Maintenance on 2004 V8 Limited

dave4242

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Please don’t beat me up too bad although I probably deserve it. I’ve had my 4Runner since 11/03. It’s a 2004 with V8 engine and AWD. It has 126,000 miles and has been a bulletproof tank.
It is no longer a daily driver, and I have been extremely lax in doing any kind of maintenance except for oil changes and brakes, which I do myself.
I am bringing it in to have timing belt done. Is there anything else I should be having done, like transmission or differential fluids? I really don’t want to have a failure and major expense.
Thanks
Dave
 
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You're overdue for trans, tCase, diffs. I wouldn't let dealer do them unless you absolutely cant handle it.
I would do about three drain and refills on the trans a couple days apart using Toyota fluid or Valvoline maxlife.
 
Make sure they replace the water pump when they do the timing belt!!

Also a good idea to replace the timing belt idlers and tensioner as well.
 
Please don’t beat me up too bad although I probably deserve it. I’ve had my 4Runner since 11/03. It’s a 2004 with V8 engine and AWD. It has 126,000 miles and has been a bulletproof tank.
It is no longer a daily driver, and I have been extremely lax in doing any kind of maintenance except for oil changes and brakes, which I do myself.
I am bringing it in to have timing belt done. Is there anything else I should be having done, like transmission or differential fluids? I really don’t want to have a failure and major expense.
Thanks
Dave

Dave,
Hows the frame holding up? I live in CT also with the same year 2004
4 runner V-8.
Im about to trade it in and get a 2019. Maybe we can share some info on repair work.

Jody
 

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