How long should an axle seal last?
Rear axle seals last a pretty long time. To be more specific, rear axle seals usually last between 50K and 100K miles. They’re simple parts, so how can they fail? It’s quite simple: wear and tear.
How much should an axle seal replacement cost?
Fixing an axle seal can cost anywhere from $150 to several hundred dollars, depending on the make and model of your car. If you detect a leak it’s better to fix it sooner rather than later, as ruining your transmission is an expensive repair.
When should axle seals be replaced?
It is very important to replace axle seals because major damage, such as saturated brake pads and shoes and brake failure. An axle leak could also cause major damage to the differential ring and pinion and bearing assemblies, ruining the entire rear axle in severe cases.
What happens if you don’t replace axle seals?
The purpose of the axle seal is to keep transmission fluid from leaking. Depending on the size of the leak, it may be okay to drive with a leaking axle seal, but not for very long. If the leaking axle seal does not get fixed soon and the transmission is slipping, you could cause permanent damage to the transmission.
What are the trims of the 2015 Toyota 4Runner?
The 2015 Toyota 4Runner SUV is available in four trims: SR5, Trail, Limited and TRD Pro Series. The base SR5 includes Entune Audio Plus system with AM/FM/CD/USB player and Bluetooth music streaming, HomeLink, rearview camera, fabric interior and an 8-way-power driver’s seat.
Is there a power glass window on a Toyota 4Runner?
Once standard on nearly every American station wagon, the rear liftgate power glass window now only exists in car lore and with the Toyota 4Runner for 2015. The disappearing window is perfect for loading objects without having to open the rear hatch, or rapidly evacuating foul odors that suddenly arise inside the cabin.
What’s the price of a new Toyota 4Runner?
Trail models begin closer to $35,800 and Limited models start around $40,000. The TRD Pro Series starts close to $42,000. At its starting price, the 4Runner costs more than the Nissan Pathfinder, Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento, though those three are car-based crossover SUVs not meant for serious off-roading.
How many seats does the Toyota 4Runner have?
A 3rd-row seat option, while cramped, expands the 4Runner’s passenger carrying capacity to seven. On paved roads, Toyota’s 2015 4Runner can feel down right primitive compared to modern crossover SUVs.