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75w flat is the factory spec, although it is practice to use 75w-90 there as well. A popular choice is Ravenol 75w as it is much cheaper than Toyota fluid and is approved. https://www.ravenolamerica.com/passenger-car-products/75w-gear-oil-ravenol-mtf-3/

With a diesel what you're going for is max torque at the very bottom of the rev range that then gets held all the way up to 1200rpm 'later'. It's not a peak, but a plateau. The newer 8spd does help a lot with gear ratios & torque bands, but there are functional limitations to gas engines as...

I had 4 people on a trip to the San Juans, and it was nice being able to pile every nook and cranny back there with gear and provisions. A lower loading height is also a benefit over the hybrid. Nevertheless, you can refer to my other post that the only real reason we have a gas+hybrid option...

If this were anywhere else in the world, Toyota would fit the 2.8 GD6 diesel - which delivers 25mpg and 600mi of range out of a 21gal fuel tank in an equivalent Toyota Fortuner. It's also good for 201hp and 370 ft lbs of torque. In fact they're fitting a 48v mild hybrid to the newer 2.8...

I'm not sure about this, to be honest. The extra weight, reduced payload, and reduced cargo area is a big factor. I agree that hybrid engines are great in the CRV/RAV4 segment, but I don't think it was anything other than a US emissions compromise choice in the 4R/Taco/LC250.

Yeah, I do miss having a 'default' choice between Mann, Mahle, Corteco, etc.

Nah, the Polish made Hengst filter is better than the factory. Same media, but also includes a snow guard pad on the edge of the filtering side. Hengst is a tier 1 supplier to the German car industry, so instantly beats out anything aftermarket really.

Check here for the actual products and parts numbers: https://www.4runner6g.com/forum/threads/cabin-air-filter-engine-air-filter-condition-after-9-month-7600-miles-hybrid-orp.10480/page-4#post-128960

RockAuto Wix Charcoal + Micron cabin filter Hengst Engine Air filter Both better than factory, and better quality than the Yxzznahjkqb copy part filters on Amazon.

TRD PRO does get you front seats that make the back seats useless.

Right, your post was implying that you could stack a text promo code on top of the 25% SE toyota parts sale? E.g.: I've heard of this being done by others, but it seems like this loophole has been closed.

I'm not finding any dealer that is able to stack promo codes on top of the 25% regional sale though? Where are you seeing this?

You say that buuuuut.... My 2017 340i would do about 480mi (highway) on a 15.8gal tank, while still getting to 60 in 4.5 seconds. Didn't like the snow though!

Japanese car paint is pretty much always shitty, maybe Lexus is better? IDK For me I like 3D products and a foam blaster. If the truck is dirty from the trail, I'll do a pre-wash at a touchless auto car wash before getting into the wash process at home next day or two.

Have a non-hybrid, and have had zero issues with transmission temps on off road trails during Colorado summer. It's a user issue, where people aren't using 4-Lo where they should be.