Addtl Maintenance, etc needed for 4wd?

[rob97ag]

I have had my eye on a TRDP in cement for a while, and finally began contacting a few local dealers to see if there's any chance to order or secure one (thinking I may be too late in the model year).

I am drawn to the TRDP due to the cement color and a few other features that don't really have anything to do with it's capability. I have never owned a 4wd, and not sure how much I would use it (if ever...maybe some light trails)...so I would be that guy with a TRDP that drives to work 50 miles round trip each day and rarely takes it off road. Yeah, I know...but the first step is admitting you have a problem...

What addtl standard/regular types of maintenance would this 4wd require than say, a 2wd SR5? Since I will rarely (who knows, maybe that will change when I have the capability) use it off pavement...should the 4wd and/or other systems be used periodically just to keep them so they don't go "bad". If so, what general intervals and/or types of activities are recommended?

And yes, I know that for my purposes there are other vehicles out there that better suit my needs. But I don't really need or like all the new tech in the cars, really like the look and feel of the 4Runner, and of course the reliability.

Thanks for any inputs, and feel free to flame away about this guy wanting a TRDP...can't blame ya.

 

[Senorlechero]

I have had my eye on a TRDP in cement for a while, and finally began contacting a few local dealers to see if there's any chance to order or secure one (thinking I may be too late in the model year).

I am drawn to the TRDP due to the cement color and a few other features that don't really have anything due to it's capability. I have never owned a 4wd, and not sure how much I would use it (if ever...maybe some light trails)...so I would be that guy with a TRDP that drives to work 50 miles round trip each day and rarely takes it off road. Yeah, I know...but the first step is admitting you have a problem...

What addtl standard/regular types of maintenance would this 4wd require than say, a 2wd SR5? Since I will rarely (who knows, maybe that will change when I have the capability) use it off pavement...should the 4wd and/or other systems be used periodically just to keep them so they don't go "bad". If so, what general intervals and/or types of activities are recommended?

And yes, I know that for my purposes there are other vehicles out there that better suit my needs. But I don't really need or like all the new tech in the cars, really like the look and feel of the 4Runner, and of course the reliability.

Thanks for any inputs, and feel free to flame away about this guy wanting a TRDP...can't blame ya.

Good luck in the search:thumb3:

If cement is the driving factor, you may want to wait and see if they release it to the regular line next model year.

I'm hoping they add cement to the regular line next model year as I'll get myself a TRD Off Road premium in cement!

As far as additional maintenance goes, you have to change the front diff and transfer case fluid occasionally.

JFYI you cannot order a TRDPro, dealers are allocated so many based on their sales and what they get is what they get, I work as a sales rep and our dealer only has one more allocated to us for the year and it's cement, and already sold. It hasn't even shipped to us yet.

 

[jrandom]

What addtl standard/regular types of maintenance would this 4wd require than say, a 2wd SR5? Since I will rarely (who knows, maybe that will change when I have the capability) use it off pavement...should the 4wd and/or other systems be used periodically just to keep them so they don't go "bad". If so, what general intervals and/or types of activities are recommended?

Yes, the most important thing is to use it. Even the manual states you should engage and drive in 4X4 at least 10 miles per month.

If you don't do your own work, don't worry about it, and follow the trucks maintenance schedule.

 

[jsteveno]

Good luck in the search:thumb3:

If cement is the driving factor, you may want to wait and see if they release it to the regular line next model year.

I'm hoping they add cement to the regular line next model year as I'll get myself a TRD Off Road premium in cement!

As far as additional maintenance goes, you have to change the front diff and transfer case fluid occasionally.

JFYI you cannot order a TRDPro, dealers are allocated so many based on their sales and what they get is what they get, I work as a sales rep and our dealer only has one more allocated to us for the year and it's cement, and already sold. It hasn't even shipped to us yet.

If you work as a sales rep then should should know that the exclusive TRDP color is just that, exclusive. Releasing a non-TRDP in a previously exclusive color would defeat the purpose. If the OP wants Cement T4R, he needs to get a 2017.

 

[BlackWorksInc]

There's a section in the owner's manual as well as a "scheduled maintenance guide" that details exactly what needs to be done to the vehicle at what mileage. Additionally it has notations indicating for 4WD service and definitions for "severe driving".

It's honestly the best answer to your question as you can see from 5k to 105k what the difference is in services. But it mainly comes down to greasing and replacing fluid in two more differentials (depending on how much offroading you do the intervals will shrink accordingly, also depending on the fluid you run and how much you trust it.)

 

[Senorlechero]

If you work as a sales rep then should should know that the exclusive TRDP color is just that, exclusive. Releasing a non-TRDP in a previously exclusive color would defeat the purpose. If the OP wants Cement T4R, he needs to get a 2017.

You got me!

I said it MIGHT become available, just like quicksand and inferno are available on non TRD Pro Tacomas now, cement MIGHT become available on the non TRD Pros. Maybe.
I could also be wrong. Because Toyota does whatever Toyota wants to do lol