What an absolutely fantastic video. I was a dealership mechanic and now service advisor for over twenty years, and if everyone had the mindset that you do I would have a lot less traffic coming through my doors. Perfect advice from an experienced, old school and very practical person. Cheers, Sir.

Straight to the point "Use oem parts, Dont be cheap" good video and advice.

I love how his advice for keeping it running for a long time is just basic maintenance. Great video

Good video.I have a 91 3.0 5sp 4x4 350k miles and the motors never been cracked open.Daily driver for 22 years Still runs like a champ and has never left me on the side of the road.The only motor that can compare in longevity is a slant 6.

This video answers so many questions I've had in regards to my 95 3.0 4Runner and 89 2.4 pickup! I had this idea that my vehicles were lagging in response to going up 15 percent grades here in the Big Bend and having to downshift all the way down to 2nd gear. Also questions about having to go 80 mph on our Texas interstates when these vehicles were made when the speed limits were 65 mph. I feel comfortable about things now. after seeing this video! Thank you!

Thank You for your video. We purchased our 91 4Runner 3.0 3VZ-E new and its now pushing 200K miles. Done mostly all our own maintenance and have read all the bad press on the 3.0 engine. You video restored my faith in the motor and our hope to reach 300K. Thank You from N. Idaho!

so good to see , no horrible music , no flash , just a REAL guy giving useful info...........maybe see you out in the woods one day

Thanks. I really needed this 'let's just talk about your engine in general'. And I would really love it if you'd add more videos on these Toyota V6 3.0 EFI things, maintenance, etc. Thanks again.

I normally don’t listen to a video this long, but you are an exception to the rule. Good content.

That is a good looking 4Runner you have, and it's great to see how well you take care of it. I've always loved 4Runners. Finally bought one just over a year ago - not a 2nd Gen like yours, but a 3rd Gen with the 3.4 5VZ. Although it's not the same, some of the issues are as well the level of care . So from this non-mechanical guy (regular oil changes were about all I could ever handle), I appreciate the advice. After watching this video a week ago or so, I went ahead and ordered a radiator cap and hoses just to have for the next coolant flush as you mentioned (or to have around just in case). As luck would have it, I got a P0115 code a couple of days ago. I started looking around the engine to see where the ECT sensor and thermostat were (the suggested repairs for that code), and I noticed some light pinkish residue around the radiator cap that hadn't been there before. I popped that new cap on there, cranked her back up, and the engine code went away (for now). Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm and knowledge!

Wow! This was the BEST video I've seen since the first year KZfaq became a thing. The information was invaluable and I could listen to you talk for hours. You have a great way of delivering your words that really comes across as genuine and interesting. You're like the uncle that everyone wishes they had to teach them about cars when they were growing up. I'll have to go look at your other videos, but i hope i find some that you've made that are hands-on service type videos. Like tune-ups and such. Anyway, though, I just really enjoyed this! Thanks again!

WOW!!! The utilization of common sense! I think this is one of the best vids I've seen. Please to more. The things you talk about are just as valid on Toyotas as any other vehicles. Good job!

Good video. Nice to see someone with some experience talking about this engine - as opposed to Internet forums where people just regurgitate that the 3vze is a bad engine (not the case). First pickup I bought 15 years ago was a 3vze. I drive the same vehicle, with the same original engine, daily. I own 2, neither skips a beat; take care of those little issues and don’t miss an oil change.

Thanks for the great video. Im taking a look at one tomorrow

Bought my first 4runner it’s a 99 with the 3.4 found another one and we’re in the process of buying it they are slow but it’s never let us down and I love the body style great video keep them coming sir

Just got a 93 pickup the 3.0 Thank you for sharing this info

Great vid, I learned a lot, I have a 1990 4-runner I'm tuning up!

