Things you didn't know about the 4runner
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- A Toyota master diagnostic technician shares some small things that tell the true age of the 5th generation Toyota 4Runner.
In this brand new series on my channel I will take you on a Journey of discovery if you would on the very popular 5th generation Toyota 4runner expanding from 2010-2021. I will go over most of the major components of the 4runner so we can find out together what makes this truck ancient and what makes it reliable.
In this final part of the series I will share some things that you might know or not know about the 4Runner that immediately tell it's age.
Things like the old school soft headliner that toyota did away with. Things like the lack of LED headlights up to the 2020 model year. Other things like the lack of automatic lane change turn signals.
Also the signature 4runner back door which has an ancient computer controlling it and the signature 4runner back glass and more things that owners or enthusiast might not know about.
As a closing video for this series I want to thank you for watching the series and hope that you liked it. In the future look for more 4Runner videos and I really hope @toyotausa doesn't change the 4runner in 2023.
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I have wanted a 4runner for twenty years, and last week I celebrated my retirement with the purchase of a 2017 4runner SR5 Premium. I love it and plan to keep it for many years. Thanks for the video series. Very informative.
Same here 😎
I just bought a 2021 4Runner Limited Nightshade
congratulations!
Same even a Sr5 4WD is a beast I take it allover the Arizona back roads
lucky sob
I love having a vehicle that avoids unnecessary gizmos!
Yup. I actually thank the powers that be that I crashed my car in 2019, which "forced" me to buy the 4Runner that I was planning to get at a later time. In 2020, Toyota started adding "safety" sensors the would have taken away my freedom to choose the specific accessories that I wanted. I also love turning the key to start my truck. There's just something special and nostalgic about it. Sometimes older mean simpler, and simpler is always better. I love my 2019 4Runner.
@@costaet EVs are only complicated in its computer stuff such as auto pilot.
Dont need all the bells and whistles!!!
Next Tuesday I will turn 62, and start my social security, I have wanted a Toyota 4Runner for a year. I have wanted the 4Runner after watching your videos and Scotty Kilmers videos. I am a victim of ID theft, and have been working on getting my credit report cleaned up, and pray that I will be able to get one.
Thank you for your very informative videos.
Stacy
I’m sorry to hear about the ID theft. I hope you can get that resolved very soon and get your 4Runner! Best wishes!
Good luck
Before I got mine 2021 model, I always wanted 4runner. I would say between three to four years that I wanted to get 4runner. The price and no key lock gas cap that made me waited for two years but Toyota didn't grant my wish so I decided to buy with cash. So far, I love the strong v6 4.0L. I can't wait to get in and drive
The back window going down is one of the main things I like about my 4Runner.
Me too! Dog window at its finest. Even if I don’t have the dog that down with the two front half way is perfect breeze 😎
Sadly I’ve realized that the back window down sucks the exhaust back into the cabin.
@@danielkumburis8944 I would definitely agree. That is why you need to have other windows open also.
My 95 bronco does the same thing, and it’s a tailgate not a lift
@@bits_for_bytes and it still works?
Everything is ancient except the cost to buy one. Very clever Toyota. 🤠
You and Scotty are national treasures
I have been waiting to buy the 4runner for 30 + years.. This is my dream car. For my 6Oth birthday (2 weeks ago).. I stop analyzing, debating, pro and con... what the heck just get it. You Only Live Once ! So I bought a 2024 4runner TRD Off Road Premium in red with KDSS. Thank you for sharing your passion, knowledge and experiences Ahmed.. I love your videos and your sincerely. I will stop by your shop for a visit one day . I live in VA. Take care, best to the family and thank you for all you do.. zoom zoom ;-)
A great series! I have had three 4-Runners, all used for work on remote, dirt roads. Except for flat tires, I have never
even come close to a breakdown - all systems have worked flawlessly over a period of 25 years. And I ran each of
the first two 4-Runners for approximately 250,000 miles. Yesterday, I put 200 miles on dirt roads on my present 2018
model - the sense of safety and reliability when your are out of cell range for 6 hours is priceless.
That’s how I feel about my ‘05 Tacoma sr5 4.0 v6 218,000 miles runs like new, burns no oil. 👍😊
As an owner of a 2016 SR5, this series was so entertaining and informative. Yes it’s so old school it hurts sometimes, but I still love my 4Runner more than any vehicle I’ve ever owned. Love the channel, keep up the great work!
Thanks so much for this series! I bought myself new 2016 Trail Premium for my retirement. Mary Beth now has only 8,650 miles on her. She gets driven at least once a week, and she glides over New England pot holes like butter....even with BF Goodrich KO2 tires. What an amazing vehicle she has been, and I've had over 60 in my life.
