5 Ways You Could Be Ruining Your Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, or FJ Cruiser

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@T4Rgarage
@T4Rgarage 26 күн бұрын
Please Note: My explanation of locking in 4wd and damaging/stressing the differential/driveline could be explained a bit better. For the limited models the differentiation between wheel speeds, outside being the front & inside being rear, can put stress on the locking diff (limited models) and transfer case/driveline components (all other models).
@br31woodlands69
@br31woodlands69 25 күн бұрын
Took to dealer for 10K service, and asked for Prop shaft fittings lubrication as specified in warranty guide. Both service advisors said it is a generic statement and they come lubricated from factory and don’t need any lubrication. Go figure.
@wolfeadventures
@wolfeadventures 25 күн бұрын
@@br31woodlands69wow.
@kandaharenglish2595
@kandaharenglish2595 25 күн бұрын
@@T4Rgarage How fast can we go in 4HI ? Ok on the freeway or no
@michaelstarmer3497
@michaelstarmer3497 25 күн бұрын
@@br31woodlands69 I hit em every 5k with Mystik JT-6 Hi-Temp and call it a day. The prop shafts specify moly OR regular so it makes sense to just have one gun and hit them all at the same time. I'm guessing the majority of 4R's are hitting impressive mileage without any lubing of any kind, so if you just grease them once a year you're probably way above average.
@michaelcho1106
@michaelcho1106 16 күн бұрын
@@kandaharenglish2595 I have the same question. Can I drive on 4HI on rainy, cold, Vancouver Dec-Feb road condition (mine is SR5 so no full-time AWD)? will exiting highway (not a straight line) damage the transfer case? What kind of turns are generally acceptable? For example, would it be okay to drive sea-to-sky highway on 4HI at around 80 km/hr?
@michaelstarmer3497
@michaelstarmer3497 25 күн бұрын
Came here to say don't forget to lube the u-joints and prop shafts. The dealer will not do these items regardless of what the manual says. I hit em with a pump when I change my oil, every 5K. If I'm not mistaken Quaker State Ultimate Protection has a super high moly content if someone is looking for that. Mobil 1 Extended Performance is also a great choice. Great video!
@kimbuck-2
@kimbuck-2 24 күн бұрын
I'm still unclear about the possibility of over greasing the shaft. The old grease never comes out.
@michaelstarmer3497
@michaelstarmer3497 24 күн бұрын
@@kimbuck-2 U-joints get pumped until new grease is past all the seals, the slip yokes only require a couple of pumps, grease does not go past the seal. I do (2) pumps, plus I clean the shiny part off and lightly coat with grease by hand to limit rusting.
@kimbuck-2
@kimbuck-2 24 күн бұрын
@@michaelstarmer3497 I just put a couple of pumps in as well for the slip yolks. I don't want to accumulate too much in there over time.
@bohan9957
@bohan9957 25 күн бұрын
Just to add, people who own 4Runner Limited with full time 4WD should still exercise the actuators once a month. Put the vehicle in Neutral, put it in 4LO, lock the diff, then back to 4HI, and unlock the diff. There is no need to drive in 4LO because the transfer case gets exercised all the time when you're in 4HI.
@Foreverfront
@Foreverfront 22 күн бұрын
thanks i will
@ProCrawlerAdventures
@ProCrawlerAdventures 25 күн бұрын
I am good for all except 1….I purchased my 2024 TRD ORP 4Runner in Colorado but I live in Texas…… It was really difficult not to drive at high speed or at a constant speed the entire 1200 miles home!😮. I got to say, There was some really upset drivers at me! Not going over 60 on the interstate is not very popular! I am not sure I completely followed this guideline but I did my best… I took as many back roads, stopped at every rest stop and town I could and did not use cruise control. I also drove behind every big rig I could because they go slower than usual. But, all of the others I do. Especially the oil changes.. 1st one @1k and every 5k after that.