Great content, I love this video and helps with my '95 4Runner

Good sound advice. Would like to learn more about this engine and tips to keep it running smooth

This is a great video. You explain everything simple and straightforward. I will definitely reference this video as I restore my 92 pickup 5speed with the v6 engine. THANK YOU.

Great video! I'm not very car-savvy but I love my '95 4Runner and I want to keep her going for a long time. This was a really helpful video and I'm definitely going to put your advice into practice. I'd love to see a video on fluid maintenance!

Thanks a lot bro for the good information to keep my Toyota 4Runner 1990 is very important for me 👍👍👍👍🇲🇽🇲🇽

You’re videos have been a huge help, I have a 93 and my girlfriend has a 90 and as you can imagine that means I have a lot of maintenance on my plate 😂 thanks for sharing your experience

+1 for maintenance on the 3.0! Fantastic video, love the deep knowledge and straight forward delivery. I have a 1990 3.0 4runner that I'm slowly learning my way around and would love to glean more insight from you, so please keep going with the vids.

Thanks for the vid! Just bought a 2nd gen. Have no idea how many miles it has. Odometer is broken.But runs like a champ so far. This eased my mind about it lol

Great advice, please do more vedio on maintenance. I have a v6 3.0 4x4 toyota truck and would like to see more.

Thank you, sir. More videos!

Great video. Nice to hear a simple and common sense solution for prolonging the life of this engine. I'm living out in Okinawa and picked up a 1995 Toyota Hilux Surf with only about 100k miles. A significant unknown is that the vehicles are turned over so fast here that I have no clue if the recall was done. I'm brand new to working on vehicles but I'm looking forward to learning on the 3VZE. I would definitely be interested in more videos from you. I'm bringing my Surf back to California when my tour is up and i'll drive it into the ground... which seems like won't be any time soon as long as I keep up the preventative maintenance. Thanks again!

i would love to see more videos Thanks man, i learned a lot!

Hi, yes, please more videos on how to keep our old 3.0's going !!! I'm up in British Columbia and run a 1989 Toyota Slumber Queen motor home. Big load for the 3.0 !!!! So far for me all is well. I'm going to follow your advice about oils and coolant types and changes. Thanks for taking the time to pass on your valuable info and insights.

Thanks for this video. I just bought a clean 94 with only a few issues. I had a 90 when I was in high school and I wish I didn't sell it. For the past 5 years the my wife and I have been seeing the capabilities of the first generation honda crvs and doing things with it I haven't done since I had my first runner. Nice video I hope you've got more!

Definitely be great to see more videos on maintenance on these. Thanks

Great video and thanks for the information. Changing things to much can cause problems. I agree with you.

Great job dude! I loved your presentation and logical information.

Thank you for the helpful video!

Awesome Video! Im one of the rare North east Owners. 1992 SR5 v6 with a 5 speed. 380k on the body now. around 200k on motor. Id love some more info videos i found a lot of good information. thank you!

Excellent information! 1991 Toyota pickup 3.0 3VZ-E. And still in very good shape thanks for the excellent video.

Great video sir!!

Love this guy🤙

Great video! I really enjoyed watching it! I have a 1994 4runner 3.0

Just pick up a one owner 95’ with 108k on the clock. It’s been well cared for and I’m learning how to keep it that way for a long time. Great video!

Thanks for this video. I recently picked up a 95toyota pickup 4x4. I want this thing last as long as possible. Consistent maintenance and keeping it as original as possible seam like the most legit way for it to last.

Thank you sir, great video!

Awesome video much needed information I have a 95 4 Runner that I’m currently doing necessary maintenance on and doing my first big mod which is adding a 3rd gen 4 runner e locker onto the rear axle of my truck, also regeared to 4.88 for my 33’ Tires

So thankful for this.

Fantastic video. Subscribed.

