First 30K service

[4Runner168]

I am scheduled for my first 30K service this weekend and this is what the local dealer recommends, does the list below cover everything that needs to be done at 30K? Or are some of the items listed not really needed?

Major Service - (every 30,000 miles)
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Check and top-off necessary fluids
Check, rotate, and set tire pressures
Replace cabin air filter (Avalon, Camry, 4-Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, Landcruiser, Prius, Rav4, Solara, Tacoma, & Tundra if equipped)
Replace engine air filter
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Lubricate propeller shaft (Landcruiser; 4WD 4-Runner, Sequoia, & Tundra models)
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt (4-Runner, Landcruiser, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, & 4WD Sienna)
Replace front differential oil (Camry, Corolla, Landcruiser, Matrix, Scions; 4WD 4-Runner, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra models; Rav4 & Solara manual transmission models)
Replace rear differential oil including limited slip (4-Runner, Landcruiser, Sequoia, Tacoma; 4WD Highlander, Matrix, Rav4, Sienna, Tundra)
Replace transfer case oil (Landcruiser; 4WD 4-Runner, Highlander, Matrix, Rav4, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma, and Tundra models)
Replace limited

 

[CJ3Flyr]

That list is pretty good. I don't consider much on the list to be overkill. Many of those "inspection" items require nothing more than a 10second glance but are definately worthy of glancing at...

If you tow then notes will direct you to change the axle and t-case fluids too. IMHO it's a good idea to get them at 30k and then again at 90k even if you don't tow. The original fluid has a lot of metal from break-in. I am a firm believer in getting it out of there. Even if you don't tow and consider it a waste to do it at 90k I'd do it once at 30k.

Considering how much transmissions, axles and t-cases cost to repair it's well worth the money.

That's my 2cents...

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