@justahumbledude
@justahumbledude 25 күн бұрын
I was just thinking about #1 today. My vehicle is "new" and I haven't worked my transfer case much, so took the time today to learn it and use it. I also have just over 1.3k miles, and just did my 1k oil change. I think CCN just explained the wash down situation recently as well and since I drive shorter trips often I'm making sure I sit there for 2min before driving and 2min after parking. Also, to keep the air system from accumulating moisture, it's recommended to NOT recirculate unless necessary and to turn off the A/C a few minutes before you shut off the vehicle and get outside air to dry it out. Will help with air quality.
@aaronchandler2380
@aaronchandler2380 25 күн бұрын
I sure do appreciate your awesome 4runner videos! I'm at about 94 K on my 2018 and i'm going to replace my antifreeze soon. I'm sure the 6th gen. 4runners will be just as reliable as our 5th's. I'm keeping my 4runner for at least 350k miles. My 07 Camry Had 240K on it when I sold it. I did all my own maintenance on it since new. Thanks!
@2AToday
@2AToday 25 күн бұрын
Great video and all excellent points. The new/future models are absolutely not reliable. I’ve never seen a company do a 180 in a bad direction the way Toyota has with terrible design, poor quality control, and absolutely criminal price gouging.
@justahumbledude
@justahumbledude 25 күн бұрын
It's sad isn't it?
@thebeast9606
@thebeast9606 24 күн бұрын
​@sheepdog3828 Wait, you're complaining about DEI, yet bought (if you own one) a vehicle made in Japan..😂😂😂 WTF does "DEI" have to do with vehicle quality--are you saying more white people have been hired in Japan, so now Toyota reliability and quality has gone down?
@2AToday
@2AToday 24 күн бұрын
@@sheepdog3828 That is a factor in business being run worse and having worse products. I think a bigger factor with the Toyota engines and build quality is the woke/progressive/globalist push for fuel economy + emissions, their holy war against cLiMaTe ChAnGe
@elijahthebomb
@elijahthebomb 6 күн бұрын
Big screen and more computers 😂 Are they even Toyota’s?
@justinrank8662
@justinrank8662 2 күн бұрын
I think some of it has to do with government emission standards with the EPA. Vote accordingly
@scottgleason4511
@scottgleason4511 26 күн бұрын
Good video for young people nowadays as an old man this was the way we broke in all cars and I still change my oil at 3000miles because oil is cheap engines are expensive.
@justahumbledude
@justahumbledude 25 күн бұрын
Those times are coming back, as turbo engine oil change intervals decrease to 3k miles.
@scottgleason4511
@scottgleason4511 25 күн бұрын
@@justahumbledude yes and these young people don’t understand turbos are not new and it requires engine oil to cool which in turn cooks your oil.
@eartha911
@eartha911 25 күн бұрын
Dang! I didn't know that about driving every month in 4WD. I bought a 2106 Trail Premium new, and I never drove more than a few miles a year in 4WD. I've only driven lightly off road a couple of times. I'm retired, and I need her to outlast me. She only has a bit over eleven k miles on her. Thanks for the advice! Hope it's not too late. She does get oil changes every 6 months.
@justinandout
@justinandout 25 күн бұрын
It's nice to know that they still make 4Runners in 2106 !! Hello time traveler !
@girth13
@girth13 25 күн бұрын
I would add a quality undercoating to avoid frame rot if you live in an area that uses road salt.
@ur_asian_milfoil
@ur_asian_milfoil 21 күн бұрын
Does not work 😂 it makes it worse because you can't see the start of rust and by the time you notice it's already rotten through 😂
@jbond8355
@jbond8355 21 күн бұрын
I have used fluid film through 4 winters in the Midwest and undercarriage looks great. Would highly recommend fluid film or similar product.
@555atU
@555atU 19 күн бұрын
Lanoline oil coatings only. Don't Ziebart and the like.
@carllyth3815
@carllyth3815 16 күн бұрын
Corrosion Free is a great product too
@dingdongdaddy589
@dingdongdaddy589 16 күн бұрын
Cosmoline RP-342.
