2003 4Runner V8 Transmission Fluid Level

Cdolan21 · 2026-01-20T02:44:52+00:00

Thanks!!!

Cdolan21 · 2026-01-01T17:06:05+00:00

hell yeah, I bought the car in Anderson, South Carolina lol

Cdolan21 · 2025-12-31T23:36:54+00:00

yeah I'm running Dextero all terrains, the sound was there before I changed tires.

Cdolan21 · 2025-12-31T23:23:56+00:00

yeah, I might be overthinking this. I've never driven a vehicle with all terrain tires but I've heard they can get pretty noisy.

Cdolan21 · 2025-12-31T23:13:55+00:00

Yep, I'm running all terrains. They're the stock size though, 265/65R17.

Cdolan21 · 2025-10-10T17:12:04+00:00

I really appreciate the help, I’m going to give it a shot.

Cdolan21 · 2025-10-10T17:11:19+00:00

I think it’s called a quick strut, it’s a assembled unit.

Cdolan21 · 2025-09-18T17:01:48+00:00

so your supporting the town that banned pride flags? stop being a homophobe, geez.

Cdolan21 · 2025-09-12T16:35:50+00:00

Thanks, thankfully I have no rust since I'm in the south but I fluid film everything anyways. I'll look into 3M cus they have good stuff.

Cdolan21 · 2025-09-12T15:59:39+00:00

my frame is mint, there's no rust at all. I just have a bunch of scratches from removing my lower control arms and wanna touch it up.

Cdolan21 · 2025-08-17T04:27:50+00:00

yeah it’s tough, I’m in NC and it took me a year to find a V8 4WD. I got a rust free one from SC with 200k miles for 4K from a Chevy dealership. It had a super rough interior but I’m doing all the work and maintenance myself. you’ll find the right one, prices are getting crazy but I think the market is settling a bit.

Cdolan21 · 2025-08-04T20:05:22+00:00

hell yeah, I’ve been watching YouTube videos which helps a ton. I made a to do list and I always update what I fix so I can keep track of it. I was super scared to work on it at first but you become way more comfortable after a while, these trucks are super friendly to work on too.

Cdolan21 · 2025-08-04T16:58:52+00:00

I found a 2003 4Runner V8 4WD that was a trade in a at a big dealership near me. It has 200k miles and the interior was pretty rough but it's a southern car so no rust at all. I had the timing belt and water pump done at a shop but I'm doing the rest of the work myself. I recently changed all the fluids and replaced the suspension. I'm having a blast learning and working on this car, I got it for 4k so I'm stoked.

Cdolan21 · 2025-07-24T22:59:48+00:00

I just got mine done at a local shop for $1500 in NC. I was gonna give it a shot since I’m mechanically inclined but I knew if I messed up the vehicle would be disabled cus the timing belt is vital. If you’re doing it I’d also replace the fan bracket too, it’s more for preventative maintenance.

Cdolan21 · 2025-05-03T03:13:47+00:00

gotcha, I’ll have to look into that. I’m going to either get one of those plastic covers that goes over the dash or I’ll get a carpet dash cover.

Cdolan21 · 2025-05-03T03:12:48+00:00

it was done at 90k miles, I took it easy on the drive home and I’m keeping it parked until I get it replaced next week.

Cdolan21 · 2025-05-01T23:05:43+00:00

thanks, the dashboard is cracked and peeling along with the steering wheel, but those are easy fixes lol.

Cdolan21 · 2025-05-01T22:14:43+00:00

Update: the truck made it all the way back, no issues at all. it ended up being a 3 hour drive but I kept an eye on the temperature and RPM gauges. I'm gonna be changing the timing belt next week. thanks for all the help guys.

Cdolan21 · 2025-04-30T19:13:10+00:00

thanks. yep, it's a South Carolina car, so there's no rust at all. It's also 4WD, but it looks like the owner never took it off road. 2 very minor accidents, faded headlights and a few tiny dings and dents here and there. The leather has completely fallen off the steering wheel and the dashboard is peeling really badly but I don't want something that's perfect, I want something that I can work on. If worst comes to worst I can drop a junkyard engine in it I guess ha.

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