Recent content by mwi555

My son and I are upgrading the rotors and calipers to tundra breaks. In the process, his dust shields are rusted pretty bad. One came completely off as it was hanging on by a thread. I looked at the part which isn’t that expensive. My son read that you can cut the dust shield and it’s easier...

My son and I are looking to replace the Timing Belt and Water Pump on his 1997 Four Runner. While we are there, we would like to replace anything that should be done while we're that far into the job. He has the V6 model. I have found kits that are available on Yotashop, but I figure I can buy...

I appreciate everyone’s help. I ended up doing a Rodney flush on my transmission and ran 16 quarts through it and now have the proper transmission fluid in the truck! Thanks again.

I appreciate the info. I’m afraid I’m in a pickle. I assume I need to have the transmission removed and all the fluid drained? Since just draining it would leave some in it and I understand from the service bulletin you can mix T-IV and Dextron?

I bought a good used transmission for my 96 LX450 and ask my local Lexus dealer what transmission fluid I needed to get. They checked it out and said I should put Type T-IV in it. Which we did. Now I ask my Toyota dealership when I was there for something else, just to double check them, and...

I had a similar problem as what I have read about on this forum with my '96 LX450. I had to start in Low, shift up to 2nd, then Drive. Code was P0753, Shift Solenoid. Had all three replaced. Problem is now worse. My transmission guy recommended I just find a new transmission as I've already ran...

Is it the XXL or standard model?

I decided to go back to a Toyota Sienna for my wife instead of her LX470 (multiple reasons, just best for our family right now) I am now torn with what vehicle to keep and which one to sell. I love them both, but really can't justify keeping a 1996 LX450 and 2007 LX470. I know in the end it...

I appreciate the help. I’ve never heard of tech stream. Part of this whole adventure between my LX450 and LX470 has taught me a lot. It seems it’s not that expensive to buy. Is this something I could purchase to learn from? I can work with him on what it’s reading out. I want to verify he has...

Back in November the Check Engine light and the VSC Trac and VSC Off lights came on. I read as much as I could and took it to my mechanic. He checked the codes and did the work I’m attaching to this post. It has come back on at least 5 or 6 times since. It may go several weeks or even a month...

I got mine done for around $775-800 after everything for both front and back seats, armrest for each door and center console. Haven’t seen it yet. But he said the lseat leather was good quality. He was impressed.

I am sorry for not being more specific. The question is about the diff lock light. I am sorry for not being clear.

I was fortunate and the park and so forth only come on when they are suppose to. But this light won’t go off. Any suggestions? I may see if I can find an oem bulb if that will help. when I put the truck in 4wd low it does get brighter, but is always on otherwise. It’s the only light that seems...

I like the idea of putting the top on the LC bottom. Hadn’t thought about that. Thank you.

Perfect. Thank you so much!