4Run95,

Take a moment to fill in your signature (My Home, next to Search) with info about your 4Runner...see mine below. Helpful to list mileage, auto vs. 5 speed, add-ons, etc.

You can drive your 4Runner for months as long as the headgasket doesn't totally blow - huge white cloud of smoke coming out of your exhaust and coolant level dropping accordingly. Keep a close eye on the coolant level, it sounds like you are already doing that. I have a friend that doesn't drive more than 10-15 miles at a time, has had a leaking headgasket for over a year. Me, I need to drive long distance at anytime.

What is your plan, repair yourself or have someone else do it?

Good luck,

Hugh