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

It is for all four.

 

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.

 

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!

 

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!

 

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?? Asking for a friend

 

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.

 

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

 

I have dropped a world of crap down there. Suggest a solution.

 

PT280-89210-F2

 

I've got these:

$13 LYCARESUN 2 Pack Car Seat Gap Filler, Universal Car Seat Gap Plug to Fill The Gap Between Seat and Console Stop Things Dropping, Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6M58QPV?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

Great, thanks!

 

Temporarily mounted a strobing traffic advisor light bar in the rear, under headliner for some short term work with friends. Improvised some L brackets from some left over materials and temp-mounted to top of rear molle window panels. It's working fine for now.. if I do more work requiring this, I'll probably convert to a cali raised top shelf or rago shelf mount, but... that's what I did today.

 

Just let it go Kevin, deep breaths help.

 

Yeah to each his own, eh!

 

Can you blur out real life? "Scammers" can get your plate number while you're driving around.

Trust me, if someone wants to get your info, they'll get it.

 

Got off work early.....came home and relocated the rear diff vent......cleaned up the spare tire.....set the air pressure in it.....found a brand new bag in the jack space with Toyota OEM netting for across the back.....score!.....put everything back together and tools away.....torqued the wheels after rotating tires the other day.......went down to the courthouse and paid sales tax and licensing.....been a busy day!

 

And probably have it already…

 

What have I done to my 5th gen today? Well, I used the heated seat to continue proofing some dough en-route to a friends place a couple hours away.

 

You would make McGyver proud. And the cinnamon rolls look amazing. Bon appetite!

 

That is a really productive day. I want to extend the rear-diff-breather, but to be honest I'm pretty nervous about screwing it up, I've been hesitant to pull the trigger and order the stuff to get it done.

 

I tell my wife to do that when she picks up pizza in her car. Or I do it!

 

Swapped out the archaic radio unit on my 2011 with a 2021 with navigation. It was mostly plug and play. Had to scrape a few connector plastic to make them fit.
The new head unit at least looks modern and it's OEM. The hazard switch did not work and needed to be improvised.
Has android auto but I do not use it. The sound quality has improved though it's still a lot to be desired.
My amps and woofer days are behind me so this should work just fine for the FM listening I do.

 

Ha! I have done this exact same thing. I took some baked goods (don't worry, they were the legal kind!) to a friend and put them on the passengers seat, with the seat heater on high. They stayed oven-fresh & warm until I arrived.

 

I don't have android auto.

 

i talked to my mechanic about getting my 100k service done, along with a couple other things i gotta do. putting her in next wednesday. will be glad to have that done!

 

Well I paid off my student loans and my wifes credit card. I never got my raise this year and this month I will finally get it. Plus 7 months of backpay! Also, I am waiting on my tax return! Sooooo, bought my brake controller for the inferno. Probably going to buy my pop up (206stse) before spring break

 

Easy mod to do! Don't let it scare you doing it!

 

How did you rectify the hazard switch not working? Was not working before or after the radio swap?

Is your runner a SR5 premium or base?
What is the 21 radio out of?
Do you have a PT number for it too?

 

Just put on Dobinson’s adjustable UCA’s for more flexibility with the caster and camber for off-roading and cleaned up the front fenders to cut out the rubbing and creating more space without having to do a viper cut. Front sits at 2.7 and back 2.



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