Things That Surprise First Time V8 4runner Owners
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- Toyota only offered the V8 engine in a 4runner during the 4th generation and it'll never happen again. Here are a few interesting facts and tips about the 2UZ 4.7L V8 that might surprise you.
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I've owned 8 Toyotas and never ran premium. I did have a huge problem in my first tundra where the headlight bulb went out at just under 300,000 miles so that sucked, I had to buy a $6 bulb at AutoZone. I did make it home on one headlight so it had that going for it.
I'm glad you survived to tell the tale
pisser....
Wife and I both had v8’s. 04 and 05. I traded mine in two years ago with 296k for a new runner. Traded her 04 in a few years back as well. I reflect back and wish I kept both lol. Such solid vehicles those v8’s. I still look online locally here in nc for potential used ones. There is one up in Jersey I saw recently online that’s for sale. An 04 with 12k miles on it which is absolutely nuts. There selling it for 33k. Great vehicles
I hear this often about the v8's I plan on holding on to mine as long as I can
This is why I never want to get rid of mines. Don’t want sellers remorse
87 octane in my 2005 for 3 years no problem.
87 octane in my 2006 since brand new 😂
Bought the bypass kit you recommended last year. Haven’t had an issue since! Keep up the awesome content!
Thanks for watching!
I’m amazed at how well my 05 Sport V8 4WD drives.
I see MPG is all over the place depending on many things in 4Runner forums / groups. When I lasted tested my 5th gen 4Runner Limited with fulltime 4wd with same 285/70R17 tires it gave 21mpg on a short 50mile drive. I use 87oct too and my 4Runner is almost stock expect tires weighing at 5060lbs (3rd row model). City mpg test is not possible as we spend lot of time in the school lane, lot of stand still time with engine running. As for the spare tire 5th gen 4Runners do fit 285/70R17 in spare tire location.
Take off the manfolds and weld them on the inside where the flange meets the tubes. Fixed for life. But headers give good bump in power, especially long tube from dirtydeeds. 2uz can run on 87 octane but can can take advantage of higher octane by advancing timing.
Great video as always
Thankyou for sharing! In the market for my first Toyota product, I want a used v8 4th gen 4runner. Something that will tread snow and go offroad no problem.
I put 20k into my 2006 v8 4 runner in the last 3 years 😅 all I have left is Doug thorley headers, borla exhaust, and a roof tent/awning. As far as the intake issues I had to get my top end rebuilt because of recalled manifold parts. It was over 3k. Also my center diff lock locked up. This is also a “common” issue if you do not regularly exercise the system. That was also over 3 grand to fix lol.
One failure point I think that’s worth a mention is the fan clutch bracket bearing. They are notorious for seizing up causing the serpentine belt to burn up and snap
Literally just happened to my 04 limited 2 weeks ago after 267k miles
So when you do a timing belt water pump service make sure you replace the fan clutch bracket as well cause they updated the part with a sturdier bearing
I've never heard of that one but good tip!
Mine was making a weird noise then stopped. I better check that out
That is definitely false
Dude trippy, but 04 limited here as well. Nearly identical mileage, 269k, and my clutch bracket failed and snapped the serp belt. It was funny cause it's the only time a Toyotas left me stranded.
Love my 2004 4runner. 239,000 mi still going strong. I just did a "major" repair. I replaced the gas cap! Lol
There was a TSB on the rear driveshaft for 4th gen 4rs (causes the clunking issue).. it was covered under warranty by dealer until 10 or so years ago
Now I know more about it. Thank you :D
Thanks for watching!
Mine has the Frame Mounted Hitch it's a US 07 sport 4x4 4.7L
My manifolds aren’t cracked, but they are incredibly warped from overheating. I’ve fixed the overheating issue but I gotta get some of those headers😅
In my 06 2uz 4runner the throttle response is slightly sharper with 91 octane but it's hard to notice. I got 14.7 on my last tank full in normal commuting (95% city driving)
If you don’t mind the gas mileage to 4.7 is one of the best engines ever although it is known to have the manifold exhaust rot, which is tricky and expensive to replace. Also the starters like back behind the motor in a weird spot.
