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[Jeff Kleb]

I am new to this forum, and this is my first post. I have read a few of the comments from others, and I get the impression this is a much "higher class" of people than I might find in other places.
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I leased a 2005 4x4 4Runner SR5 back in January. I have fewer than 5000 miles on it, as I typically drive a Nissan Sentra as my "beater" back and forth to work. Also, the price of gas is approaching $2.30 here in VA -- and the Sentra gets twice the fuel mileage of the 4Runner.

I am typically getting about 17 mpg locally - with the V-6 engine. On a trip to New York back in April, I found that it bumped 21 mpg if I kept it below 70 mph on the highway. However, this is hard to do because of how smooth and powerful this truck is at high speeds. Even doing 80+ mph, there is very little wind noise!

Aside from a Ford Ranger, this is the first "personal truck" I have driven regularly. Of course, it is in a different class than a pickup truck - but still has that "heavy frame" construction.

Is there anything I need to be careful about with this vehicle? Oh, it is also my first 4x4 and my first SUV. I drive heavy-duty diesel trucks for a living (CDL straight trucks and sometimes tractor-trailers), so I am used to bigger vehicles. I understand that it is not a Porsche or Ferarri.....although she does well for a truck-based vehicle. I hear that it is good to engage the four-wheel-drive system for a few miles once a month - even in the summer months. Is this true? Does it keep the transfer case lubricated?

The dealer says that using 87 octane (regular) gasoline is fine. I have been doing so with no trouble. Is that the case for the rest of you? I have read that some here use premium. Do you have V-8 engines that require it? By the way, why would a 4Runner need a V-8? The 4.0-liter V-6 really hauls the mail and I have no problem outpacing traffic. I find that this truck will be going a lot faster than it feels.

Okay....enough rambling. I'll kick back and read some more topics this weekend. Peace to all of you and I hope to learn a lot from these boards.

 

[sharp4runr]

Welcome to the board and to another Virginian.

In the manual it states that you should switch to 4HI and drive at least 10 miles in 4HI every month. I assume its to keep things lubricated.

87 is fine for the truck. I've been using premium lately just because the sulfur smell is less with it, but since the gas prices have risen again I've switched back to 87. I hear you about the power of the V6. It is more than capable of hauling this truck. I have no need to tow anything so I don't need the extra oomph of the V8.

Welcome again and give a honk if you see a blue 4runner around. oh yeah, get your self a t4r.org sticker to represent

 

[blu4runner97122]

Well, welcome - I am not a new member - I am not an old member - in fact I haven't posted in the last few months.

My name is Melissa. I'm 23, married to an Intel employee and I drive a 1995 T4R SR5. This weekend my hubcap, David, and I are gonna do some work on her. I want to get her all washed up and get some new pics of her (hmm.. maybe I'll entice everyone with a bikini in them too.. )

Oh - I also live in Portland, Oregon..

Hope you have fun and enjoy this site and get a lot of useful information here...

I am living proof that trucks can be for babes as well...

 

[sharp4runr]

(hmm.. maybe I'll entice everyone with a bikini in them too.. )

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Sorry, back on topic now :

 

[Jeff Kleb]

Thanks for the warm welcome!


Thanks for the kind welcome & nice words. Once I figure out what is going on, I'll post a picture of my Toyota. It is "bone stock" with no mods or anything like that. Call me an old fuddy duddy, but I am happy with it the way it was built.

Besides, I leased it for three years and would rather not alter anything that could bite me in my azz when I turn it in at the end of my 36 months. Even if I decide to pay the residual and keep it, I am sure that you can get "dinged" for any changes you make to the vehicle outside of normal 'wear and tear'.

Hoodbridge?? I assume that is a swipe at the way things are looking up there in Woodbridge. Prince William County just ain't the same as it used to be, huh? Hard to believe that Manassas is in the same county, let alone the same state.
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I travel to Northern VA at least once or twice a week, and it seems as though everything above Stafford County (Garrisonville area) is in a state of constant gridlock. More power to you for putting up with that traffic day in and day out.

Anyway, you could say it is becoming the same down here in "Arrestafield" (Chesterfield) County. One minute you are in the trendy, upscale area and the next minute you are surrounded by abandoned stores and signs written in everything but English.
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Nothing but more people on the road to nowhere. Traffic congestion and lots of slugs in the way - but I can sometimes find an open highway and let the DOHC dogs loose once in awhile.


As for you Melissa -- let's see some pics. Inquiring minds want to know!

 

[Koz]

Welcome to the family!

Koz

 

[Mark86]

Welcome to the board. You will learn a lot of cool things here but be prepared to spend lots of money on mods. You just can't resist!