Haniblectre

My 99 4runner has 118k on it. I currently am running amsoil 5w-30, an the amsoil oil and air filters. I am taking it into a shop today to get the transmission flushed out and amsoil transmission fluid put in. Is there any other general maintenance things that I need to have the shop do while it's there? Maybe check the rotors/brake pads/brake fluid, and the differentials to make sure that everything is satisfactory?

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1999 SR5 4runner 3.4L V6 4wd, Alpine CDA-9855 deck, 2 JL 10W3 subs, Alpine T757 amp, MB Quart 6.5" coaxials in rear doors and MB Quart 6.5" components in front doors. Grille guard and tail light guards.

Upgrade Plans: S/C, headers, exhaust, 2" suspension lift 1" body lift, 33" mtr's, trd wheels, TJM-17 front bumper, custom rear bumper w/ tire holder.

midiwall

You're overdue for a timing belt (it's rated for 90k), and while you're behind the front cover, the water pump should be replaced. The parts cost is about $140, but there's about 3-4 hours of labor involved which will run you an additional $250-300 or so.

Have you ever had the front or rear diff oil changed? That should be done.

What kind of driving do you do? Is it all on-road? If not, then things like axle seals, rear bearings, etc are coming up on their due.


The BEST thing that you can do is find a buddy locally that's comfortable with wrenching and learn how to do some of this stuff on your own. For example, the labor behind checking rotors, pads, etc. will be as much as the parts cost.

Investing the equivilent of one hour of labor costs ($75ish) in an all-in-one tool set from the local auto supply place will go a LONG way. The tools won't be the best you can buy, but they'll do fine while you learn about your rig.

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~ Mark
'96 4Runner Limited S/C MI - 370cc injectors, Air! horns, Airaid MIT, ATS A-arms, 285/75/R16 BFG MTs, Bored TB, Brembo slotted, Cobra 75 WXST, Deckplate, Downey headers, Hayden cooler, IPT valve body, Level 10 torque convertor, Meanstreak exhaust, OME/OME rears, On-board PC (XM, Nav, WiFi, etc), Port 'n Polish, Remote Start, SAW fronts, Hilux console, SMT-5, Stubb's sliders, Supra MAF, TJM-17, 2.0" pulley, Viair 450c, Walbro 190, Weasy2k cams

Bob_98SR5

look in the maintenance section and read the first sticky

bob

Paul H.

Coolant change, hoses and belts replacement come to mind.

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92 4Runner SR5 V6 4X4
Skyjacker Nitro shocks, Pro-Comp steering stabilizer, clear bumper lenses, lund windjammer, OME standard coils, ISR mod, inlet pipe removed, Bushwaker Fender Flares.

2002 Tacoma Prerunner V6 Xtracab. Lund Intercepter bug guard, rear glass sunshield, Bilstein shocks on rear.

2004 Honda CRV EX stock belongs to wife.

MTL_4runner

Might also want to check out this very similar thread:
http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=69227

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- Jamie

1996 4Runner SR5 4X4 Auto

Deckplate Mod, Hayden Tranny Cooler, Amsoil Air Filter, OME 881/906 N86C/N91SC Lift

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