@CryingOrc1
@CryingOrc1 25 күн бұрын
Great informative video! Owner of 2021 4Runner SR5 and 2010 FJ Cruiser
@T4Rgarage
@T4Rgarage 25 күн бұрын
@@CryingOrc1 You have good taste in vehicles!
@SOGSEAL
@SOGSEAL 25 күн бұрын
thank you! i read manual multiple times and still there is a lot of info. I definitely missed the info about the 4wheel drive part.
@onenikkione
@onenikkione 23 күн бұрын
Owner's manual is a thick book, I always take notes including page numbers and make my own quick-reference-guide.
@SOGSEAL
@SOGSEAL 23 күн бұрын
@@onenikkione i started using pdf version for quick reference: assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM04042U/pdf/OM04042U.pdf assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM24N1QRG/pdf/OM24N1QRG.pdf
@nickb1690
@nickb1690 26 күн бұрын
Good video but you forgot about the models with rear lockers . The locker needs to be engaged every month also .
@T4Rgarage
@T4Rgarage 26 күн бұрын
@@nickb1690 Ah good call!
@kimbuck-2
@kimbuck-2 24 күн бұрын
Just push the button?
@mhudsonc.2625
@mhudsonc.2625 23 күн бұрын
Excellent video, thank you. First time 4Runner owner, Gen 5 and love it.
@D_F_L_
@D_F_L_ 25 күн бұрын
Yeah changing suspension lifts when the world’s top engineers has dialed in the exact suspension for durability. Anytime you lift it with after market parts for a higher lift, the truck now has a weak point.
@bobcoats2708
@bobcoats2708 26 күн бұрын
Oh damn. Almost all of my trips are under 5000 miles! Most of those tips apply to all vehicles of course. Perhaps we’re more invested than some, however, for the fact that we do want our tried and true 5 Gens to last forever. I guess I’d add 60k mile/100k KM transmission drain and fills too. Sorry had to tease you about your blooper 😂
@T4Rgarage
@T4Rgarage 26 күн бұрын
@@bobcoats2708 Hahaha did I say 5000? 🤦🏻‍♂️ good catch. Yeah I probably could have made this a “10 Ways….” 🤔
@otter63
@otter63 19 күн бұрын
“repeated trips of less than 5,000 miles in temperatures below freezing”
@Brandon_osborn
@Brandon_osborn 25 күн бұрын
Oops… I’ve done oil changes every 10k for the first 100k miles, and had no idea about the cold start/stop thing! We do that more than we should because of the way our garage is set up. Great to know 😂
@rodjones812
@rodjones812 24 күн бұрын
Don’t worry, 10k is ok if you’re putting highway miles on it. The folks that are saying 3k have too much time on their hands😅
@lovethomassowell
@lovethomassowell 24 күн бұрын
Thank you. Excellent video. Your content was very helpful when deciding to buy a 5th gen 4Runner ORP (along with Automotive Press and the Car Care Nut). You have also recommended several modification products (LED lighting, tires, etc.) and will check back on your videos and see if you are still happy with those recommendations. I just set up a monthly reminder to engage the 4-wheel drive system and also to stick with Toyota OEM oil.
@mazepa-slavaukrayini932
@mazepa-slavaukrayini932 25 күн бұрын
Very clearly articulated and informative video! Much appreciated!!
@bugatti314159
@bugatti314159 26 күн бұрын
I never go over 5k miles on oil changes, regardless of driving conditions. Oil is cheap compared to a new engine. On older vehicles I do 3k and always synthetic.
@LostandFoundTravel
@LostandFoundTravel 24 күн бұрын
Yup. My '97 loves freshy fresh at 3k.
@mauriciocampos6577
@mauriciocampos6577 23 күн бұрын
Same. Every 3k-3.5k full synthetic
@LostandFoundTravel
@LostandFoundTravel 22 күн бұрын
@@mauriciocampos6577 It's like 3k is the alarm and I snooze till 3.5K. Safe travels
@hikinggirl1601
@hikinggirl1601 17 күн бұрын
Great video but please be specific such: 1. what miles/hr is considered extremely high speed for the 4Runner? 2. “Avoid sudden acceleration” I’m guessing you meant warming up before accelerating and if so for how long should we warm it up for before driving. 3. “Do not drive at constant speed for extended periods” Does that mean driving in highway for a 6 hour road trip is bad?
