First 5000 Mile Service = Oil Bath & 4 Scuffed TRD Pro Wheels! ARRGH!!!

[GNB]

I have always changed my oil and filters , myself, since 1977 > Never had an issue. Only cars that were a PIA was a 1980 FIAT Brava and my Porsche 911.

Learn to work on your car ! I do not do it to save money, I do it because I enjoy working on cars and know I will do the job right .

 

[UtahSooner]

I have always changed my oil and filters , myself, since 1977 > Never had an issue. Only cars that were a PIA was a 1980 FIAT Brava and my Porsche 911.

Learn to work on your car ! I do not do it to save money, I do it because I enjoy working on cars and know I will do the job right .

Same reason I build all of my bikes (ie bicycles, MTB/road/gravel/etc) myself from the frame up and do all the wrenching in my garage bike shop (only a couple of the more expensive bike tools I don’t own after racing bikes for +25 yrs )

Yeah, Already know how to work on the truck (previously installed the lift on my old 2010 TE solo in the garage for instance), but in the past spending the time on other more enjoyable tasks (like bike riding/training/racing) vs doing the “easy” auto maintenance tasks I don’t enjoy doing (esp when it’s cold in the garage and/or work load/travel has me running crazy).

Not any more. Dusting off the auto maintenance tools moving forward

 

[UtahSooner]

UPDATE: Performance Toyota of Bountiful made good on the TRD Pro wheel replacement & engine cleaning this week (was traveling for work the last 2 weeks so finally able to get back in yesterday).

Was able to talk with the tech (Adam) that was assigned before he pulled it back and review the gameplan. Made sure he had the Hunter Collets & Flange Adapter Plate for proper balancing. He did everything by hand & didn’t use the air ratchet on the lugs, big kudos. His post work inspection video made it clear he definitely took his time to make sure everything was done right.

Tried to give him and my normal service advisor (Jace) $100 each afterwards for their exceptional efforts to make sure everything was done right and the dang dudes wouldn’t take the cash!

Confidence in their service team is restored and the 4Runner is back to “nearly new” condition. Back to happy!

If you ever need service work done there, definitely work with Jace May as your service advisor. He’ll make sure one of the detail oriented top techs (Adam or other) does the work.

PS - also bought a box of 10 filters & gaskets from Brad in parts so I can get back to taking care of the routine maintenance items in my garage moving forward…