Where to see details about suspension and lifts? I have ARB heavy bumper and Bilstein 5100 unknown springs and dont like how it drives over small obstacles when have rolling speed.
We get 19 mpg in our 03 v8, nearly all highway between 55 and 75 mph. Stock tire size and suspension as far as I know
The ‘03 had the less capable trailer hitch but they changed that in ‘04 or ‘05. My ‘03 routinely got 18-20mpg combined on stock tires and wheels. The ‘06 VVT got a bump in horse power but the torque numbers went down if I remember correctly.
Thanks for this video! I appreciate it! I'm looking to run the MR2 & 4runner combo too. My original owner 2008 RAV4 Limited V6 is at 397,000km, and I've been "ogling" at V8 4runner's for almost a year now. Working from home since pandemic (or I'd be at around 480,000km on RAV4), so I can live with that mpg of the 2UZ. I love the look of the 4th gen, and regret not buying one in 2008. I just hate the thought of spending $20k+ on a 4runner that's as old as my RAV4. 😬 I think the determining factor for me is gonna be seeing what the 6th gen 4runner looks like (I expect that the interior will look great - I like the new Taco & LandCruiser interior - but don't have confidence in the exterior looking as good as the 4th gen).
Oh man you have one of those RAV4s with the V6 those are very desirable I'd say they're just as good on pick up as the new RAV4 Prime if not a little better
I have a 99 4Runner what gas should I run for it and should I flush the fuel system or I’m I good
One year ownership on my V8 4Runner, need to do the bypass on the secondary air injection system. Get 11/15 mpg but luckily work is close.
There is also the slyfox kit that just shuts off the pump
i need your advice, I don't tow, pull or do off-road and I was thinking of lowering the truck a bit instead. I like a comfy drive with a little kick, i barely drive in the city and i love and do long trips like from Montreal to NYC, etc. So should it be 6 or 8 ? thanks
just get kings or fox with adjustable reservoirs all around it will feel like a boat on water
05’. Constant EVAP codes while on 87. Installed a ScanGaugeII to delete it every time.
Went back to 93, no more codes for 20k miles. I’m clueless but it’s what happened.
03 4.7 with 195xxx picked it up off a fire fighter fir 4200 cash when it had 160xxx. Sild my 2nd gen the next day for 2400 bucks had 297k owned it since high school
FWIK the V8 came with a "towing package" add-on. If the purchaser opted for it then you got the frame mount, if not then its the regular bumper mount.
Very interesting! Does that mean this is common to see in the US as well then?
Hey I have a 2wd 2005 v8 4Runner sport edition with 137,xxx miles but I can’t find much information on it online.
I believe they are full time 4WD because that’s how the Lexus GX’s come and the frame/underpinnings between the V8 4runner and GX470 are identical. There maybe more to it but that is my understanding.
I have a 2005 and it is great.
I’m buying a 2005 V8 from a friend, and it’s in great shape other than an intermittent ticking noise that he couldn’t get the car to make while we were checking it out. He doesn’t think it’s the manifolds, says it’ll come up randomly, not really with weather changes. The only other thing we can think of is valve tapping, so we’re having the mechanic check the valves. Anything else that might be causing a ticking noise besides the manifolds? Thanks!
“Piston slap is generally caused when the cold running clearance (piston-to-wall clearance) is large enough that when the piston rocks from side to side in the bore it “slaps” the side of the cylinder and causes noise,”
Also no manual transfer case on the 4th gen with a V8 but on a fifth gen you can get a manual transfer case
Just encountered the hatch defroster rear window exploding issue. Fun Times
That sucks!!
255/75/18 is a hard tire size to find in the states. i wonder if 255/80/17 would fit for a spare?
