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Can i use ATF for power steering?
Yes, a lot of power steering pumps call for automatic transmission fluid (ATF) instead of traditional power steering fluid. The difference between the two fluids will vary between brands, but has to ...
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This part fell from my car when driving - any idea what it is?
2nd that; its a catalytic heat shield.
Now your catalytic convertor will be able to ignite grass fires when parked more easily.
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Does Coolant Actively Circulate Through Overflow Reservoir?
It depends on if you're actually talking about an overflow reservoir or an expansion tank. Expansion tanks are a lot more common in this day and age then they used to be, so this may be what you're ...
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1993 toyota 4Runner - White Smoke from under hood and neon yellow liquid leaking from somewhere
It's hard to say exactly what's going on, but you are definitely leaking anti-freeze. Since it is coming from the back of the engine, it could be a bad freeze plug, busted heater hose, or cracked ...
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4Runner jolting when the engine is cold
Rough idle when cold is usually a temperature or air flow sensor issue. The absence of codes doesn't mean your sensors are working properly, there may be electrical continuity but false readings. ...
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Acceptable rotor runout
2 thousandths is nothing. I doubt you will be able to feel this.
There is no real spec on the lug torque when checking runout - what is more important is that they are tight and evenly torqued. So ...
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This part fell off my car
I can't say for certain exactly where it came from, but that is a bracket which would be used to secure a pipe or secure something to a pipe. I can think of the following cases it's likely to be:
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Does Coolant Actively Circulate Through Overflow Reservoir?
An expansion tank is a pressurised tank and will likely have multiple pipes connected to the boy of the tank. The tank is part of the circulatory system of the coolant system. The tank will usually ...
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What Are Possible Causes for this Play in Steering?
This could any, or even all of these things -
Worn universal joints in the steering column
Worn steering rack
Worn ball joints
Loose steering rack mountings
They are all things you should be able to ...
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Very Strange Starting?/Electrical Issue
The problem lies in your connections to the battery or ground. I'm not sure how you tested them, but from your description, this is a classic case of losing connectivity from either the ground strap ...
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how do I clean 4 qts of 10W30 out of the cooling system,
Check out how to flush your system on this SE question : How do you clean out blue devil (sodium silicate/liquid glass) out of your cooling system?
DO NOT add DAWN washing up liquid - this used to be ...
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Transmission Problem?
Replacing the transmission is not required. You may have a leaking input shaft seal on the transmission that is contaminating the clutch plate with gear oil, causing slippage under load. Further to ...
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Power Steering Pump Leak...Wrong Fluid Used
From Ben's comment,
It's probably just a coincidence that the pump shaft seal started leaking. Universal fluids are used all the time and the Toyota power steering pump isn't anything special. ...
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how do I clean 4 qts of 10W30 out of the cooling system,
The reason for dishwasher soap is because it will not foam up. If you already ran your engine you will need to flush it a few times most likely. If you didn't run you engine. You could remove your ...
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Replacing Rear Shocks - Any Tips or Hints?
Not sure why someone would use a ratchet strap to support or lift the rear end. That seems like a good way to get dead if it were to let go when you least expect it. As for lifting the rear end, the ...
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Can a "handy" person remove and replace the rear spoiler on a 2004 Toyota 4runner
Yes, it should be possible to do yourself. If you already have the new spoiler check and see if it came with new mounting hardware for the vehicle.
Open and raise the rear liftgate.
On the inside ...
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2021 4Runner broken into. Person left a multi tool and an easy flo spout inside. Vandalism or theft?
I would suggest the purpose of the break-in was to look for valuables. And then by a thief who isn't very proficient. If this was an attempt to vandalize your vehicle, someone would do it quietly, ...
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1999 toyota 4runner wiper wiring question
Check the wiper relay output, in addition to any obvious signs of wiring damage. Here's the wiring diagram for the '99 4Runner.
I haven't looked at how it's built myself but if there are no pin ...
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Airbags deployed for hitting a side mirror
There is a side collision senor in the mirror. May also be close by in the door.
Now, buy new airbags and be very careful fitting them.
Good luck getting “friend” to pay...
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Toyota 4 Runner starting question
Starting a car for 30 seconds to move it once is fine, but to do that several times a day every day will accelerate wear and may also lead to a flat battery since it does not have time to re-charge...
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Odd Auto Transmission Issue - 2002 4Runner 4WD
I think you could be right with a slightly different bent. I believe what's going on is you may have a sticking solenoid/valve which is not actuating the clutches (or other friction parts) in your ...
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1994 toyota 4runner manual broken transfer case
tl dr: No
The transfer case sits at the back of the transmission. It has two drive shafts which come off of it, one to the front and one to the back. You'd have to install a different transmission ...
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Where is the "No. 1 vehicle speed sensor" on a 2001 Toyota 4runner?
VSS 1 isn't really a sensor. On that car the VSC ECU takes input front the wheel speed sensors and sends a 4 pulse signal to the Instrument cluster. Which in turn sends a 5v square wave to the ECM.
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2001 Toyota 4runner - Which wheel is causing "P0500 - Vehicle Speed Sensor A"?
This has to do with the main vehicle speed sensor (VSS), not the wheel speed sensors. It's a generic code from the P050x series. The other P050x codes are specific issues.
Symptoms of a P0500 DTC ...
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how do I clean 4 qts of 10W30 out of the cooling system,
I know these engines (Toyota 3.4L), so I would suggest you to remove radiator (4 bolts, 2 from each side, 2 hoses to engine, no transmission oil cooler, as it is manual as I understood), and just run ...
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2005 V-8 4 runner 72,000 SE
If the vehicle sits for a long time without being started, the battery itself will lose charge over time. Something like 5% of the stored energy will be lost per month, but this doesn't mean the ...
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V6 Toyota 4Runner - Broken Crankshaft Pulley
Using the starter to crank the bolt off seems to have worked for a decent number of people on the internet, but seems slightly dangerous. Heat seems hit or miss on a bolt that is usually torqued well ...
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1993 toyota 4Runner - White Smoke from under hood and neon yellow liquid leaking from somewhere
If you have the 3vze/V6 engine, those are highly prone to headgasket failure to the point there was a factory recall, so that is a possible candidate. The exhaust cross-over tube behind the engine ...
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2002 4Runner - Smell of fuel by drivers side
As the O2 sensor goes bad you can get a fuel smell without any leaks. Have your car scanned at your local auto parts store.
This will give you any error codes for your vehicle malfunctions and can ...
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98 Toyota 4Runner headlights turning on without truck on
Problems like this tend to be water related. Water gets into a fuse box or wiring harness and the head lights are the symptom. Another possible cause is if the truck has automatic head lights, that is ...
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