We just bought a 2021 4Runner TRD Off Road Premium and love everything about it. Like you said, all the old stuff that was never improved is still just as fantastic as it used to be. Why fix what's not broken? We've owned Honda Civics, Pilots and CR-Vs, but we've never fallen in love like we have with the 4Runner. Sounds crazy!
Dude... The back window was something that did not seem like much initially. But the back window is one of the most valuable parts of the vehicle.
Great informative Series. I’ve been a technician for over 40 years and I still learned a few things from you! Don’t forget when you use your key to lower or raise the rear glass it also locks and unlocks all of the doors.
I finally figured out I’m not going to live forever and decided to spend some of my dough and bought a ‘23 TRD Off-Road Premium. I wanted to get one before it gets a refresh and maybe a turbo. This old man wanted old school vehicle. Thank you Toyota for making such a great vehicle that people love.
Dreamed of a 4 runner since 2001, now just got myself a 2022 Orr road premium and I made my dream true
I love my 4Runner’s old school charm!
This is too cool !
I’m sad now that the series is over 🥲
Most informed contents on cars, ever. The more I hear the word "ancient" the more I feel like the 4runners are the last man standing.
With each episode I become more and more thankful that I purchased my mint condition 2016 4Runner limited - I LOVE it !! Thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge - you've taught me a lot.
Thank you, AMD, for all of the effort you put into this series. Benefits those of us that have one to help us understand our vehicles better, and those who are thinking about buying one of our ancient tanks! Nice job!
Thank you the education on the 4Runner. What a valuable series that you have provided on the 4Runner. A few days ago, I bought a '23 4Runner and absolutely love the fact that Toyota left a tried and true 4Runner alone.
My husband and I are the original owners of a 1999 Toyota 4 Runner which still has been very good to us all these years! Enjoyed this 4 Runner series, thank you.
Thank you for the insightful series on the 4Runner👍🏻The fact that these things are so old school and basic played no small part in my decision to buy one last summer...it’s the end of an era which obviously some of us don’t want to leave behind. I want nothing to do with modern tech vehicles and at age 55, I have a feeling this might be my last 4 wheeled vehicle ever.😃
I have watched this 4Runner series 3 or 4 times. You helped convince me to buy a 4Runner. Just ordered a 2022 4Runner TRD off-road yesterday. Looking forward to many years and miles. Thanks again from Nova Scotia.
Oldie but goodie sounds better than ancient 😂
Don’t sugar coat it, it’s ancient! The 150 series chassis has retained much, if not all, of the 120 series technology with only cosmetic changes. It is definitely not a bad thing and I love the fact that I can buy a new 4Runner and it would still be dead reliable like its 1990! Well, at least the last gen is as reliable as a 2003 was!
@@MaximumDIYGarage 1990 to me means vintage....and I like vintage. My sneakers are vintage, my sony boombox is vintage, my turntable and albums , my gun collection, my 4runner all scream vintage. vintage is good imo
The 4R is basicly the Land Cruiser Prado! A legendary vehicle around the world
If you crack the tailgate window an inch or two and open the sunroof you get good control of air movement through the cabin without getting blasted from opening side windows. If it gets too cold or warm set HVAC on upper vent registers and adjust.
This allows you to get vitamin D from sunshine even in the Winter.
Also, rolling down the window rather than opening the liftgate allows groceries to be quickly loaded and prevents open liftgate driveaways (how I clipped the garnish on my garage door).
One caveat, opening the tailgate window most or all the way down while driving causes reverse air flow which pulls road dust and rain in. The dust fills the cabin all the way to the front.
I have owned 3 4runners since 2015 with the latest being 2021. I kept selling them but something about them brings me back to it. I want to share today what is it that I like about it. --- I own a 4 runner of course for reliability, but for that trucky feel while driving which is hard to get now in refined trucks, someone who has driven Lexus GX trucks would understand, I have always liked that trucky vibration which comes from the 4Runner especially with that trd exhaust. That is my appeal for 4Runner. It’s purely a truck which we are privileged to get in suv format.
Yes! I totally agree.
Thank you AMD for sharing your knowledge on the 4 runner, as well as all your maintenance videos in reference to. Your hard work and commitment to sharing information is well appreciated by us all, and should be recognized as top of the line material. Keep up the great work and we'll see you on the next one.
I love this series on the 4runner! So informative.
AMD, you put together a very well done series on the 4Runner. I watched all of the series and really enjoyed them. I am a 2019 TRD ORP owner and love the truck. Your content and expertise was truly appreciated. Thanks
Step by step guide for every time I get into my 4Runner….
1. Look with amazement at 4Runner
2. Get in and turn on 4Runner
3. Choose radio station
4. Let down windows
5. Drive away.
Easy right. I love it!!!
Just bought a 2016 4runner. This video series has really helped me understand my newer car! Can't wait to see if I can get to 250,000.
