The coolant (or antifreeze) in a vehicle plays a significant part of the vehicle’s operation. It was about time for my 2003 Toyota 4Runner to have its coolant drained, flushed, and replaced. I’ve outlined the steps I took to do this and also provided an alternative way of replacing antifreeze that might be a bit easier to do.
The tailgate on my 4Runner keeps falling down on my head. I replaced them with aftermarket tailgate struts from eBay since the OEM parts are about 5 times the cost of aftermarket one. They are working wonderfully!
After a full brake pad and rotor replacement, I concluded that the vibration I experiencing was due to the brake parts that were previously installed on my car. With the new brake pads and rotors, I felt zero vibration with braking. Here’s how to replace brake rotors on a 4th Generation Toyota 4Runner.
After going through an ordeal with the last brake shop, I ended up with brakes that would vibrate whenever I came to a stop. After dealing with this and the problem becoming worse, I decided to replace my brake pads myself. I decided on a set of Toyota OEM brake pads and could not be happier with the result.
Over time, engine air filters can catch dirt, leaves, and debris and so they need to be cleaned and eventually replaced. Luckily, air filters are normally incredibly easy to replace. Here’s how I replaced mine on my Toyota 4Runner.
I wanted to make sure my family and I were safe from the effects of UV rays that come from the sun. I also wanted to reduce the amount of heat that entered the vehicles through the windows. Because of these reasons, I got my 4Runner windows tinted.
This listing came up on Craigslist for a 2003 Toyota 4Runner in Galactic Grey over in Fairfax, California. It took me an hour to drive there to meet the seller, but when I got there the 4Runner that drove in looked a bit different from the posting I saw…
I decided to replace the front and rear differential fluid on my 2003 Toyota 4Runner. The differential fluid lubricates the internal gears, which help transfer power from the driveshaft to the axle. If I want my car to continue running smoothly, I needed to get this maintenance item done.
The fluid in the transfer case normally lives a pretty easy life under normal driving conditions. My vehicle was at about 200k miles and although I drive pretty mildly, I believed it was time to replace the fluid due to the age of the vehicle.
