If you find yourself at a loss with all of our acronyms, here is a helpful list: Other options such as 5-speed, 4cyl, 2wd will change that number slightly. Real world numbers on a well-maintained, stock vehicle are more like 18/20+ MPG (miles per gallon) is rated at 16/19 (city/HW) for V6/auto/4wd models. These will all be covered later in the guide. It was also available in many different trim levels base, SR5, Limited, ‘highlander’ model, sport package, and the sport edition. After 2000, The 5-speed and 4cyl engine were discontinued. The 4runner came with a 4-speed Automatic transmission or an optional 5-speed manual transmission. It was available with two engines, the 2.7L 4 cyl with 150 HP and the more common 3.4L V6 with 183 HP. The 3rd generation 4Runner is a body-on-frame truck based SUV with Independent front suspension (IFS) and solid rear axle with coil springs in the front and rear. You may want to keep track of the options each of these SUB-gens had, in order to help you make a list of what you want and which years had it. There are basically 3 SUB-generations within the 3rd gen. The 3rd generation Toyota 4Runner was available from 1996 through 2002. ![]() Toyota 4Runner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia And be sure to check out the 4Runner Wiki page: It has instructions and diagrams of EVERY SINGLE mechanical/electrical/body component on these trucks. Here is the PDF of the Toyota Field Service Manual (FSM) for the 3rd gen. He is much more descriptive than I am.Īnd another, more maintenance oriented thread, with a lot of data and part numbers from iH8mud(.com): Post 7- New Owners section: Tune up pointers, Supercharger info, Basic Starter Modifications, Beginner FAQīut to start off, here is a little summary of the 3rd gen 4runner. Post 6- Wheel Variations, $ Pricing & Searching Information. Post 4- Trim Levels Differences/ overview ![]() Post 3- Transfer case differences, E-locker, TRAC/VSC, 5-speed, 4Cyl information. Post 2- Known Issues & Red Flags, Maintenance Items. And to forum members who spot an error in this guide, please do not hesitate to notify me so I can fix it. ![]() If you find a promising 4runner, post it up so we can dissect it. If you have any further questions on a topic that may have not been covered, just search or post a reply, the helpful members of this forum will help you find your answer. The information here is meant to be purely informative. If you have questions of what to look out for and what trim model is right for you, this is where you should be able to find your answer. This thread will serve as a resource to all prospective buyers of 3rd generation 4runners. We are a true community here, we help each other on and offline. To those viewing this that are unregistered, feel free to join us and ask questions. To all those who are new members of the forum, WELCOME!! I hope you enjoy your stay.
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