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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 05:52 PM
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Fluid Changes/Maintenance

On a 3rd generation 1999 4Runner with only 2WD, what types of fluid changes do you recommend?

I have routinely done the following:

(1) Engine oil and filter change
(2) Automatic transmission oil flush
(3) Brake fluid flush
(4) Power steering fluid flush
(5) Coolant flush

What are the other types of oil/fluid changes/flushes do you folks recommend? Thank you.
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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Differential Fluids-Interval?

AND..This is a biggie!

Headlight Fluid-Halogen type only!
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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What is the best type of halogen fluid and where can I buy a lot of it?
Will it improve gas mileage? Will my engine run smoother, faster? I need more RPMs! Will it produce a lot smoke when I use it? Because the more smoke the better it works.
I think I got plenty of fluid in already, but I want to do it anyway.
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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I'm upgrading to HID's....where can I find HID-specific fluid? I'd like to run synthetic if it's not too expensive
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 08:03 PM
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FYI: Headlight fluid is an exclusive to ACME Lighting LLC. Available only online!


Back on topic......
You only have one differential. I think your list covers it.
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Old Jul 18, 2004 | 10:17 PM
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I think I need to check my fluid as well... haven't done so since I got my rig

Vuth (snwbdr), great to see you on this board as well... welcome, dude!
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 12:04 AM
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Lube your driveshaft
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 09:30 AM
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Any other fluids?
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Mossback74
Lube your driveshaft
Thats a great point..Lube all those fittings on/under your rig.

I think the only fluid left is Windshield Washer fluid
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Old Jul 19, 2004 | 04:34 PM
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recharge your AC, thats a fluid
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