Maintenance Suggestions

[aznguile972]

I have a 2002 SR5 and need some suggestions for my 60K service coming up. I bought the car at 38K and I'm now at 54K. I plan on doing another oil change at 55K. This is what I have done so far:

1. 3 - 4 oil changes at the dealership (last one being at 50K). They are using Quaker State brand synthetic blend. Any suggestions on what I should be using? I'm not a big fan of Quaker State.

2. Changed transmission fluid at 50K.

3. Replaced air filter at about 43K.

Assuming that nothing but oil changes have been done before I bought the car, what does everyone think I should get done, just to be on the safe side, without breaking my bank?

I hear that spark plugs should be changed every 30K. Should I go ahead and wait til 60K to change those at the dealership?

 

[toyoboy]

coolant flush and a tune up. its cheaper to go to a local shop, ask your friends if they have any recommendations. tell who ever that does your tune up that you want denso plugs, and Mobil is what I use.

 

[aznguile972]

Thanks for your response.

Now, that I am at 55K. This is what I've decided that I'm going to go ahead and do.

1. Change oil and oil filter (Valvoline DuraBlend 5W30 w/Toyota oil filter)
2. Replace spark plugs (Denso - non platinum)
3. Flush coolant (probably have this done at the stealership since I don't know how to do it myself)
4. Replace air filter (either factory or might go with TRD version)
5. Change tires (Michelin Cross Terrain SUV - might hold off a little bit longer on this one - kinda pricey)
6. Check freon level

 

[aznguile972]

I screwed up! While changing the oil on my 2002 SR5, instead of letting the oil out, I let the ATF out. So, I went to the stealership and the parts rep told me I needed 4 quarts of ATF. Is this true? I read somewhere that my car only holds 2.1. I went ahead and put in 4 quarts but just wanted to be on the safe side and ask all the experts here. I tried checking the dipstick but kept getting different readings (most of the times showing well over the "hot" indicated area).