Recommend scheduled services? When?

[jkuo222]

Anybody know when the following recommend services be performed for 01 4runner 4wd?

-Front and Rear Differential fluids change
-Transfer case fluids change
-Fuel filter change

I've recently got a oil change at EZ Lube and the recommended Front and Rear differential Services. for about $200 They recommend this every 15k. Is this true? Any how, I requested that these recommendations not be performed until the next oil change. The morning after the oil change, my check engine light came on and the VSC off and TRAC off lights are on and will not turn off. Is there anything that they could've done to cause this to happen intentionally? The manual states to take the vehicle in to the dealers if these lights are on, which indicates a problem. The also put in 10w30 oil when I requested 5w30. Anyone know if this will cause a problem. I live in the around the city in LA where the climate is usually around 40 - 70's around this time of year which shouldn't be much of a problem for 10w30, but just wanted some professional input. Some advice on what to do next? take to the dealer or back to ez lube and complain?

 

[toto]

That's pretty coincidental, but I can't think of anything that EZ Lube could do that would throw off the computer like that. The only thought I've got is if they rotated the tires and maybe something happened to one of the anti-lock brake sensors. I think VSC and TRAC both use input from the ABS system about wheel spin. I think you're going to have to pull the code from the computer to get more information. Whether you have a dealer do that or your local auto parts store is up to you.

As for service intervals, you can browse through Toyota's official schedule on their Web site. Go to the "Owners" button in the upper right corner, and then click "Scheduled Maintenance" on the line across the top of the window that pops up.

 

[jkuo222]

Muchos thanks ToTo
I appreciate it!!


I actually went back to EZLube. Couple of the guys there informed me that the guy that worked on my car is a dumb *SS but they were nice enough to do a free inspection and directed me to aamco where they provide a free diagnostic test through the car's computer. So I did and AAMCO's peronel, was honest enough to tell me that the computer found nothing wrong with my car and reset the check engine and other indicators. After the strange ordeal, he wouldn't even accept my money as a thank you offer and walked directly to another customer to help her out. Amazing to find there still honest people out there.