Hey guys! I just made an account here because I heard from a buddy that this was the best place to find some info on 4runners. I recently purchased my first car which was a 2002 pearl white limited 4runner with about 170k miles. Yes, I know, a lot of miles but that's all I could afford (16 year old boy). Anyways, I came here to find some pros that know all about modifications. I was wondering what "cheaper" mods I could put on my already upgrade 4runner. Sorry, but I didn't know how to put pics on this thread so I just put the pics of my 4runner on my profile Jgolden21. Thanks for any suggestions that y'all might have!
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kball
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jtdunc
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Welcome. I'm newer too. My 2nd Toyota.
First, I'd make sure it is running in tip top shape.
Change out the oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, new spark plugs.
Check to make sure you have good tread on your tires.
All to make sure you a getting good gas mileage.
And then does everything work on the interior? Fix those.
Then you can bad ass it out!
First, I'd make sure it is running in tip top shape.
Change out the oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, new spark plugs.
Check to make sure you have good tread on your tires.
All to make sure you a getting good gas mileage.
And then does everything work on the interior? Fix those.
Then you can bad ass it out!
BrianSD_42
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Nice list
Desert Fox
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A "16 year old boy" should not be allowed to own a 4Runner. He should be driving an old Dodge or Jeep or something. How will he ever learn to repair a vehicle driving a 4Runner?
The kid is going to grow up thinking all he has to do to a vehicle is mods, not trouble shooting stupid electrical issues or vacuum leaks. :roadkill:
Seriously- Nice 4Runner, that color looks good. Congratulations on the new ride, it will be good for you.
The kid is going to grow up thinking all he has to do to a vehicle is mods, not trouble shooting stupid electrical issues or vacuum leaks. :roadkill:
Seriously- Nice 4Runner, that color looks good. Congratulations on the new ride, it will be good for you.
While you have a point, I think your choices for vehicles he "should be driving" are outdated and useless for troubleshooting lessons. His 4runner is already ancient and will make for a great first vehicle. In the future all vehicles will have new electronics and systems, so why would troubleshooting an old POS Heep be helpful? It may be more difficult or time consuming to troubleshoot his 4runner, but that also means that he will be better off and more knowledgeable in the long run. I don't mean to sound like a jerk, its just a pet peeve of mine with some guys I work with.
To the OP: congrats on the runner! Take care of it and I'm sure it'll take care of you.
Desert Fox
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Nero
First place I was not being serious with my first comment as noted by my last comment. Even though I did say older.
Learning basic mechanics will only help with future technologies. To many young people today don't have a clue how to work on the new cars and have to trust a shop. If they don't have a trustworthy shop or some basic knowledge they will end up getting their turn signal fluid changed.
I did not come out of high school with a new car and I was very glad someone taught me the basics.
Automotive technology has long passed my knowledge and abilities but no one is going to be changing my turn signal fluid.
First place I was not being serious with my first comment as noted by my last comment. Even though I did say older.
Learning basic mechanics will only help with future technologies. To many young people today don't have a clue how to work on the new cars and have to trust a shop. If they don't have a trustworthy shop or some basic knowledge they will end up getting their turn signal fluid changed.
I did not come out of high school with a new car and I was very glad someone taught me the basics.
Automotive technology has long passed my knowledge and abilities but no one is going to be changing my turn signal fluid.
But aren't you supposed to do that every 5000 miles?
Desert Fox
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See, even a sharp young man like yourself doesn't keep up with new technology.
Use Amsoil synthetic fluid and you only change out the fluid every 7500 miles