I just bought a 93 with a lift and 35 inch tires and it must have after market gears because it gets up a scoots. It has the 5 speed too and 207,000 miles. And with I think 4 inch lift and 3 inch body it keeps it out of the mud and it has hardly any rust. And I live in Washington state. But I love driving this beast. I've been learning alot about these watching videos like yours and I thank you. I'm working on timing it now, I can't find my timing light and just did a new timing belt and all new front of motor. It runs sweet. Lovin' it.

More maintenance vids would be great, just picked up my 5th runner but sitting on 2 more that need love, almost scraped them and got a jeep, hope I made the right choice;) Great vid👍

Great video!, I appreciate the advice, this helping me through buying my Toyota, I love these V6’s, their VERY stout motors. Have a good DEEP rumble to them.😃

Great video great advice thank you! Please do more. 2nd gen for life:)

Thanks for the video. Helped me lot.

You right on with these years going up in value I have a 93 sr5 3.0 very good shape in the garage I would like to find a 2 wheel drive 22 re regular cab but I can’t find any anywhere

Good advice! Well done.

250k km on my 91 4runner. I'm the 3rd owner - have had to replace bearings, front diff, timing belt and the radiator so far. Doing it all myself has saved me a lot of money and I have learned a lot about vehicles

Lol u got me thats right im watching your video cus i care i just bout a 1995 4runner outnof no where it interests me to buy one theyre cool trucks new subscriber here 👍 heck yeah do more videos this helper alot

awesome video !

Wow! Congrats on your awesome video.great information and great tips to make your car run smooth! You think you can make a video on the correct manufacturer diagram of the vacuum hoses on this engine ! Because there isn't one video out there that really shows step by step where each hose goes to. And the diagram print out does not really pins down where each hose goes to ! It would be a great video! Thank you ,and keep up the great work 👍

Yeah, send us more. You do a great job on these. I have a 1992 4Runner with an oil leak that was supposedly fixed...not sure...never had a 4Runner. Someone suggested maybe the heads weren't screwed down all the way.

I would love to see more videos and tips!

Awesome video indeed!

Thank you for a very informative video.

about to buy a '95 4runner, good info, great project truck

Thank you for these videos. They are a real help. I got a 93 4runner 5sp 3.0 4x4. Runs good but.... motor started "pulsing" or "lugging" at cruising speed (mild load with just a little throttle 2500ish RPM). If you give it more throttle before the lugging gets bad the the engine catches on and take off or you need to downshift too get the RPMs up in the poser band (3000+) range and all is good. I replaced the TPS based on all the stuff I had read up on. Cannot say that has made a difference. I guess when I think I have it adjusted correctly things get better - and if I over comp one way or another it seems to move the issue slightly up or down on the RPM range. If I unplug the TPS it seems I still feel a little bit of the issue but not as bad. btw: I changes our the fuel filter and have changed out 99% of the vacuum hoses. Rig has 250k and the plugs were done at 210k. Wires look good but I cannot confirm that they were changed or the condition of the rotor (just have not pulled it to look yet). This has got to be something simple but it is eluding me what to do. I am sure one of you guys has seen this before. Please help! I need this to be AWESOME for my wife who love this rig. Thanks in advance.

I have a 92 toyota dlx pickup in the rust belt with little rust and 82,000 original miles with the 3.0

Great video man! I have a 95 4runner and just hit 199k I've had mine 4yrs. These trucks are awesome! Gotta do your own work on these! I've got a brake booster on the way out? A vid would be awesome!

I run the Toyota red coolant to help keep the cooling system in excellent shape

Good video. Yes please do more 3.0L videos. Thanks

I bought mine 4runner second gen with 300000 miles on it for 2900$. 1kz engine, it runs great and the engine starts right up everytime. Very happy with it!