Wool wax the frame if you live in the rust belt and it will easily get 250,000
Love my ancient 2016 Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition. Outside of the Land Cruiser, I can't see myself in any other vehicle!
Sadly this year will be the last year for the Land Cruiser in the US.
@@Rhaspun I know haha. My dream of buying a brand new Land Cruiser is done. But I'd still want to get one.
Thanks for these T4R videos.Great info and much appreciated!
Please more 4Runner specific videos. I love these.
Just put a deposit on my first one today. I Always wanted one, and was a bit worried that 2022 could be the last chance to get one built the old way. Thank you for all you do ! Happy 2022 !
I'm glad you put these videos out here for all of us. THANK YOU!
In my 2017 the cruise control is one of the most valuable options. I love the way it was integrated onto the steering wheel.
The main reason I purchased the 2020 4 runner TRDOR was is "Ancient" as you state, tech and workmanship. It lasts forever...for a reason.
Thanks for the 4Runner series, I really enjoyed the vids and learned a lot.
Fantastic series! Thanks for the effort required to make & edit these!
I'm very pleased with my 2019 4runner, I intend to keep it for a very very long time cheers great video series 👍
I'm finally catching up on the series. Great job explaining as always.
Thanks for doing this series. Learned so much. I love my 4runner Limited!
Big kudos to your awesome work on the 4runner series AMD! Thanks for all the best info I’ve seen on a 4runner! So glad I went with my 21’ 4runner (turtle as my daughter calls it! 😂) God bless brother, stay safe!
"Welcome to the LAST episode..." IF I PAUSE IT, THE SERIES ISN'T OVER. :'{
😂😂😂😂😂😂 clever and same
That window that rolls down has giving me the ability to haul lumber!!! Love the 4runner!
I’m a 4th Gen 4Runner owner and I love your videos man. May God bless you as well 😁
Thanks for the great 4Runner series and your great UA-cam channel!
Title should be: "Everything that hasn't been changed on the 4Runner since 2003". I love my 2024 4Runner! Don't change what isn't broken!
Thanks for the video series AMD. After 4 4Runners with the family never a regret. Absolutely love these dinosaurs. (Yes the pics on my profile are my 4Runners)
Thank you for all that info i just bought a 2024 and i love it very much because i know i have a vehicle for 20+ years
I didn't find your series until after I had bought my 2022 and the 2023 is exactly why. I'm a mechanic and in this insane market I needed a truck for my family I could own forever. You 100% verified what I'd researched and I'm so happy to know my '22 is still the same 4.0l 5spd it's been since... 2003 🤣
LOL! " It's Ancient ! " I love it. 👍
This is such a great channel! Thank you. 😍
This was a good series, your mechanical reviews are great! God Bless !
I love how the Sequoia and 4Runner have the rolldown rear window.
Loved this series. God bless bro!
To me the most important part is not getting stuck in middle of Mohave desert. I needed something reliable since this is my overlander. I found so many jeeps and American trucks in general, just dead in middle of trails.
Bro, I enjoy your series and all your videos. I have a 350,000 4Runner with the original 3vz engine that runs like a Swiss clock. Back then Toyota in the manual called the rear glass a "lift gate". Thank you for great dealer information also.
The stalk cruise control is what I love about Toyota's. In my f250, I had to constantly look down at the wheel to find my cruise control buttons. Stalk is so much easier.
Great series. Thanks!
ANCIENT! Love it :D
Exactly why I bought my 2015 Limited. It’s my first Toyota but I’m very familiar with the 4Runner; my parents have 2 3rd gens and they’ve been absolute tanks. I’ve had mine for almost a year now and I absolutely love it. It may not have any of the latest gadgets but it’s modern and luxurious enough for me. Best of all is the peace of mind that you get knowing you own one of the most dependable vehicles out there.
I agree on the cruise control stock. I absolutely love it. My first car was a ‘94 Camry and it had the same stock
Great series. Thank you!
Love the videos! 2013 trail, for myself, I love the simplicity of my 4runner and all the little quirks that make it special. Plus, I can take it anywhere anytime....if there's gas in it of course! 🤣
Superb video! Thanks!
I enjoyed some of your video's. Am still driving my 1987 Toyota Hi-Lux SR-5 4x4 pickup. Purchased from the original owner in '03 with 94,000 miles. It is now 2023 and I am 9,020 miles from reaching the goal of 300,000 miles. It's a great truck and a daily driver and highly maintained. Keep up the great work.
Nobody will steal gas from a 4Runner. They know it probably doesn’t have much fuel in the tank anyway! 😜
Amazing jod master tech AMD u making me want to buy a 2nd 4runner I really appreciate all the information you provided on these series.
Very nice 4runner series. Thanks 👍
Watched the whole series, thanks I learned a lot.
