Toyota 4Runner 30,000 Mile: MAJOR SERVICE DIY GUIDE!
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
- The 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner is amazingly reliable IF you keep up with maintenance. The 30K mile service can give you sticker shock at a dealership... but I show you how to do the complete service yourself at home with basic tools! This video covers:
- FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID CHANGE
- TRANSFER CASE FLUID CHANGE
- PROPELLER SHAFT LUBRICATION AND TORQUE
- OIL CHANGE
- BRAKE FLUID FLUSH
- INSPECTION AND MORE!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro and Overview
01:59 Supplies and Tools
03:17 Important Reminders Before Starting!
03:53 Propeller Shaft Lubrication and Torque
09:38 Oil Change
11:32 Engine Air and Cabin Filter
12:40 Front and Rear Differential Oil Change
16:55 Sponsored Segment (Thanks Techron!)
17:41 Transfer Case Oil Change
19:41 Vehicle Inspection
20:46 Brake Fluid Flush
24:53 Tire Rotation
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FYI… the PDF of the entire service manual is available on eBay and other places online. I had to purchase it and I won’t be giving it away for free. 😬
Hi Jason, I searched for the 2019 4runner manual with no success.
There's a guy on ome of the forums that made a service manual from 0-300k. It's awesome
I have a 2017 4Runner. Please post the exact service manual link for it. Thank you.
Jason, which 2023 4Runner SR5 Service Manual would you recommend? Can you provide a link? Thanks!
Cheapskate. Was just about to watch too
The most comprehensive and fun tutorial out there! Even though I've been doing mine for years, I still found it entertaining to watch and learned a few things. Great job Jason!
Thanks man! High praise coming from that Toyota DIY king!
Thank you Jason for taking the time to make the video. Very helpful sir!!
Thanks Jason! Will definitely revisit this in the future.
Love the format for this DIY! It's great to have detailed shots to go with the explanation for us visual learners ✌️ Awesome stuff, man. Great job!
My to-do list just got a lot longer. Great info thanks
My Toyota dealership has a stroke when you change your own cabin air filter. They tried to fear monger my mother about it and I had to head over and put them in their place. Don't mess with mom.
This is insanely helpful, thank you so much! Have 7k on my 23 TRD OR so have plenty of time, but I’ll be sure to watch this video when I’m doing it. You rule
4Runner!!!! Great video, thank you!!! Will be doing this real soon.
Excellent video. Very helpful with a lot of details...
Thank you for the awesome video. The clear and detailed instructions and great video shots made this easy to follow. I've gone back and probably watched this about 20 times doing my 3 year 35k maintenance on my 21 4runner with your video. The chapters are sure nice as well. I already watched the 60k, and I have a few years to go. Thank you for the hard work and awesome video.
So many awesome details! I love your excitement for routine maintenance… Lol
Very clear and detailed information. I will be using this as a guide to service my 2021 TRD Pro 4 Runner!!!
Awesome! Is yours lunar rock?
Awesome video!! We just bought a 2024 4Runner TRD Pro! We love it!
Tacos are nice but the 4runner is king 😉
Really excellent video!!
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing!
I have 3 4runners they are life changing !
Wow this will save me a lot of time trying to figure this out for myself. Consider this a couple coffees on me! Thanks Jason
Thanks man!
Jason, what a great video man. Just in time for my 30k mile service on my 4runner. I'm scared but I'm pretty confident that I'll be able to do everything myself. Thank you for the detailed video.
Great video, I have a 21 Jeep Wrangler. Yes I know it's not a Toyota but we all have to start somewhere LOL. I just completed the same maintenance where I did the front and rear axles and transfer case. The dealers starting price is $450 for the maintenance, along with the other checks that they do during that service. I looked at him like he had two heads when he told me the price. My cost for the fluids was $115 with about 90 minutes of my time.
I am using this as a reference for my GX470 service. you're the only one who did everything right. Thank you.
