What sort of service should I get done? I know I need the timing belt replaced and will have them replace the waterpump while it's off. Will have the F and R diff fluid changed. Tranny fluid fill/drain. What else should I look to have done? Spark plugs, oil, brakes, and air filter have all been changed recently.
Just rolled over 90k
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Dylan
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Depending on your mechanical ability, the F&R diff (and t-case) fluids are pretty easy to swap. It may be worth inspecting your PCV valve too. Mine was gunked up like no other. It's an easy and inexpensive fix too.
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jstanwood
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Here you go
I just bought one with 98K, and some of the 90k stuff wasn't done, so I'm up for a big bill...
Here's the book: Maintenance guide
I just bought one with 98K, and some of the 90k stuff wasn't done, so I'm up for a big bill...
Here's the book: Maintenance guide
Diff service Front and Rear – 2WD($78) 4WD($210)
Transmission drain and fill – NOT RECOMMENDED($78), TOYOTA RECOMMENDS TO FLUSH AT 100K MILES, DIPSTICK($212), NO DIPSTICK($312)
Timing belt replace – V6 ($399) V8($499), RECOMMENDED
Replace waterpump/seals while it's torn apart ADD WATER PUMP WITH TIMING BELT($350)
Drive belts for alternator and power steering/ac compressor should be replaced since they'll be off anyway (price for new belts?) BELTS, NO LABOR W/TB V6 OR V8 ($110)
Transfer case fluid change – INCLUDED WITH 4WD DIFF SERVICE
lube chassis/drive shafts/etc – NO CHARGE
Does this sound about right?
Transmission drain and fill – NOT RECOMMENDED($78), TOYOTA RECOMMENDS TO FLUSH AT 100K MILES, DIPSTICK($212), NO DIPSTICK($312)
Timing belt replace – V6 ($399) V8($499), RECOMMENDED
Replace waterpump/seals while it's torn apart ADD WATER PUMP WITH TIMING BELT($350)
Drive belts for alternator and power steering/ac compressor should be replaced since they'll be off anyway (price for new belts?) BELTS, NO LABOR W/TB V6 OR V8 ($110)
Transfer case fluid change – INCLUDED WITH 4WD DIFF SERVICE
lube chassis/drive shafts/etc – NO CHARGE
Does this sound about right?
BlackWorksInc
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-Technically Toyota does not recommend to change the ATF on WS Transmissions, BUT you should still change it around 100k as "lifetime ATF" is a lie at best.
-The 1GR-FE 4.0L V6 Does NOT have a Timing Belt, this is probably a typing error including the old 5VZ-FE 3.4L V6 engine in the 3rd Gens, which DOES have a timing belt.
Everything else looks okay, pricing isn't too bad.
$110 for the drive belt is highway robbery, especially if you have them do the timing belt.
Would I be better off with a drain and fill or a complete flush of the transmission fluid? Thought I read that a complete flush is generally not good.
BlackWorksInc
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"Flush" is sometimes used to indicate a machine doing the work, which Toyota says should not be done. But a fluid exchange machine that uses the transmission's fluid pump to move fluid is okay based on real world experience of many shops/technicians.
I personally use "Flush" on the forums to indicate completely replacing the transmission fluid with fresh fluid, usually by means of multiple drain and fill processes. I ran about 12qt through my truck (3-4qts comes out for every drain & fill usually) and got fairly clean fluid afterwards.
I personally use "Flush" on the forums to indicate completely replacing the transmission fluid with fresh fluid, usually by means of multiple drain and fill processes. I ran about 12qt through my truck (3-4qts comes out for every drain & fill usually) and got fairly clean fluid afterwards.
So I've been doing some research and just realized that my V6 4-Runner has a timing CHAIN that does not need to be replaced at 90,000 miles. As far as I know (bought with roughly 27k miles) the transmission fluid has never been changed. Would I be better off with a transmission flush or dump and fill? Or do I need to change it at all? I read it has lifetime fluid in it or something? I think I am starting to confuse myself with what all needs to be done at 90k miles... Help!
