Recent content by Utahsteve

Agreed, 300K on an 80 seems like the reputation that helped build toyota into what it is. Toyota built their business on incomparable dependability and I would expect that dependability to be exemplified in their most expensive vehicle.

Mine just cracked as well on Christmas Eve, Merry Christmas! 2008 with 100K miles. It looks just like Softride's picture, what a mess. Pretty frustrating to have this happen, when I just replaced the water pump earlier this year. Of the 7 toyotas I have owned, this is the first radiator to go...

Towing once a month, nothing over 4,500 lbs. but always in the mountains. Not much 4wheeling, mostly kid hauling and grocery getting.

Full exchange, 12 quarts.

Mine started a very mild leak and I had it replaced after 7 years and 90K miles.

I recently did a transmission oil exchange and sent a sample of the old fluid to a lab to be analyzed. I have never had transmission fluid analyzed before and will not pretend to completely understand the lab report. In fact I am interested to hear from those with more experience on the matter...

My water pump replacement cost $813 including shop supplies(serpentine belt, coolant, etc).

I noticed the coolant "disappearing" from my 2008 lc over the last couple oil changes so I had the dealer replace the water pump when I had it in to have them do a tranny flush. The mileage was 92K.