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Used with 217,000, what should i get looked at?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by TacomaTyler_2002, Nov 25, 2019.

  1. Nov 25, 2019 at 8:20 PM
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    TacomaTyler_2002

    TacomaTyler_2002 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2 weeks ago I bought my 2002 Tacoma SR5 2wd 4cylinder 2.7l. I've been doing a bunch of preventative maintenance but I want to know if I'm missing anything. Please let me know! I need this truck to last! Here is what I've done and what I'm planning on getting done within the month.

    what I've Completed:
    • oil + filter change Mobil 1 5W-30 full synthetic high mileage and Toyota factory filter.
    • Changed power steering fluid.
    • added bottle of Chevron complete fuel system cleaner.
    • Replaced Air filter with Toyota factory one.
    • Replaced Axle vent valve.
    Planned Maintenance:
    • Replace valve cover gasket (leaking).
    • Valve adjustment.
    • New spark plugs.
    • change fuel filter.
    • tighten belts.
    • coolant flush.
    • Transmission flush.
    • Rear differential oil change.
    • rotate tires.
    • replace rear shocks.
    Previous owner (had truck for 2 years and only put on 10K):
    • New brakes and brake system flush.
    • Got the king Coil overs rebuilt.
    • new battery
    • new tires
    please let me know what I'm missing! thank you!
     
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  2. Nov 25, 2019 at 8:28 PM
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    MikeWH

    MikeWH Well-Known Member

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    New spark plug wires, coils, boots. PCV valve, fuel filter, reman injectors, clean out throttle body and asses butterfly valve leakage.
    Alternator brushes, check fuel pressure regulator/fuel pump (do at same time you do injectors). Clean out power steering system, add inline filter. that’s a start, don’t do it all at once but a few good weekend projects there
     
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  3. Nov 25, 2019 at 8:40 PM
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    MikeWH

    MikeWH Well-Known Member

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    Also inspect all brake lines for cracked rubber. Worth re-flushing them just to be thorough. Look at all your rubber vacuum/engine lines too. Good to replace as funds allow over time
     
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  4. Nov 25, 2019 at 8:56 PM
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    GQ7227

    GQ7227 mw survivor

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    309km east of Hazard ...the good life
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    '97 black SR5 0g ~ MT @ 176k ...
    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...
    did you get the alignment checked when you rotated tires?
    some shops will check alignment for free and tell you if it needs it
     
  5. Nov 25, 2019 at 9:00 PM
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    TacomaTyler_2002

    TacomaTyler_2002 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    haven't gotten the tires rotated yet, this next week I am. ill have them take a look at the alignment as well. thanks!
     
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  6. Nov 25, 2019 at 9:05 PM
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    GQ7227

    GQ7227 mw survivor

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    309km east of Hazard ...the good life
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    '97 black SR5 0g ~ MT @ 176k ...
    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...
    the prior owner 'may have' had it checked when the new tires were put on
    but its never bad to double check
     
  7. Dec 4, 2019 at 8:54 AM
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    Panchovilla6192002

    Panchovilla6192002 Well-Known Member

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    I just got one too. How much you paid?
     
  8. Dec 5, 2019 at 6:17 AM
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    TacomaTyler_2002

    TacomaTyler_2002 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    $7,000
     
  9. Dec 5, 2019 at 6:27 AM
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    Madjik_Man

    Madjik_Man The Rembrandt of Rattle Can

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    1998 Ext Cab 3.4 4x4 TRD 5MT, 2004 DC 3.4 4x4 TRD
    I recently bought an ‘04 with 150k on it. Haven’t gotten to it yet but here’s what I’m going to do:

    1. LBJs
    2. Clean TB and MAF
    3. Change plugs and wires
    4. Change diff fluids
    5. Change transfer case fluids

    things I did already:

    1. drain/flush transmission fluid
    2. Change oil
    3. Change air filter
     
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