@Nicool333
@Nicool333 24 күн бұрын
2023 orp here. This was helpful. Thank you!!
@g.fortin3228
@g.fortin3228 21 күн бұрын
Seems like you hit everthing just perfect.. I think i'll do the blackstone labs testing just for the knowledge of it as i did everything by the book for the most part even the 1k oil change. also did the rear end gear oil at 10k and it WAS pretty dirty.. gears break in is a thing. after i did that one, i opted to also do the transfer gear oil about a week later so also around 10k. I hope to keep it a long time so it matters to me and the extra cost not an issue when you spend on a 4runner what's an extra fluid change LoL. great vid.. i'm subbing.
@kellymiller3136
@kellymiller3136 24 күн бұрын
I use Amsoil because the oil my Toyota dealer makes my engine sound like a diesel. When I use Amsoil it’s way quieter and smoother. Just what I found and love my 2021 manual TRD Tacoma! Trying to make it last as long as possible.
@jonesjones7057
@jonesjones7057 19 күн бұрын
I second that. Same thing was going on with my '19 Tundra. Couldn't believe how bad it sounded on start and warm up. Switched to Amsoil, much better.
@Baebon6259
@Baebon6259 25 күн бұрын
Did everything except proper break-in (didn't know any better back then)
@jlucguerrier
@jlucguerrier 26 күн бұрын
Watching this while getting my oil changed. I do it every 6 months or like 3000 miles since I don't drive a lot.
@allenzillmer1917
@allenzillmer1917 25 күн бұрын
Great video! Thank you sir. Just picked up a TRD ORP and plan to pamper it
@spc148
@spc148 6 күн бұрын
I turn the air conditioner on when it's 30 below and run the heater when it's 90 and humid use all systems for a bit otherwise like people they break down.
@KZ-np8fz
@KZ-np8fz 20 күн бұрын
2016 4runner 14,000 miles. Yes, that's correct. Original owner. Female. Just got service done today. Transmission fluid flush/ fill, Front & Rear differential, transfer case, oil change, tire rotation today.... took it back to shop after it was done because it was making sounds and doing things its never done before... A quiet high pitched sound when around 2000rpm +/-, you need good hearing and or young ears... service advisor and tech drove it and didn't hear... had the windows down... how did they think they would hear a quiet noise with air and traffic sounds??? Its always made sounds of acceration when accelerating. But this is different. Sort of vibrational, sort of whistle like... very quiet... but different than it previously sounded. Was also having a feeling of it slipping when making its first shift, but i think it was the traction control... it had activated after stopping on a steep hill on way home from service completion... and then would periodically kind of jolt when accelerating mostly from a stop after that activation. Seems to have stopped... I had a different vehicle do that as well when the traction stability control activated... It's extremely disconcerting for it to do the jolt when you are on straight flat road. I was very concerned as transmission fluid was just changed. Maybe a bubble or something. There is also a little woosh to woosh whistle (not loud) like sound sometimes when i turn now... granted previously it was squeaking a little when turning. I don't know if any of these sounds are serious issues... but I know they are different than it sounded before. Anyone with same issues and the answer, and solution if a problem would be most appreciated!!! I'm taking it back on Monday if it persists for service manager to ride along. I hope he has good hearing. Posted to a previous video regardinf 3 sounds, shoyld you be worried.
@joey1957
@joey1957 17 күн бұрын
Possibly the transmission fluid exchange is the issue. Especially since you’re stating different shifts after the service. Most likely not enough fluid was replaced. I had a similar issue after a service @100k on my 2012. Had the service redone and the “whistle/squish” noise went away.
@jeffojibway9284
@jeffojibway9284 25 күн бұрын
Words of wisdom well done.
@txrunroutdoors
@txrunroutdoors 25 күн бұрын
Great video!!! Quick, concise, and solid points for people to consider.
