How To Reset Oil Maintenance Light On The 5th Gen 4Runner
How To Reset The Oil Maintenance Light On The 5th Gen 4Runner With Push Button Start After An Oil Change Have you recently changed your own oil and are unsure…
Maintenance
4Runner Maintenance can range through a ton of different topics. As our 5th Gen and upcoming 6th Gen 4Runners are still new, 4Runner Maintenance is a very low volume topic. As the blog grows with 5th Gen and 6th Gen 4Runner years and problems, we will be here to address common 4Runner Maintenance tips and tricks. 4Runner Maintenance is a must and we want to cover everything that needs to be done on our 4Runners in detail. If you have any questions about 4Runner Maintenance, let us know anytime!
How To Replace CV Boots On The 5th Gen 4Runner – Complete Guide
How To Replace CV Boots (Inner & Outer): Step-by-Step Replacement Guide Using The OEM Toyota CV Joint Boot Kit If your 4Runner has ever looked like the photo above, it’s…
Floor Jacks Vs Bottle Jacks – Comparison & Why You May Want One Over The Other
Which Type Of Jack is Right For You? Comparing Floor Jacks & Bottle Jacks For Your Next DIY Project Or Maintenance If you own a 4Runner, chances are that at…
6 Maintenance Tips To Keep Your 5th Gen 4Runner Running Longer
You Could Be Killing Your 5th Gen 4Runner Without Even Realizing It – These Are The Maintenance Tips I’ve Learned To Keep It Running For Years To Come We love…
How To Drain And Fill Transmission Fluid On The 5th Gen 4Runner
How To Drain & Fill Transmission Fluid For The 5th Gen 4Runner and How It Differs From A Flush – A Step-By-Step Guide If you’re like me and enjoy doing…
J&L OSC (Oil Separator Co.) Catch Can – 5k Mile Review For 5th Gen 4Runner
J&L OSC (Oil Separator Co.) Catch Can – Install & Review – Long Term Results After 5,000+ Mile Round-Trip From Pennsylvania To Utah! Back in November of 2022, my wife…
Winter Weather Driving Guide For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Winter Weather Driving Guide For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Vehicle Preparation, Tire Selection, Equipment Checklist, & More! Winter weather driving can be unpredictable and unforgiving. Preparing both yourself and…
Runnin 4 Tacos Behind The Grille ARB Twin Compressor Mount
ARB Twin Compressor Behind the Grille Mounting Bracket on a 5th Gen 4Runner: Hidden On-Board Air Solution We’ve covered many onboard air topics here on the site, but this is…
The Rago Fabrication Aqua Tank For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Installation & Review
The Rago Fabrication Aqua Tank Washer Fluid Reservoir Relocate For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Installation & Review Popular mods such as high clearance viper cuts, upgrading to a super…
Fumoto Oil Drain Valve (F133S: Short Nipple): Install & Long-Term Review
Fumoto Oil Drain Valve – The Fastest, Easiest, And Cleanest Oil Change You’ll Ever Do: Install & Long-Term Review Have you ever wondered if there is an easier, faster, and…
Replacing Your Sway Bar Bushings – A Simple DIY Fix For Potential Squeaking
Sway Bar Bushing Replacement – The Source Of Squeaking That No Shop Could Find Tracking down noises in your 4Runner can be a process. From professionals to complete newbies, finding…
4Runner Undercarriage Cleaning & Corrosion Prevention – A Preventative Maintenance Guide
Undercarriage Cleaning & Protection – How Corrosion Forms & How Can You Help Prevent It From Happening Corrosion is inevitable, there is almost no avoiding it in a natural world….
