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ConrodM reacted to drNick's post in the thread Recommended engine break-in and oil change frequency + factory oil analysis test (by Motor Oil Geek) with
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Mobil 1 is a good oil. The word is that the Toyota OEM oil is made in North America by Exxon Mobil. -
ConrodM reacted to The_Dark_Knight_Forever's post in the thread Recommended engine break-in and oil change frequency + factory oil analysis test (by Motor Oil Geek) with Like.
I'm familiar with those videos as I also follow the motor oil geek. However not changing the oil filter early on is something that I...
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ConrodM reacted to HedgeHog's post in the thread Do you change your own oil or have Toyota service center do it? with Like.
I was at a local Toyota dealership picking up some stuff I ordered recently and asked how they drain the oil. It's gravity drain, not...
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ConrodM reacted to NW 4Runner 1's post in the thread Do you change your own oil or have Toyota service center do it? with Like.
I bought my 4runner in July and started doing my own oil changes after the toyota dealerships proved that they were not up to the task...
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ConrodM reacted to coloradomarmot's post in the thread Do you change your own oil or have Toyota service center do it? with Like.
Haven't changed my own oil since my 84' Pontiac. Not worth the time/hassle/disposal. I've got a local toyota authorized/but not a...
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ConrodM reacted to The_Dark_Knight_Forever's post in the thread Do you change your own oil or have Toyota service center do it? with Like.
Yeah I was curious about that also. I'm not educated enough on the Fumoto valves but I have researched & used the ValvoMax valve on my...
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ConrodM reacted to kekecarioca's post in the thread Do you change your own oil or have Toyota service center do it? with Like.
I got the first 2 free ones done at the Dealer. Afterwards I played for one at the Dealer since I had to go anyways for the last Toyota...
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ConrodM reacted to Tony.636's post in the thread Do you change your own oil or have Toyota service center do it? with Like.
As an Automotive Technician having worked at a Dealership for 12 years, I don't trust anyone to work on my vehicle. But as long as the...
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ConrodM reacted to BlueBird's post in the thread Do you change your own oil or have Toyota service center do it? with Like.
Planning on draining the factory fill around 1k, and then having the dealer do the normal service at 5k I generally do my own...
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ConrodM reacted to AdFour's post in the thread Do you change your own oil or have Toyota service center do it? with Like.
I believe the manual says you can use 5w20 but should go back to 0w20 immediately on the next change..
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ConrodM reacted to BDuane007's post in the thread Do you change your own oil or have Toyota service center do it? with Like.
I donāt mind doing it but since itās free for a while, I feel safer letting them do it. I figure if I do all of my service there, (I...
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ConrodM reacted to Nodak's post in the thread Do you change your own oil or have Toyota service center do it? with Like.
i agree, but for some it matters. hell i waste more fuel doing remote starts during the dead of winter in ND that anything else.
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ConrodM reacted to Nodak's post in the thread Do you change your own oil or have Toyota service center do it? with Like.
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ConrodM reacted to Dilly's post in the thread Do you change your own oil or have Toyota service center do it? with Like.
Thatās great info, thank you for sharing that!
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ConrodM reacted to The_Dark_Knight_Forever's post in the thread Do you change your own oil or have Toyota service center do it? with Like.
Thank you for informing those who didn't know how to add their own records onto the dashboard. šš» Very helpful information.
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ConrodM reacted to Joe Dirt's post in the thread Do you change your own oil or have Toyota service center do it? with Like.
Not sure if anybody knows this but you can add your own service records on the Toyota dashboard...
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ConrodM reacted to Peter_Offroad's post in the thread Do you change your own oil or have Toyota service center do it? with Like.
I just had the bolts that had fallen out, replaced for the 3rd time in less than 10,000 miles! I will ditch it totally soon. One post...
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ConrodM reacted to SouthCoast's post in the thread Do you change your own oil or have Toyota service center do it? with Like.
Remove the air dam. It doesn't do anything and it has a habit of falling off...
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ConrodM reacted to Thanos's post in the thread Do you change your own oil or have Toyota service center do it? with Like.
I have been doing my own oil changes for over 20 years and I will do the same for my new 4Runner. Most dealership have an apprentice do...
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ConrodM reacted to LLL1990's post in the thread Break In Period Procedure [Mileage / Recommendations] for 2025+ 4Runner 6th Gen āļø with Like.
You won't get engine failure from not following the break in procedure but years and many miles from now you might have an issue with...
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ConrodM reacted to FWTBT's post in the thread Break In Period Procedure [Mileage / Recommendations] for 2025+ 4Runner 6th Gen āļø with Like.
Thereās a middle road approach, which is what I always do on new cars: follow the recommendations BUT make sure to induce engine braking...
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yeah well if you are truly living life and have bandits out and about, sure... PCS off could mean a lot. get some play-doh and cover up...
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Ditto, minus the ramming someone. š
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ConrodM reacted to Rock Doc's post in the thread OEM Onboard Air Compressor (Tire Inflator) install complete using how-to DIY with Like.
Looks great!
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ConrodM reacted to abstraakt's post in the thread OEM Onboard Air Compressor (Tire Inflator) install complete using how-to DIY with Like.
