nothing here except for the recalls...also the spare was stolen from me..so i got that replaced .....other than that..nothing yet *knocks on wood as well*

 

DH6twinotter,

The Lock-Ease will definitely do the trick--I use it on the car doors, house doors--anything that requires using a key. You just spray it in, put the key in and turn it a few times to lubricate, and let it dry. You may want to have a towel handy as the liquid may spill out a bit (and to wipe off your key). As far as the broken key, that I cannot help you with! But, I'm sure a locksmith could get it out if you can't. It may cost you $30, but that's cheaper than changing the locks.

 

Luckily, the only thing I've had to replace is the gas that goes in the gas tank.

 

I have had my 1995 4Runner for just about 2 years. It only has 133K Kilometers on it so that is only about 80K miles.

I replaced all 4 shocks this year because the right front one was leaking oil. When I got the rest of them off, I found they were still pretty good. I probably should only have replaced the front ones.

I put a clutch kit in this fall. My clutch was slipping badly in 3rd gear if I stepped on the gas hard.

I put brake pads on the front this fall as well.

It got 4 new tires at the dealer when I bought it.

I replaced the metal pieces (and rubber inserts) that hold the glass in the tailgate as they were rusted out.

Apart from that, only spark plugs, fluids and a fan belt that I can think of.

Randy

 

I'm the orig owner. Got the truck new in 11/97.

Here's what had to be replaced:
@ 6 month- replaced all lube with Royal Purple Motorsport synthetics. removed silencer tube from air box. Added K&N air filter.
@ 8 months - replaced both rear mud flaps; damaged them wheeling.
@ 10 months - replaced passanger side foot step; damaged them wheeling. hammered out right one and still ok to this day.
@ 20,000 mile - replaced tires. Stock ones shot; probably due to wheeling.
@ 24 month - replaced both rear mud flaps again; damaged them wheeling.
@ 70k - timing belt + all belts.
@ every two years- flush radiatior and tranny.
@ every 5k mile - oil and filter.
@dont remember when - new coilover fronts and springs/shocks rear. on-board air and tank.

odo just turned 100k and running strong. replaced coilover bushings- orig ones are shot.
antenna needs to be replaced now- does not fully retract.
orig skid plates probably needs replacement - looking at custom.
paint job needs a polish- lots of arizona pinstriping.

 

To weigh in, I got my 97 last October with 109k miles and it sits at 113k now.

Before I would buy the truck,
-New rear axle (seal blew third time under warranty the day I test drove it)
-rear pads and drums
-timing belt
-water pump

After purchase,
-plugs
-wires
-PCV
-all three wipers
-flushed brake fluid (should've been done at the axles service)
-air filter

I suspect I need to do the following,
-rotors/pads
-O2 (mileage sux)
-coils/shocks
-tires won't go through next winter

I am sure I forgot a few.

-Stu.

 

I've had my 4Runner almost two years.

-Replaced an O2 sensor
-Replaced the radiator
-kept up with standard maintainance

That's pretty much it, I hope that another 2 years from now the list is just as short!

I got it at around 86,000 miles and now I'm at 112,000 miles.

-Keith

 

'85 4Runner:
Timing chain @ 198K
Water pump @ 223K
nothing else except routine maintenance items (brakes, plugs, etc.)

'84 pickup
lots of non-Toyota things although the original water pump did last nearly 40 years
transmission (G52) @ 56K

 

Wow, bringing up old threads .
Mechanical
-Timing Chain, Waterpump (same time I did the timing chain didn't need it but did it anyway), PCV, Rotor, Cap, Plugs (Iridiums on the way couldn't pass on the deal on ebay), Valve cover gasket twice, Clutch
Still Need to do:
Rotors Turned and Back Passenger Drum checked, O2 Sensor, etc, etc, etc.

Interior:
Carpet, stereo dash piece, interior passenger door handle, stereo pocket, steering wheel, misc knobs and other things.

 

1994 Pickup

Have replace:

Tires
Engine
plugs, wires, dist. cap., fuel filter, pcv valve, clutch.

what i need to do:
Bump stops, steering stop, shocks, fender flares, front lower valence, head lights, speakers (only have 1 speaker when theres room for 4, not good), left tie-rod, o2 sensor, brakes, rotors turned...........