Maintenance to keep her running?

I have 156k miles and I'm looking to hit at least 300k in this truck. I change the oil and spark plugs myself and haven't taken the truck to a shop in a while. I have the oil analyzed by Blackstone labs to track for particulate or other signs of wear, and so far so good. I also consistently get about 24 miles per gallon with no recent changes. There is no indication of any trouble with the truck.

2000 Tacoma SR5
4 cylinder, 2wd
2RZ-FE engine
Modified air box, otherwise stock

I have heard I should have my timing chain and water pump changed. What else?

 

According to this post I have a timing chain

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19496

 

Check your owners manual.......

I don't know the specifics with your 2WD VS what I'm used to, but here's a run-down of things to think about:

Driveshaft / Ujoint lubrication
Differential - Oil change
Fuel filter
Radiator flush & refill
Water pump
Change thermostat
Steering system flush & fill
Brake fluid bleed/fill
Brake caliper lubrication/pads/rotors
Rear brake inspection/cleaning/lubrication
Spark plugs / wires / ?
Steering rack inspection / bushing replacement ??
A/C idler bearing inspection
Alternator / charging system inspection
A/C inspection
Wheel bearings/balljoint inspections

 

You not sure if you have a timing chain or belt? well I would guess that at 156k miles it's safe to say it has a chain cause most timing belts only last about 100k miles.

I don't think you need to mess with the timing chain until 350k-400k miles. Congrats on going that many miles on your truck, how many times have you change out the tranny fluid?

 

I'm embarrassed...I forgot the tranny!!

 

Forgot to mention that I did have the differential fluid and transmission fluid replaced early this year, approximately 140k miles. The truck had 70k when I bought it in 2008.

 

Thanks for the replies so far. That is a long list of items to think about. What should be considered priorities? For example, I am motivated to replace the timing chain because I hear it will destroy the engine if it breaks. While in there, may as well do the water pump and thermostat.

 

the four cylinders definitely have a chain

at that mileage I would not be concerned about changing the timing chain unless regular oil changes were not done.

The chains last a long time, and unless you hear chain slap, you should be ok....at least that's the way it used to be in the older Toyota four cylinder trucks.

personally I expect to go 200k before even considering a timing chain replacement. I do change the oil regularly and use synthetic

anyone else out there have an opinion on this?