Consumer Review Video - 1999 Toyota 4Runner Limited 3.4L V6

Common problems and easy repairs on a 1999 4Runner

The 1999 Toyota 4Runner Limited is a moderately easy vehicle to maintain, and a good choice for any vehicle owner. Changing the engine air filter is easy to do, as you only have to disengage a few fasteners for reliable access to the filter. These fasteners are easy to disengage. Checking the transmission fluid level is no problem, as the fluid dipstick is easily accessible in the engine bay. Not every model includes this dipstick. Changing the front wiper blade is easy to do. Other models will require the use of tools for changing your blades, so it’s a nice, touch to be able to do this with just your hands.

Some things are more problematic on the 1999 Toyota 4Runner Limited. The center brake light is more difficult to change than usual, as you will have to use many tools in order to complete more steps than usual. You will need to remove a large panel from under the vehicle in order to access the petcock for a coolant drain. This will require you to contend with gravity as you complete. Changing the spare tire can be tough, as you will have to lower it from under the vehicle first. The lowering mechanism can grow rusted to the vehicle.

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Hans Angermeier has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road.