I'm a 4runner nut and just watched the whole series as I'm stuck in bed all weekend with Covid 🤧
Really enjoyed it and I subscribed to your channel. Thank you!
I've got a 2021 Limited and I love this truck!
We just purchased a 2023 and we love it! I don’t care how much is old school or same design, it’s an awesome vehicle and I’m sure I’ll get the same service I had always gotten out of my Toyotas!
Super Informative thanks Sir!
We have a 2014 4Runner with 138K on the odometer. We haven’t had to do anything except routine service. We just bought a 2022 because the 2023 is rumored to have a new engine and drive train. The old one has been perfect. Sure, they aren’t the most fuel efficient vehicles but you can count on them to be 100% reliable.
I agree about the stalk type cruise control. You can use it by feel without looking at it!
It took a little getting used to but yes I now like the location.
Oh darn...I love the cruise control stalk (on my Highlander and Prius). Easy to get to, convenient and SAFE. I can easily operate it without taking my eyes off the road.
That's why I love my 4Runner as much as my '78 F250. Simple, rugged, utilitarian that has just the right amount of basic goodies (A/C, good stereo system, roll-down rear gate window, real 4WD system) that makes the 4Runner easy to live with. I will say one thing though, I do appreciate the butt warmer seats in Winter. It's not economical, fast or has a bunch of hi-tech goodies in it, but it's as reliable as the sunrise and will take you from A to B every day year after year. Just Fluid Film (not the rubberized undercoating!) the frame every year if you live in the rust/snow belt and the 4Runner will outlive you.
LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST
IT IS INDEED MADE IN JAPAN 100% parts and Assembled
The most important thing
I knew it was assembled in Japan but seeing that "100% of major components" ALSO come from the Japan was a nice surprise to me.
I bought my wife a 2020, I loved it so much I got rid of my 2019 Tacoma for a 2021. Fantastic trucks!!
And that's the reason I bought new 4Runner in 2019. Easy and everything works
Everyone that I've talked to that owns a 4runner say these are the reasons why they love it. Not a lot of unnecessary tech and toys. While happy some arguably long overdue upgrades were added, I still want one for the old school truck factor.
I was planning on upgrading the head unit when I was looking at the 4runner 3 years ago. Luckily they've updated it and I'm ok with the stock radio now.
I'm hoping to get one in the next couple of years or so. Unless the 6th gen really impresses me, which means I'll wait 3 years after it launches.
Great video thanks for sharing this video.
Thanks to you, I just learned I could roll down the back window from the lift gate key hole!
Love it!
As others have stated please do a video on terrain select and crawl control. Thanks again for great series.
Thanks @The Car Care Nut for for the knowledge on 4runners with this perspective I believe filled up a perfect gap in all the existing videos, thanks for answering the big ‘WHY’ 4Runner.
Great series, hope you add more sometime.
Just got a 3rd gen 1999-2000 4 runner. Have wanted one forever, love it so far.
242k miles on it, no real mechanical issues, still running pretty good, still shifting good.
Only code it is showing is a transmission solenoid. A/C is struggling a bit and charging it with refrigerant is no longer working. Sunroof was leaking, that caused some issues (real pain in the ass actually, more of a pain in the ass than any engine issue ive dealt with.)
I am vey impressed.
Legend🙌🏽
I have a 2007 Sport with 200k miles and still love it! IMO the best vehicles on the road are the 4Runners
This series was awesome.
The rear window in my 96 4runner
needed to have the actuator
replaced twice. Yup salt zone
got me.
Cheers
Thank you so much for these series, they were great!
BTW one of my disappointment was that there was no auto-turn signals (as you've mentioned 3 blinks, etc).
BUT! In fact 4runner has something to replace :) Just try to press turn level slightly and keep it pressed in that position (not fully like during regular turn and not released - just gentle press) - and 4runner will blink turn signal exactly same amount of time as you are pressing the lever - so for example if you need to blink 3 times - just press lever for 1-2 seconds and you are done! I'm using this feature every day when changing lanes. Yes, it's not as convenient as auto-3-blinks but still better than nothing.
Awesome series to watch , when you have a chance , please do one about the Camry , another icon of Toyota , congrats and keep that good work.
Thank you!!
Mr. Nut, your videos on the V6 for the latest Camrys and Avalons is why my wife and I bought a beautiful 70000 mile 19 Avalon Limited (real leather and real porous wood trim, yum). Your videos on the 4Runner are selling me too for a second vehicle for us. It’s actually between the GX460 and the 4Runner. GX advantages are the full time AWD, fantastic V8 and strong 6 speed auto. But the 4Runner simplicity is making this choice hard. Thanks for your videos!
From a subscriber! And always may the Lord Bless and keep you and yours!🙏✝️
Thank you 👍
I always liked my 4Runner, strong and reliable.