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Engine noise at idle

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by 2018newbie4rnr, Oct 1, 2020.

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  1. Feb 21, 2023 at 1:12 PM
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    mystiqueskillz

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    I took my 4Runner in to Toyota and they said the noise was fine and normal. A couple weeks later, all my dashboard lights turn on and I had to tow it to Toyota and they said it’s a blown head gasket.

     
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  2. Feb 21, 2023 at 1:38 PM
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    Your tire pressure appears to be low as well :laughing:
     
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  3. Feb 21, 2023 at 3:37 PM
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    Well that sucks. 45K is awfully early for a head gasket. What model year? Have you ever had overheating issues prior to this, inspected or tested the oil/coolant yourself to confirm?
     
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  4. Feb 21, 2023 at 8:32 PM
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    I would imagine that would be an exceedingly rare problem for a car past it’s initial break in, and still so new. Was kind of noise was it having when they said it was normal? Any problems in those two weeks before everythjng lit up?


    I’ve never heard of blown head gaskets making noise, unless it was extreme. Extreme as in blowing out huge vapor clouds out the tailpipe. Did that happen?

    At least the problem should be covered under the powertrain warrnty.
     
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  5. Feb 21, 2023 at 8:35 PM
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    This.
     
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  6. Apr 18, 2023 at 11:12 AM
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  7. Apr 18, 2023 at 12:19 PM
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    I have the 4.0L V6 in a ‘06 Tacoma and its upgraded version on my ‘20 4Runner ORP. I find that it’s a very quiet engine. But then, I run heavier oil, usually 5W-30, than the recommended 0W-20. I just went to my summer weight 0W-40 Mobil1.
     
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  8. Apr 18, 2023 at 4:16 PM
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    My 4R was noisy on 0W20. Switched to 5W30 and eliminated all but injector noise.
     
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  9. Sep 7, 2023 at 2:29 PM
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    I have a 2020 and a 2021 ORP. I have been testing 5W-40 T6 ROTELLA. It sure quiets these down. I’m running just for the summer, might make a decision on what to run for the winter.
     
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  10. Sep 8, 2023 at 12:46 PM
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    POWERPLANT the 5-40wt engine oil is the summer over 90F ,and the engine no noise of the quote ... I did the new summer and I was the engine oil 15-40wt. ..NO NOISE ..

    THE TEXAS owners of the engines 20-50wt over 95F -115 F in the summer ..
     
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