Maintenece for my tacoma?

2003 base, 2.4 4 cyl, 5 speed. I got the truck at 95 k 7 months ago and I now have 111k. I do all of the basic stuff, changing the oil, rotating the tires, changed the front brakes, etc. When would it be due for a tune up? Can somebody explain to me what adjusting the timing means? My engine squeals for a minute when I start it up, i'm guessing that's the chain? I really have no idea and I would rather ask here than go to a mechanic and get ripped off. Thanks for any input.

 

squeeling's probably the serp. belt. (black belt on front of motor)
but it could also be a number of things, check for small lateral cracks on the ribbed side of the belt; that's a good sign it needs replacing.

 

As far as regular required maintenance, you can download info from the Toyota site.

Here's a link I created about that. Although mine is 2001, you can enter your vin and get what you need for your year and model:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/174329-2001-toyota-scheduled-maintenance-guide.html

 

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This & check for any adjustment points for slack in non serpentine belts

 

Also check out this link:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1s...nge-your-belts-p-s-c-alternator-2-4-2-7l.html

From our thread of compiled links for 1st gens:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1s...y-how-thread-compiled-list-helpful-links.html

 

Oh my god, it even has the squeaky clutch fix. You are awesome. one other thing, when I go over a bump there's a really annoying sqeuaking sound coming from the front right wheel. Any idea what that is?

 

I'm still trying to figure out this site. I replied above.

 

Could be that your bushing are shot, might be that the metal is rubbing together

 

I looked on this site about recalls, one was a ball joint recall:

http://www.driverside.com/safety-recall/toyota-tacoma-2003-3921-7971

And looked it up on google, came up with a youtube video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QDRirKfKCY&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Sounds like mine. Any way to be sure?

 

Sounds like control arm bushings, but I could be wrong

 

Is it that hard to hold the phone sideways? C'mon!

Yea OP that squeeling is your belts most likely, mine did the same thing when it was cold in the morning til I changed them.