@lucky1867
@lucky1867 21 күн бұрын
Great video! Wish I’d seen it 1500 miles ago. I just hit 2000. ;)
@danh8113
@danh8113 4 күн бұрын
So what do you do when going on a long trip? I know about not driving at a constant speed with a new engine, it doesn’t apply to an engine with thousands of miles though does it?
@scottgorman7166
@scottgorman7166 19 күн бұрын
Great video....the wash down was a very good point. Also moving the vehicle back and forth like you mentioned will eventually kill your battery.
@xPhen
@xPhen 25 күн бұрын
I enjoy my 4Runner, I like the idea here. Lets use info not in the manual and I'd put a like on it.
@antman7431
@antman7431 18 күн бұрын
I've always engaged 4wd when stopped, I didn't know you can go that fast when switching
@mattgamble5422
@mattgamble5422 23 күн бұрын
Great video; actually helpful content!
@2WheelShenanigans
@2WheelShenanigans 25 күн бұрын
Awesome content as always !
@JoeBuck-uc3bl
@JoeBuck-uc3bl Күн бұрын
I might sell my 4Runner specifically because I don’t have areas to go to that have off road terrain (in order to exercise all settings)
@PeterV
@PeterV 25 күн бұрын
Great info! I didn't know!
@verlaryder
@verlaryder 24 күн бұрын
Misses some key points. 1) 0W-20 is just a best fuel economy viscosity. But worldwide, Toyota truck and SUV owners manuals say 5W-30 is best for engine protection, even if the vehicle was factory filled with 0W-20. 2) Japan's top engine engineers recommend 2000-4000 mile oil changes for longest engine life. 3) Wearable components of the ignition & emission system need to be replaced before they are totally worn out. 4) The transmission is the most failure prone drivetrain component so needs fluid changes every 30,000.
@T4Rgarage
@T4Rgarage 23 күн бұрын
@@verlaryder Great points. Also important to note that most engine wear occurs during cold starts. As per Toyota “0W20 is the best choice for fuel economy and good starting in cold weather” “The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristics of the oil which allows cold stability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather” (This is what they provide to us in North America) It is said to reach critical engine components within 1-2 seconds on cold starts to reduce engine wear. The use of 5W-30 is only suggested by Toyota in warmer climates such as Puerto Rico. I’m all about the maintenance on the transmission, so good call. Reports of transmission failures for 5th gen 4runners and 3rd gen tacomas seems quite rare, or at least that’s what I’ve heard. Can you provide any articles or service bulletins which indicate that these transmissions are a weak point? Ive heard plenty of people report they’ve gone hundreds of thousands of miles without changing the fluid, not that I would ever recommend that
@verlaryder
@verlaryder 23 күн бұрын
@@T4Rgarage toyota manuals outside the USA and Canada say 5W-30 is among the RECOMMENDED viscosities for year round use. Indisputable fact. Even in 2025 Camrys and Corollas that came factory filled with 0W-8.
@T4Rgarage
@T4Rgarage 23 күн бұрын
@@verlaryder Ah gotcha. 82% of my viewers are in North America so this video is geared more towards that demographic. 73.5% U.S. and 8.5% Canada
@maverick1367
@maverick1367 24 күн бұрын
Hell yeah let’s go places 17th Tacoma trd pro baby
@elijahthebomb
@elijahthebomb 6 күн бұрын
What are your qualifications?
@nastysoda9212
@nastysoda9212 24 күн бұрын
great advice, thank you
@uprebel5150
@uprebel5150 10 күн бұрын
What are the knobs on the front bumper for❓
@T4Rgarage
@T4Rgarage 10 күн бұрын
@@uprebel5150 high lift jack mounts
@anneritchie8264
@anneritchie8264 25 күн бұрын
Makes me glad I got the RWD 2024 Limited. I hardly ever took my last 4WD off road and didn't enjoy it when I did. No 4WD is one less thing to maintain!
@aaronbrown6266
@aaronbrown6266 25 күн бұрын
Your resale is also significantly less.
