100K Maintenance Priorities

Hey guys and gals,
I just cracked 100k and I want to give my 2009 access cab 4x4 some TLC. I'm going to chip away at necessary things as I can afford them. What would you recommend in order of priority?

Radiator Flush?

Differential Fluids?

Transmission Flush?

Power Steering flush?

Brake fluids?

Spark Plugs?



Thanks!!

 

Sounds like you got a good idea of what needs to be done.

I'd add: Transfer case and front diff fluid change, lubing your chassis and drive line and I'm strange and like to use silicone lubricant to lube and clean the power windows (the window seat) and all key ports (door and ignition).

I purchased my 09 at ~103,xxx and have slowly done this in order:

Brake pad replacement
Spark plugs, cabin and intake filter.
Oil and filter change, drive line lubed, windows/doors lubed
Front/rear diff & transfer case fluid change (replaced crush washers too)

At the moment I'm getting everything I need to do a transmission pan drop and refill fluid (maybe replace the filter in there)
Then on to coolant flush & replacing the water pump, pullies, tensioners, belt, hoses and thermostat.

I can't say that I have good information as to which is more important as I am just doing it as I can afford it ASAP.

 

Don't forget the serpentine belt, it's easy to do and takes 10 minutes. Keep your old one as a spare.

 

I did nothing and still going strong at 180k

 

I would do the service in order of what is the most expensive part to replace if it fails due to lack of maintenance. So for me, transmission, diffs and t-case would be priority. Just my opinion though.

 

That's a good list. I have 140k and have done all of those. The nice thing about tacomas is that they are easy to work on.

 

Can you elaborate on this?

 

Thanks for the great replies. I like the idea of doing them in order of most expensive failure. You guys think $149 for the tranny fluid change is a decent price? I don't have time or tools to do it myself right now.

 

The tranny is real easy to do. Just go through the transmission cooler. Need minimal tools. I'm talking about the auto transmission.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ansmission-on-my-2nd-gen-v6-pic-heavy.511913/

 

Is your truck manual or automatic?

 

There is a difference between a flush and a change.
Change: only replaces the fluid in the drain pan.
Flush: replaces all fluid in the transmission.
So I'm guessing that price is for a change and not a flush.
Threads to do both services:
DIY transmission flush
DIY transmission fluid change

 

Sure can. I buy the silicone lubricant that's in a spray bottle. I take the hose and with the windows down I will slowly apply the lubricant into the seam where the glass rides up and down (rail? I'm unsure of the official word of it). Put the window up and down a few times and wipe away the excess (I go over the plastic trim with the excess that's in the towel, it helps "restore" the fade).

For keys I spray into the actual locking mechanism, or the ignition put the in the key and remove it a few times and give it a few turns in each direction. Wipe away excess.

 

Ehh, that's the same price my dealer quoted for it so standard maybe??

 

It's an automatic

 

I believe the quote was for a flush. I'm in Philly. That was the cheaper of three places and this is a dedicated tranny shop

 

Just did my coolant flush and tranny flush over the weekend I got 153xxx miles on mine with a manual transmission took it to a trusted shop and they did everything for about $250. Also in SoCal so everything is more expensive lol

 

Hopefully most of the things that you mentioned have already been done. Check your owner's manual for the proper intervals...

 

Be careful who flushes the tranny. Certain types of flush machines can damage the tranny I’ve been told. Someone here could probably elaborate... or call BS.

I let the dealership flush mine. It was about $300. A pan drop/refill was about half that.

 

What are you guys using on the radiator flush? I bought a gallon from the stealership and it was 19.00 for 50/50. Seems like looking in the owners manual didn't really tell me much.

 

To flush it I'm going to drain the radiator and the block from all the drain ports. Close the ports up and run water from a hose through the system to get all of the old stuff in the deep parts out and then open up all the ports again to get as much water out. Then refill with the 50/50 mix, got mine from the dealer too....at a higher price