Why you should be thankful a 4Runner is old school

[mteolus]

YouTube: Why old school 4Runners are still good and reliable

 

[tcbaklash]

The only cool thing about new cars (specifically turbocharged ones) is that it's so easy to make them go fast. A brand new Golf GTI can make up to 100hp extra from just a tune...

 

[mteolus]

Yea, turbo's also work good at altitude since they shove more air into an engine. The negative is that the additional stress prematurely wears on the engine. Same with a supercharger. The 4.0 naturally aspirated engine is rock solid even though some complain about its lack of power. Same goes with the old school 5 speed transmission, less complicated more reliable. There are plenty of horror stories about the new 8+ speed computerized transmissions.

 

[Tuco S.]

Coming from numerous VW's (both diesel and gas) with forced induction, that's exactly why I was initially leaning toward an F-150 with the Coyote V8, but then eventually settled on the 4Runner. A naturally aspirated engine, with simple old school tech strongly appealed to me.

Yes the 4.0L and 5-speed auto have been around for a long time, but I'm hoping this rig will last me at least 25 years. I don't plan on it being a daily driver for more than a few years. As long as I take care of it, keep the miles down, and hopefully avoid accidents, I have absolutely no doubt it will do just that.

 

[tcbaklash]

Coming from numerous VW's (both diesel and gas) with forced induction, that's exactly why I was initially leaning toward an F-150 with the Coyote V8, but then eventually settled on the 4Runner. A naturally aspirated engine, with simple old school tech strongly appealed to me.

I could be horribly wrong, but I think the only technological difference between the two engines is that the 5.0L Coyote is direct injection. Hey Chevy is still using pushrod engines if you want simplicity lol

 

[Jernik]

I AM glad the 4Runner is "old school" - that's one of the main reasons I bought it.

 

[Tuco S.]

I could be horribly wrong, but I think the only technological difference between the two engines is that the 5.0L Coyote is direct injection. Hey Chevy is still using pushrod engines if you want simplicity lol

The Coyote has both port injection for low speeds and light loads (less carbon fouling!!), and direct injection for higher speeds and heavier loads - best of both worlds.

We have Chevrolets for our company work trucks. Let's just say I'm not a fan.

 

[Flighht2k]

I could be horribly wrong, but I think the only technological difference between the two engines is that the 5.0L Coyote is direct injection. Hey Chevy is still using pushrod engines if you want simplicity lol

Wouldn’t an overhead cam be less complicated as there are no pushrods?

 

[tcbaklash]

The Coyote has both port injection for low speeds and light loads (less carbon fouling!!), and direct injection for higher speeds and heavier loads - best of both worlds.

We have Chevrolets for our company work trucks. Let's just say I'm not a fan.

The Coyote is a beast of an engine, I’ll just say that.

 

[Ray Dunakin]

Except for the voice, the guy on that video reminds me of Dennis Hopper!

 

[Trek11]

Proven!

 

[wkilby9]

If it ain't broke...

 

[jrm]

man that guys voice gave me a headache

 

[Bumbo]

man that guys voice gave me a headache

I watch it with my volume on mute the second I realized it was him.

 

[JLTD]

Old school = reliability.(unless you go TOO old school LOL)

I'll take it...


(can't listen to him rasp on either)

 

[Bumbo]

What I like about old school, is that it’s generally easier to maintain and work on as a home mechanic.

These days it appears the main tool for a modern car mechanic is a laptop and other electrical diagnostic tools which can at times be proprietary.

 

[Ray Dunakin]

What I like about old school, is that it’s generally easier to maintain and work on as a home mechanic.

These days it appears the main tool for a modern car mechanic is a laptop and other electrical diagnostic tools which can at times be proprietary.

Yep. My last vehicle was an Isuzu Trooper. When the ECU needed to be replaced, the new ECU had to be programmed. This could only be done after it was installed, and because Isuzus weren't being sold here anymore, there was no one locally who even had the software to do it. I had to send the vehicle to Long Beach (from San Diego) because that was the nearest place to get it done.

 

[ElectroBoy]

Coming from numerous VW's (both diesel and gas) with forced induction, that's exactly why I was initially leaning toward an F-150 with the Coyote V8, but then eventually settled on the 4Runner. A naturally aspirated engine, with simple old school tech strongly appealed to me.

Yes the 4.0L and 5-speed auto have been around for a long time, but I'm hoping this rig will last me at least 25 years. I don't plan on it being a daily driver for more than a few years. As long as I take care of it, keep the miles down, and hopefully avoid accidents, I have absolutely no doubt it will do just that.

Agreed. But no need to restrain yourself to keep the miles down. Just drive it! There are lots of daily drivers with lots of miles out there still going strong.