@anneritchie8264
@anneritchie8264 25 күн бұрын
@@aaronbrown6266 that's ok since I'm not planning on selling it. Ever
@LVbibby
@LVbibby 23 күн бұрын
Good video thanks!
@jlucguerrier
@jlucguerrier 26 күн бұрын
@t4rgarage You basically built a new Limited 4Runner. I can't tell you how much I love your truck. I'd think you would probably want a new Limited, no? More power, better tech and turbos for high altitude diving. C'mon, you know you want one.
@T4Rgarage
@T4Rgarage 25 күн бұрын
@@jlucguerrier Thanks man!! Absolutely love my 5th gen limited so I’ll be keeping it. I’d love to add the 6th gen, especially for the channel. I’m leaning towards the Trd off road premium, I’m not sure if I want the hybrid system yet 🤔
@Yoyomanmanholla
@Yoyomanmanholla 25 күн бұрын
Adding raptor light ruin them
@nickpark9587
@nickpark9587 24 күн бұрын
if u have 4runner limited with full time awd, then u don't need to engage 4H 4L frequently, correct?
@J.Young808
@J.Young808 25 күн бұрын
5:17 I have never driven one trip >5,000 miles. I’m thinking 5 or 50 miles, which is the majority of trips here on O’ahu
@T4Rgarage
@T4Rgarage 25 күн бұрын
@@J.Young808 hahahaha! I’m surprised I didn’t catch that one while editing 🤦🏻‍♂️
@CAN43725
@CAN43725 24 күн бұрын
Fluid film inside frame and Blaster Surface Shield on outside underbody every fall in snow belt. Pennzoil synthetic oil every 5000 miles.
@onenikkione
@onenikkione 23 күн бұрын
drive a "beater" in the winter, keep your nice SUV/Truck twice as long
@CAN43725
@CAN43725 23 күн бұрын
@@onenikkione Or don't drive it at all. It will last a lifetime.
@stevenkhan4344
@stevenkhan4344 25 күн бұрын
10k miles is way to long. Always 5k miles no matter what. It’s $35 and the best thing you can do for the motor!
@Foreverfront
@Foreverfront 26 күн бұрын
i got the all time all wheel drive 4runner drinks but mint
@omegasupremez2832
@omegasupremez2832 26 күн бұрын
Me too but what do you mean?
@T4Rgarage
@T4Rgarage 26 күн бұрын
@@Foreverfront Tell me about it, I have the limited with lift, tires, extra weight. You can almost watch the gas gauge go down in real time lol 😂
@onenikkione
@onenikkione 23 күн бұрын
drinks fuel but in mint condition?
@Nicool333
@Nicool333 24 күн бұрын
Ceramic coating. 4Runner paint is soft.
@wiscowalleye7954
@wiscowalleye7954 25 күн бұрын
Toyota changed their oil formula to align with the new boosted engines and pre ignition concerns with additives like Molly. I didn’t believe it so I sent a sample off to Blackstone and sure enough there’s only about a quarter of the Molly that it used to contain. A good option for motor oil that still contains high Molly is Valvoline extended protection high mileage. Like I said, I used to believe Toyota motor oil had high Molly and it did but they have changed it and the proof is in the numbers sadly. I also tried an expensive boutique oil redline. It was supposed to have high Molly content, but it had actually less than the Toyota motor oil in its current form and cost almost twice as much! This too was proven by a black stone report.
@kimbuck-2
@kimbuck-2 24 күн бұрын
I want Molly? Do you know anything about Coscto/Kirkland OW-20 in this regard?
@wiscowalleye7954
@wiscowalleye7954 24 күн бұрын
@@kimbuck-2 🤣 I mean moly. And I’m not sure about Costco oil. Only way to know is send in a sample I guess.
@VILLEGAS76able
@VILLEGAS76able 25 күн бұрын
Change the cheap plastic radiator that they use because the crack will stop giving the engine coolant efficiency.
