5th Gen 400K+ Club - Thoughts and Experience

Well, I don't need a 200,000 km sticker, but I AM for sure looking at getting one made at the sticker shop in town when mine reaches 400,000 km. Too bad Toyota, I'll do it myself. And the one I get made will still be stuck on there firmly 400,000 km later when I get my 800,000 km sticker made!

 

Oh we know. Ask Pablo @PVT Pablo how many guns he has and he is able to use. Amen.

 

Hah
Not all of you know, at all. Too many Americans sh*t on their country constantly, the same country that allows them to be whoever they wanna be, sit on their a** and drink Starbucks, while collecting a cheque of valuable currency, ultimately living more comfortable than anyone person in the history of the earth, it’s silly
And I’m half American, with citizenship.

Lol Canada has so little guns and such strict storage/transport laws that now they are still saying they are attempting to forcefully buy back guns they deem illegal 5 minutes ago that they already sold law abiding Canadians. That will get police killed it’s insane to attempt.

Sorry for going off on a tangent op

 

I'm at 250k on my Limited. I've had to rebuild the front axles. One was an operator error and while fixing that one, I found the passenger side boot leaking a little around the clamp. I probably could have reclamped it on vehicle, but I was there and the Toyota kits were just $46 each. That may be more because of my axles always turning with AWD. I've never had one that early in my 3rd gen. I'm going to have to do valve cover gaskets by 300k. I do radiator hoses around 300k because I can't walk far anymore and easier than on the side of road. I always carry my old serpentine belt and hoses on the road and trail just in case. I'm getting a little oil leak on power steering pump side of the engine around the front cover. Brake cleaner is easier than replacing anything yet. It might be coming from the crank seal and being slung. I researched and read there were a few $10 crank seal issues. It can make it look worse than it is. I change my oil every 10-18k now with a $15 K&N 20k oil filter or once a year. I don't use or drip any oil and this engine keeps oil cleaner much longer than my 3.4. I have always used synthetic oil and lube with no issues. I believe in Mobil 1 5w-30 synthetic because I have lived it already in other Toyotas. I use their 75w90 gear oil in diffs and transfer case. It's good for 500k. Couldn't stay out of the ditch long enough to test that, but I'll be dead before I have to change mine again unless I contaminate it. I used to operate a PC but my engine is getting broken in and revs and responds without the slug/lag now so I don't use it anymore even with my 33s. More miles=better mileage in mine. I would recommend 5w30 synthetic oil whatever brand and synthetic is good for 10k+ depending on the brand. Originally they had 5w30 and I used 0w20 synthetic, but switched to 5w30. I read about a lot of engine problems with thin oil now. Thin oil is just to give you a little more power and mileage, better emissions and it's probably easier to recycle. I don't have a rattle or squeak anywhere, drivers leather seat looks like it go 300k before tearing now. Don't try to overfill your gas tank either. I think that's what started my PO430, PO2443 codes. If you ever replace an ABS/speed sensor, you'll have to use Toyota for it to work as well. Just a few lessons and experiences so far. You'll learn to ask.

 

I believe that.

 

The new Rav4 Prime hybrid was the second fastest Toyota after the Supra today. I was thinking about the Rav4 V6 just the other day. I bet they were quick. I don't see many today. I know a lady with 550k on about the same year and it's unbelievably clean. It might be a V6. I've been trying to determine if Toyota is using the same body as the same Chevrolet with different front and rear metal or plastic. They did that with the Crown Estate wagon. I look for 4runners to be built in north america one day. I hope they do it in Canada. My best Dodge trucks were built in Canada i thought.

 

I saw another guy from Canada that had 440km. Canada is so gorgeous. I would have to have a winter and summer 4runner. I like Canada and I don't agree with how they are being treated. They are a strategic neighbor and ally.




You can get one every 100k just Dropbox a picture of odometer.

 

very good read,
information copied.

 

Great write up and experience. Would you be able to upload a Pic of your rig at 300k?