I know thereās an existing thread related to this topic but thought Iād initiate a new one to gear more towards my own experience...
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ConrodM reacted to n2mp60's post in the thread ScanGauge 3 OBDII Vehicle Monitor - installed with Like.
Yep. Here's the parts. One of each. https://www.bulletpointmountingsolu...h-integrated-20mm-ball?variant=40658713346163...
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ConrodM reacted to Vincenzo's post in the thread ScanGauge 3 OBDII Vehicle Monitor - installed with Like.
Heat is an issue. Like was already mentioned, itās not that heavy. The 3m heavy duty was not holding up due to heat. I ended up using a...
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ConrodM reacted to n2mp60's post in the thread ScanGauge 3 OBDII Vehicle Monitor - installed with Like.
There's not much weight to the Scangauge monitor, so I would imaging that would work as well. As an engineer, I'm always leaning toward...
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ConrodM reacted to n2mp60's post in the thread ScanGauge 3 OBDII Vehicle Monitor - installed with Like.
I went with Bulletpoint Mounting Solutions as there isn't a lot of room for a mounting arm behind the Scangauge monitor. The...
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ConrodM reacted to n2mp60's post in the thread ScanGauge 3 OBDII Vehicle Monitor - installed with Like.
Just installed the ScanGauge 3 in my 26 ORP. It had been in my 23 ORP, mainly to monitor temps when towing a 16' Airstream through the...
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yeah, at least servco is smidge better than SET/GST. and for those wondering alaska is served by toyota usa. go figure š¤·āāļø
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Aloha Nodak, See below from Troy/Factory Discount Warranty: Unfortunately, we cannot issue policies on Hawaiian vehiclesā¦I can only do...
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not sure how that would work since toyota in HI is served by servco, not directly by toyota. you would have to contact them or talk...
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Iāve bought 10 vehicles, Only took extended warranty on the first, declined on others. I always decline extended warranties on...
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The Carnut youtube guy explains it quite well. Definetly worth a watch.
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Hereās a video from Toyota explaining the drivetrain modes and 4WD system Toyota's 4WD Systems & Drivetrain Technologies Explained |...
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ConrodM reacted to NotApplicable's post in the thread Auto start stop (ASS) in 6th gen 4Runner? with Like.
How do you "default" it to the off position? AFAIK it resets every time you restart the vehicle...
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ConrodM reacted to Jets Fan's post in the thread Auto start stop (ASS) in 6th gen 4Runner? with Like.
My 2026 Limited has the ASS but there is a deactivation switch on the console switch bank. I have mine defaulted in the off position...
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ConrodM reacted to xtina82's post in the thread Highest Mileage 6th Gen 4Runner (30,800 Highest Reported So Far)? with Like.
Currently at 13630 miles in just under a year;)
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ConrodM reacted to 4RunnerTony's post in the thread Highest Mileage 6th Gen 4Runner (30,800 Highest Reported So Far)? with Like.
Just hit 8K. Purchased late April 2025. I'm retired so don't drive much.
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ConrodM reacted to Coldwiz's post in the thread Highest Mileage 6th Gen 4Runner (30,800 Highest Reported So Far)? with Wow.
About to hit 25,000 on my OR Hybrid that I bought 1st of May 2025. Trying to get to 30k by my 1 year 6th generversery š
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ConrodM reacted to kburrito's post in the thread Highest Mileage 6th Gen 4Runner (30,800 Highest Reported So Far)? with Wow.
I'm at 22,000 miles as of May 2025. Daily drive is about 100 miles round trip. I'm very tight with my local costco gas station
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4Dtech.com offers a stop-start eliminator for the 2025-2026 4Runner. As I have an SR-5 I donāt need one. I found them while searching...
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ConrodM reacted to 6thGen1419's post in the thread Auto start stop (ASS) in 6th gen 4Runner? with Like.
Someone here researched the starter wear and found that theyāre rated for a large number that translates to a really long time?
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ConrodM reacted to Joe Dirt's post in the thread Auto start stop (ASS) in 6th gen 4Runner? with Haha.
My 25 ORP manufacture date of 08/25/25 does not have the Auto Stop start feature. And there is no button. It does not stop and keeps on...
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ConrodM reacted to Nodak's post in the thread Highest Mileage 6th Gen 4Runner (30,800 Highest Reported So Far)? with Like.
2025 4runner platinum oct-13-2025 to feb-24-2026 3,444 miles 134 days 25.7 miles days 2023 tundra platinum feb-22-2023 to feb-24-2026...
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ConrodM reacted to SimpleSean's post in the thread Highest Mileage 6th Gen 4Runner (30,800 Highest Reported So Far)? with Like.
2026 SR5 at 356 purchased three weeks ago.
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ConrodM reacted to get.outside.75's post in the thread Highest Mileage 6th Gen 4Runner (30,800 Highest Reported So Far)? with Like.
3241 - Bought in August. Yeah...I work from home lol.
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ConrodM reacted to The_Dark_Knight_Forever's post in the thread Better LED flashlight than OEM for side dash storage cubby (Braun Pocket Flood Light $30). Videos added with Like.
You are missing something. ? Rotate the light 180 degrees then try it. In the photos you have it in a position where the magnetic base...