@aviatorgeek99J
@aviatorgeek99J 24 күн бұрын
Third Gen best gen ✌ Change your oil every 3k even with Mobile1 synthetic, and OEM filters (they have better filtration). Fluids and filters are cheap, and engines aren't. 170k on my super charged '02.
@jake27schannel
@jake27schannel 20 күн бұрын
I have a 2000, change my oil with valoline restore and protect full synthetic and oem every 3-5k miles, change diff fluid maybe once every couple years or so and clean the air filter evert 10k miles, currently at 283k miles and the engine is great
@aviatorgeek99J
@aviatorgeek99J 19 күн бұрын
@@jake27schannel Right on, yes also remember to grease the Universal joints. Make sure you replace the ball joints with your timing belt if your VIN number doesn't already have the recall.
@jake27schannel
@jake27schannel 18 күн бұрын
@@aviatorgeek99J lbjs have been replaced but i should grease the u joints lol. What grease do u use
@aviatorgeek99J
@aviatorgeek99J 18 күн бұрын
@@jake27schannel just any plain ol lithium grease. The zerk fittings can be hard to access, I had to use a LockNLube coupler, other wise there is little room to twist off a traditional coupler.
@axios76
@axios76 22 күн бұрын
rust proof the frame with petrolium based, non dry products.
@TheBeatenPaths
@TheBeatenPaths 25 күн бұрын
Why does no one ever talk about transmission, differential, and transfer case fluid changes? Good grief, they're just as important as your motor oil. And undercoat your vehicle!!!
@michaelcelis538
@michaelcelis538 25 күн бұрын
Thank you!!🙏🏻
@willienillie6337
@willienillie6337 23 күн бұрын
I’m at 35K should I do differential service?
@jake27schannel
@jake27schannel 20 күн бұрын
Nah ur good. Maybe every 100k
@quintend1465
@quintend1465 23 күн бұрын
True JDM Toyota would never leave debris in an engine, USA built Toyota just might
@eggr17ify
@eggr17ify 25 күн бұрын
Turning on any car for just a few seconds is not a great idea. Most wear and tear happens when doing cold starts. Plus you're pulling juice from your battery that doesn't get replenished by the alternator because you don't drive it.
@user-zs1fr7im6l
@user-zs1fr7im6l 25 күн бұрын
Change your oil every 3000 miles unless using AMSOIL signature series then change it every 5000- oil changes are cheap do it yourself - its proven
@T4Rgarage
@T4Rgarage 25 күн бұрын
@@user-zs1fr7im6l AMSOIL is top
@deaconfrost9
@deaconfrost9 25 күн бұрын
100% correct. Everyone listen to this man. He knows what he’s talking about. I cringe when I hear, just change your oil every 10k miles.
@SaintIzaiah
@SaintIzaiah 13 күн бұрын
Is 3k really necessary I've been doing every 5k on my 70k mile 2017 tacoma limited
@deaconfrost9
@deaconfrost9 13 күн бұрын
@@SaintIzaiah I’ve been changing mine at every 5K miles with the Amsoil signature series. No problems at all. I use their oil filters as well.
@kennygp2004
@kennygp2004 25 күн бұрын
Would they lol! Great advice thank you. 2023 4runner with 13,000 miles and I live in a long dirt road. Oil change every 5,000 miles for me. In 4 years this will be my sons first vehicle. Hoping it survives his first years of driving 🤞😂
@onenikkione
@onenikkione 23 күн бұрын
buy him a "beater" and keep the 2023 for when he is a mature driver
@kennygp2004
@kennygp2004 23 күн бұрын
@onenikkione you are right. I just wanted to give him something reliable but a teenager's first years of driving, he'll more than likely hit something or get hit. Hopefully he doesn't, I never did but chances are high that he will. Maybe I'll get him a Corolla or older Ranger.
@SukhpalGill-qg3iq
@SukhpalGill-qg3iq 24 күн бұрын
Thank you bro, very informative video. Subscribed 🎉
@ellerybice3787
@ellerybice3787 25 күн бұрын
Mobil 1 full synthetic is what you will find in Toyota's "branded parts" oil containers. Mobil 1 full synthetic is what will be used for Toyota's dealership oil changes when deemed ✔️ by the management. Same oil, different container and lower cost to both the consumer and dealership. Purchased at Wally's for huge savings. Use Toyota oil and air filters though. Which manufacture produces these filters is not known to me personally. Toyota!