I think it's a factory size on certain Jeep models?
03 here with a transmissions dip stick lol. On 285's at 12MPG! Overland magnaflow cat back exhaust, at 188,000 miles, I feel like if the headers are going to crack it would already have happened. Speaking of dip sticks, what was your experience with installing your headers? Ive seen people have to heavily modify their dipstick route so drastically they have to actually get a longer one.
...Another note: Im the second owner and when I bought the truck 100% stock I got 17MPG combined! 3" OME lift, 285's and a rooftop tent dropped me down to the previously stated 12MPG. Crazy.
But I also have a little S2000 that gets 20MPG even when im in VTEC constantly LMAO
No dip stick issues with mine, they pretty much bolted right up from what I remember
Did you ever install the block off plates with the Air injection deactivation kit.
Haven't had time to yet
What is the advantage of this? I'm dealing with that code and I'm wandering why the air Valve seems unnecessary
it would be cool to do a 3rd gen vs 4th gen vid.
I'm going to try to get my buddy's parents to sell me their 3rd gen lol
I have 208000 on original plugs and 87 octane since ive owned it. Bought it at 127000
its awd with hi lo transfer case and center diff lock with a viscous coupling
Did you ever have balancing issues with the bigger tires?
No issues but they did require a lot of weight
Anybody else had replaced their LCA (lower control arms) yet? I just got back from my usual 5k maintenance/oil change, inspection stuff (I have 178,673 miles on 4th gen) and mechanic recommends I should replace the LCA cuz it's leaking and 'thinks' the ball joint is non-greasable anymore unless they fully inspect it, but they're confident it needs replaement since it's really old. I told them in a few months I'll come back and call them (my 4runner isn't my daily). Unsure if I should go for OEM or aftermarket though. I have a 1-yeard old 3-inch lift for mine and also a 1-year old after market UCA
I bought Moog LCAs and the bushing started squeaking like crazy after 25k. Replaced with new OEM. More expensive but should last way longer
Can the check engine light or any of the lights cause the 4WD system to be disabled ? Is that possible on a V8?
Doesn't disable 4wd, only VSC.
Where were you able to find the Doug Thorley Headers? I have had trouble finding them. Love the V8 though. Best engine for a 4Runner!
I bought them locally
In case you're still looking, I bought mine from Burton Industries a couple years ago. The guy was a pain to deal with, but no one else had them.
Ty
it a 4runner but gx460 owner. i have the frame mounted hitch but the sticker says you need a weight distribution device if you want to tow the max amount. think its 6500 lb.
i’ve towed around 4000 and there is no way i’ll feel comfortable towing over 50% more than what i have already experienced.
I feel the same way. The camper trailer I pulled was about as big as I'd feel comfortable with towing - hp and tq aren't the issue, it's stability on a windy highway that is concerning!
my 05 v8 4runner has that tick with an obd code p0430 so im sure my exhaust manifold is cracked or my cat is shit. other than that maybe my o2 sensor?
02 sensor would be the cheapest to replace to rule it out, but it's probably the manifold
what makes you think headers are going to improve miles per gallon?
Did our timming belt on our 03 v8 at 200000 kms it was around $1500 at the dealer belt was about ready to blow but it was 20 years old 😂😂
I just bought a perfect 2007 Limited V8 paid $15k. 141k miles fresh timing belt bits red
87! It’s still so expensive lol
I'm running 315/70R17s.... 18L/100km
Just ordered My Sherpa Rack And Side window Pannels and Roto Pax Mounts and gas and water
Nice choice, you're gonna love it
@@CanadianGearhead wish they would get here faster been a week and I can't wait lol 😂😂
did you maybe think of selling the 4runner?
I have the 2006 Toyota 4Runner V8 Sport Edition. I moved and shipped it to Costa Rica. It currently has 42,000 original miles. I still enjoying drive my truck, and it's design. I use regular gas, because gas in Costa Rica is about $5.00 per gallon. I get about 15 miles to the gallon on average. I don't care very much for the newer 4Runner designs, they look to boxy, and not as sporty. And, the prices have skyrocketed.
