How do these prices look on 60k maintenance for a 2016 SR5?
I have a 2016 SR5 with 65k and my dealership notified me I was overdue for the following items, and recommended them in below order of importance. Any of these super easy to do myself, do the prices look okay, and are there any that can be put off for another 5k miles? $2000 is not what I had budgeted for maintenance this year. I plan to keep my 4Runner for another ten years so I do want all recommended maintenance, but I've heard things like serp belt replacement is a 30 minute/$50 job that is very easy for the average Joe to do at home. They also had replace cabin filter priced at $70 so I'm wondering what their markup is.
1. Coolant Exchange Service - $270 2. Trans Fluid Exchange Service - $400 3. Rear Differential Service - $190 4. Brake Fluid Exchange - $200 5. Complete Fuel Service (EFI/TEC) - $300 6. Replace Drive Belt - $260 7. Power Steering Fluid Exchange - $170 |
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I did all my major fluids (most of what you have listed above) at 75k and again at 150k. Brakes pads were pretty worn out at both of these intervals as well. The belt should only be replaced if its showing signs of wear or noise. Does it look beat up and ready to crack? Mine started to show signs of wear at 98k. |
Just for Comparison below is what it will cost you to DIY. By DIY you will also know its done right and correct fluids are used.
1. Coolant Exchange Service - $270 DIY $40 2. Trans Fluid Exchange Service - $400 DIY - $80 3. Rear Differential Service - $190 DIY - $70 4. Brake Fluid Exchange - $200 DIY - $10 5. Complete Fuel Service (EFI/TEC) - $300 DIY - $20 for 20oz Techron 6. Replace Drive Belt - $260 DIY - $46 7. Power Steering Fluid Exchange - $170 DIY $34 FOR Dexron Tran fluid |
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That said, some of the prices I don't think are too horrible. Some services, like the coolant service, may not be needed yet according to your owner's manual. It won't hurt to have it done but just saying it's premature according to Toyota. I would want to know what they are doing for the fuel service but I suspect it's mostly useless and way overpriced. I would skip that one regardless. The drive belt service seems really overpriced too. |
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This may be a good link for you, and YouTube: Beginner Fluid Maintenance |
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Based on the combined age and mileage of your vehicle you most likely should have the coolant, transmission and rear diff fluids serviced. Do you have 4wd? If so need to have the transfer case fluid and front diff fluids done as well at some point. Pull out your manual and check the intervals it recommends. In my opinion power steering fluid, brake fluid and fuel service is not immediately required. I would push them out if you need to wait an oil change or two. |
Isn't the coolant scheduled at 100k in the manual?
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That's the best way to do it save the dollars
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$260 for a drive belt replacement is ridiculous. It's probably the easiest task on the list and should take only a few min at the most. Cost of the belt is around $50 but varies. I'd get one from Camelback Toyota in Phoenix - they ship to anywhere in the US. But, look at your belt and see what condition it is in. Look for cracks on both sides and check for fraying around the edges. When you have the belt off, check all idler and tensioner pulleys that they spin freely. Also look for videos on how to change the serpentine drive belt on a 2016 Toyota 4Runner 4.0 V6. Keep that old belt for a spare! Might be helpful to have a friend assist.
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Toyota recommends coolant replacement at 100k miles or 10 years and then 50k miles/5 years after. |
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