new owner...concerned

[pbprime]

You might want to do something about the mice if you haven’t already. They can do significant damage to your wiring. From what I was told is that they are attracted to the newer type of wire used. They caused $1200 of damage to my 2009 Traverse.

true been hunting and camping allot lately - no nest just their fresh looking bodies so I am guessing they climbed in the easy access of the intake and couldnt get out.

 

[scotman623]

Dryer sheets keep them out of the engine bay, that don’t like the smell of them.. The stronger the perfume smelling ones the better.. I always place them around my motorcycle over the winter..

 

[Photomatic]

Traded in my 4runner...have I made a mistake? The truck looks great, though I am disappointed in the performance of the 5.3 and the overall stiff ride. What I am most concerned about, however, are the bent lifter horror stories I have now come across...and not one, but numerous.

Mine is a ten speed LT, so I bought the Pulsar but haven’t received it yet. I am hoping that turning off the DFM keeps me from owning a brand new broken truck.

Does anyone have any good news on the matter? Has anyone gone 60, 70, 80,000 miles in one?

There are very few cases with the 5.3 . I own 2023 5.3 Trail Boss bought it new . I'm happy with mine gas mileage is great honestly the difference between the 5.3 and 6.2 is only gass miles and mine rides a little stiff to buy better than previous gen .