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brumey replied to the thread Clock & Daylight savings?.Can I turn on Connected Services without paying for one of the packages and without the vehicle sending them data to sell? I am pretty...
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brumey replied to the thread Differential Fluid Change DIY Guide (Front & Rear Diff) - for 2025+ 4Runner 6th gen.Very detailed procedure, thank you. I wonder what a dealer would charge to change front and rear? I am getting to the point of not...
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brumey reacted to Henry's post in the thread Differential Fluid Change DIY Guide (Front & Rear Diff) - for 2025+ 4Runner 6th gen with
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Great guide posted by @andrewleader at Tacoma4g for the Tacoma, but applies to the 6th 4Runner as well. Quick Reference Schedule... -
brumey replied to the thread Is this normal - White polystyrene packing behind rear bumper tow hitch?.Thanks a lot. Seems simple but a bit crude too. I. guess its effective and should not deteriorate under there :)
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brumey posted the thread Is this normal - White polystyrene packing behind rear bumper tow hitch? in Issues, Repairs, Warranty, TSB, Recalls.I was checking and inflating my 4R SR5 spare tire yesterday and while looking up to get to the tire valve, I saw a strip of polystyrene...
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brumey replied to the thread Front Brake Squeal Noise Fix - official TSB brakes fix! (TSB-0046-25).Many other posts on the subject and a TSB from Toyota. Not impacting me yet but I keep it garaged. do a quick search and you will find...
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brumey replied to the thread Any software updates yet?.SR5 here, 8 months old, 4k miles. I have not seen any updates come through but I don’t know if they are transparent or if they notify...
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brumey replied to the thread I test drove an SR5 and Limited, and preferred the SR5.I did not have the option to test drive other models but I selected the SR5 purely on cost. The other trims seems to increase in cost at...
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brumey replied to the thread First Oil Change for Hybrid iForce Max?.My $0.02 input is I had the oil and filter changed at about 1200. Then again at 4000. I intend on repeating about every 4000. Not a big...
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brumey replied to the thread Reduced power see dealer warning.Very interesting.... I have a non-hybrid 4Runner and happy with it. However, I have been looking at a new Tacoma and the Hybrid looked...
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brumey replied to the thread Hybrid vs Gas Long Term Value???.I suspect there is a downside to that. I don’t think our car care nut meant you can indefinitely drive it with a dead hybrid battery. I...
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brumey replied to the thread Jump starting another car battery with the hybrid 4Runner.Great info but asking for a summary: 1) Do some 4G's have an Alternator if they have the up--fitter switches? 2) Do all 4G Hybrids have...
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brumey replied to the thread Hybrid vs Gas Long Term Value???.I disagree. I generally cost out a vehicle and consider its likely worth in 10 years, sometimes 12 years. That get you the total cost of...
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The reasons I purchased the gas only version are mainly two, and both involve the battery and its placement. First, it takes 10 inches...
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brumey replied to the thread 6G Paint Questions - Durability? Ceramic Coat or PPF?.I did have Xpel PPF applied on the front three weeks after purchase. It would have been sooner but the shop was busy. The front is so...
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brumey reacted to xp0nex's post in the thread 6G Paint Questions - Durability? Ceramic Coat or PPF? with Like.
If you could I would PPF the front. Mine came with PPF installed from the port.
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brumey replied to the thread Follow up on Chloe Kuo's 4Runner (The whole port process video).Great video and story behind it. The switch back to the original video confused me but its all good. If I remember correctly, your new... -
brumey replied to the thread interesting video on 0w-20 vs higher viscosity in same engine.Interesting video.... I thought I heard "The Car Nut" state that the engine has Oil Sensors or something that using a non-recommended...
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brumey replied to the thread 6G Paint Questions - Durability? Ceramic Coat or PPF?.SR5 here. Picked up 2 hours after the truck. Delivered it. The dealer “detailed it” despite me telling them not to. The paint is like a...
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brumey replied to the thread TRD OEM performance Cold Air Intake fitment.What is your goal and what do you expect to gain?
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brumey replied to the thread Torque specs for factory wheel nuts (steel vs. aluminum).Wow… please provide your reasoning. I do 97, accurate.
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brumey replied to the thread ICE CAP SR5+ 4WD Build. 295/70/17 MT Baja Boss AT & Fuel FC860 HYPE +10 Offset Wheels + Katzkin leather interior.Not too bad an outlay, I was expecting your spend to be a lot more :) -
brumey reacted to 4RNerAndScrubs's post in the thread ICE CAP SR5+ 4WD Build. 295/70/17 MT Baja Boss AT & Fuel FC860 HYPE +10 Offset Wheels + Katzkin leather interior with Like.
Defenders are nice, but we are loyal to Toyota reliability and affordability plus this is our 3rd 4runner our family has owned. Probably...
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brumey replied to the thread ICE CAP SR5+ 4WD Build. 295/70/17 MT Baja Boss AT & Fuel FC860 HYPE +10 Offset Wheels + Katzkin leather interior.And your cost so far. Might be getting close to the msrp for a Land Rover Defender.
