Yeah, this is a Canadian one. You should have kept yours!

Yes exactly this

All the people I know who kept these packs still have them, and any of the bigger ones too. We all had climbing harnesses made by them too that lasted the life of the nylon. I've had lots of stuff since, but nothing has lasted.

Wow it still has a frame though? I had a 02 Tacoma, got rid of it when it rusted thru it’s second frame. Granted I’m in New England so salt dissolves these frames in no time.

Good to hear. I had one shop swear I need to pump out and replace all the fluid. I checked with someone I trusted more and they insisted I avoid replacement if possible. I'm pretty sure the first shop just bought a new pump and wanted to try it out.

How awesome are the mirrors in the back?

I do oil changes, filter changes , brakes , 1 coolant flush, spark plugs. A few other things I’m probably forgetting it .

Nah, once it needs a new engine or transmission I’m getting a Land Cruiser. This is all on the original engine.

No transmission issues at all. I’ve never replaced the fluid.

Pretty much.

Top tier brands are listed at toptiergas.com. For modern vehicles, most cars will call for 87, but check your owners manual for exact octane level. Higher octane just means it takes more compression to detonate, which is only important in specific applications like turbos and some higher end luxury cars. It’s important to prevent knocking.

Just don’t be like a buddy of mine and put 87 in a BMW that called for 91 and wonder why the engine was knocking.

Anything with the transmission? My 04 just hit 205k and I wouldn't mind another 100k!

I had a Bora 40 in the 90s. It wore out in like 2005. One of the best packs I’ve ever had.

I thought they were better in the 90s.

At that temperature plus the speed the other person was driving, the bumper shattered into a hundred pieces; and as another user surmised, it obtained some frame damage! The cost to repair it was far more than the insurance company was willing to pay for and more than I could afford at that time as a student! But boy, did I want to!

Rear shocks are great. A few slow oil leaks that have been leaking for about the past 100k miles but not even enough that I need to add oil between changes.

Sure! About 4 years ago, head gasket blew. Mechanics found other issues with the engine and deemed it totaled. We were able to find a used 5vz v6 engine with 75k miles for around $2500 and after labor came out to a little over $3k. Depending on your area, I've seen the prices of these used engines dramatically increase.

I couldn't speak about the difficulty, as I had my mechanic do the work. However, it was finished the day they recieved the new engine and it being a very well known and simple platform, I'm sure it's one of the more simple engine swaps.

If this car wasn't so sentimental I may have considered using that money for a down payment on another vehicle but I love this car and has been in my family forever.

I also recommend to start replacing things here and there as your 4runner ages. I don't have an exact list of things I started replacing but I'd look at any seals, gaskets, hoses, filters, bushings, air flow sensor, etc.

How's the oil leaks and rear shocks holding up?

Every one that comes in for oil changes is clapped but still chugging along

It’s superstition at this point. I can’t switch , and my employer pays for all gas so I’m not going back to regular.

here is a Lexus CT (a fancy Prius) with almost 800k on the original engine. Of all companies to have high mileage engines, I'd expect it to be a Toyota

The benefits aren't up for debate. The benefit is more resistance to knock detonation from compression. There's literally zero benefit in running a higher octane gas in a car that doesn't need it. It's like buying an oven mitt rated for 1000F for your 400F oven. Sure it'll work but it's not giving you any extra benefits.

My family has a Camry that my grandma bought used and then gifted to my brother when he started driving. That 1994 Camry is currently being driven by the fifth teenage driver in our family. It only has about 150k miles because none of us were allowed to drive very far but it’s held up like none other.

I have the same pack from the same time period. Use it every day almost. I also have the big one, the Bora 80. At this point, I bet I'll go my whole life with these two as my main packs.

This was my first car I believe I loved that thing riding w the back window down I thought I was so cool on college haha might get a new one now. What's the maintenance u do on it?

I’d still have mine if it fit 3 car seats 😢 Best 11 years of car ownership I’ve had

92 Toyota pickup here. Sold it with 240k miles because it had a hole rusted in the frame and wouldn't pass inspection. Would have cost more to get it fixed than the truck was worth. In hindsight, I wish I would have paid to get it repaired. Loved that truck.

You should get it changed when it calls for it in the manual. But many people forget so the sooner the better. Check the manual or online for all preventative maintenance. Also go to a local trusted garage instead of dealerships to get the work done. You will save thousands. Avoid those in and out garages like the plague.