@Spineler0
@Spineler0 23 күн бұрын
@ 5:15 I don't think you meant to say "repeated trips of less than 5,000 miles" No one drives 5k miles in a trip
@onenikkione
@onenikkione 23 күн бұрын
My trip to work is 4.7 miles, but I take the long way and drive 10 miles at average speed of 50mph hoping it gets engine & oil hot enough.
@jeepster0934
@jeepster0934 22 күн бұрын
Coolant becomes ACIDEC change every 40,000 to 50,000....acidec eats gaskets and seals!
@kostasg3412
@kostasg3412 25 күн бұрын
How often should the coolant be flushed and replaced on a 4Runner?
@thecount1001
@thecount1001 25 күн бұрын
every 2 weeks.
@kostasg3412
@kostasg3412 25 күн бұрын
@@thecount1001 I heard it was every other day…hahaha!
@kimbuck-2
@kimbuck-2 24 күн бұрын
​@@kostasg3412Yes but only with your headlights on.
@timalan7406
@timalan7406 24 күн бұрын
At 30,000 miles and every 10,000 miles afterward, drain as much as you can from the radiator (about 3.5 quarts) and replace with fresh Toyota (pink) coolant. A complete flush is unnecessary. This will prevent the coolant from becoming acidified, which is the problem with old coolant.
@kandaharenglish2595
@kandaharenglish2595 25 күн бұрын
What if mine is full time 4x4 do I still need to put it in 4 low every month
@T4Rgarage
@T4Rgarage 25 күн бұрын
@@kandaharenglish2595 yeah you’ll still have actuators for 4lo and the locking diff
@kandaharenglish2595
@kandaharenglish2595 25 күн бұрын
@@T4Rgarage I drive on payment , I just put it in 4low once a month and drive for 10 miles? At what speed?
@T4Rgarage
@T4Rgarage 25 күн бұрын
@@kandaharenglish2595 It’s hard to explain all the info here, I would suggest checking out the owners manual. Use 4lo when going slow. 4Hi can be used at higher speeds. Running 4hi for 10 miles and 4lo for at least a little bit each months to ensure the actuators move freely and engage correctly
@kandaharenglish2595
@kandaharenglish2595 25 күн бұрын
@@T4Rgarage bro I really liked the video where you swapped the front bumper to TRD pro, I am thinking about doing that to my limited but I am afraid I might ruin it since I don’t fix cars at all or work or any.
@wolfeadventures
@wolfeadventures 25 күн бұрын
I find a dirt road, put it in each of the drive modes for half a mile. H4L and L4L.
@WendzDarKnight08
@WendzDarKnight08 24 күн бұрын
Run 5W-30 in your 4Runner for a nice quiet engine. 😂
@jeepster0934
@jeepster0934 22 күн бұрын
Oil is cheaper than parts!
@Ttya-bm4gk
@Ttya-bm4gk 16 күн бұрын
Pcv valve
@robertgraham5486
@robertgraham5486 24 күн бұрын
I think you meat to say driving 5 miles not 5000 miles I hope
@robertgraham5486
@robertgraham5486 22 күн бұрын
And I typed in “ meat” instead of “meant “ happens to all of us
@goodguygto
@goodguygto 24 күн бұрын
And don't forget every 100,000 miles change your timing belt or chain. Because your engine goes through a lot of wear and tear!
@onenikkione
@onenikkione 23 күн бұрын
A timing chain can last the life of a engine
@goodguygto
@goodguygto 23 күн бұрын
@onenikkione Not in these days. The way people now drive, in these conditions. Stop!, and Go!, stop!, and Go!, speed up!, back up,! hurry up the light gonna change!! And don't forget people don't do the oil changes right on time, so that is more wear and tear on the timing chain!
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