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PolkManiac

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I have a 2006 SR5 2WD V6 with 57000 miles.

I took it to Firestone a couple weeks ago to have the oil changed (i bring my own oil, but they change it for me from time to time).

When I checked out, they gave me a quote for a list of items that need to be completed.

Some of the items on the list I've already completed, but I have some questions about a few things.


Flush Brake System (brake fluid and labor) - 69.99
Fuel System Tune Up (Wynns Fuel Service Kit and labor) - 79.99
Transmission Flush (Fluid, Wynns shuder guard power trans flush, labor) - 109.99
Coolant Flush (parts and labor) - 89.99

Can anyone give me some advice on whether or not these should need to be done, and if the price sounds about right?

Thanks
 
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I'd consider the brake fluid change if the brake pedal feels too soft.

The others I wouldn't worry about. The fuel system should be fine on an '06. The trans is "sealed" (no dipstick) and uses Toyota ATF-WS proprietary fluid. In theory, the fluid should be changed very rarely on these trannys. And finally, you have Toyota Super Long Life Coolant, which lasts 100,000 miles according to the maintenance guide.

The prices are lower than what my Toyota dealer gets for those services by about $20-$30 each, but maybe some of that difference is the cost of the Toyota ATF and coolant.
 
Break fluid should be flushed every 2 years. But most people don't do this. Over time break fluid will absorb water which is not good.
 
Trans fluid: inspect every 30,000 miles; replace at 60,000 in Special Operating Conditions (towing) or when necessary in normal conditions (there is no regular interval in this case)

Coolant: inspect every 15,000; replace at 100,000
 
The coolant should be replaced every 30,000 miles
Getting the brake system flushed is a great idea.

The fuel system service is garbage
They have no clue what they are talking about for the tranny (leave it only)
 
Brake flush, have you had the truck for a year already? Is the pedal spongy? Otherwise, you can hold off for a little bit. Normally, brake flushes are recommended once a year. I go 2-3 years on mine.

Fuel system, I wouldn't have them put anything in there. Unless you have a lot of miles and pump gas at no name stations, your fuel system should be fine.

Transmission fluid is Toyota WS (World Standard) fluid, it's suppose to be a lifetime fluid under normal operating conditions.

Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is suppose to be good for 100k miles.
 
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Most all fluids can only last 30000 miles. This is because stabilizers and additives break down. The 2003 models came with Factory Red Long Life Coolant (with is actually regular life stuff and needs to be replaced every 30k miles). I have not heard of Super Long Life coolant.
 
Toyota Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC) was introduced on the 4Runner in 2004, on both V6 and V8 models.

Toyota Long Life Coolant (LLC) is commonly called "Toyota Red Coolant"; SLLC is now known as "Toyota Pink Coolant", as the color is noticably different.

The service interval on LLC is 30,000 miles. The service interval on SLLC is 100,000 miles the first time, and 50,000 miles thereafter.

You can flush an LLC system and replace it with SLLC, and then extend your service interval to 50,000 miles. If you mix SLLC and LLC together by merely adding SLLC, you should stick with 30,000 miles.

SLLC comes in a bottle that's pre-mixed with water 50/50.
 
Toto,

Thanks for clarifying that. I did not realize that LLC was replaced with SLLC for the newer 4runners.

What is the cost of the SLLC?

I get the Pink Stuff from my dealer for $ 19.26/gallon. That is the concentrated stuff, so diluting it with 50 % DI water gets you 2 gallons of solution. I ask this as I am trying to evaluate if it is more economical to make the switch.
 
greasefingers said:
Toto,

Thanks for clarifying that. I did not realize that LLC was replaced with SLLC for the newer 4runners.

What is the cost of the SLLC?

I get the Pink Stuff from my dealer for $ 19.26/gallon. That is the concentrated stuff, so diluting it with 50 % DI water gets you 2 gallons of solution. I ask this as I am trying to evaluate if it is more economical to make the switch.
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greasefingers,

SLLC is the pink fluid and it's premixed already. It's about $16-20 per gallon. The fluid is light pink and fairly bright in color. I can get a picture of my coolant reservoir if you need.

The red fluid is the LLC and that needs to be mixed with water.
 
I'll go aheaed and get the brakes done at least.

I Believe I do have a dipstick for my transmission, does that make a difference? Does that mean it's not sealed and needs to be changed?

I was thinking that the fuel system stuff is garbage. I use 87 octane, but I only put Chevron fuel in there. I also use the beryman's Chemtool with Zylene and Benzyne on each oil change.

Thanks
 
PolkManiac said:
I'll go aheaed and get the brakes done at least.

I Believe I do have a dipstick for my transmission, does that make a difference? Does that mean it's not sealed and needs to be changed?

Thanks
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That's correct, if you have a dip-stick then change with Toy ATF type T-IV at $ 4,71/ qt . I do mine every 30 k miles. It takes 4 to 5 quarts
 
So I'll add the transmission work to the list then. Is this something that's easy to change myself, or easier to have them do it/

Thanks
 
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