Toyota Dealer Maintenance

[Dbadtoy]

Just back from getting my oil changed and state inspection from the Toyota Dealer. After it was done they advised me that I needed to do my 50,000 maintenance service, fuel induction service (due to rough idle) and wheel alignment.
My questions are do I need to have them due the 50,000 mile maintenance to maintain my warranty? And is the fuel induction service worth it? ( it sounds fine to me)

50,000 maintenance service $126.00
fuel induction service $190.00
wheel alignment $89.00 ...will wait until after OW2.0 is installed

 

[08medic4x4]

I bought certified, and bought extended warranty, and feel Toyota (at least around here) tries to wiggle out of covering anything. I will probably never buy Toyota again, and would never bring my truck to Toyota for service, but that is just my 2 cents, I don't know what to tell you other than use your common sense when it comes to this stuff.

 

[08medic4x4]

i.e. maybe get second opinion by reputable independent mechanic.

 

[Bftfan]

What does the manual call for at 50k service? I doubt fuel injection cleaning or an alignment is part of the deal. Sounds like they're trying to get a few $$$ outta ya.

 

[jimithing]

What does the manual call for at 50k service? I doubt fuel injection cleaning or an alignment is part of the deal. Sounds like they're trying to get a few $$$ outta ya.

Agree - sounds like they're trying to get some money out of you. Here's the 50k service:


Replace engine oil and oil filter
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:

Driving While Towing:
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving on Dirt Roads or Dusty Roads:
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect drive shaft boots (4WD)
Inspect engine air filter
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis

Driving on Salted Roads:
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt

So basically $126 to rotate the tires and change the oil.

The alignment I'd definitely wait until you get your lift installed unless it's going to be a while or you really need the alignment.

The fuel induction service sounds like something similar to seafoaming your engine. Search here or google for seafoam if you're unfamiliar.