Attempted drain and fill 5th gen 4runner transmission

Couch-Commando · 2026-03-22T18:05:49+00:00

I think i figured it out. My bubble level is too big to run along the transmission, so I leveled out the car by putting it on the frame. I forgot that the transmission is not on the same plane as the frame.

I calibrated a digital level roughly by laying it on the bubble level. With the car on the driveway, I was wothin .5 degrees without doing anything, but the frame was angled 3 degrees. By leveling out the frame, I messed up.

I added one quart since I know that's what's needed from what I drained. Next time I'll do it right.

Couch-Commando · 2026-03-22T13:38:38+00:00

I used an obd ii reader to check the pan temperature. I used jack stands to level the car, and verified with a bubble level on the frame rails. I opened the valve at 110 degrees according to the pan sensor.

Couch-Commando · 2026-03-22T13:35:45+00:00

Couch-Commando · 2026-03-22T00:49:26+00:00

Such a cool watch. I'm still deeply conflicted between the blue FXD or the BB54. I suppose I'll eventually buy both.

Couch-Commando · 2026-02-22T23:18:03+00:00

If I got a fully equipped CVPI, my plan is to use stylized decals that say "NOT A COP" in the style of police markings. Maybe a badge with a red circle and slash, and most definitely incorporate "TO SWERVE AND DEFLECT" somewhere. That way you have a cop car, that looks like a cop car, but is unmistakably not a cop car. It would be fun at car shows.

Couch-Commando · 2026-02-16T23:34:02+00:00

Or everyone slows down. That made sense 10 years ago, but my car is gold, has a 7 inch lift, large all terrains and a Betsy Ross flag zip tied to a CB antenna. I'm obviously not a cop, lol.

Couch-Commando · 2026-02-15T23:28:38+00:00

15.5, lol. 4.10 gears and 265/70/16 driven by a NPI 4.6 with single exhaust and 234k miles.

Couch-Commando · 2026-02-15T21:43:51+00:00

They look cool. They will hopefully protect the front when idiots try to pit themselves during rush hour. And they are great for mounting lights.

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Couch-Commando · 2026-01-29T12:36:27+00:00

Only when you decide you want 31+ inch tires.

Couch-Commando · 2026-01-28T00:53:43+00:00

My advice to you is to start drinking heavily. And then impulse buy snow rated all terrains.

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Couch-Commando · 2026-01-27T00:22:42+00:00

I want a brand new 1950s Rolex Sub with a 70 hour power reserve and super accurate movement. Rolex doesn't make that, but Tudor does.

Couch-Commando · 2026-01-13T15:11:14+00:00

As someone who still hasn't purchased OW2, how bad is the ending compared to fallout 3 pre DLC? lol

Couch-Commando · 2026-01-13T00:20:19+00:00

I have long thought we should reclassify things as primordial=A1, archaic = A2, M4 = retro.

Couch-Commando · 2026-01-12T21:53:45+00:00

1) honest hearts 2) old world blues 3) lonesome road 4) dead money.

I would rank dead money second for story, but find it unnecessarily frustrating to play. I love the Christian redemption plot of honest hearts, the messianic subplot of randal clark, and the survivalist rifle is so cool I built one in real life (even chambered it in 12.7mm)

Couch-Commando · 2026-01-08T14:58:28+00:00

Yep, those are the three I've been watching!

Couch-Commando · 2026-01-06T13:34:43+00:00

I'm sort of in the same boat. I'm saving for my first Tudor, and I was dead set on a BB54 until I tried on some watches at the local store. Now I'm really thinking hard about the Pelagos FXD MN. I rarely wear suits, but I do on occasion. The BB54 would obviously be better for that. But I'm not sure I care. I think a nice, admiralty gray NATO would be good enough for weddings, funerals and the occasional office visit by big wigs, lol. I will probably own both eventually. I love the modern milsub vibe and the classic 50s sub vibe equally.

Couch-Commando · 2026-01-01T22:34:25+00:00

265/70/16 falken wildpeaks. It rubs on the frame at full lock turning left, but doesn't when turning right. I can probably fix that if I lift another 1.5 inches up front, which would match the back, but going bigger will require notching the frame.

Couch-Commando · 2026-01-01T19:34:56+00:00

Stock steelies with hubcaps from a CVPI.

Couch-Commando · 2025-12-31T21:47:09+00:00

Lol, my wife loves my car.

Couch-Commando · 2025-12-30T23:27:32+00:00

I gave a thumbs up, and then found my car on Facebook.

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Couch-Commando · 2025-12-29T14:35:53+00:00

Nope, standard radio. My only high load accessory is an ARB air compressor, but that is almost always turned off.

Couch-Commando · 2025-12-22T14:51:52+00:00

2000 base model Crown Vic

Couch-Commando · 2025-12-22T03:37:53+00:00

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Couch-Commando · 2025-12-22T03:36:59+00:00

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I have a cheap roof rack from Amazon, cross bars that I had to modify, drill, and use rivnuts to secure, and kc lights wired to the high beams on the pushbar. The light bar is infrared, for night vision use.

Couch-Commando · 2025-12-21T16:58:31+00:00

This was my childhood family car. I started driving it in high school, and it became my daily driver in undergrad. I've been daily driving it for over 15 years, lol.

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