How To Add Engine Bay Lighting At An Affordable Price – A Walkthrough Guide
Budget Weather Proof Engine Bay Lighting For The 5th Gen 4Runner – A Better Value Compared To Other Options? There are a couple of good options when it comes to…
Everbrite Metal Protective Coating – DIY Application Guide & Review
Everbrite Metal Protective Coating – Powder Coated / Painted Metal’s Best Friend & The Best Way To Restore And Protect The Metals On Your Rig – DIY Guide To Application…
aFe Momentum GT CAI Pro 5R Filter Cleaning & Maintenance
How To Wash and Re-Oil The Pro5R Filter For The aFe Power Momentum Cold Air Intake On The 5th Gen 4Runner Oil and air filter maintenance seemed to go hand…
Dobinsons Rear Control Arms, Sway Bar End Links, and Panhard Bar Adjustment Tips
Tips for Adjusting Dobinsons Suspension Components For The 5th Gen 4Runner: Rear Upper & Lower Control Arms, Rear Sway Bar End Links, and Panhard Bar As we all continue to…
How To Work On Your 4Runner Without Your Own Garage
How To Complete DIY Projects On Your Vehicle If Your Home Doesn’t Have a Garage If you’re like me, you’ve got your priorities straight: you’re driving a money pit in…
RestorFX & ClearFX – A Paint Correction Alternative that Works Better & Lasts Longer
Pictured: Jade fresh after a full RestorFX & ClearFX from RestorFX in Sacramento, CA RestorFX Vs. Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating – What’s the Difference? Full Review & Overview on…
Top 7 Interior Mods To Improve The Cabin Experience In The 5th Gen 4Runner
Looking for a better Cabin Experience? These 7 Interior Mods will Improve Your Daily Driver… and how you Explore The Trails Let’s not beat around the bush – the 5th gen…
Canvasback Back Seat Cover for the 5th Gen 4Runner
Second Row Bench Seat Cover & Liner To Protect Against Kids, Crumbs, Dog Hair, Dog Nails & Much More Whatever kids you have; human or the four-legged furry kind, you…
Top 5 Maintenance Mods For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Top 5 Maintenance Mods For The 5th Gen 4Runner – How These Will Make Your Life A Little Easier We all have to do routine maintenance on any of our…
Powerbrake Big Brake Kit Installation Guide on the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner
Step-by-Step Stage 1 Big Brake Kit Installation Guide on the 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner with Pads & Rotors Before we jump into the complete installation guide here, if you have…
ARB Speedy Seal Tire Repair Kit: How-To & Review
How to Repair a Flat Tire with the ARB Speedy Seal Puncture Repair Kit: A Step by Step Guide & Review Imagine heading down the trail and you notice that…
J&L OSC (Oil Separator Co.) Catch Can Install for 5th Gen 4Runner
Prolong Your Engine Life With The J&L OSC (Oil Separator Co.) 3.0 Catch Can: Maintenance Modification For The 5th Gen 4Runner – Overview & Detailed Installation Oil is supposed to…
Hit The Trail Smoother With Universal R4T Tire Deflators For The 5th Gen 4Runner
Hit The Trail Smoother With Universal R4T Tire Deflators For The 5th Gen 4Runner The quest to find the easiest and fastest way to air up and down has spurred…
YotaVerse Door Jam Clean-Up Kit for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Install & Review
Tidy Up Your Door Jam With a Door Jam Clean-Up Kit From YotaVerse Does seeing all of the exposed hardware in your 4Runner’s door jam ever annoy you? Does it…
Top 4 Paint Protection Options To Consider for the 5th Gen 4Runner
A Complete Guide to Paint Protection for your 5th Gen 4Runner: Waxing, Ceramic Coating Vs. Wrapping Vs. Paint Protection Film (PPF) Let’s get right to it; protecting your paint is…
Trail Maintenance: Bleeding Brake Fluid on a 5th Gen 4Runner
Bleeding Brake Fluid on a 5th Gen 4Runner – Step by Step Guide + Brake Fluid + Tools & Materials The brake system is one of the most important systems…
Fanttik T8 APEX Jump Starter Overview & Initial Thoughts
FANTTIK T8 APEX 2000 Amp Portable Jump Starter (8.5L Gas and 6L Diesel Engines) 65W Two-Way Fast Charging – Review and Overview Battery pack-style jump starters have been around for…
5th Gen 4Runner Recovery Points
Jade Winching @AlphaFoxtrotDesign on Hells Gate Factory & Aftermarket Recovery Points: What Is & Is Not a Rated Recovery Point on the 5th Gen 4Runner? During an off-road recovery, and…