Off-RoadQuestionCommunity Starter 2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 50,500 miles. Certain bumps can start a violent steering oscillation that stops only after slowing down. I want a diagnostic checklist for joints, track bar, caster…
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CanyonSeller103Community StarterSep 4, 20262023 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProSeattle2 replies0 helpful Classic Cars & RestorationDiscussionCommunity Starter I bought a classic that was converted years ago and several owners have added wiring since. Everything works now, but the harness is messy. At what point is a fresh harness safer than repairing secti…
WrenchRoadie234Community StarterSep 2, 20261999 Toyota 4Runner SR5Long Island8 replies0 helpful Winter Driving & SaltQuestionCommunity Starter Most roads here get plowed quickly, but I still deal with cold mornings, slush and a few real storms each year. Trying to decide whether dedicated winters are worth storing another set. If I fix it I…
BoostedRoadie62Community StarterSep 4, 20262023 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProDMV / Maryland11 replies0 helpful Diesel, DPF, DEF & EGRQuestionCommunity Starter 2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 8,200 miles. Filled the DEF tank but warning returned sooner than expected. Before blaming the sensor, can old/contaminated fluid or crystallization create this kin…
BoostedTraveler51Community StarterSep 4, 20262023 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProSalt Lake City1 reply0 helpful Winter Driving & SaltDiscussionCommunity Starter Most roads are plowed quickly, but there are cold wet days, slush and a handful of serious storms. For a daily driver, where is the line where dedicated winters become worth storing? I am trying to g…
WeekendPilot706Community StarterSep 4, 20261999 Toyota 4Runner SR5Queens8 replies0 helpful Diagnostics & Mystery ProblemsBuying adviceCommunity Starter For the first few seconds after a cold start I hear a metallic rattle, then it disappears and won't come back once the engine is warm. No warning lights and it drives normally. Has anyone chased some…
QuietRoadieCommunity StarterSep 4, 20262023 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProNew Jersey1 reply0 helpful Wheels, Tires & AlignmentQuestionCommunity Starter 1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5, about 208,000 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measuremen…
DealHaulerCommunity StarterSep 4, 20261999 Toyota 4Runner SR5Austin5 replies0 helpful TransmissionDiscussionCommunity Starter 2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 20,500 miles. The manual treats the fluid as lifetime under normal conditions, but the vehicle is getting older and I plan to keep it.
TowEnthusiast16Community StarterMay 25, 20262023 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProSeattle0 replies0 helpful EngineDiscussionCommunity Starter 1999 Toyota 4Runner SR5, about 211,500 miles. The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough for a few seconds. Could EVAP/purge beh…
GarageDetailer721Community StarterAug 29, 20261999 Toyota 4Runner SR5Portland2 replies0 helpful Cooling SystemOwner reportCommunity Starter 2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 59,000 miles. Cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others. Before replacing the blower motor, what shoul…
DailyMilesCommunity StarterAug 28, 20262023 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProPhoenix2 replies0 helpful TrucksNewsCommunity Starter I was focused on tow rating until I started adding passengers, gear and tongue weight. Now payload looks like the real limit. How much buffer do you personally leave for a family towing setup? If I f…
NewCarMilesCommunity StarterAug 28, 20262023 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProNew York1 reply0 helpful Dealer ExperiencesDiscussionCommunity Starter Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just trying to get a sense of whether people are seeing real discounts locally before I drive two h…
JDMRoadieCommunity StarterMar 31, 20262023 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProLos Angeles0 replies0 helpful Car is smooth around town, but on the highway I get a vibration in the steering wheel and seat between about 62 and 70 mph. Above that it actually gets a little better. Tires look okay to me. Where w…
TrailGarage74Community StarterAug 25, 20262023 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProRaleigh4 replies0 helpful Truck is doing more short trips lately and I feel like active regens are happening much more often. No codes. Is there a good way to confirm soot load/regeneration frequency with a scan tool before a…
BatteryDadCommunity StarterAug 23, 20262023 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProBay Area8 replies0 helpful Long-Term Ownership ReportsOwner reportCommunity Starter This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 24,000 miles. After owning the car for a while, tires, insurance and service pricing matte…
TrailCamper931Community StarterJul 22, 20262023 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProBrooklyn0 replies0 helpful Thinking about sending an oil sample in mostly to establish a baseline. For a normal street car, which numbers are actually useful over time and which ones do people overreact to? I'd rather test thi…
QuattroCamper4Community StarterMay 1, 20262023 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProRaleigh0 replies0 helpful Steering & SuspensionDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, about 20,000 miles. There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but large…
V8Collector191Community StarterOct 1, 20252023 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProWestchester0 replies0 helpful TrucksDiscussionCommunity Starter For a work truck, the expensive part of a repair is often the lost day. What parts or maintenance items do fleet/high-mileage owners replace proactively because roadside failure is more costly? I am…
LongMilesGal452Community StarterAug 15, 20262023 Toyota 4Runner TRD ProAtlanta13 replies0 helpful