Thanks man.
This is so helpful for a new diy’er
Great video Jason
Great video Jason 👍😁
I love that you consistently put personality through your videos while keeping it on point, fun, informative. It's like your name is Jason, and you, like... explain things... 🤔😂🤷♂️👏
Bravo, Jason 👏❤️ Keep going!!!
Thanks Joel!
Thank you. Really appreciate this.
Este video es excelente.... estoy con un cuaderno y lapicero tomando notas como si estuviera llevando una formación de toyota para mantenimiento de mi vehículo. Muchas gracias por tanta información. Eres un verdadero youtuber 👍👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
Carcare nut!!! Great video sir. Keep up the flawless victouriosnesses. P.S. ❤ 4runner
Great video thank you so much!
Great video 🎉
Very good video. I think anyone with a 4runner and some tools should be able to follow your lead.
Thanks!
Really enjoyed this. Subscribed!
My dealer hasn’t recommended me changing dif and transfer case fluid. I’m at 75k.
Thanks for the content
Great work !
Great video, going to use it for my taco maintenance
Nice. Just doublecheck part numbers, torque specs, etc but it should mostly be the same.
Incredible DIY video .. I’m at 29k so ready to take in this project in a few weeks ! Thank you
It’s not too bad at all. Took time because I was filming the whole thing solo but it’s pretty straightforward.
Same. Just picked up a 2020 last week. 28,000 miles, but who knows what has been done to it. Best to just reset and know. Also, silver 4Runners are best. Just sayin.
130k and nothing but oil changes. I’m a bit overdue
Nice thorough maintenance Jason. Heh heh 30k in 3 years!? Got my 2017 a year ago at 75k and am at 105k ! I do need to do the drivetrain fluids and drive shafts, but I have a whole skid package...and all steel...sigh...weekend of work and a sore back to come.
I did my front and rear differentials with 75w90 Redline...the best there is!! I have a limited
Thank you for mentioning to clean the excess grease up. Not only does it make a mess, but it is an environmental hazard. It’s not the one, it’s the many making the difference!
I've got the IS500 but thr 4runner my most favorite suv.
I used to do my diffs and transfer case every 30000 but i found that it was clean as the day it went it so i do it every 60000 now and no issues at all with 335000 on the odometer and still running like new
This was really helpful. Thanks! And you make house calls, right? :))
There is some thermal expansion of that filter housing for sure. But I do know that every time I brought my wife's Rav in for oil change they didn't torque them properly. So difficult to get off. More piece of mind now doing it myself.
This was great. Thank you! As far as your question: Tacoma’s are made in Mexico. So they will never be better, as long as 4Runner’s are still made in Japan.
The 4Runner is a cut above in build quality for sure. I’ve never worked on anything as nice and well made.
Great video...I'll just take mine to a Toyota mechanic.
This is an awesome video, so much knowledge here and great use of standard practices with the right tools. Do you use regular or super unloaded?
Depends. I get 91 octane when I can because the MPG is slightly better. But I just try and get “top tier” gas whenever possible.
Oh, and 4.5 beards, because we all have room for improvement, but really, 5 Billy beards 💯
I've been working on cars my whole life, was taught the fundamentals you addressed in this video, and these aren't being talked about or taught these days. Yeah man, keep these videos coming!
😂 I’ll take 4.5.
@JasonExplainsThings 🤣😂🤣 you're doing great, keep at it and it will work 👏
On the zerks in the spider i like pump til grease comes out then keep going till new clean grease comes out that way youve pushed out all the old grease😊
Yup. That's the way it should be done. Good job!
You are amazing. 4Runners rule, Tacomas are ok.
Hey Jason, thanks for making this video. Can you guesstimate the cost of getting all these tools first time, product and fluid for this service?
Thanks for the awesome video! Where did you get a copy of the full maintenance guide? The maintenance checklist doesn't appear to have all of the info and details you provide in the video.
