Bam Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 Ok, My wife's 2004 Matrix just rolled 30k last month and Toyota recommends to basically flush all fluids, replace all filters etc etc. Is this just a way to make money or should I follow it? I do oil change's every 5k and she drives ALL city. So should I change the fuel filter? The tranny fluid? The coolant? Everything? I mean we do plan on keeping the car for a good 5 years, easily 100k miles so I want to do everything to keep it in prime condition. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 Alot of times these scheduled maintenance plans must be followed to keep your warranty good. Better check into it before deciding not to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted October 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 Good point, but seeing as how we're at 33k+ today and 36k will hit before winter, Warranty is the least of our worries as we don't have much left. I just want to know if I should do it just because or if I should go like 50k, or what? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOS50 Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 Usually the fuel filter on a Toyota is a lifetime filter.I would check on that first.I have owned Toyota products since 1991 and have a 4runner with 245k an LS400 with 270k and my brother has a 4runner over 300k and my Dad has a 4x2 with 250k plus.I would go by the recommended maintenance as these vehicles will last a long time and resale value with records on Toyotas is stupid.(I mean high)Oh yea my wife drives an 98 Sienna LE with 115k and we follow the recommended maintenance schedule.Check you powertrain warranty usually it longer than the 3/36. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted October 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Now if I got the same work done somewhere other than the dealer, but kept documented proof of said work, this would work just as well, right? Thanks, I know that part of the 30k recommend service by Toyota is to replace the fuel filter. It's a huge service with a bunch of crap thrown in, almost $600, I can get it done by Firestone (read Derek/Turborust on the boards) for under $200 probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted October 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Oil/filter Rotate Tires Inspect Cabin Filter Replace air filter Inspect spark plugs Tighten driveshaft bolt...WTF is this? Inspect the following: -Ball joints and dust covers -Brake lines and hoses -Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs -Differential oil -Drive shaft boots -Engine coolant -Exhaust pipes and mounting -Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system -Fuel tank cap gasket -Radiator core and condensor -Steering gear box -Steering linkage and boots -Transfer case oil -Transmission fluid/oil Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Replace front differential oil Replace manual transmission oil - It is a stick. Replace rear differential oil - It's FWD. ??? Replace transfer case oil Clean throttle plate Clean and adjust rear brakes Coolant system flush Replace EFI fuel filter Visual Inspection Now basically that comes to around $700 w/ taxes and B.S. Is all this really necessary on a 2 year old car with 33k miles? The little things I can do, plugs, fuel filter, clean TB, tighten bolts/nuts, roate tires and replace the air filter/cabin filter. The rest, including the inspection, I'd probably just take to Derek and save my ass $500ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOS50 Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 E-mail me tomorrow a kcourtright@germainlexus.com and I will get the info on the fuel filter and how much I could get you the 30k done at our Toyota Store.I will also see what fluids need to be specific ie Type IV trans fluid,red coolant and type of plugs because just about every new car we have use platinum plugs that go at least 60k some 90k.Last of all just keep your receipts if you get it done at an independent and you'll be alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted October 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Ok, I'll shoot you an email. At the very least if you can't hook me up price wise it'd be nice to know specifically what to use. Thanks Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 notice it says inspect plugs not neccesarily change them. as for the fluids I would stick to it, holla at me with what exactly you need done, and I'll do all the inspection crap for free. Derek also depending on how she drives it could be time for some pads in the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 If i was going to the trouble of pulling the plugs to inspect them, I would be replacing them anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted October 11, 2005 Report Share Posted October 11, 2005 not in that thing prolly has platinum or iridium plugs that cost 10 bucks a piece or something.... like derek said bring it by if he can't look at it I can we'll get it taken care of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1eclipse1t Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Tighten driveshaft bolt...WTF is this? Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis I have seen the crank bolt fall out on some supra's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 I change at least once a day, and I flush everytime I use the pot (sorry... I had to make the bad joke) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 I change at least once a day, and I flush everytime I use the pot (sorry... I had to make the bad joke) Is that pot on Chancellor Drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBussman1647545507 Posted November 1, 2005 Report Share Posted November 1, 2005 on toyota's you only need to change a fuel filter if the car sits for over mounths, but yes i'd cahnge all your other fliuds, only flush if the fluid hasn't been changed in a RELLY LONG TIME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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