What have you done to your 5th Gen 4Runner today?

Changed the oil and the filter. Used Mobil 1 high mileage and OEM filter. I think I did it after 6500 miles.
The best thing is , if you change your own oil , then the drain plug and the filter take no time to come out. Infact I only hand tighten the oil filter.
I added 6.6qt and it's a smidge over the top dot on the dip stick. I am sure driving in this Texas heat will burn it out soon.
These skid plates are a pain though.

 

I wouldn't worry about the tiny bit of extra oil. Interesting video here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaTbfvzNbxQ

 

Spoiled the new 4Runner this weekend... Pulled the trigger on the following items:
1) Accessorides Remote Start (Non-Takeover Version). I did not get the 1000-ft or 2000-ft range fobs and will use the OEM range
2) FitCamX Dashcams (front and rear) / also ordered the Etsy 3D printed mount for the rear camera
3) Anytime Camera (Cali-Raised)
4) AJT Key Fob (Black)

Looking forward to getting all these electronics installed. Any other cool electronic gadgets that are popular on the forum? I want to upgrade my stereo eventually, but it isn't high priority at the moment. Up next on the list is Dog Proofing stuff for our new puppy.

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This happened today as well (1,000):


Took our puppy for a quick run to Dutch Bros to watch it turn over:

 

I made a mental note of this when I saw it. Finally got around to it. Can't believe how easy it was, and that they put the wire right there but didn't include the sensor from the factory!!

 

Did you fish while you were there Sam?

Jones Beach on Friday

 

Looking good. If you don't mind me asking, what running boards do you have. Been looking to add some to mine and love the look of those.

 

Tyger steps. Love them. Second set I have had. Had them on my 20 Pro and now on my 23. You cannot beat the price and the finish on them is really good. Plus great for door dings.

 

Vinyl?

And, are Tyger steps frame bolted, or standard running board holes? Thx

 

I see you have the Tinkerer Design Studio shift knobs. I got those recently.

 

Yes Vinyl wrap with ceramic coat on it already. Tyger steps standard running board holes.

 

Tufskinz Glove Box Accent Trim to cover up the 8 year old scuffed/crackly one…

 

No worries! The accident was a few years ago and I have the 4runner now. Which I like more than the Tacoma.

 

i brought three rods but was very lazy and fished for like 20 minutes haha. my step kids fished more than i did! nice catch!! i got out a bunch earlier this spring and summer.

 

Its pathetic Toyota don't include such simple thing.
Even worse crazy expensive TRD Pro not having a matching spare tire.

 

Took the wife and pups up to Cambria

 

Took it out for some camping...

 

I used to live in Cambria. Great little town.

 

Totally is, We've gone the last 2 4th of July's to escape the madness (fireworks)

 

We just went this weekend as well! The weather was perfect up there.

 

Had XPel XR tint put on today. Windshield, front and back passenger sides.

 

Hey wait, was it your video I watched on doing the install?

 

Maybe

 

Is this mod worth the $60~ bucks.... Lately, I've been finding myself fixing problems I didn't realize I had

I've been enjoying the tech/electronic mods lately.

 

I installed these on my 2018 which is much cheaper. If I were to do it for newer one at $60 I would still do as its so much easy to see the headunit in day time mode while headlights are on on a rainy or snowy day.



The video is needed to get the idea -
https://youtu.be/ozlauIjifeo?si=I1m6gqHAClyzLFZC

 

Nothing exciting. Just took the Mrs. to (lovely Norristown, Pa.) this morning to get the PA Career Link acct. activated, because their website is not users friendly & the Natashia the B1T(H on the phone there was of NO help! The Dr. my wife worked for retired & she only worked 2 days a week, but she's entitled to her compensation (because she has paid into it).She did not feel comfortable. 1 leaving her BMW parked there(I too agreed %100 just like last week when she went to OCMD Not leaving it parked outside in her sister's Condo's parking lot, yes I dropped he off Sat am & picked her up thos [ast Sat. pm. I work from home so I don't drive like I used to 22+k a year!!) .2 It's not exactly happy town USA!. It actually was not bad at all. The guy couldn't figure out what was wrong because all they had to do was reset the Name or PWord (which we, I had done. )She was happy & Now she owes me!!!

 

I paid $16.10 for mine. Says it doesn't fit my '23 SR5 Premium, but it worked just fine.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/355522410447

 

Head up, MESO has their Ultimate Map Lights (Dual Color) in stock. I just placed my order.

 

thanks!

I ordered too

 

That is one of my favorite mods! Seems completely useless but when you're 42 and your kid wants light in the back while you're driving to go camping etc or wheeling in to a new camp spot It is invaluable to keep your night vision!!!! Saves the fights as well! Haha.

 

Went up to visit some dear friends over the weekend. Tell me, how could this possibly happen considering where I am parked, in a rural country town, on a road infrequently traveled.



My buddy and me spent 30 mins prying back the sheet metal enough so that I could make the +200 mile drive back home. The plastic bumper almost popped out almost 100%. Not worried about insurance cause new bumpers are being fabricated and the plastic will be trimmed back to just under the factory fogs...