See the pinned comment. 👍
Tip 1: If you do happen to over grease the slip yokes (wink, wink), just remove a zerk fitting and drive around for a bit. The excess grease will be forced out of the hole were the zerk fitting was, then just reinstall the zerk fitting and hit the area with brake clean.
Tip 2: Gold Plug and Dimple make a high quality magnetic plug that replaces the transfer cases stock non-magnetic plug.
Tip 3: You can upgrade your brake fluid to a DOT 5.1. This will help if your doing heavy towing as DOT 5.1 is glycol-base, compared to DOT 5 being silicon based, and is compatible with DOT 3, but has a much higher boiling point: 500 degrees dry and 356 degrees wet.
Are the rear diff washers a different size from the front fill washer? Your video lists the front fill as: 12157-10010 and the rear as: 125157-10010. The video description shows these the same but I wanted to confirm. I’m unable to find 125157-10010 which suggests it was a typo. Great video and thanks for putting these out!
Welp I missed a few of these but I’ll be at 35k soon and will add the steps then. I change my oil every 5k and have access to a hoist. My 4Runner got annexed and is currently the mom mobile until I buy a new family car and can reclaim my 4Runner
Waiting patiently for a DIY 370,xxx mile 4Runner major services video.
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That will save a lot of money.And When can bring my Tacoma over for some Help.
It's also a plus you are not outside in the wind while on jacks. That is a big safety thing in Aviation, and generally applicable to increasingly less streamlined 4Runners.
Yeah I ended up having the Dodge on jackstands for like 3 weeks outside a few years ago. Didn’t intend for that to happen. :-)
Jason- love your channel! Btw what wheels are you running ? They look great 👍🏽
Video all about it! 🤘ruclips.net/video/dJqBH9t1zBc/видео.html
As a parts guy. That metal housing can be difficult hence why I kept the plastic housing cap
What interval do you do the power steering flush? And what fluid do you recommend? Thanks in advance!
@JasonExplainsThings You put a link to an NLGI number 2 EP2 Brown grease. In your video it looks like you're using a blue grease. Can you specify exactly which grease your using? The grease your link sends us to is a Mobil 122136. Visually the grease is a beige color. Is that correct?
With those driveline zerks being so crunchy; do you think it would help to fill them like you did, put a hundred miles on it, and then fill them again to push out the grease to try and get the grit out?
5 beards absolutely 😂 thanks for this informative vid
Are the grease fittings for the propeller shafts on Toyota's ( I have a 2017 Tacoma 4x4) universal in size? I bought a grease gun and it's hard to tell if the connector on the gun is too large preventing it from seating or it's the fitting. Any advice is appreciated
I was hoping that you would list the part number(s) for changing the stock plastic oil filter housing and longer internal metal pick-up tube. Would you PLEASE list them for us??
Covered in this video:
ruclips.net/video/cUPUzN7h9zU/видео.html
Fourrunners fer sure!
Overall a good vid, sir. Don’t get too hung up on the Toyota diff lube lunatics.
Yeah I’m not. 😂
اThank you my friend for this wonderful information
Thanks for these vids, very helpful. However, I Tried ordering those crush washers and got a call from the parts dept telling me the transfer case washer part numbers were incorrect. 🤔. The front and rear diffs were correct.
By all means if there’s a typo go with what the parts department tells you. 👍. The parts should look like the ones in the video.
Great DIY, but you may want to add checking the rear axle breather. They seize up with dust, rust(norther rust belt), and dirt. Later you end up with leaking axle seals.
Great point! I do plan on adding the ARB breather at some point as well.
Are the torque settings same for Tacomas?
I'm really liking this video!
I’d double check that. Some definitely are like lug nuts, the oil filter cap, etc.
