60,000 Mile service Quote "Get Bent"

2006 Toyota Tacoma 4.0L 4WD AT 60,000 Service $629.75

Factory Recommended Minimum Service Requirements​

Re-torque propeller shaft bolt


Replace engine air filter


Replace cabin air filter


Replace engine oil and oil filter * * Reset the oil replacement reminder light ("MAINT REQD") or the message "OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED" on the multi-information display after engine oil replacement.


Replace spark plugs* *1GR-FE engine. Maintenance services of spark plugs are required under the terms of the Emissions Control Warranty.


Rotate Tires


Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis


Replace front differential oil (4WD)


Replace transfer case oil (4WD)


Replace rear differential oil, including limited-slip


Replace automatic transmission fluid


Inspect The Following Items:




Inspect Exhaust pipes and mountings


Inspect drive shaft boots (4WD)


Inspect steering linkage and boots


Inspect Steering gear box


Inspect Ball joints and dust covers


Inspect Brake lines and hoses


Inspect Fuel tank cap gasket


Inspect Drive belts* * Initial inspection at 60,000 miles. Inspect every 15,000 miles thereafter.


Inspect Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs * * Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.


Inspect Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses


Inspect Radiator, condenser and/or intercooler


Inspect Engine coolant * * Refer to "Engine Coolant" in the "Explanation of Maintenance Items" section in the owners manual for more information.


Inspect Engine valve clearance (except Tacoma with 2TR-FE)


Inspect limited-slip differential oil, if equipped.





Final Total Price $629.75 Customer Signature: ___________________________________________

 

What's your point?

 

I think his point is that's a lot of friggin' dough for an inspection!! haha THey hardly do any real work as all they are doing is inspecting half of that list.

 

F*** that...I hate dealers.


Oh and Welcome to TW.com

 

Take the list of a local shop and they should do it for about $200.

 

Do it yourself and save the cash for mods.

 

That's the problem with going to the dealer...You are paying 90 or 100 bucks an hour for the techs "labor" and that is before parts etc etc.
Totally worth doing it yourself....Better quality fluids and replacement parts for less dough...and you know it's down right.

 

It's the obscure fluid changes that kill you. Transfer case, differential and AT fluid pushed my 90K service to just over $900 for my recently replaced Ford Ranger. And a bunch of that is probably the required recycling.

Since I can't do it all myself, I just smile and think of England.

 

TC and diff oil can be purchased at any auto parts store. I don't know what type of ATF Ford trucks use, but it's definitely not going to be obscure.

Most decent auto stores will also recycle your used oil as long as it's in a proper container.

 

I rearranged your list, this is probably what I would have the dealer do. For what its worth..and its bound to be much much cheaper.

Replace engine oil and oil filter * * Reset the oil replacement reminder light ("MAINT REQD") or the message "OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED" on the multi-information display after engine oil replacement.


Replace spark plugs* *1GR-FE engine. Maintenance services of spark plugs are required under the terms of the Emissions Control Warranty.

Re-torque propeller shaft bolt
Replace front differential oil (4WD)
Replace transfer case oil (4WD)
Replace rear differential oil, including limited-slip
Replace automatic transmission fluid

 

I'll trade ya for my wife's 100 K Acura service !

 

What do you mean what's his point?? That quote looks good to you? I would love to be your dealer.

 

What is up with the valve clearance check? Don't these engines use hydraulic lifters?

 

Agreed got quoted like 3xx.00$ at the dealership for my 30k service , other mechanic did it for 170

 

I have a Hyundai that will need a time belt @ 60,000

cost will be around 7-800

I had a Nissan and the 30,000 PM was quoted to me 800.00 and was practically impossible to DIY

I will do the Toyota myself and I realize that today the fluids are crazy expensive

 

If you insist on having the dealer do it, you can always buy the supplies yourself and have the dealer use your oil, plugs, filters etc. Some shops do it, some don't. But all of them will mark up whatever supplies come off thier shelves.

 

I just went through this about a month ago...

The dealership here quoted me about the same for most of the items you've listed. I did ALL myself and saved approximately $400.00.

I changed F/R diffs, Transfer Case (all with Mobil 1 synthetic lube). Replaced all spark plugs with Denso factory replacements. Had front rotors turned and replaced pads. Had Discount Tires rotate and balance all tires (free if tires purchased there).

It's all very simple stuff, it just comes down to time and resources. There are tons of good write-ups on here for just about everything. Nothing you've listed would require a master mechanic's level to do.

Good luck and you just might learn something.

Oh Yeah, according to the service manager @ the dealership in Motor City, Colorado Springs, the transmission (auto) should not be changed until it hits 100,000...I am skeptical about that; however, I trust this guy as he's a past client and I know him and his family very well! If you feel as others feel on TW, follow the thread on changing the fluid...

 

I work at a honda dealer, i'm a honda technican and have been for years now. The big services are important to any vehicles reliability, performance, etc. The thing that sucks is when you got a good group of techs and greedy service writers/parts guys. I've seen service writers over bill people before for a simple service. Break down the times, when you do a front/rear diff service, transfer case, oil/filter change, engine air filter, 120 point inspection, rot/bal, and an fi all seperate from the "30k" time it's less amount. Another way you can get nailed is on "additives" lol oil and fuel mainly. Fuel ok, but if they're using a good oil then there is no need for an oil additive. Things like a 90k/100k service are important, big mile stone for a vehicle. You can definitley save money doing it yourself. It's really easy for me cause i work on cars allllll day long for a living so i can but it's VERY hard for people who don't have that luxury. My 2 cents are that dealers aren't always scammers and private shops aren't always your money savers. Both can be good/bad with pros/cons. I work for a dealer, i'm honest and try my best to save people money...it sucks when a service writer or parts guy throws un needed service chargers, mark ups, and "additives" lol at you...i'm rambling now sorry guys...i get the feeling of being screwed over and the price at 100 bucks an hour can be outrageous. we as techs love the time a big service can pay when on flat rate (which i am) but most of us don't wana screw you over, want to keep you coming back and will try to help as we can!!! Again not point fingers at anyone...dealers are always more expensive but use the correct stuff which is a good thing