Austin Area TW Chapter (all gens welcome, even T4Rs; heck, just make it a Toyota and we're good)

Whoa blast from the past!!!!

 

AutoZone Chrome vents for the win!!!

 

Right?! Last time I went chootin was with you guys right before the shut down last year. I've only been able to find 9mm in HP since then.

 

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Man that was a good time!

 

Have you thought about seeing a Chiropractor? I used to go to Slaughter Lane Chiropractic and they were really good

Does it still blow air? Does it intermittently cut off and back on but no cold? Mine did that last fall and it was the resistor & blower. 2007 Taco problems LOL

 

No, blows great, and will chill in 5 minutes. But was always instant. I have no proof anyone ever touched it, so I am not surprised. It COULD be a component, but since everything works, it's probably just old and needs help!

 

Yeah probably just needs a little charge

 

That's a genius marketing slogan!

I have a buddy that is a strong believer in his right to be in the left lane, as he is passing someone, and it's the passing lane. The problem with that thinking, as I have mentioned to him multiple times, is that he may not be driving faster than everyone on the road at the time. Getting back to the autobahn anecdote, the left lane is used to pass, then you get back over when the pass is completed; you don't continue to drive in that lane. Believe me, back in my Army days, I would be passing other drivers in my 5/4 Dodge pickup, look up in the rear view, and thought, "where the hell did that car, (with the left blinker on), come from?". I would complete the pass, and get the hell over.

The Telluride rides nice, but there is a bit of a shimmy in the steering that shouldn't be there, IMO. Not a deal breaker, but it drives like its top heavy when it shouldn't be. Her car, she likes it, and that's all that counts.

 

I'm throwing rocks at perps instead. We have plenty of rocks here.

 

Got a couple questions for the group:

- Anyone use Toyota of Cedar Park for service? Got to take mine in for fuel pump recall and want them to apply the TSB-0092-20. Was wondering if there is a service advisor over there I should work with who won't give any pushback on the TSB?

- Also got a friend who is about to get a 4Runner, and I am looking for the 4Runner equivalent to this forum. Which forum do you 4Runner owners use?

Have a great day out there, and thanks in advance.

 

Prices are better than supply!

 

https://www.4runners.com/

 

I think you're down in SoATX, no? Check out Spero Rehab on LaCrosse off MoPac - EXCELLENT Therapy Team.

 

Good Morning ATX! Actually going after the greenhouse today. Spent all day yesterday on the road in my suburbs. Seguin, San Marcos, and Kyle.

 

Nathan Baker is who I used.

My Highlander was doing some odd things to me; I took it in for fuel pump recall. A week later, check engine light back on. It was most likely the rolled o-ring issue (if you don't set the pump just right, it rolls up). New O-ring. A week later, Check Engine light back on! It turned out #5 direct injection injector was leaking. Rough idle, but on the last time, I was joking with Nathan to make sure the tech understands I'm 6'3" 235# and love boxing, and have anger management issues to make sure they understand the issue. Thankfully they had their most senior guy who pulled all the plugs to inspect them. Spotting #5 was very rich.

I'd drop off three Cold Brews, one for Nathan, two others for the techs working on the car. Typically the junior techs get the recall work, hence why they just "reset codes" and sent the car back out.

Almost before you do that recall, I'd be curious to go for a drive in your truck; then we can test-drive my 2021. The TSB is only for 2019 & 2020. but wondering if the same. I'm finding I just need to be patient in traffic, damn I miss my twin-turbo 3.5 Ford, but was way too fast. Even the Highlander (same motor) was peppy. Tacoma just meant to get there. No speeding tickets in it. The nice thing about getting older, I just got warnings and told to take it easy.

EDIT:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/tsb-0092-20-for-a-t-ecu.1238656/

Dealers are hesitant about the TSB as it may impact fuel economy.

 

I'm in Austin but appreciate the info, Dave.

Sup Kurt, that oasis looking good

 

Hello. Does anyone know of a really cool and easy going shop that can get an inspection done? My brother has a 2004 4Runner throwing a P0430, it has over 350k miles on it. Thanks for any help

 

David?

 

If he has the 4.0L v6, I can help.

 

Yes David. It's a 3.4