Like the fumoto
I've never serviced diffs that often. My only consideration would be a flush on a new vehicle. Unless you are underwater you can go a while
Hey Jason! Thanks for putting this video together. It was so helpful! Quick question re oil fill levels for the rear differential. I drive a 2018 4Runner SR5 (same vehicle as your dad). I noticed that the rear diff held more oil than the manual indicates before it began to drip from the fill plug. Mine took roughly 3.25 qts as opposed to the 2.9 qts indicated in the manual. I confirmed vehicle was 100% level prior to performing the service. Did you notice the same thing? Should I be concerned I've overfilled the rear diff?
So the SR5 does take more than others because it doesn’t have a rear locker. I’m guessing you’re probably fine.
Thanks!@@JasonExplainsThings
You stated in the beginning that you purchased a PDF of the service manual (I have been trying to find a Haynes-type manual for the 5th gen but cannot find one). Can you drop a link where you got the PDF? Great video!
DM me on Instagram and I can send it to you. It was actually from a guy on eBay.
A guy has made 0-300k service maps for the 4runner. It's awesome
Could you share?@@tuckerhiggins4336
@@tuckerhiggins4336do you have a link to that? Thank you
As a Toyota tech I approve. But I wouldn't pump in till you see grease come out, you are essentially breaking the rubber boot seal for the u-joint....
Yeah I know people disagree on that topic. As a diy (not pro) mechanic I was told it’s good to expel a small amount of old grease and grime to keep the seals fresh and clean them… but not overdo it because that blows out the seals like you said.
How much should you pump?
@jimmyj5038 As silly as it sounds, by feel. When you connect the grease fitting, you feel it "latch" then as you go to pump the handle. You feel it pump easily. You know when you're done when you feel resistant on the handle while pumping.
Pumps vary depending on the needs of the vehicle.
Is he using the torque wrench correctly? If you have an extension on the socket, won’t that give you an incorrect torque?
@@marknease1631I don’t think using a straight extension will alter torque settings because everything is in line. There are some offset sockets that have specific instructions as far as torque settings.
Thorough
Can you please post a link for The Jack and the jack stands that are rated properly for the 4Runner. I don't have any extra weight on The bumpers yet. Thank you.
I recommend 6 ton jackstands that have a safety pin. The newer ones from Harbor Freight are great in my experience.
Toyota gear oil is EXPENSIVE. I will challenge you though, a quality 75W90 GL-5 gear oil (Mobil 1, Delo, Valvoline, etc.) will not damage your diff. In fact, many dealerships don't use Toyota gear oil for a drain and fill service on the diff or transfer case.
As a note, some hardcore off roaders recommend that you use dino / conventional oil and just change more often. East Coast Gear supply, a diff manufacturer recommends dino oil.
I'm sure it's fine. I know that's what Nitro Gear uses as well. They used 75W90 GL5 synthetic on everything. I'm just going to match the owners manual since everything is stock and it costs almost the same. 75W90 is much easier to get locally.
Yeah I am totally okay with changing my transfer and diffs with 75w90 GL-5. toyota uses that. IF you change it, you're miles ahead. The fact youre reading this means you care.
Yeah, I've used 75/90 in mine when I did the diffs. I actually put it in the t-case too. That was about 70k miles ago, so I'm gearing up to do this again soon. I am going to use the correct Red line in the tcase this time though, when I originally did this I just bought the gear oil locally and did not realize the difference.
OEM wiper inserts should last a lot longer than a year, I leave my 4Runner in the Florida sun and they last 3+ years. I've had it over 7 years now.
Jason, do you think I can use the longer nipple Fumoto F-133N valve? Is there enough clearance to put the drain access panel back on? Thanks
I wouldn’t risk it personally.
As a BMW M Division tech
I approve
do similar guide for bison too
Good idea. I’ll try. Chris bought the maintenance package from the dealership which I believe just ended. Havoline sent me oil for his truck but we haven’t used it yet. If I can I definitely will. 👍
Ive seen couple 4runner owner doin there own maintainance they use 75W-90 on all 3 gear box? so the in the middle gear box is different you use the MT-LV.?
