Replacing 100% of the fluids - 3rd Gen 4Runner Part 6

In this video, we replace all of the fluids in a 2002 Toyota 4runner (3rd Generation) that make it mechanically sound, besides gasoline of course. Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy and learn something new!
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[@dozerboy67]

Another happy 3rd gen 4Runner owner here, and I only lucked into it by chance! A friend of mine was selling a car right when I was needing one and I said sure why not it’s a Toyota, how could I go wrong? But I had no idea how lucky I’d gotten! I got a mint condition 2000 Toyota 4Runner for $3000.00 and nothing is wrong with it, I mean everything on that truck works! I’m so jazzed! I’ve done the spark plugs on it and a few other things but your video is very helpful and I think I can do the rest now too, thanks! 💪👊👍

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

That's awesome man! Thanks for looking into the channel and I hope the enjoy the new to you 4Runner, mine has never let me down and I hope the same for you.

[@jdmDC2ftw]

I did all the fluids, expect wiper fluid, in the span of about 3 months. It was fun and easy. Timmy the tool man has great videos on 4runners. I think he did most of the fluids on his 40k maintenance video.

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

Yeah it's honestly not too bad! I like Timmy the toolmans channel for sure! He has so many how to's.

[@jdmDC2ftw]

@@mattuccibuilt3970 one thing I don't see much people doing is greasing their drive shaft. I recommend it

[@michaelhurd8942]

This is super helpful. Way less overwhelming now that I’ve seen it done, thanks.

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

Of Course! Hopefully I brought a calm and informative energy to it so that it seems less overwhelming!

[@SoChillExplores]

Wow this is amazing. I cant wait to do this now

[@Ali-iz4qd]

Love the videos my guy, simple and so real,

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

I really appreciate it!

[@flexapex9801]

Those Fram orange filters are the worst you might as well run Supertek from Walmart I’m not kidding

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

I've run them in multiple cars for years now and have never had a problem, Im sure if I was pushing it for 2 oil changes then it wouldn't do as well as others. Thanks for the note though.

[@burnhags2572]

@@mattuccibuilt3970 he’s absolutely correct every shop I worked at It’s widely known they will wear out your engines prematurely they are the worst.

[@burnhags2572]

People don’t understand just because they smoke and they don’t have cancer yet there’s not consequences for putting crap in your body there’s also consequences for putting shitty parts on your vehicles

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

@@burnhags2572 I'll keep that in mind for the future, thanks!

[@atinygrilledcheese4296]

awesome vid my guy!

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

Thanks!

[@tonyelmacizo7279]

Great Job !

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

Thanks!

[@spiceboyog9083]

For the oil get a drain pan but if you wanna use that get a funnel you use only for draining and custom fit it to that oil holder.

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

Yeah that definitely would lessen the mess, thanks for the idea!

[@HenAndPenn]

New sub here! Great video really informative and beautiful bike. Just got my 3rd gen

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

Thanks for the support! I hope your 3rd gen turns out how you want it to!

[@MCgrease08]

What did you get? I snagged a '97 SR5 about six weeks ago with 281,000 miles on her. She is rough so I got it really cheap. Most of the work so far has been cleanup and rust removal. There is a ton of maintenance to get caught up on. Oil and coolant is done but I'm just getting started on the differential and transfer cases.

[@HenAndPenn]

@@MCgrease08 2001 SR5 metal 217xxx miles few little dings nothing major. Paint is wearing like older Toyota’s do! But the best thing is it has ZERO rust! Just spent a little under a grand for new struts and suspension and it drives like new. As a plus is it came with a dvd touch screen already installed

[@MCgrease08]

@@HenAndPenn Nice. I dig the look of the '01s. Mine was an old farm truck so it was all dirt and rust underneath. Found some holes in the frame after going over it real good. Nothing awful, but enough that they need some TLC. Getting some SafeTCaps welded on soon to shore that up. Suspension is high on the priority list of stuff to do after that. I spent less than a grand to buy it, so don't feel bad about having to sink a little money into it upfront to get a solid platform to work from.

[@Joe-Mamasixtyninefourtwenty]

Save a big piece of cardboard, or a heavy canvas tarp. Lay that down first then do your oil change. It will save your back a bit if you dont have a creeper, and you can reuse it

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

That's a good idea! It would help with the accidental spills too!

[@pacosandoval2558]

We need a brake change vid 🦾 step by step plz 😎

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

I plan on doing the tundra brake upgrade so that will be coming for the fronts at least

[@olegbabak9793]

When you go to change the fluids, throw a few sheets of cardboard underneath to catch any spills so they don't stain your garage floor

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

That garage was rented by me and luckily I got my full deposit back although I do this now! Also epoxy floors are easy to clean up with any extra spillage!

[@0341stroker]

Good video. Saw you originally went with Vavoline Dex/Merc and then I saw the jug of a Vavoline Maxlife synthetic performance. Any leaks with going synthetic?

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

No leaks at the moment and I hope there are never any!

[@kevinw.8946]

Well done, thanks!! Have you had to change the oil cooler gasket yet?

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

I'm not aware of an oil cooler. Are you talking about the transmission oil cooling aspect? If so there are many gaskets and it takes up half of the radiator, I have heard of the wall between the coolant and ATF failing often.

[@kevinw.8946]

@@mattuccibuilt3970 No, I'm referring to the engine oil cooler directly beside the oil filter. Looks like a bronze-ish hockey puck. It mounts to the block and has 2 radiator hoses going to it. Big banjo bolt through the middle.

[@godzilla_son4383]

Saw some people used the red jug max life for the tranny fluid Is it compatible like the blue one?

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

I'm not completely sure, they are obviously different formulas, and personally, I would run them mixed, but it's up to you and I'll let you decide ;)

[@Emilioplasencia7]

About how much did this all cost you looking forward to doing this to mine?

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

A rough estimate would be around $180 to get all of the fluids you need!

[@KarrerFaith]

What is the amount in miles between every change of transmision fluid?

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

Sorry for the late response, my 02' handbook says every 30,000 miles.

[@KarrerFaith]

@@mattuccibuilt3970 don't worry, thank You for answering

[@witelandsTheLegend87]

What about a/c oil change

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

Good point, I just guess it's not "100%" I had some refrigerant left over in a can and tried to fill this up it was already in the green zone, to my knowledge a/c is less of a maintenance thing unless it ever goes out or has a leak.

[@witelandsTheLegend87]

@@mattuccibuilt3970 the little cans you buy from auto zone aren't even R134a / R1234YF. They're litterally propane in a can.. ozone depleting substances like refrigerants require a global safe handling license and proper way to recover and dispose of the old refrigerant. Imo, nobody should touch a/c unless they have the ticket and equipment or are being overseen by somebody with the ticket and equipment

[@mattuccibuilt3970]

@@witelandsTheLegend87 A/C Pro seems to be synthetic R-134a to my knowledge, but agreed, to refill the A/C system the tool and canisters should be used.