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I am curious - are you still on the original engine in your Runner? I needed a complete valve job at 180K (burned out exhaust valves, one cylinder not firing properly) miles, which I guess is about 270K km. Mine has the same V-6.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
We love our Toyotas.
Even at its current mileage (about 208K miles, that is what, about 312K km?) it only uses a quart of oil every 3K miles (5K km) though - very solid. They don't make 'em like this any more, which is why I have not bought something newer.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
The first time I told Toyota about this,(had only driven 250 miles) the head mechanic road with me and told me my truck will adjust to my driving. (smiling)
Anyway, I feel comfortable having it on record that I was having the problem, just in case something major happens.
If you could email to bmanner@bellsouth.net it would be much appreciated. I believe the TSB numbers are
NV013R-03 and/or NV003R-03.
In for service this morning. Service dept called to tell me it it's the "amplifier". Seems there is a TSB for a faulty "amplifier, nothing to do with the radio. Replacement has to be special ordered. Will post update once I find out details of this TSB and when repairs complete.
TSB repairs for sulfur smell (TSB EG0020-04) done a few months ago which involved reprogramming ECU, but don't know if it's somehow related.
Is it a problem?
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
2 issues
Sulfur & rattling sunroof!
please, help me in what i should be telling my dealer... they are located far from me, so i want to make the trips efficient.. what exactly is the issue, what should i be telling them???
Thanks in advance!
Gerry
An "improved amplifier" is on order thru the JBL exchange program. Expected delivery is 3-4 days.
I'm about to sign a deal for a '04 Sport V6 are there any concerns I should have before driving off the lot?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
But I agree with rvalc, get an 05 V6 with the 5sp transmission.
First of all, I only needed a couple of wraps of the tape, and I would avoid using more tape than necessary. Second, I'd suggest removing and replacing the tape once/year or so; sooner if it begins to look ragged.
There is actually an indication in the seatback latch (the part you press with your finger) of whether it's locked or not. Just look for the appearance of red. IIRC, if you see red, it's not locked. In my experience, the tape didn't affect the locking in any significant way.
Whether you wrap anything with tape or not, it's always a good idea to snap the seatback firmly in place, yank forward on it to see if it's really locked, and then check the latch to make sure the red is gone.
[Normal disclaimers apply--I'm just noting my experience and I'm not a mechanic or an automotive engineer.]
Keep in mind, the gear ratios are different which makes me conclude that the 4-speed has more torque.
anyone with an answer would be helpful.
thanks.
Cheers
Pat
Is the brakes suppose to do this? Hoping someone out there can tell me this inherent in the 4Runner, or shoud I get this repaired?
I don't think the pump needs to operate to re-pressurize the accumulator for each stop, so the noise of it's operation (or the switch and relay that activates it) may well happen only on every nth stop on average.
So you wouldn't hear exactly the same noise on every brake application, but the noise and any other sensation should be subdued. If it's loud or offensive, I'd get it looked at.
Just did first oil change on my 04 Sport V8. I have read the earlier posts on oil changes.
1. Oil Filter Number: The Toyota dealer could not provide me with the exact same filter number as the filter that came off the truck. The filter coming on the truck was a Nippon Denso part ending in 20004. The filter from the dealer does appear to fit, but has a different Nippon Denso number ending in 3. Has anyone else experienced this with their dealer's parts department.
2. My instruction manual says the maintenance light should blink at 5000 miles then stay on sold at 7500. Mine stays on solid at 5000.
3. Has anyone figured out a way to cleanly change the filter without removing part of the skid plate. The earlier post does work, just wondered if the number of steps could be reduced.
4. Per an earlier post, the drain plug washer from the factory is made of a different material then the washer sold at the local dealers parts department.
Just curious if anyone else who is a do it yourselfer, noticed these differences.
Thanks
I would like to know if a magnetic key box can be used to store a spare ignition key somewhere under my Toyota 4Runner. But I wonder if the electronic chip in the key would be effected by the magnet. I might have to make up my own key box as the key is too big for the box's sold at the hardware store. There have been times that I left my key on the seat of my past vehicle and my spare key saved the day. I asked the Toyota people at their web site, the same question but those yokels gave me an answer meant for someone else.
There have been a number of postings about oil/filter change wrinkles, and you've found your share.
