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pcrcf t1_jbex7vs wrote
Reply to comment by DeadbeatPillow1 in My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
Why is this important more so than at other times? I know nothing about cares and have a Highlander with ~130k miles
stratomaster82 OP t1_jbex6s5 wrote
Reply to comment by hfghvvdyyh in My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
I don’t pay for my gas. If I did there’s no way I’d be using premium.
QuincyPondexter t1_jbew6ys wrote
Reply to I wish they still made them like this. 20+years of heavy duty abuse and still going strong. Arc'teryx Bora 30 backpack. by Tonquin
I’ve had my Patagonia black hole backpack for 10 years now with little signs of wear and tear. I hope it lasts as long as yours.
hfghvvdyyh t1_jbeuwh6 wrote
Reply to My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
How much is gas where you live ? I calculated this at $5/gal to cost over 100k usd to gas
Southpontiac t1_jbeue9d wrote
Reply to comment by Culverin in I wish they still made them like this. 20+years of heavy duty abuse and still going strong. Arc'teryx Bora 30 backpack. by Tonquin
Even some of their miliary leaf stuff was made in china last time I went to one of their dealers. Not sure if that has changed or not.
HumongousGreens t1_jbeu73n wrote
Reply to comment by DeadbeatPillow1 in My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
Changed it when I first got the car, but thank you for the reminder. I have another ~30k miles to go before it needs to be changed again :)
wobsta21 t1_jbetylo wrote
Reply to comment by DrElinaz in My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
Any more details on this you would be willing to share? We have a '94 4runner and I'm curious as to the cost and how difficult the process was.
duzersb t1_jbet2pn wrote
Reply to My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
2006 tacoma here with 290, and running super
texassadist t1_jbet24s wrote
Reply to comment by tsnara in My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
Wth is low octane top tier? Like 87 w/ Techron?
Sumfuc t1_jbes496 wrote
Reply to comment by looking-to-help in My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
Had a 2008 Corolla with 200k+ that still blew cold-ass a/c in summer. She was my daily commuter for 15 years, was laid to rest by colliding with a deer. Still was able to turn around & get me back home. What a champ she was.
I’ll always be a Toyota Man.
DrElinaz t1_jbeqcd4 wrote
Reply to My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
My 97 4runner has 364,000 miles on it! Admittedly at 340,000 I had to change the engine but I got a new one in and expect it to run another 300k. The engine swap was miles cheaper than getting a new car.
XVOS t1_jbeojop wrote
Reply to comment by Culverin in I wish they still made them like this. 20+years of heavy duty abuse and still going strong. Arc'teryx Bora 30 backpack. by Tonquin
I’ve heard similar things about their ski patrol gear (pro line)
cronx42 t1_jbenkhc wrote
Reply to comment by DeadbeatPillow1 in My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
Might want to do the slow change at those miles if it's never been done. Just drain some, then add the amount that drained out.
coranos2 t1_jbeilww wrote
Reply to comment by B0ndzai in My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
Probably also had frame damage.
At some point it’s cheaper to buy somebody else’s rav4 then repair yours.
xtramundane t1_jbeggcr wrote
Reply to My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
My ‘04 just turned over 200k, fingers crossed…
B0ndzai t1_jbec6o7 wrote
Reply to comment by looking-to-help in My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
Can't you just replace the bumper?
tsnara t1_jbec14s wrote
Reply to comment by stratomaster82 in My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
Consider only buying top tier brand gas instead of going higher octane. Higher octane is a waste if your car calls for lower. Top tier gas has a lot of cleaning additives which is supposed to clean the system. My new Toyota recommends low octane top tier gas.
GammaDealer t1_jbebabd wrote
Reply to My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
"My uncle had a horunner"
huskers2468 t1_jbe7xp1 wrote
Reply to comment by 2021sammysammy in I wish they still made them like this. 20+years of heavy duty abuse and still going strong. Arc'teryx Bora 30 backpack. by Tonquin
My jacket from 2 years ago is one of the best constructed piece of clothing I've bought in a long time. They are still worth it in my opinion.
vacuous_comment t1_jbe73k4 wrote
Reply to My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
4th gen 4runners are a nice platform. Some nice features, that window in the tailgate that comes down is super useful. 110V AC socket is nice.
A key weakness, the transmission pan becomes a problem to drop after a while due to the bolts snapping when you try to remove them. Maybe this is less of an issue outside areas with rain/snow/salt.
On the V8, the secondary air injection system is a complete piece of crap and will lead to a pointless inspection failing check engine light at some point. There are a couple of fixes. The V8 is a nice engine otherwise though.
I found mine abandoned, it had sat for 5 years or so. I found the owner, paid him less than scrap value and put it back on the road as my daily driver. Initially I did brakes and tires and then just fluids all round I think.
Longtimefed t1_jbe508v wrote
Reply to comment by CEEngineerThrowAway in I wish they still made them like this. 20+years of heavy duty abuse and still going strong. Arc'teryx Bora 30 backpack. by Tonquin
I bought a Patagonia Pow Slayer; it’s a great, light rain shell— but it would be impossible on the slopes as there’s no room for anything but a very light fleece underneath.
They make the arms so freaking long you have to size down, whoch means a snug fit in the torso.
NittyGrittyDiscutant t1_jbe1hdc wrote
Reply to My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
not bad, not bad
i hope u didn't forget to mention that engine has been swapped twice already
ymmotvomit t1_jbe0k58 wrote
Reply to My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
Post when 420k -Eloon
DeadbeatPillow1 t1_jbdy5tj wrote
Reply to comment by HumongousGreens in My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
Get the transmission fluid changed if you haven’t.
TheChadmania t1_jbeyczi wrote
Reply to My 2004 4Runner with over 320k miles by stratomaster82
I've got a 2011 Corolla with 175k miles on it. At that rate it'll take another 10 years to get to 320k!