Previous Owner Skipped 60k Maintenance!

[ur7x]

Only replace the water pump if it is leaking and/or you know that the coolant has never been serviced.

Timing belt on its own should be 350-400... most of the cost of this project is the water pump and the extra gaskets... and most times the dealer is chucking a perfectly good water pump into the trash.

Unlike some other cars/trucks... The V8 water pumps is VERY reliable, and if the coolant is replaced every few years, should easily last 200,000 miles... Mine had 100,000 when the dealer took a look at it... said it looked as good as a new one.

 

[hamiltonj2w1]

As has already been mentioned I also registered mine on the toyota owners site in hopes the previous owner had the services done at the dealer and there was really nothing no 30k or 60k or even 90k. I bought it with 98k on it and I am basically going to catch up on all of the maintenance just for peace of mind my dealer told me they would give me a break on it since I am doing the whole 4wd system service timing belt/water pump/plugs etc this way it lasts for another 100k. On a good note I did learn that the dealer replaced the front calipers and rotors prior to me purchasing it

 

[4RunnerFan]

^^I do the same on the Toyota website and also track on the forum in my signature for easy finding.

I may start doing what KB08Runner does as well and quit tracking on here. Thing is, it doesn't take long to log, and is so helpful. I also save every receipt for oils/filters/parts/work/etc on the black binder thing that the owners manual sits in.

Yep, same here. In addition to Toyota.com, I also keep receipts in 3-ring binder along w/pics of work done and summary sheet printed from Toyota.com owner's site. Probably overkill, but kinda fun and satisfying having all this documentation. I called dealer once about getting front xfer case fluid changed (ended up doing it myself), and phone rep could see all of my previous entries. Cool.

 

[Lineman]

I was shocked because I know certain parts may only have a 60k life expectancy and skipping their scheduled maintenance (or replacement) would greatly increase my chances of a catastrophic failure

A.. First of all you bought a used vehicle.. Its a Runner don't worry

Being broken down on the side of the road in rural Mississippi.

A.. Move or get a gun. Any vehicle can break down not just your Runner because it missed it's 60K service

Hopefully you are right in the assumption that the previous owner took it to his local mechanic to do the service.

A.. Hopefully not. You bought a used vehicle

 

[KB084RUNNER]

I would assume the timing belt has not been done as every place that has done one for me put a sticker under the hood that indicated timing belt change with date & mileage. Did you look for one on yours?

 

[SMEE]

A.. Move or get a gun. [/QUOTE]

I keep a glock 23 in between the center console and driver's seat.

Can't find a sticker indicating a timing belt change, so I will get that replaced very soon.

Thanks for the information folks, I appreciate the input.

 

[webby]

So I registered with Toyota Owners - Official Toyota Owners Website last night (which I highly advise EVERY Toyota owner to do) and was shocked to find that the previous owner declined the 60k maintenance. My '06 v8 4x4 currently has 72,000 miles and I bought it at 66,000. Should I wait until the 90k maintenance, or what? I've visually inspected the timing belt and it looks fine. I've also greased the 6 points under the vehicle to reduce the "driveshaft clunk," any other recommendations?

Your thinking is foreign to me (but having said that, to each his own) -- Over many years of owning many vehicles, my experience has been that I can always find much better quality service at a much lower price than what the car dealers offer. Plus, I do much of my own maintenance.

Dealerships get lots of business due to factory warranties (the manufacturer pays them full retail for that), and I have actually caught them making up stuff they definitely didn't do to overcharge the manufacturer! And if some shady dealerships will defraud the manufacturer, what do you think they might have the potential to do to you, the retail customer?? The dealerships also get ready-made business because some people don't know where else to take their branded car, and assume the dealer gives the best service (wrong assumption).

On the other hand, an independent shop has to earn a good reputation and a flourishing business, in order to gain those traits. No one will automatically take their Toyota into "Harris Auto Service", but many will automatically take their Toyota into a Toyota dealership. Harris has to compete in the marketplace and earn a good reputation to earn the trust of repeat customers and customer referrals and have a long term successful business. The branded dealership does not have to do those things to obtain a certain level of service business. Although certainly if the branded dealership provides good service, they can attract more business.

I have found over the years that IF you do your due diligence, as I said earlier, you can generally find much better quality service at definitely at a significantly lower price at independent shops as compared to dealerships.

I never ever take my vehicles to a dealership unless they are on factory warranty and I can get the work done "free".

 

[ur7x]

A.. Move or get a gun.

I keep a glock 23 in between the center console and driver's seat.

Can't find a sticker indicating a timing belt change, so I will get that replaced very soon.

Thanks for the information folks, I appreciate the input.

As per Toyota USA, the timing belt is good for 90,000 miles. If your truck has 60ish you have LOTS of time before you have to replace that belt. I've seen them replaced at mileages MORE than double yours. Mine came out at just over 100,000 miles and the dealer showed it to me... looked nearly new, no cracks or issues. Cost to replace... $350... all in out the door.

And as for reliability... A 9mm Beretta will jam way less then your Glock:wink2:

 

[cliffshow]

I'm at 160000+ and still haven't changed my timing belt. Don't worry about it just yet.

 

[Lineman]

Why haven't you changed it? Are you running the V8?

I'm at 160000+ and still haven't changed my timing belt. Don't worry about it just yet.

 

[cliffshow]

I have a v6. I've been going to the same mechanic since the day my warranty has been up. So far so good.

 

[cliffshow]

My mistake I thought it was for v6.