Comments on: Hello to all http://www.toyotatrucksclub.com/hello-to-all Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:36:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: admin http://www.toyotatrucksclub.com/hello-to-all/comment-page-1#comment-6 admin Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:58:32 +0000 http://www.toyotatrucksclub.com/hello-to-all#comment-6 I have the exact same truck you do.  My steering wheel is fine.  They can <br /> adjust this at the shop.  This will happen a lot when you have an alignment <br /> done.  They disconnect the steering, align the front end, straighten it up, <br /> and then they will reach up into the vehicle and set the steering wheel <br /> straight.  At least straight from where they are seeing it, from below and <br /> off to the side. <br /> <p>Scott <br /> tjp <timp@*NOSpam*pobox.com> wrote in message <br /> <br />news:37aa2e37.117560643@enews.newsguy.com... <br /> </p><p>- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -</p>> Glad to see this group started. Just upgraded from a '98 4x2 to a '99 <br /> > 4x4 SR5 V6 TRD, love it. The only thing I miss is the lighting package <br /> > - (map lights, glove box, ignition ring light) but I think I can live <br /> > without those. ;) Word is, the TRD models did not ship with the <br /> > lighting package.. Anyway, question to the group: <br /> <p>> My steering wheel is off center, to the right about one o-clock when I <br /> > am on a straight flat road. The funny thing is, my '98 4x2 was the <br /> > same way! It's no big deal I am just really curious if there is a <br /> > reason. It's not like I weigh 500lbs! :) <br /> </p><p>> Also, do all think an oil change @ 500ml and then @ 1000ml is <br /> > excessive? I always went with a 3000ml service on my '98. <br /> </p><p>> Thanks to all, <br /> </p><p>> -Tim <br /> <br /> </p> I have the exact same truck you do.  My steering wheel is fine.  They can
adjust this at the shop.  This will happen a lot when you have an alignment
done.  They disconnect the steering, align the front end, straighten it up,
and then they will reach up into the vehicle and set the steering wheel
straight.  At least straight from where they are seeing it, from below and
off to the side.

Scott
tjp <timp@*NOSpam*pobox.com> wrote in message

news:37aa2e37.117560643@enews.newsguy.com…

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -

> Glad to see this group started. Just upgraded from a ’98 4×2 to a ’99
> 4×4 SR5 V6 TRD, love it. The only thing I miss is the lighting package
> – (map lights, glove box, ignition ring light) but I think I can live
> without those. ;) Word is, the TRD models did not ship with the
> lighting package.. Anyway, question to the group:

> My steering wheel is off center, to the right about one o-clock when I
> am on a straight flat road. The funny thing is, my ’98 4×2 was the
> same way! It’s no big deal I am just really curious if there is a
> reason. It’s not like I weigh 500lbs! :)

> Also, do all think an oil change @ 500ml and then @ 1000ml is
> excessive? I always went with a 3000ml service on my ’98.

> Thanks to all,

> -Tim

]]> By: admin http://www.toyotatrucksclub.com/hello-to-all/comment-page-1#comment-5 admin Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:58:30 +0000 http://www.toyotatrucksclub.com/hello-to-all#comment-5 Why not change everyday Dud? <br /> tjp <timp@*NOSpam*pobox.com> wrote in message <br /> <br />news:37aa2e37.117560643@enews.newsguy.com... <br /> <p>- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -</p>> Glad to see this group started. Just upgraded from a '98 4x2 to a '99 <br /> > 4x4 SR5 V6 TRD, love it. The only thing I miss is the lighting package <br /> > - (map lights, glove box, ignition ring light) but I think I can live <br /> > without those. ;) Word is, the TRD models did not ship with the <br /> > lighting package.. Anyway, question to the group: <br /> <p>> My steering wheel is off center, to the right about one o-clock when I <br /> > am on a straight flat road. The funny thing is, my '98 4x2 was the <br /> > same way! It's no big deal I am just really curious if there is a <br /> > reason. It's not like I weigh 500lbs! :) <br /> </p><p>> Also, do all think an oil change @ 500ml and then @ 1000ml is <br /> > excessive? I always went with a 3000ml service on my '98. <br /> </p><p>> Thanks to all, <br /> </p><p>> -Tim <br /> <br /> </p> Why not change everyday Dud?
tjp <timp@*NOSpam*pobox.com> wrote in message