V8 4Runner is. GX470 which is a Land Cruiser in other countries less gadgets less weight better wind dynamics so it will get better mpg
What gas do you run in your 4runner?
I know this is a hot topic but personally I can feel a difference between 93 and 87 on my 03. On 87 my engine tends to lug more and generally feels more lazy than on 93 - highway driving is where I notice this the most. That being said premium is all I run. My manual doesn't say it's required, but is "recommended" for peak performance.
88-91 depending on price
I feel the difference in the midrange as well!
89 octane was what the PO used and it’s what I run on his recommendation. For background information I’m the 2nd owner of my 04 V8
91 always. Less carbon build up internally.
I looked at my V8 4Runner tow hitch and no, I'm not towing anything with it. The hitch on my little red wagon looks better.
Can you swap a 2wd to a 4wd?
Do you prefer the 03-04 V8 or the 05+ V8?
05+ you can tune but they have a sai. 2003 has no sai but hard to tune. Waiting for yotawerx to offer this. 09 trail is best model. Rear locker option
05+ and bypass the SAIS
Just wanted to let you know that there is such thing as a 2WD V8 but they are extremely rare. I’m from CT so I have a 4WD V8 but when I went to visit family out in Phoenix, AZ, one of their neighbors who talked to because I saw had a really clean V8 4th gen. It actually turned out to be a 2WD. They said they special ordered it from the factory exactly like that when it was brand new. They didn’t need 4WD since they live in Phoenix.
Yup, 2WD V8 4runners exist, I mentioned their towing capacity in the vid. I was referring to the fact that 4WD models do not have a 2WD setting
They aren't extremely rare.
@@SJDJFJFSKSXNDJWJQI yes they are.
Found a 05 v8 4runner for $4,500, the kicker is its only 183,000mi. This channel will serve me greatly thank you :)
You said they don't make a 2WD 4Runner, but I have a 2006 V8 RWD.
Watch it again - I said 4WD models don't have a 2WD setting like the V6s do
@@CanadianGearhead "the V8s only have a 4HI and 4LOW, there's no 2WD setting on these whatsoever" can be a bit confusing, but I see what you are saying.
I mentioned the 2WD V8 4runners when talking about the towing capacity
Bro, my v6 Tacoma 2023 gets the same gas mileage
15 mpg highway on long road trips, completely stock. City's like 9-10.
A vehicle rated for "UP TO" 7,000 pounds towing should NEVER tow that amount.
Engineers will tell you to subtract 30% of the maximum for safe and reliable towing that will not put undue stress on the vehicle.
Therefore, a vehicle rated for 7,000 should only be towing 5,000 pounds.
if anything it would be the opposite since the failure point would be higher than the towing amount. The point of failure and issues is probably 9k to 10k pounds but they wouldn't list 7k if you couldn't do it. And with these trucks being old now people would know if it was safe and possible. I'm sure people have towed more and been fine too.
The point of failure is different than point of use. "UP TO" is the key to what I'm saying. Although I am not an automotive engineer I did work as a construction engineer. I fully understand what you are saying but I do not recommend anything be used at it's maximum load.@@swron_rules
My good engineer friend doesn't have a problem with it. I towed my 6000+ pound trailer across Canada and back with my 2007 V8 4runner. In 4th gear the entire time and never drove more than 100 KMS per hour. Always gentle on acceleration and I drove sensible. Not one problem driving over 10,000 kms.
ok@@troybabs
Lol every time electric car enthustists brag about how much money they save on gas. I had to hold my breath pretend im invisible. Yea every grade 94 full pump is $100 But there is not a single seconds that I regret and know deeply i will hold on to my 4th gen 4runner till the day i die. I literally celebrate her birthday like a milestone every year. Yep she is a healthy 21 this year. Couldnt be more proud 🎉
Your reasoning for why the V-8 do not have 2wd selection is a little off because they do have 2wd V8s. the reason you can’t put a four-wheel-drive. V8 into H2 is because there is no room for an ADD diff under the front of the V8. Also the pre facelift V6 have frame mount rear hitches
I mentioned 2WD V8 models in the video. The ADD diff not fitting makes sense though, I'll give you that.
