95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners 4th gen pickups and 3rd gen 4Runners

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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 07:52 PM
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Engine cleaning day

So today I went all out and cleaned out the inside of my engine.

Here's what I did:

1) Put Lucas Injector cleaner in the tank full of 91
2) Used SeaFoam in the PCV valve
3) Cleaned out the trottle body (which was never cleaned before)
4) Used Amsoil engine flush
5) Filled crankcase with Amsoil 5W-30 and installed with a WIX oil filter

Afterwards, my engine has never sounded so good and clean. I at least feel like I have more horsepower and faster acceleration!!

Next up:
1) New spark plugs
2) New secondary wires
3) New distributor cap and rotor (I still haven't located the this yet in the engine)
5) Radiator flush
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SC4Runner

3) New distributor cap and rotor (I still haven't located the this yet in the engine)
I think thats because you don't have either

Good job though! I really need to clean my throttle body.
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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And how often should one clean their throttle body in your opinion?
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 09:57 PM
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I cleaned it every time I changed my oil in my old 4Runner.
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 08:26 AM
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is that WIX oil filter any better that the stock toyota one?
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 08:46 AM
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I also want to know if that wix filter is better than the stock filter, and is their an easier way to get to the oil filter (it's a real b*tch).
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 09:40 AM
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Wix is A premium oil filter manufactured by the parts craft division of DANA. very good filter. Is it better than Toyota? no, Is Toyota better than wix, no! both are exellent!
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