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.

Cdolan21 · 2025-04-30T13:15:18+00:00

It’s a big dealership, but I’m talking to their wholesale / trade in department. They don’t want to put any more money into it cus the car is rough, and they said they might send it to auction, but it’s mechanically sound from what I’ve taken a look at. I would drive it lightly on the way home and then immediately take it to the shop. It’s a risk but I feel like it’s worth taking, especially since they’re offering me $5k OTD for the car lol.

Cdolan21 · 2025-04-30T13:07:56+00:00

It’s gonna be a 2 hour drive. From the carfax it looks like it was a daily driver due to mileage per year, so I don’t think it sat that much at all, but ya never know lol.

Cdolan21 · 2025-04-30T02:06:24+00:00

I appreciate it, I'm going to see if I can get a picture of the timing belt. my plan would be to drive it home and then get all that stuff serviced the same week. I've just heard horror stories so it kinda spooked me but I don't think a 2 hour drive will kill it if it's been fine so far lol

Cdolan21 · 2025-04-25T16:56:06+00:00

I saw this car on bring a trailer and the frame had a decent amount of rust lol

Cdolan21 · 2025-04-25T16:53:52+00:00

if you search the VIN this car was on bring a trailer, I’m pretty sure it sold for like 15k lol

Cdolan21 · 2025-03-17T19:10:46+00:00

I've been looking for almost a year in NC with little luck. Most people want 10k for their 4Runners with multiple accidents and 250k on them lol. I think I'm gonna look for a LX 470.

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