First off, I want to say hello to everyone! I did not know a forum for 4Runners would exist but here ya are! Found you guys while trying to do some research for myself and glad I did!
Anyways, I recently dropped off my '07 SR5 at the dealership for just an oil change/tire rotation (cuz its conveniently across the street from my office) and they gave me a list of recommended services I should look into. Unsurprisingly, the "recommended" list totaled over 1200 bucks! But most of it seems to be changing out fluids and what not so I was wondering what on this list can be done yourself at home? (I'll leave off the stuff that I 100% know I can do myself like changing out spark plugs) Also, which of these are just worth paying someone else to do because of the time/trouble I'd have to go through? I'm all for doing my own work but if it will take me all day, I might just consider taking it to an indie mechanic.
(Note: I'm not a COMPLETE noob when it comes to working on vehicles. I do all my own custom work/maintenance on my Harley. I just dont have as much knowledge when it comes to cars, and I dont have certain things like a lift and such.)
Factory:
-Lubricate propeller shaft bushings
-Lubricate drive shaft bushings
-Re-torque drive shaft flange bolts
"Recommended":
-Perform Air/Fuel induction service
-"Install BG MOA to keep engine oil clean and fortified"
[isnt BG MOA just an engine oil additive? so how do you "install" it?]
-Rear differential fluid change
-drain and refill ws automatic transmission fluid, add conditioner
-front differential fluid change
-transfer case fluid change
-install premium universal coolant conditioner
[another one that sounds like a rip-off for the uneducated]
So which of these things can be done at home with the purchase of some jackstands and other tools i might not have in my motorcycle tool box?
Thanks in advance for everyone!
Anyways, I recently dropped off my '07 SR5 at the dealership for just an oil change/tire rotation (cuz its conveniently across the street from my office) and they gave me a list of recommended services I should look into. Unsurprisingly, the "recommended" list totaled over 1200 bucks! But most of it seems to be changing out fluids and what not so I was wondering what on this list can be done yourself at home? (I'll leave off the stuff that I 100% know I can do myself like changing out spark plugs) Also, which of these are just worth paying someone else to do because of the time/trouble I'd have to go through? I'm all for doing my own work but if it will take me all day, I might just consider taking it to an indie mechanic.
(Note: I'm not a COMPLETE noob when it comes to working on vehicles. I do all my own custom work/maintenance on my Harley. I just dont have as much knowledge when it comes to cars, and I dont have certain things like a lift and such.)
Factory:
-Lubricate propeller shaft bushings
-Lubricate drive shaft bushings
-Re-torque drive shaft flange bolts
"Recommended":
-Perform Air/Fuel induction service
-"Install BG MOA to keep engine oil clean and fortified"
[isnt BG MOA just an engine oil additive? so how do you "install" it?]
-Rear differential fluid change
-drain and refill ws automatic transmission fluid, add conditioner
-front differential fluid change
-transfer case fluid change
-install premium universal coolant conditioner
[another one that sounds like a rip-off for the uneducated]
So which of these things can be done at home with the purchase of some jackstands and other tools i might not have in my motorcycle tool box?
Thanks in advance for everyone!