The factory-installed filter (90915-20004) isn't the same one you'll get at your local dealer's parts counter. That one syould end in YZZD3 if memory serves. Just don't let your dealer try to sell you the one for the old 4Runner (08922-02011)like mine did; that filter will fit but is smaller and presumably lower capacity.
The factory oil plug gasket is a thin thing, and very different from what your dealer will give you. I haven't seen any problems with it, though.
The filter location on the V8 is unfortunate, and the V6 is much better. If I had a V8 I'd probably try to get a remote filter mount to make things easier.
Thanks, your information is right on with mine. Just seemed weird that they use a different number for the exact same manufacture for the filter.
Can anyone out there recommend a remote oil filter mount for the V8.
Wayne
One or more of the online automotive parts and upgrade suppliers have a remote mounted oil filter for the Toyota 4Runner V8. Someone gave instructions on how to install it, but you will have to do a search to find the message. Bob.
In 2wd mode, the noise was not there.
I know this was normal for that vehicle at the time because I drove others and noticed same thing. Also, mine had a very basic non-center differential type system meant for non-dry pavement only.
Has anyone noticed anything like this on the '04/'05 V6 4wd 4-runners? (I believe the V8 has a different, always engaged, AWD system?) Is the vehicle just as quiet when 4wd (hi) is engaged as driving in 2wd mode? Or is it noisier like my old Pathfinder was?
I was driving from San Diego to the Pasadena area and detected the sulfur smell when the engine was under load, due to going up hills/mountains. I was also accelerating onto the highway up in Pasadena and my daughter remarked "what's that awful smell"? I was a little embarrassed by the sulfur smell.
I took the 4Runner into the dealer yesterday and explained the situation to the service writer. I told him that I was aware of the sulfur smell problem with the 2003-2004 4Runner V6, and I also had the tech bulletin numbers as proof. He did say that the fix on the previous years was to adjust the computer settings for the fuel and to replace the catalytic converter(s). He checked with the service manager to see if the tech bulletin applied to the 2005s, but the manager said that there is no bulletin yet. So, they checked the fuel settings only and said that they would contact me if and when they received it. They were nice about it, but it's very frustrating to still have the condition, even though they agree that there is a problem.
I really would have thought that Toyota would have figured out the problem and corrected it by now. If anyone has any comments on this, I'd like to hear them. I am still very happy with the vehicle, though.
Thanks.
The suggestion is that when you experience the smell (or if you want to avoid doing so) you should turn the HVAC fan on at least the low position and make sure the cabin air intake is on fresh rather than recirculate (the light in the recirculate button is off).
The question is whether you ever experience the smell again when the system is configured this way. If you're getting the smell when you change to these settings, it should go away in a minute or two and stay away as long as these settings are used (at least if you're not following someone with the same problem!) Please let us know about your experience if you try this.
I had a 2002 4Runner and did the same thing with the rear hatch window and never had a sulfur smell...at any time over the 36,000 plus miles I put on it. But, I'm still baffled why Toyota can't correct this condition before the vehicle is sold and after 2 years of production time.
As for fixing the problem by reducing or eliminating the smell at the source, the TSB may be the only thing you can do. It changes the catalysts (to ones with more nickel?) and makes changes in engine management (more fuel in some situations, to avoid letting the sulfur compounds build up?) but these are not changes that Toyota is making on all 4Runners or on newly-produced ones. Presumably there's a trade-off of some kind, though it may be small.
I own a 2004 4Runner SR5 V6 RWD and have currently 18k miles on it. I recently noticed an increase in mileage both on highway and in-town. I never got more than 15-16 in town and 19-20 on highway but now this ratio is 20/24 consistently for 3 full gas tanks. This is not just computer reading but i noticed it by actuall mileage and tank fill up. I am using Shell 87 octane. Though i understand gas mileage differs in winter and summer but it was surprising to me at the end of summer. During Jun-Aug my mileage was worse. The only thing i did was use Shell V Power for 1500 miles, that gave worse mileage during that and change engine oil to Valvoline Semi Synthetic. I am unable to relate these changes to my increased mileage other than the fact, that gas expands in summer giving more efficient burning, but its not peak summer in Louisiana. The other thing i can think is the Self Learning of Computer, which optimizes Air/Fuel Ratio based on your driving habbit.
About that sulfur, I had occasional strong sulfur smell in the beginning but never noticed it again to date. I never drive with my windowns open and have kept recirculate on and off. I saw the TSB and hesitent to change CAT converter, that it might reduce my mileage.
Any thoughts on this?
Asif