Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Stack Exchange
Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Stack Exchange

Questions tagged [4runner]

An SUV manufactured by Toyota since 1984.

56 questions
11
votes
5 answers

Can I drive my 4WD 4Runner in front wheel only?

I recently had the misfortune of having my 1997 4Runner's rear diff lock up because of a leak and then no gear oil. Unfortunately to add to that the frame and major members are very rusted/rotted. (I had a new rear end to put in, but would take A…
Tim
  • 243
  • 1
  • 3
  • 8
10
votes
1 answer

Can i use ATF for power steering?

Can i use ATF dexron3/mercon in power steering reservoir in my '04 toyota 4runner. owners manual calls for dexron 2 or 3. i don't know what mercon is.
user15072
  • 101
  • 1
  • 1
  • 3
6
votes
1 answer

Acceptable rotor runout

I've been replacing the brakes myself on my cars since I had my first car in high school ('89). Since the, I had a few cars that had terrible brake wobble after some amount of miles, some cars seemed worse than others. I think my 2006 4 Runner was…
Gary Bak
  • 163
  • 6
5
votes
1 answer

Toyota 4Runner - automatic (Old model ) misfires and delay in changing gears. What is the problem?

My Toyota 4 Runner (old model) misfires and seems lazy especially while climbing hills. There is also a delay in changing from gears 2 - 3 and 4. Can someone please help to advise? Thanks in advance.
Paul Damba
  • 51
  • 2
4
votes
1 answer

What Are Possible Causes for this Play in Steering?

I have a 2007 Toyota 4-Runner, 6-cyl, RWD. I've noticed my steering has developed a bit (OK, maybe more than a bit) of play in it: Too Much Play in Steering? What are the possible causes of this? I am not a professional mechanic, but I do most of…
AA040371
  • 567
  • 5
  • 12
4
votes
1 answer

Power Steering Pump Leak...Wrong Fluid Used

I recently had to have the engine replaced in my '05 Toyota 4Runner. I got it back about 4 weeks ago and about a week ago I discovered a leak at my Power steering pump. When the engine is running the fluid is slinging out around the pulley. I…
Mike Hammond
  • 41
  • 2
4
votes
2 answers

1993 toyota 4Runner - White Smoke from under hood and neon yellow liquid leaking from somewhere

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my post. I have a 1993 Toyota 4runner with about 170k miles on it. I recently got the brake fluid drained and replaced, a new battery, and the radiator cap replaced and topped off the fluids on it.…
Nate4436271
  • 143
  • 5
3
votes
2 answers

Does Coolant Actively Circulate Through Overflow Reservoir?

If one adds fresh water or new coolant or some additive to the radiator/coolant overflow reservoir, will it end up actively circulating through the system in a reasonably short amount of time (i.e. hours or days)? While a mostly general question, my…
AA040371
  • 567
  • 5
  • 12
3
votes
1 answer

4Runner jolting when the engine is cold

I have a 3rd-gen 4Runner with 250k miles. It's started jolting hard when the engine is cold, for the first minute of driving, ever time I start the car. There was a code for the MAF sensor, which I took out and cleaned. After that, the CEL has…
nathancahill
  • 131
  • 5
3
votes
1 answer

This part fell from my car when driving - any idea what it is?

A Part fell off of my 2006 Toyota 4Runner. Any idea what it is? It's about 12" x 6". Thanks in advance for any help!
The Gilbert Arenas Dagger
  • 145
  • 4
3
votes
1 answer

Odd Auto Transmission Issue - 2002 4Runner 4WD

I have a 2002 4Runner (the V6) that sits for a few weeks at a time between uses (I live in coastal FL). If I haven't started it in a while when I put it into Drive the gears don't seem to engage unless I rev it a bit and then it "clunks" into gear…
HDA
  • 31
  • 1
3
votes
2 answers

2001 Toyota 4runner @ 147k miles - Speedometer dead and various dashboard lights on

My 2001 Toyota 4runner has, on random occurrences, has had the traction alarm go off for no reason while driving. Just recently it went off and then Dashboard lights started coming on. I currently have the Parking brake light, TRAC OFF, VSC TRAC,…
user29391
3
votes
1 answer

Very Strange Starting?/Electrical Issue

I have a very unusual issue with my 1993 Toyota 4runner SR5 4CYL 4WD 5 Speed. I have had the car for a very long time, and recently I have had a very strange issue when starting the car and I can't seem to figure it out, so I need some help. About…
Patrick
  • 33
  • 3
3
votes
2 answers

V6 Toyota 4Runner - Broken Crankshaft Pulley

I am new to working on cars and this is the first timing belt change I have attempted. I was trying to remove the crankshaft bolt using a breaker bar and my pulley broke. Now I am unable to remove the crank pulley bolt as a result. The car is a 1996…
EasyOhm
  • 173
  • 4
3
votes
1 answer

2002 4Runner - Smell of fuel by drivers side

I smell fuel off the drivers side wheel well of my 2002 4runner. My check engine light is on and I changed my gas cap. The lights went out and back on. I think it's the connection. It has a cover over the hose but how do I get the little brackets…
Chevyrose
  • 31
  • 2
1
2 3 4