New Yota, few questions
Feb 6, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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From: Longmont, Co
New Yota, few questions
99 runnner SR5 with 205k
Good dealer records and one owner car.
Tomorrow getting alignment and oil changed (they are doing that as an IOU, yes I can change my own)
Considering the following and since I am "new" to toyota's wanted to get some feedback on some things.
-Spark Plugs, nothing really making me think I need them other than no record of them being changed, so cheap it is worth it in my opinion. What kind is recommended for the 3.4l as a daily driver? I want the best performing ones so let me know what you recommend!
-Power Steering Flush - What is the "mechanical level" of doing this on your own in this truck? Or just like any other.
-Manual Tranny - just buy Toyota fluid, drain, pump in and plug back up?
-MAF Cleaning - Recommended? Once again 205k and no records of replacement on this.
-Keeping Yota Air Filter- Been advised by others........you?
-Brakes front and rear- no question here but installing new pads/rotors.
Anything else to keep this puppy running strong? Im easy on the pedal.
Also ANY WAY TO KEEP THIS THING FROM AUTO LOCKING ONCE I GET OUT???? It seems it locks itself once im out. I come from being able to control my whole car from my laptop and controlling this.......but i dont have hooks or software for this rig. Dealer can help?
THank you all and I look forward to a long life getting help and helping others here in YotaTech! Sofar this has been a great forum for me!
Good dealer records and one owner car.
Tomorrow getting alignment and oil changed (they are doing that as an IOU, yes I can change my own)
Considering the following and since I am "new" to toyota's wanted to get some feedback on some things.
-Spark Plugs, nothing really making me think I need them other than no record of them being changed, so cheap it is worth it in my opinion. What kind is recommended for the 3.4l as a daily driver? I want the best performing ones so let me know what you recommend!
-Power Steering Flush - What is the "mechanical level" of doing this on your own in this truck? Or just like any other.
-Manual Tranny - just buy Toyota fluid, drain, pump in and plug back up?
-MAF Cleaning - Recommended? Once again 205k and no records of replacement on this.
-Keeping Yota Air Filter- Been advised by others........you?
-Brakes front and rear- no question here but installing new pads/rotors.
Anything else to keep this puppy running strong? Im easy on the pedal.
Also ANY WAY TO KEEP THIS THING FROM AUTO LOCKING ONCE I GET OUT???? It seems it locks itself once im out. I come from being able to control my whole car from my laptop and controlling this.......but i dont have hooks or software for this rig. Dealer can help?
THank you all and I look forward to a long life getting help and helping others here in YotaTech! Sofar this has been a great forum for me!
Feb 7, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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From: Rochester, Washington
99 runnner SR5 with 205k
Good dealer records and one owner car.
Tomorrow getting alignment and oil changed (they are doing that as an IOU, yes I can change my own)
Considering the following and since I am "new" to toyota's wanted to get some feedback on some things.
-Spark Plugs, nothing really making me think I need them other than no record of them being changed, so cheap it is worth it in my opinion. What kind is recommended for the 3.4l as a daily driver? I want the best performing ones so let me know what you recommend!
Toyota OEM
-Power Steering Flush - What is the "mechanical level" of doing this on your own in this truck? Or just like any other.
2 people, don't let the pump run dry.....Front tires off the ground, return hose in a five gallon bucket.... until fluid coming out pump return hose is clean.
-Manual Tranny - just buy Toyota fluid, drain, pump in and plug back up?
Get hot, drain, fill with factory recommended fluid (check your owners manual) my buddy likes Redline MT90
-MAF Cleaning - Recommended? Once again 205k and no records of replacement on this.
Clean with high quality electronics cleaner
-Keeping Yota Air Filter- Been advised by others........you?
OEM Toyota always for me
-Brakes front and rear- no question here but installing new pads/rotors.
OEM for brakes for me
Anything else to keep this puppy running strong? Im easy on the pedal.
Also ANY WAY TO KEEP THIS THING FROM AUTO LOCKING ONCE I GET OUT???? It seems it locks itself once im out. I come from being able to control my whole car from my laptop and controlling this.......but i dont have hooks or software for this rig. Dealer can help?
THank you all and I look forward to a long life getting help and helping others here in YotaTech! Sofar this has been a great forum for me!
Good dealer records and one owner car.
Tomorrow getting alignment and oil changed (they are doing that as an IOU, yes I can change my own)
Considering the following and since I am "new" to toyota's wanted to get some feedback on some things.
-Spark Plugs, nothing really making me think I need them other than no record of them being changed, so cheap it is worth it in my opinion. What kind is recommended for the 3.4l as a daily driver? I want the best performing ones so let me know what you recommend!
Toyota OEM
-Power Steering Flush - What is the "mechanical level" of doing this on your own in this truck? Or just like any other.
2 people, don't let the pump run dry.....Front tires off the ground, return hose in a five gallon bucket.... until fluid coming out pump return hose is clean.
-Manual Tranny - just buy Toyota fluid, drain, pump in and plug back up?
Get hot, drain, fill with factory recommended fluid (check your owners manual) my buddy likes Redline MT90
-MAF Cleaning - Recommended? Once again 205k and no records of replacement on this.
Clean with high quality electronics cleaner
-Keeping Yota Air Filter- Been advised by others........you?
OEM Toyota always for me
-Brakes front and rear- no question here but installing new pads/rotors.
OEM for brakes for me
Anything else to keep this puppy running strong? Im easy on the pedal.
Also ANY WAY TO KEEP THIS THING FROM AUTO LOCKING ONCE I GET OUT???? It seems it locks itself once im out. I come from being able to control my whole car from my laptop and controlling this.......but i dont have hooks or software for this rig. Dealer can help?
THank you all and I look forward to a long life getting help and helping others here in YotaTech! Sofar this has been a great forum for me!
Feb 7, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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From: Orting, WA
-Spark Plugs
NGK BKR5EKB-11
Also do the wires NGK NGK TE66
-Power Steering Flush
I use a turkey baster
-Manual Tranny
I have an auto, but with 205K I would stick with OEM fluid
-MAF Cleaning
Yes, take a look at the throttle body why you're in there.
-Keeping Yota Air Filter- Been advised by others........you?
Yes, slap in a new OEM filter
-Brakes front and rear- no question here but installing new pads/rotors.
Rotors - switch them to Brembo, OEM pads are fine
-Also ANY WAY TO KEEP THIS THING FROM AUTO LOCKING ONCE I GET OUT???? This might help: http://www.customtacos.com/tech/file...rogramming.pdf
NGK BKR5EKB-11
Also do the wires NGK NGK TE66
-Power Steering Flush
I use a turkey baster
-Manual Tranny
I have an auto, but with 205K I would stick with OEM fluid
-MAF Cleaning
Yes, take a look at the throttle body why you're in there.
-Keeping Yota Air Filter- Been advised by others........you?
Yes, slap in a new OEM filter
-Brakes front and rear- no question here but installing new pads/rotors.
Rotors - switch them to Brembo, OEM pads are fine
-Also ANY WAY TO KEEP THIS THING FROM AUTO LOCKING ONCE I GET OUT???? This might help: http://www.customtacos.com/tech/file...rogramming.pdf
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