjoyable seminar class in grad school. You were required at CSUN to take 3 seminars to graduate, and a seminar is simply a class taught/ led by the students in a one-hour lecture and discussion.
The second course would be "Weird Biology"= things like vampirism & its biological basis (did you know there are vampire birds and vampire moths?), lycanthropy (werewolves), weird sexual and asexual mating systems in plants and animals. Sort of a male Elvira combined with Mr. Wizard!
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Rogue_Runner77
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Where at?
NJDiverDan
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My new 2023 TRD OFP
Here she is. Couple more mods to come....
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=400529&stc=1&d=1666027382
Here she is. Couple more mods to come....
https://www.toyota-4runner.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=400529&stc=1&d=1666027382
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Branden967
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Which lift kit did you use? Im in the market....
NJDiverDan
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I am pretty sure it was a Toytech as it was installed by the dealer. I would really need to check though.
