I’ve always enjoyed working on vehicles ( was a mechanic at Kuni Lexus of Denver for six years), but feel as i’m getting older, would rather pay someone to do some of that work. This weekend I set out to do a simple oil change on the 4runner to get ready for some up coming trips with the 4×4 club, only to find it turning into a longer project….

After picking up a oil filter from the Toyota dealership, I headed to AutoZone to pick up oil, only to have the battery go bad on me ( it took three tries to get the right battery from AutoZone for the 4runner). While there, I found the negative terminal connector broken. After replacing both, I headed to my parents house to change the oil. Frustrated from earlier, I wasn’t paying attention and drained the transmission fluid ( rolls eyes). Realized what I did a half block after leaving, I parked the truck and went home. I made better progress on everything Sunday…

Definitely ready for some fall camping with the 4×4 club.

Finding a broken negative terminal connector after realizing the battery is shot (only a year old).

A more productive day Sunday working on the 4runner.