news:37aa2e37.117560643@enews.newsguy.com…

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -

> Glad to see this group started. Just upgraded from a ’98 4×2 to a ’99
> 4×4 SR5 V6 TRD, love it. The only thing I miss is the lighting package
> – (map lights, glove box, ignition ring light) but I think I can live
> without those. ;) Word is, the TRD models did not ship with the
> lighting package.. Anyway, question to the group:

> My steering wheel is off center, to the right about one o-clock when I
> am on a straight flat road. The funny thing is, my ’98 4×2 was the
> same way! It’s no big deal I am just really curious if there is a
> reason. It’s not like I weigh 500lbs! :)

> Also, do all think an oil change @ 500ml and then @ 1000ml is
> excessive? I always went with a 3000ml service on my ’98.

> Thanks to all,

> -Tim

]]> By: admin http://www.toyotatrucksclub.com/hello-to-all/comment-page-1#comment-4 admin Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:58:28 +0000 http://www.toyotatrucksclub.com/hello-to-all#comment-4 <p>On Fri, 06 Aug 1999 00:47:30 GMT, timp@*NOSpam*pobox.com (tjp) wrote: <br /> >Glad to see this group started. Just upgraded from a '98 4x2 to a '99 <br /> >4x4 SR5 V6 TRD, love it. The only thing I miss is the lighting package <br /> >- (map lights, glove box, ignition ring light) but I think I can live <br /> >without those. ;) Word is, the TRD models did not ship with the <br /> >lighting package.. Anyway, question to the group: <br /> </p><p>>My steering wheel is off center, to the right about one o-clock when I <br /> >am on a straight flat road. The funny thing is, my '98 4x2 was the <br /> >same way! It's no big deal I am just really curious if there is a <br /> >reason. It's not like I weigh 500lbs! :) <br /> </p><p>>Also, do all think an oil change @ 500ml and then @ 1000ml is <br /> >excessive? I always went with a 3000ml service on my '98. <br /> <br />Hey Tim, I just got the same truck only didn't get the TRD package, <br /> and you are right, I had a real old Toyota SR5 4x4 and it looks like <br /> toyota did away with some of the stuff I liked, like full <br /> intrumentation, map lights, etc.....but I moved up to an xtra cab and <br /> a V6, guess that was a good trade off.  Anyways, No, my wheel is not <br /> off center, it's pretty much straight up. Alittle off center is no big <br /> deal, but 1:00 is a bit much. Personally, I'd take it back and have <br /> them straighten it up.   Later. <br /> </p> On Fri, 06 Aug 1999 00:47:30 GMT, timp@*NOSpam*pobox.com (tjp) wrote:
>Glad to see this group started. Just upgraded from a ’98 4×2 to a ’99
>4×4 SR5 V6 TRD, love it. The only thing I miss is the lighting package
>- (map lights, glove box, ignition ring light) but I think I can live
>without those. ;) Word is, the TRD models did not ship with the
>lighting package.. Anyway, question to the group:

>My steering wheel is off center, to the right about one o-clock when I
>am on a straight flat road. The funny thing is, my ’98 4×2 was the
>same way! It’s no big deal I am just really curious if there is a
>reason. It’s not like I weigh 500lbs! :)

>Also, do all think an oil change @ 500ml and then @ 1000ml is
>excessive? I always went with a 3000ml service on my ’98.

