How long can a 4runner last?

[TundraCJ7]

My friend has a 1996 4runner Limited. When he bought it had 156K miles it ran great. Two years later it has 212K miles. It still runs great and really burns no oil between oil changes. No rust problems either. Its alway been well cared for.

My question is how long is it realistic to think this engine and transmission will go? I dont think ANY major work has been done to the engine or trans. Never the less I have allways had Chevy's and none of them made it this long without using some oil between changes.

Thanks for you help!!

[Defender]

i have seen many over 300 and even up to in the 400s when taken care of.

[LifeTech]

How much money is in your pocket?

The engine will outlive most of the body and components.

Kathyricks could explain better.

[TundraCJ7]

Anyone else out there with above 212K miles on a DD??

[Sigr6]

Kathyricks could explain better.

hahaha

[pittass]

My father has owned a 1987. sold it at 150k or so, and still has a 1993 with the same milage on it. He just bought a 1999 V6 with 100k on it. 'Just getting broken in" we figure.

[kathyricks]

The owners that buy 4Runners brand new and personally care for them and don't street race them are the ones who get 400K+ miles.

But most of the used 4Runners on the market with 75K+ miles were originally owned by young people so they have seen considerable driving on and off road abuse and maintenance neglect and major things can go wrong with them at between 150K-300K miles.

[LifeTech]

The vast majority of people actually use their vehicles. Off roading, street racing(whatever that's supposed to mean) grueling stop and go commutes, towing etc....this is why people buy their vehicles.

That's why they buy them. And that average new vehicle owner keeps it for approx. 75K miles.

We are the minority of people who actually use them ...but with TLC. And... extra PM's.

LT

[TundraCJ7]

This particular 4runner has only been use on road. The only time the 4wd would have been used is for winter. So no offroading or neglect here.

The only things I worry about is if the timming belt, water pump, or the other normal things that will go with this high of miles.

[chiplee]

This particular 4runner has only been use on road. The only time the 4wd would have been used is for winter. So no offroading or neglect here.

The only things I worry about is if the timming belt, water pump, or the other normal things that will go with this high of miles.

those things qualify as "regular maintenance" items, the timing belt and water pump I mean. you can't just change the oil and expect to get 300 or even 200k miles. if a car goes 200k without having the engine opened then the dealer has done its part and then some. If it goes 300k well that's just f'ing unreal. 400, brings a tear to my eye. Saying what it's reasonable to expect is a shot in the dark at best. But as has been stated previously, if it's "well maintained" then the sky's the limit on some of the amazing toyota power plants we've seen in 4Runners. I'm a 4th Gen V8 owner about to supercharge it and offroad the crap out of it. I don't expect 300k but 200, is probably possible.

[sgirt]

Like the post above says. As long as maintenance is done and it is driven reasonable, there is no reason why it wouldn't go around 300 or more. However, parts do wear out. My old 86 4runner went over 325 before running a hole through the water pump to mix the oil with antifreeze. Rebuilt it and it is still going.

[kathyricks]

Like the post above says. As long as maintenance is done and it is driven reasonable, there is no reason why it wouldn't go around 300 or more. However, parts do wear out. My old 86 4runner went over 325 before running a hole through the water pump to mix the oil with antifreeze. Rebuilt it and it is still going.

Yep, that's how most Toyotas end up in the junkyard - owners use aftermarket parts like water pumps from Autozone, spark plugs from Kmart or they ignore engine noises like a timing chain rattle and then something happens to the engine that causes catastrophic damage due to insufficient lubrication, cooling or excessive misfiring.

[04DSGTUNDRA]

dad has a 95 t100 with the 3.4 v6, its at 306,000 on original everything( except oil and plugs). doesnt burn oil, or have rust, but it does leak oil from the rear main seal. non the less the truck is not by any means babied, and everything still works on it, ac, power steering, etc.

[Bakemono]

Back when I was in highschool, I had an '85 4Runner that had 245,000 miles on it. It didnt burn a drop of oil and the transmission worked fine.
Its a Toyota, not a Chevy, so you dont need to worry about when its going to beak down on you. As long as you take care of it and dont abuse it all the time, 300,000 miles is not an unrealistic expectation.

[jfelts]

I have a 98 4runner with 176,000 with no problems until now. I was told yesterday that I need a new rear differential and rear wheel bearings on both sides. I understand things happen but the $2800 charge hurt my 4 runner feelings a little . I am thinking about what to do. Has anyone else had to replace their differential? The dealer said that it is sealed and they can't open it to diagnose what is wrong. Just curious if others have had this problem.

Thanks

J