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What have you done to your 5th Gen 4Runner today?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Bob, Jul 24, 2016.

  1. Feb 20, 2024 at 5:49 PM
    TeslasBigCarbonFootprint

    TeslasBigCarbonFootprint New Member

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    2014 Neglected by the previous owners 2020 is an abused former rental... 2023 New I've been buying above my pay grade ☹️
    I bought a new Magic Box from Amazon for $9. It was under the color brown while the black one was $99. I didn't know that it did all these apps and stuff, I was looking for something that I could convert Android Auto and Apple Carplay to wireless... It's 2023 Toyota, why are you selling such crappy infotainment systems?

    It's probably garbage Chinese tech over the long run, but today I had fun setting it up. First thing I did was add the Car Scanner OBD app. I was monitoring my transmission temperatures. No doubt, city driving is certainly more severe than open road. The pan temperature was running between 168° and 172°... The temperature at the (presumably) torque converter was 198° after arriving in a parking lot after taking a route consisting of side streets. The temperature dropped to 174° when I was on the freeway.
     
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  2. Feb 20, 2024 at 6:01 PM
    TacoGeeloor

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    Amazing! I’ll have to try this! Thanks!
     
  3. Feb 20, 2024 at 10:08 PM
    Lgarcia0822

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    I did the same thing a few weeks ago and replaced the license plate hardware with stainless steel button head allens.
     
  4. Feb 20, 2024 at 10:10 PM
    Lgarcia0822

    Lgarcia0822 New Member

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    Can you post a link to it.
     
  5. Feb 20, 2024 at 10:24 PM
    Hans

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    The 2 holes at the bottom of the plate I ended up just cutting a little electrical tape into a circle. Works well on the dark michigan plate. Holes disappeared 20240218_160334.jpg
     
  6. Feb 21, 2024 at 7:29 AM
    CalcityRenegade

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    Rust-Oleum bed liner in a can.
     
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  7. Feb 21, 2024 at 8:51 AM
    Dawglover08

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    Black overlays. Black tailpipe.
    Cheaper than buying a brand new valance.
     
  8. Feb 21, 2024 at 8:57 AM
    CalcityRenegade

    CalcityRenegade New Member

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    Absolutely. Cost $35 for a can of bed liner, masking tap, scuff pad and drop cloths. Took my time to mask everything off really well and no overspray anywhere.
     
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  9. Feb 21, 2024 at 9:04 AM
    Thepremier141

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    I would love to hear more about this magic box. Is it the ones that let you watch youtube and netflix etx on the screen?
    Or is it just for wireless carplay??
    got a link to that specific one?
     
  10. Feb 21, 2024 at 10:29 AM
    ipnpulz

    ipnpulz New Member

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    :thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
  11. Feb 21, 2024 at 10:43 AM
    ljerr2

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    wow those seem to have a much better contoured fit than my WeatherTechs. I am going to have to give these a try!
     
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  12. Feb 21, 2024 at 5:16 PM
    BS67

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    Update! I posted up last week that I received only 1 fob/key with my '23 SR5. The dealer I purchased from got me a OEM fob/key but had to get the key cut and fob programmed by the Toyota dealer which I did 1 week ago today. Contacted Toyota and informed them of having to get a 2nd fob/key and paying to get it programmed and key cut in the amount of $173.98. Due to a chip shortage some models during the Nov-Dec '22 production only came with one fob.

    Toyota contacted me today and they're going to reimburse me $173.98 for the cost of programming and cutting the key. Great News!!
     
  13. Feb 21, 2024 at 7:01 PM
    semprenissart

    semprenissart Mèfi

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    Glad it worked out for you and thanks for the update.
    Hopefully that’ll help others as well
     
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  14. Feb 21, 2024 at 8:14 PM
    TRDGrey2021

    TRDGrey2021 Guy in a truck

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    This looks great!
    I am intrigued and researching the parts.
    Can you post a pic of hot that screen mounts into the mounting kit they sell for it, when you have a chance?
    Thanks!
     
  15. Feb 21, 2024 at 10:58 PM
    Steve Berman

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    Was checking out the new kenwood unit w/ the garmin maps + hillshade.. but damn $1,700 for a head unit no thanks. I like your setup!
     
  16. Feb 21, 2024 at 11:04 PM
    Steve Berman

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    I took a sanding block to everything shiny in the cockpit. Everything.
     
  17. Feb 22, 2024 at 1:14 AM
    BS67

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    I'm glad it worked out too! And, I hope this helps others missing that 2nd fob/key. Hoping they'll have the same outcome as me!
     
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  18. Feb 22, 2024 at 10:51 AM
    Yotaholic

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    I just got caught doing 85 in 65 :oops:
    Warning from the Trooper
     
  19. Feb 22, 2024 at 12:22 PM
    laxman09

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    UPDATE

    Received one of my TRD Pro wheels today, it does NOT come with a center cap. I called the dealership I bought it from and they were not aware of that and had to call me back to make sure. Nope, no center cap.

    Needless to say, Im a little annoyed that its not listed ANYWHERE in the description that its not included.
     
  20. Feb 22, 2024 at 12:31 PM
    laxman09

    laxman09 Gassy Member

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    Yes its dumb. Some postings will say it, toyotas website does not.

    Lowest price I can find is $101.20 after free shipping
     
  21. Feb 22, 2024 at 12:37 PM
    LCJ77

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  22. Feb 22, 2024 at 12:44 PM
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    I hope that's for all four TRD center caps! I bought a set of Toyota center caps for some 17x7.5 Sequoia wheels I'm going to use, and I think they were about $40 on eBay. From what I remember, TRD caps were slightly more expensive.
     
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  23. Feb 22, 2024 at 12:45 PM
    laxman09

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    It is for all four.
     
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  24. Feb 22, 2024 at 12:51 PM
    Rob41

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    I changed my oil and installed the ValvoMax drain system. I also learned a few things during this process.

    1) I found out like many others, the dealership uses bulk oil out of a drum that is not Toyota spec'ed oil.

    2) They horrendously over tightened everything. I'm surprised nothing broke when I removed them.

    3) I'll never take my 4Runner back to a dealer again as they don't even have a grasp of the fundamentals.
     
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  25. Feb 22, 2024 at 1:23 PM
    Number16

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    Hey, I got one for Xmas. I am about to put it on in a few weeks at my next oil change. Is the torque the same as the drain plug currently on it? Thanks!
     
  26. Feb 22, 2024 at 1:31 PM
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    I got my Android Auto to play YouTube on my screen. I did it for the unlimited music. You have to download a couple of apps (Fermato Auto & AAAD) but it works and to me, the sound is so much better than satellite radio or the radio itself (depending on the video). Plus, if you have kids, they love watching all of the videos. Unfortunately, it used to play videos without commercials, but with the updates, the commercials play just like on YouTube on your computer. One day I will have to go in and delete the current versions to go back to a version that does not play the commercials. The apps are free too!
     
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  27. Feb 22, 2024 at 1:36 PM
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  28. Feb 22, 2024 at 1:39 PM
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    Do you drive around w/License plate "Whited Out?" Then why on line where people that are seeing are 100's-1000's miles away??:notsure: Asking for a friend:rolleyes:
     
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  29. Feb 22, 2024 at 1:45 PM
    Rob41

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    I'm going to assume it is as the material is the same as the OEM plug and more importantly, it's the same size.
     
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  30. Feb 22, 2024 at 1:45 PM
    Linuxr

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    Because I don't want the internet scammers to be able to look up my address and information.
     
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