Hey Tim, I just got the same truck only didn’t get the TRD package,
and you are right, I had a real old Toyota SR5 4×4 and it looks like
toyota did away with some of the stuff I liked, like full
intrumentation, map lights, etc…..but I moved up to an xtra cab and
a V6, guess that was a good trade off.  Anyways, No, my wheel is not
off center, it’s pretty much straight up. Alittle off center is no big
deal, but 1:00 is a bit much. Personally, I’d take it back and have
them straighten it up.   Later.

]]> By: admin http://www.toyotatrucksclub.com/hello-to-all/comment-page-1#comment-3 admin Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:58:25 +0000 http://www.toyotatrucksclub.com/hello-to-all#comment-3 In article <37aa2e37.117560...@enews.newsguy.com>, <br /> <p>timp@*NOSpam*pobox.com (tjp) wrote: <br /> > My steering wheel is off center, to the right about one o-clock when I <br /> > am on a straight flat road. The funny thing is, my '98 4x2 was the <br /> > same way! It's no big deal I am just really curious if there is a <br /> > reason. It's not like I weigh 500lbs! :) <br /> <br />My '96 4x2 is the same. <br /> </p><p>> Also, do all think an oil change @ 500ml and then @ 1000ml is <br /> > excessive? I always went with a 3000ml service on my '98. <br /> <br />When brand new?  No, I think that's a good idea.  I do all my new <br /> vehicles at 500, 1000 then 3000 after that. <br /> </p><p>Mike <br /> </p><p>-- <br /> To Reply remove extra M from address: <br /> </p><p>MREISH at reish dot net <br /> </p> In article <37aa2e37.117560…@enews.newsguy.com>,

timp@*NOSpam*pobox.com (tjp) wrote:
> My steering wheel is off center, to the right about one o-clock when I
> am on a straight flat road. The funny thing is, my ’98 4×2 was the
> same way! It’s no big deal I am just really curious if there is a
> reason. It’s not like I weigh 500lbs! :)

My ’96 4×2 is the same.

> Also, do all think an oil change @ 500ml and then @ 1000ml is
> excessive? I always went with a 3000ml service on my ’98.

When brand new?  No, I think that’s a good idea.  I do all my new
vehicles at 500, 1000 then 3000 after that.

Mike

–
To Reply remove extra M from address:

MREISH at reish dot net

]]> By: admin http://www.toyotatrucksclub.com/hello-to-all/comment-page-1#comment-2 admin Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:58:23 +0000 http://www.toyotatrucksclub.com/hello-to-all#comment-2 Not sure about your steering wheel problem. <br /> <p>On a brand new vehicle, it's a good idea to <br /> change your oil every 1k miles for the first 2k or 3k. <br /> That way, any/all new wear-break in sediments <br /> get drained out.  And then stick to every 3k miles <br /> is fine. <br /> </p><p>- Hide quoted text -- Show quoted text -</p>tjp <timp@*NOSpam*pobox.com> wrote in message news:37aa2e37.117560643@enews.newsguy.com... <br /> > My steering wheel is off center, to the right about one o-clock when I <br /> > am on a straight flat road. The funny thing is, my '98 4x2 was the <br /> > same way! It's no big deal I am just really curious if there is a <br /> > reason. It's not like I weigh 500lbs! :) <br /> <p>> Also, do all think an oil change @ 500ml and then @ 1000ml is <br /> > excessive? I always went with a 3000ml service on my '98. <br /> <br /> </p> Not sure about your steering wheel problem.

On a brand new vehicle, it’s a good idea to
change your oil every 1k miles for the first 2k or 3k.
That way, any/all new wear-break in sediments
get drained out.  And then stick to every 3k miles
is fine.

- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -

tjp <timp@*NOSpam*pobox.com> wrote in message news:37aa2e37.117560643@enews.newsguy.com…
> My steering wheel is off center, to the right about one o-clock when I
> am on a straight flat road. The funny thing is, my ’98 4×2 was the
> same way! It’s no big deal I am just really curious if there is a
> reason. It’s not like I weigh 500lbs! :)

> Also, do all think an oil change @ 500ml and then @ 1000ml is
> excessive? I always went with a 3000ml service on my ’98.

]]>