Bet I can start this Toy in 3 revolutions!
04-16-2006, 04:20 AM
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Bet I can start this Toy in 3 revolutions!
The other day I was thinking about replacing my plugs again after about 30,000 on the ones I replaced before. My mechanic laughed at me and told me to leave it alone! I'm always wanting to do something to it 
Anyway, it will start in 3 revolutions in cold or hot weather after sitting all night or for several days so I guess my mechanic is right.
It's a 2.7 ,01. 4x4 , auto extended cab, SR5 Tacoma with almost 80,000 and here is how I take care of it:
Mobile 1 synthetic for the past 3 years changed about every 8.5 to 9,000 . Air filter is replaced twice a year. Greased about 4 times a year and all gear oil changed once a year.(I do allot of off road and water ,mud driving).
Breaks are checked and adjusted or replaced as needed. Tranny drained and fluid replaced but not flushed with every oil change.Tires are rotated crisscross first and then end to end every other time. Always keep a check on air pressure. Techtron is added to the gas about every 3 fill ups.
Radiator flushed every two years. Replace PCV valve once so far just for the heck of it. Gas filter was replaced once. Keep engine and truck very clean including cleaning out the throttle body. Keep break and steering fluid topped off. Belts still look perfect but will replace them soon anyway.
The only problems I have had with this truck were caused by me falling inn a deep pool while driving through a river bed road. Water was so deep it came in my drivers side window. Blew out most of the seals but after replacing them it was fine, All the breathers have been extended now.Also had to rebuild the started it had a very small amount of sand and water in it.
Broke a spring leaf going over miles and miles of large rocks, easy fix after buying replacement leaf from a spring manufacture right here in Charleston, Wv.
Anyway, It's running great so I guess I'll leave it alone for now
Mike
Anyway, it will start in 3 revolutions in cold or hot weather after sitting all night or for several days so I guess my mechanic is right.
It's a 2.7 ,01. 4x4 , auto extended cab, SR5 Tacoma with almost 80,000 and here is how I take care of it:
Mobile 1 synthetic for the past 3 years changed about every 8.5 to 9,000 . Air filter is replaced twice a year. Greased about 4 times a year and all gear oil changed once a year.(I do allot of off road and water ,mud driving).
Breaks are checked and adjusted or replaced as needed. Tranny drained and fluid replaced but not flushed with every oil change.Tires are rotated crisscross first and then end to end every other time. Always keep a check on air pressure. Techtron is added to the gas about every 3 fill ups.
Radiator flushed every two years. Replace PCV valve once so far just for the heck of it. Gas filter was replaced once. Keep engine and truck very clean including cleaning out the throttle body. Keep break and steering fluid topped off. Belts still look perfect but will replace them soon anyway.
The only problems I have had with this truck were caused by me falling inn a deep pool while driving through a river bed road. Water was so deep it came in my drivers side window. Blew out most of the seals but after replacing them it was fine, All the breathers have been extended now.Also had to rebuild the started it had a very small amount of sand and water in it.
Broke a spring leaf going over miles and miles of large rocks, easy fix after buying replacement leaf from a spring manufacture right here in Charleston, Wv.
Anyway, It's running great so I guess I'll leave it alone for now
Mike
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04-16-2006, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by kcebes
Maybe i should replace my plugs. 4runner 3.4L takes about 5 revolutions to finally catch and start. 
85k miles.
85k miles.
Sounds like a great running Toy to me!. I do think I would replace the fuel filter and plugs just as a preventive maintenance thing, thats just me and I know I'm a little off
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