Thanks for all the information! I was looking at one on craigslist for $2750. The guy said the right front control arm needs to be replaced. It has 235k miles. He was supposed to call me back, but he had someone else looking at it. The ad is still up, so it's pretty tempting looking at it. It was garaged for the first 15 years. I really want one of these trucks so I can sleep in the back and haul surfboards in the back so I can explore and surf the east coast. I just subbed to your channel, I look forward to your future videos! Thanks again

Thank you for the extra tips. I own a 1995 2WD only 4Runner with the same engine. I got it from my uncle in 2018 and it had 94k miles. Now it has 133k miles on it. A simple service like you mentioned can keep the 3.0 reliable. I do food delivery in my 4Runner and put over 100 miles each day and I’ve had no issues with mine so far Yea I don’t do off-roading with it but it’s a pleasure to drive every time

More info please very informative my new 95 4runner thanks you!

Great video. I learned more by watching that then I have searching through nonsense on social media. I just bought a 91 4Runner 3.0 manual… it had the head gasket replaced by previous owner, as well as the clutch. It has a “tapping” sound that has started to get slightly worse. I was told by a mechanic who listened to it that it was the 4th piston rod, and it could be. I also wonder about valve adjustments, etc. I am at a loss with this and don’t want to sell it, or spend a fortune swapping the motor. Do you have any advice or ideas? Anything would be greatly appreciated. I like the rig a lot. Again, thank you for your video… I’ll be watching more of your videos for sure!

I am still driving my 92 pick up with a 3vze and the thing works!

Great video ,valuable information . I recently purchased a 1992 4runner 142 k miles a Georgia Peach ( I am 2 nd . owner ) . very well maintained .no rust it never saw snow or salt until recently Yep timing belt went ( melted , shredded , mech. said he never saw anything like it ) . I'm replacing the clutch slave & master cylinder when weather breaks . Timing belt repair was 3 rd. for this beauty . Interior is cherry . body near perfect Thanks for this video , reassuring that my money was well spent . ( I will change t. b. at 200k , 149 k now it went at 148 k ) I do all the filter & coolant, oil etc . at recommended intervals . Liked & subscribed .

Great video. I've owned an 84 4x4 toyota truck New, 89 4Runner New and a 91 4x4 truck. I still own the 91, second owner. Great vehicles.

Have a 93 2wd 4runner. I had the rear main seal replaced. I replaced the valve cover gaskets and cam shaft seals. I still have a leak that appears to be coming from the distributor cap. I ordered factory cap and O ring and hoping that fixes it. Had to change the starter and Fuel pump when I bought it. Going on 201k and still going strong. Also use OEM parts. Thanks for this video!

Thanks for the information, I am currently installing a remanufactured 3.0... in my 91 4 runner.... I had a 64 scout My first 4 wheeler.. so I'm ok with slow

I own a 93 4runner with the 3.0. I love this thing and will never sell it. My second head gasket let go at 230k. The machine shop said all the internals looked absolutely perfect and could easily go another couple hundred thousand miles. The only issue was the leaking head gasket had eroded or rusted the block slightly. He said if we had just put it back together the head gasket would become a problem again at some point.

I've had my 93 pickup with the 3.slow for 14 years. It can't get out of it's own way, but it's never left me stranded. It has 365,001 miles on it. I pulled out the 3VZ yesterday, and a 5VZ-FE is going in next weekend. I really can't say anything bad about the old 3 liter, other than it was a gutless wonder. Even so, it managed to tow a car full of everything I owned from Portland OR to Devner CO.

I've had 27 4runners and 9 of them have been second gens with the 3vz 3.0, they have been as GOOD and bulletproof as my 5VZs and 1GRs. I was also a Toyota technician. And i BEAT and abuse my 4runner 3.0s in the Arizona heat like none of you would comprehend

Thanks! I’m going to look at a really clean 3rd gen tomorrow with 300 000 miles a little skeptical it’s in my budget but pricey for the miles

Just a little feedback on your guidance and advice. Over the past week I have been prepping my 89 Toyota Slumber Queen RV out of storage. I changed over to Toyota motor oil and filter, and had the old green coolant flushed out and replaced with Toyota long life Red. I'll pick up a new air filter next time I'm up near the dealership. Coming up soon I'll do a little road trip for a week or more and see how everything works out. My Toyota only has 143,000 km on it and as far as I know it is original having had no major issues. I hope I can keep it that way. Thanks again for your advice and suggestions.