The middle one is the transfer case… and 100% does not use the same oil as the front and rear diff.
Can somebody please tell me what wheels are those ?
What engine air filter was that?
How much will you charge me for a oil change if I bring oil,filter
Jason explains a DIY garage lift?
Some cool garage/shop plans in the works! Too small for a lift sadly.
Perfect timing!! My 4Runner will be at 30k soon. I have to say the 4Runner is cooler since I only have the 4Runner lol
question for you, i have been looking into this a bit since yesterday when i realized i am due for this work. the car care nut has a video about transfer case fluid. he stated you are ok to use GL5 multiweight in both the transfer case and the difs. out of curiosity any reason you didnt go that route?
I followed the owners manual. It’s pretty specific about what’s required.
@@JasonExplainsThings i was able to find the red line oils at orileys for $134 shipped so once that gets here i will be getting my 4runner up on a hoist. thanks for the videos and taking the time to respond!
Everywhere I saw everyone runs 75w90 in the TC.. so is this MT-LV stuff the same as 75w85? I see redline had both which one is the one to go with if not 75w90.
No, it’s very different. Looks and smells different in person as well. I would not advise ignoring the fluid requirement for the transfer case.
@7:10 You mentioned that you were slightly at fault for the dealer not doing the lubrication job. How can one make sure the dealer or any shop did it?
As far as I know the only way to tell is a visual inspection (does the shaft look super dry) and you can also tell when putting new grease in. If you pump a lot into the u-joints and you hear a bunch of dirt and air leave the joint then it was likely not lubricated for a long time… like mine was.
Use Amsoil gear oil for front and rear differential. No issues so far.
Fair enough.
Just on my oil change done by my local dealership. The person must have used a impact gun on my oil fiter . And the drain on the filter . I had to use the breaker bar to remove the oil filter plaster housing. Of course they denied it.
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Yeah it’s ridiculous man.
Due to my job and the limited time I was home. I used a local oil change business for the oil changes. When I switched jobs I started doing my own oil changes again. They had barely tighten the filter. I could literally twist it with my finger tips. They were just making it easier for themselves. They used a larger universal fit oil plug gasket and when looking at the indentations on it. That gasket was last a millimeter away from leaking.
Where should I put the level on my 4runner to make sure its completely level? Looks like you did it on the running board, my doesn't seem super straight. Part of the frame perhaps? How big of a deal is it if its not perfectly level but close?
Yeah find a nice straight place in the frame. I’d say just make sure it’s close.
I think Toyota uses gold in their oil formulations. Redline makes some high quality stuff, I usually go AMSoil on all my diffs, transmission, and transfer cases.
My 2022 ORP is a pavement queen. It’s hardly ever seen 4WD. Only in 4WD every couple of months for a few seconds to “ lube it up”. Do I still need to change the front Differential and transfer case oil?
In that case you could extend it to 60k maybe. Up to you. But definitely do the rear diff at least.
That's a bummer that the lock 'n lube grease gun didn't work for that one grease fitting. Do you know if they make any adapters? It's a really nice product, but don't want to spend the money for it if it's not going to work for all the fittings.
It might’ve been how I lifted the rear from the axle. I’m wondering if it was on the ground (rear suspension not compressed) if it would have fit. Honestly not sure.
@Jason Explains Things where do you put the floor jack to lift the entire front?
There’s a spot in factory skid plates for lifting. You’ll see a circular indentation.
Thanks!
There are actually THREE different tcases for the 4Runner. So, definitely make sure you're using the correct fluid.
Go ahead and check the owners manual if you don’t trust my info. There’s a screen shot of the exact specs. Only difference is capacity. They all use the same spec oil.
@@JasonExplainsThings you either use LF or 75W. Cool man, cool.
You should lube your shafts every oil change which is every 10k on these things....depending on use....🤷🏿