“Major” maintenance/repair items for older Tacoma, my list

I have a 2006 Tacoma SR5, 4-cyl 2TR-FE engine, with about 150k miles. Total “major” maintenance/repair items = $1,015.

This is for parts only since I DIY.

Does not include: tires, engine oil, oil filters, air filters, cracked window glass, wiper blades, smog checks, washing exterior or engine, waxing exterior.


Replace spark plugs and clean throttle body $45 (x4)
38k, 78k, 112k, 142k

Replace manual trans oil $30 (x2)
51k, 110k

Replace both taillight units $125
6.5 years

Replace battery $95
11 years

Replace water pump, serpentine belt, and coolant $150
112k

Replace brake fluid $15
14.5 years

Replace gas cap $40
112k

Replace air/fuel sensor and ox sensor $200
112k

Replace headlight units and headlight bulbs $150
18 y

 

Probably outta check your brake pads and your brake shoes.

Your iridium plugs only need be changed every 100k miles.

Replace your differential fluid.

 

I prefer to change plugs more frequently so they don't seize up in the cylinder head.

My brakes still have 5mm left on the pads and shoes all around.

 

I do brake fluid every 4 years. Unless you live in the desert, or are planning to replace your master cylinder, calipers and brake lines, you should too.

You should also replace the Toyota SLLC coolant every 5 years, or the Toyota LLC every 3 years.

 

Some of these maintenance items are dependent on the climate where you live and how you drive your truck. A lot of people are floored when I tell them I replaced my battery at 11 years and not because it failed.

Same with brake fluid - it looked fine, clear and no rust, when I replaced it at 14 years.

Same story with the coolant. It looked fine, no rust or contaminants that I could see. I replaced it at 112k because I was doing the serpentine belt and water pump.