Thanks! Very helpful video amigo

Like the video ive got 1997 Toyota Hilux Surf 4 wd and 1998 Toyota Hilux Surf 4 wd,, Semi from Christchurch New Zealand

Awesome hat too :)

You look like a younger version of "Doc" from Back to the Future movie

Great video. Just liked and Subscribed. Just got a 95 4 Runner and I think I have a head gasket issue. We'll see

Excellent! Thank you. I am a recently retired chiropractor who finally has time to restore my old 1990 4x4 SR5 3VZE with 157K miles. I bought her new in SF in 1990 and would like to see her hit 300K. My head gaskets blew within 3 years and were replaced under warranty. There is so much bad info out there especially on the EGR delete obsession which I was being seduced by until I found you. I was throwing a code 71 which was easily fixed by pulling the EGR valve. I was getting ready to order a new one but just cleaning it with carb cleaner fixed the problem. I would love to see you do a service video or any other videos as I am also gearing up to do a complete service. All fluids, filters, grease, etc., etc. Question: Is it possible to change the PCV without pulling the intake plenum? Again thank you. Keep up the good work. Liked. Subscribed & hit the bell! ps. What oil do you like for the manual trans, transfer case, differentials, etc? Thanks

I have 1992 SR5 pick up with the 3.0. It has 500,000 miles. I have an Amsoil bypass filter installed and use Amsoil. I change my oil every 4000 and change the bypass every 20,000. Make sure you change the differentials, transmission, and transfer case with synthetic gear oil. Also lube the drive drive shaft and front end. Often overlooked. The drive shaft has quite a few zirk fittings that need to be greased.

thanks allot for those information's ,,l ve got a toyota 4runner v6 ,,, 1992 model ..

Thanks for the video, I drive 2006 Tacoma.

Thanks for the video

I'm interested in more videos. I've had a 92 3vze 4 runner for a year, well maintained by previous owner, completely stock. 189000 miles. Looking forward to more info!!

I just bought a 91 3.0 Dolphin rv with 55k miles. Runs great, pass smog in California, it’s been sitting for six years on the coast so flushing all the fluids. I like what you said about the cooling system, after researching the 3.0 and the head gaskets I was nervous. I’m granny gears and years, driving slo no prob. I want to go to burning man with all my kids and grandkids, we’re also into high altitude camping, fishing and hot springs.. I get we are carrying more weight than the average forerunner and overheating/blown head gaskets is my nightmare. thanks for the advice, this is the most practical video I’ve seen on this engine. Now I have to figure out all of this extra RV stuff… air bag suspension, black water and propane.. oh my! Cheers!

This guy is awesome 😎

Great video. I think the biggest problem people run into is running cheap aftermarket parts on these motors. OEM parts are more money but simply work the best and will give you way less of a headache. Another thing too with these is they tend to leak oil on the back of the valve covers. I had to do mine a few times before with the fel pro ones then I tried the toyota gaskets and put some rtv sealant around the corners and it hasn't leaked since.

Very good info

Just picked up a 88' with 412,000! Looks like 112,000 Yahoo! Nice video. Looking forward to my yota time.

Cool video

Tell me about it. Bought the truck less than 2 years ago, after 2 months wouldnt start. Turned out blown cylinder head and bad crankshaft. Complete rebuild of the engine, plus a new radiator. After that, thank God, works like a charm, only blown the 2 top water hoses, which I changed myself, like you said, nothing hard to do at all. Now looking forward to get that baby out there. Got the 2 inch lift, but not as big tyres on it, running a bit less that 30 inch - 235-75-15. Love the truck still, specially the trunk and tailgate. Plus everything is so solid, its unbelievable that its made in 91.