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500,000 Miles

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Clutchplate, Jan 23, 2022.

  1. Jan 23, 2022 at 1:56 AM
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    Clutchplate

    Clutchplate [OP] New Member

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    My 96 4Runner just turned 1/2 million miles. I am totally blown away at the amount of miles this vehicle has ran with very little maintenance. I run Toyota 5-30 conventional oil and Toyota oil filter and change it every 5,000 miles. If you have a 4Runner with over 300,000 miles, please post a picture.Screenshot_20220123-015519.jpg
     
  2. Jan 23, 2022 at 5:07 AM
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    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

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    RSG sliders, Yakima offgrid basket, Pro-Comp wheels, SOS Streamline bumper and skids, Warn VR EVO10S winch + Ultimate Sidewinder, Bilstein 6112 + 5100 + rear lift coils, Rigid Dually SS ditch lights w/Caliraised brackets and OEM style dash switch
    Congratulations! That's awesome!

    I've had several over 200K, but never kept them long enough to hit 300K.

    Thank you for sharing!
     
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  3. Jan 23, 2022 at 5:13 AM
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    Toyofan87

    Toyofan87 New Member

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    Congrats... Just breaking in..
     
  4. Jan 23, 2022 at 6:41 AM
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    WarTurtle357

    WarTurtle357 You're killing me, Smalls.

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    Land of 10,000 Potholes
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    Congratulations. That's impressive.

    The longest I've had a car was to 93K miles (2015 Taco bought new)... Even though I kept telling myself I'm gonna drive it until the wheels fall off.
     
  5. Jan 23, 2022 at 6:55 AM
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    Dabigono

    Dabigono Just Joined

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  6. Jan 23, 2022 at 7:19 AM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Impressive.
     
  7. Jan 23, 2022 at 7:50 AM
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    can0nfan2379

    can0nfan2379 New Member

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    Congrats!
     
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  8. Jan 23, 2022 at 7:58 AM
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    TDRProDave

    TDRProDave Here for the gear

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    Kumho AT51 tires, OEM Rock Rails, Talons Garage CC Cover
    Amazing, these things are bulletproof with just a modicum of common sense maintenance. I am nowhere near being able to post my odometer in this thread. Congrats on such an amazing milestone.
     
  9. Jan 23, 2022 at 9:42 AM
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    4R21

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    Way To Go Guy ! Congrats :hattip:


    I cant keep vehicles that long bravo !
     
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  10. Jan 23, 2022 at 1:04 PM
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    Rocketvette95

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    My mom bought a 1995 Limited brand new in 1995 it now has 384xxx miles and the only issue it has ever had was the head gaskets leaking oil, so they have been replaced twice, othere than that it has had one ignition module not bad for almost 400,000 miles. I don't think my wifes Grand Cherokee will ever see that kind of mileage, but we will see
     
  11. Jan 23, 2022 at 4:32 PM
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    SR5 Limited

    SR5 Limited New Member

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    Going strong. Just did a heating cycle and locked the diff in 4WD.5F8574B2-8F36-49A3-A10B-AEF49D3E4A4D.jpg
     
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  12. Jan 23, 2022 at 4:34 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    Looks nice there doesn’t it. Only thing is on weekends all the neighbors burn trash. Some guy has drone footage, the whole place was on fire.
     
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  13. Jan 23, 2022 at 4:38 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    Luckily I have another house “up” town in a different county. I just head to fresh air and problem solved.:)
     
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  14. Jan 23, 2022 at 7:10 PM
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    mousemeat

    mousemeat New Member

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    congrats...my '97 is approaching 300k
     
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  15. Jan 23, 2022 at 7:20 PM
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    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

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    How close? ;)
     
  16. Jan 23, 2022 at 11:16 PM
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    4runningMan

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    I wish we could get sea foam green gauge cluster lights again in the 6th gen.
     
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  17. Jan 24, 2022 at 11:31 AM
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    negusm

    negusm New Member

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    I replaced most lights with just white LED and due to some not working right, I decided to redo everything again and got all the correct green bulbs from TOYOTA and I forgot how much better they look.
     
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  18. Jan 24, 2022 at 11:44 AM
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    SR5 Limited

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    Ya my red/blue ac control bulb burnt out about ten years ago. I like it that way.
     
  19. Jan 28, 2022 at 3:01 PM
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    mousemeat

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    291k
     
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  20. Jan 28, 2022 at 5:28 PM
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    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

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    Nice!! That's higher than I've gotten. I have reached 200k+ on several Toyotas, but never 300... Yet.. :D
     
  21. Jan 29, 2022 at 12:45 PM
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    PhantomTweak

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    None. Bone Stock. EXCEPT: Brushguard, tow hitch, both welded to the frame. It's good to have friends and a fully equipped garage!
    Both my pickup, and the 99 4Runner are well above 300k, and still running well.
    Admittedly, I can't take credit for my 99, as I bought it with almost 350k on it. In really very good shape. My pickup mileage is all mine. It was my main drive-to-work truck, about 55 miles one way, every day. The miles piled up quick.
    Every 100,00 I watched turn over on the ODO, I stopped right where I was, well I DID pull off the road, got out and did the Happy Toyota Dance around my truck. I got 3 different cops stop and politely enquire as to just what the HE*& I was doing? When I explained, they all got a good laugh out of it, and drove away happy. So did I. :D

    My pickup still runs good. I only run it during the summer, as 1) it's only RWD, and does lousy in ANY kind of snow/ice, and 2) The blower speed control resistor is totally burned out. I WILL replace it one of these days. It's only been failed for about 25 years now. Every time I go to replace it, something else comes up. It'll get done someday. Until then, no heat, and I use the 2/55 air conditioning system.

    Have fun all!
    Pat☺
     
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  22. Jan 29, 2022 at 1:11 PM
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    Squatting Pigeon

    Squatting Pigeon Remember, bird watching goes both ways. Staff Member

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    Congrats! That’s awesome!
     
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  23. Jan 30, 2022 at 4:48 PM
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    mousemeat

    mousemeat New Member

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    well..I'm fixing to hit 300K.......my friend has a '94 4runner...with 600k on it....mind boggling
     
  24. Jan 30, 2022 at 4:51 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    OMG it smells like a melted trash bag outside.lol
    That is halarious!
     
  25. Jan 30, 2022 at 4:52 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    Chemical munitions!lol
     
  26. Mar 8, 2022 at 8:56 PM
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    I just hit 300k. Original owner, wife had it then son and now I have it back. It needs some freshing up, just not sure what I want to do besides the new suspension and tires. I am a Taco guy, but love this thing.AEFC3BE2-AA77-40AB-B86C-8CADD640E855.jpg
     

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