The full time 4wd V8 is because it shares driveline components with the GX470.
But why is the GX full time then?
@@CanadianGearhead good point. All of them are, as well as the new LC 250 / GX550. No 2wd option even.
I can tell you from personal ownership of a 2007 4 runner with the 4.0 liter v6 I can without trying to totally roast my rear tires. But sense I have BFG at ko2's on my runner I'm not putting my foot down too hard at all to roast my rear tires.
I actually also have an 07 v6 with ko2s on it and can 2nd that it doesn’t take much to light up the rear and listen to that traction control kick in
Wow only 15mpg I get 21mpg to 19mpg every week
Anyone else have a horrible smell when the punch it, or when they are going up hill? What could it be?
These Toyotas are kinda known for a sulfur smell during those conditions, especially with the rear window down
expect a new actuator to coast between $800 to $1800.
As far as I understand the VVTi V8 IS an interference engine if the timing belt breaks.
The non VVTi (early version) isn't interference.
But always use the ORIGINAL Toyota belt (mitsuboshi)...yes its spelled correctly. DO NOT use 3rd party belts including Gates. Something about toyota belts just last loooong past the life span. There is an AISIN timing belt kit on Amazon that has the OEM parts with the belt, water pump and so on. Same manufacturer as/for toyota.
91 here, get gud! lol
I run mid grade
The 4.7l v8 4runners have no 2wd and there AWD because of the torque and Power availability to make them safer on wet roads and Awd system is Stronger
They did come in 2wd only, though rare.
That would of only been the 2003 to 2005 year v8 models only for the v8 2wd @ritchierichh
I get 12mpg 😂
Thank you I have short Doug thorley headers and mechanics that installed where a piece of shit 🤦♂️🤦♂️
That's really bad mpg. Doesn't seem like a good value to me if you shop around at all
If you drive up to 12k miles a year… you will save a whopping $200 per month or less compared to a new Prius. If you compare to another more efficient SUV you might get 100 a month savings.. not that big of a deal unless you drive 20k + miles tbh
@@walkinkamikaze I think the bigger issue is range anxiety. Plus fuel isn’t the same price everywhere and those tires won’t last as long as a standard tire by the compound as well as the driving habits so it all does add up a to be more significant. You can’t feel like the king of the road and only be able to go 300 miles between stops
The v8 in 4Runner is tuned for 87. The same engine in GX 470 is tuned for supreme and you are asking for trouble if you run 87. One more reason why 4Runner is better than GX.
plenty of the GX has been running regular for years and it’s been fine.
RUN 87--- and every 5 years or so run a tank of gas through with some of Dad's MOONSHINE in it.. (it will burn blue by itself- and it will CLEAN any carbon inside and remove it totally)...(I've overhauled engines that had this run through it- and they are ALWAYS clean as brand new.. :)
Man that sucks. Thats why i refuse to buy a Toyota. I cant change out light bulbs. I prefer to change engines and transmissions. 😂 honestly i have a 2006 sienna with 254k.
Old heads will die on the hill that v8 engines are superior. Turbo charges v6 engines make more power, better on gas, and are cheaper. Same as how electric cars are superior to ice in every way.
Is this sarcasm or nah
Turbos are high maintenance.
EV are better in every way except range right now. I'm saving for a Rivian R2.
Ev better than ice 😂 this has to be trolling
@chandleredwards exactly! To me, it's either a 4runner or a Rivian.
That must be some good stuff you’re smoking?!