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brumey replied to the thread CAMTuning 2.4L Tuning development with Cobb Tuning.How does this tune impact long term reliability?
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brumey replied to the thread Should I get the dealer’s Rust / Ceramic / Leather Protection Package for $2,499? Worth it or skip?.Leather protection - $20 bottle from Amazon. Wipe on, buff off, repeat once in a while.
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brumey reacted to Tarekith's post in the thread Should I get the dealer’s Rust / Ceramic / Leather Protection Package for $2,499? Worth it or skip? with Like.
Dealer ceramic and leather protection is WAY WAY overpriced for the cheap stuff they use.
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brumey reacted to adwightm11's post in the thread Should I get the dealer’s Rust / Ceramic / Leather Protection Package for $2,499? Worth it or skip? with Like.
Skip the dealer rust protection. Get your car undercoated every year by Krown (or something similar). I had a 2012 Tacoma for 13 years...
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brumey reacted to EverestOR707's post in the thread Should I get the dealer’s Rust / Ceramic / Leather Protection Package for $2,499? Worth it or skip? with Like.
110% skip. Dealers are all scam artists. I got duped by my dealers "ceramic" and later found out it wasn't even really ceramic. They...
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brumey reacted to ModernDay4Runner's post in the thread Should I get the dealer’s Rust / Ceramic / Leather Protection Package for $2,499? Worth it or skip? with Like.
Move from Canada to a warmer climate.
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brumey replied to the thread OEM Bilstein shocks part numbers (red Bilsteins with remote reservoirs) from 2025+ TRD Off-Road 6th Gen.What is your goal or need for this change? Based on your tag, it looks like you are installing on an SR5, correct? stock everything...
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brumey replied to the thread AT&T Hotspot - How to view Cellular Signal?.Crickets?????
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brumey replied to the thread Tire Rotation - TPMS Recalibration needed or not.Awesome.... Maybe I misread the Toyota manual. It clearly showed how to start the procedure but never said anything about the...
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brumey replied to the thread Tire Rotation - TPMS Recalibration needed or not.No worries. I still would like to know if the system TPWS magically knows there has been a rotation of if the dealer initiated a reset...
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brumey reacted to Nodak's post in the thread Tire Rotation - TPMS Recalibration needed or not with Like.
ugh my bad, i think i derailed the whole convo. i was thinking you rotated the spare in 🤦‍♂️
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brumey replied to the thread Tire Rotation - TPMS Recalibration needed or not.Not the case. This was a simple 4 wheel rotation. Nothing touched the spare which I believe is a temp tire anyways. They rotated per the...
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brumey replied to the thread Tire Rotation - TPMS Recalibration needed or not.Nodak - Not sure where the 5th sensor came up. I only have the stock OEM spare for the SR5 and ithe display only shows the 4 main...
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brumey posted the thread AT&T Hotspot - How to view Cellular Signal? in Electronics, Electrical, Stereo, Nav, AUX, Comms, Cameras, Driving Aids, Remote Connect, App.I know few folk are probably using this but, I paid a subscription for a year as I have a weird use case. My issue is occasionally but...
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brumey replied to the thread Tire Rotation - TPMS Recalibration needed or not.So, I get the vehicle back from the dealer service dept. I did point out the details in the owners manual but stated I'll just do the...
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brumey replied to the thread Tire Rotation - TPMS Recalibration needed or not.I am pretty sure they should have a checklist to follow that eliminate lack of memory or each task. Unbelievable what we let dealer...
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brumey replied to the thread Tire Rotation - TPMS Recalibration needed or not.I think we are on the same page. I did not see the comment about the radio learning the position but I assume that is not automatically...
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brumey replied to the thread Tire Rotation - TPMS Recalibration needed or not.Well, while waiting for oil change and rotation, I downloaded the owners manual. Page 545 clearly states that you have to reset the...
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brumey posted the thread Tire Rotation - TPMS Recalibration needed or not in Tires / Wheels / Brakes.I am at the Toyota dealer right now and having oil, filter and rotation done. I read somewhere online that after the totation, they have...
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brumey reacted to mtk_rob's post in the thread Rear seatbelt warning icon - Am I going crazy??? with Like.
LOL I had the same question. Excessive safety-ism strikes again.
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brumey replied to the thread Physically pushing your 6th gen 4Runner.Watching
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brumey replied to the thread Why go with 17" wheels over factory 18" wheels?.SR5 has 17” stock.
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brumey replied to the thread Rear seatbelt warning icon - Am I going crazy???.Thanks. I conclude its normal and I have just not seen it before. Getting paranoid
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brumey reacted to watchbuzz's post in the thread Rear seatbelt warning icon - Am I going crazy??? with Like.
Mine does the same thing.
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brumey replied to the thread Rear seatbelt warning icon - Am I going crazy???.I fastened all three rear seatbelts and do not get the warning light. I fastened only one and the warning on shows two dots representing...
