Category: 4runner Maintenance
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Does Mud Cause Rust? (And How To Save Your Truck)
Think you can leave your truck covered in mud as a badge of honor after your last off-road trip? Think again. Mud can and will cause your vehicle to rust. It’s best to clean it off as soon as you can if you want your vehicle to last for many years. I understand the temptation…
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Should You Replace Your Power Steering Fluid (And How Often?)
We’ve talked a bit about maintenance lately and more specifically, how often to replace certain fluids in your 4runner or Tacoma. Well, your power steering system can also use some attention from time to time. Is replacing your power steering fluid actually necessary? I’m sure there are A LOT of vehicles that make it through…
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How Often To Flush Your Toyota 4runner’s Coolant
Most enthusiasts know the importance of staying on top of regular vehicle maintenance. The engine oil has to be replaced frequently and the drivetrain fluids need to be checked regularly and replaced at the proper intervals to ensure everything stays lubricated and operating at the proper temperature. Those are the easy-to-remember maintenance items. However, your…
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Everything You Need To Know About Your 4runner’s Air Filter
The air filter in your 4runner has one important purpose – to allow your engine to breathe while keeping harmful particles out. Changing the air filter in your Toyota 4runner is one of the easiest maintenance items you can tackle. A dirty or worn out filter isn’t necessarily going to cause your engine to blow…
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Here Are The Top 4 Ways To Make Your 4runner Last Forever:
The Toyota 4runner is one of those vehicles that you tend to fall in love with after owning it for a period of time. For many people, their 4runner is like a family member and for those of us that feel that way, it’s important that we do what we can to make them last…
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4runner Transmission Fluid: Flush Or Drain And Fill?
Making sure your 4runner’s fluids are changed at regular intervals is an important part of it living up to its reputation of “lasting forever”. The transmission fluid is no exception – but there is a common debate among owners regarding whether you should have the fluid flushed or simply drain and fill it. A drain…
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4Runner Oil Change Intervals – How Often Should It Be Done?
We all want our Runners to last forever. One simple way to extend the life of your 4Runner is to change the oil at regular intervals. Failure to do so can lead to premature engine failure so think of it as extremely cheap insurance for your 4runner. How often do 4runners need an oil change?…
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Should You Run Regular Or Premium Gas In Your 4runner?
Regular vs premium gas has been a pretty polarizing topic in the Toyota 4runner community, especially among 4.7 V8 owners. With the price of gas continuing to rise, your choice can greatly affect your wallet. So should you be running premium gas in your 4runner? The best gas to run in your 4runner is whatever…
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Is Rustproofing Worth The Money? I Asked An Expert:
Rustproofing (or more specifically, oil spraying) is a pretty hot topic, especially at this time of year. Rust is quite possibly the most common killer of cars and trucks. If we can prevent or even slow down the rusting process, it might just mean that we can keep our beloved vehicles around a little while…
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Do You Need Winter Tires For Your 4runner?
One of the biggest mistakes people make when buying a 4×4 truck is thinking it eliminates the need for winter tires. If you live in a climate that sees snowy winters, you can’t assume that 4 wheel drive alone will keep you safe on the roads. Winter tires are designed specifically to work in snowy…