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Just because you think something is true doesn't make it so. Back in 89 a friend had a Toyota pickup that always made a knocking noise. At first the local dealer dismissed it but when he had about 30k on it the noise was loud enough so even they couldn't deny it. So they tore the engine apart...

You're making an assumption based on a manual. From the day the engine block is cast it's assigned an ID (usually a bar code). That ID number tells the line where the engine is going. It's likely that Toyota specs out different clearances for things like rod bearings based on the country...

The sway bar will only impact making the ride softer if only one tire his a bump. If both hit a bump then the bar just moves up and down with them. I would try to pay attention to when it feels too stiff. Otherwise you could compromise safety without seeing much benefit. For example, if...

I've noticed in the last week a lot of dealers are posting they have pros in stock. I don't think they all have them but I assumed it meant that the hold was over and now they are finally bein shipped. Hopefully they will start actually being on dealer's lots soon. I figure any week now...

I don't have a $=4Runner yet but I have the paid version of the Torque app. I've used that a number of times. I've also used Toyota's Techstream app. My ODB2 adapter is pretty old and I had to get a newer adapter so I could reprogram the TPMS sensors. I think that the apps are always being...

I would drive it like your normally would. In the past I've bought new vehicles far from me. One was over 1500 miles away. Plus while down there I didn't drive straight home. I put about 3000 miles (about half at interstate speeds) and didn't think twice. I sold that car with over 250k on...

If you're not in a hurry then waiting for the Pro is an option. However it doesn't look like Toyota is in a rush to get them to dealers. I've pretty much accepted that if I want a Pro it'll be a 2027 model. That's fine with me as it seems like Toyota is still working out a few bugs. Plus it...

Do it if it'll make you feel better but it's not needed. Most axles never get their fluid changed. It's only when the breather gets plugged up and pressure builds up from heat blowing out a seal do they think of it. Back when I was into 4 wheeling with the old solid front axle Toyotas the oil...

In about a month Toyota should be releasing a PR on next years color. So having a delay will give me the chance to see if I love the new color or not. By June the 2027s should be entering the line and making their way to the dealers (unless there's another hold) in another 4 months. It would...

I would love to have a front e-locking diff. Jeep gets it. At some point I'll install one. With one you less likely to need to disconnect the sway bar. For deep snow and spring mud season it would great. Grab handles are be nice.

Each brand is a bit different. I recently ran out of gas (mostly my fault but partially not) in my Rav4. At about 20 to 30 miles of range left the yellow warning light comes on. At that point there's something like 2 1/2 gallons of gas so I normally wait until then to plan to fill up. Based...

I could care less about having one but I do find they are useful. Often in summer I'll raise it up or crack it open to let the heat escape. I've never had an OEM one leak. I don't drive with it open. But. like most options, it's extra profit so they get installed.

I have a similar funnel but it's a spring loaded clamping funnel. You just squeeze a handle and the sides move in. Once in place you let go of the handle and it grips the threads for the oil cap. It also can be angled so if the oil fill hole is at an angle you don't have to deal with the...

Go to Harbor Freight and pick up a cheap metric socket set if you don't have the tools. Watch the video and have at it. You'll be amazed how easy it is. Plus you'll be able to put it back on if you decide you don't like having it off. Somewhere in the mid 80s (about the time of the 1st gen...

Don't have a deposit on one but I have been looking at possibly getting a Pro in underground. I haven't seen any on the east coast on actual dealer lots. I was debating waiting for another month as that looks like Toyota will announce the new Pro color for 2027. Most of the pros I have...

Most vehicles have this issue now. Back when there were only 3 speeds in an auto transmission it wasn't an issue. I have a long, sometimes a bit muddy, right of way. What i do is go into manual mode and select the gear I want. Even then, Toyota being Toyota, it'll shift if the engine is...

I'm not in a big hurry. It's still salt season around here so seeing one less is a good thing. Also I'm thinking of waiting to see what next years special color is. But if I came across a low mileage 6g 4runner for a price for a price I couldn't pass up I could be tempted so I keep browsing...

Dealers think used 6g 4runners are worth more than gold. I've seen some used Pros listed for over $80k. Most of the cheaper used ones I've seen the dealer thinks the "P" on ORP stands for pro. I get that supply is limited but why would anyone pay over the new MSRP for a used vehicle?

Everyone has different tastes. I don't care for the color of the wheels so why would I want to pay for them. Dust is not an issue around here so why would I want to pay for it and then live with the noise. I could remove it but doesn't the right fender have a hole in it? I do like the green...

I don't really understand today's Toyota. I would own a Pro right now but if I'm going to spend $70k on a vehicle I want a color choice I really like. I looked into wrapping but around here it would cost about $5k (or about $1k a year). So now I'm waiting until 2027 to see what special color...