2013 TACO, 100K Maintenance

Hello All,
Its been a while since I've been on. I have a 2013 Taco that just passed 100K miles. It has had regular maintenance since I bought it. I have treated it real good. Wondering if anyone out there has a good idea about what I need to do on my 100K maintenance.

The dealership game a whole list of things that added up quickly:

• Spark Plugs
• Clean Throttle Body & Mass Air Flow Sensor
• Service Front Differential
• Service Rear Differential
• Service Transfer Case

Total is about: $1K

I can change the spark plugs, but not sure about the other stuff.
Help me!
Thanks in Advance

 

I hit 100K a few weeks ago. I did my spark plugs and coolant flush. I did the coolant flush/treatment at Tires Plus for $80. Throttle Body cleanout you can do yourself during lunch. If you can change your own plugs you can drain and fill your DIFFS.

 

If you can change your oil you can change the differentials and transfer case for about $75. It's extremely simple and there's stickied walk throughs on this forum. Same for the throttle body/MAF sensor service.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/front-diff-and-transfer-case-oil-change-howto.147631/

You may want to change the serpentine belt as well, but many get 150K on the original belt. That's also something you can do yourself but more challenging than changing fluids.

You can also do drain and fill for your coolant. It's a relatively simple process. You dont really need a total flush. Also you can change your your PS and brake fluid reservoirs fairly easily with a large syringe.

Beyond that, I dont think you need to do much else. I'm hardly a mechanic and I've done all this work with little incident.

 

Thanks Everyone! Much Appreciated!

 

Just look at some of the threads that have good descriptions and photos on how to do the specific tasks that you're looking at doing.
That's how l learned. Much of it is pretty simple as long as you take your time.

For the money you save doing it yourself, you'll be able to buy all the tools to do it all next time too.

 

Cleaning the throttle body and MAF requires 2 different 6 dollar cans of spray solvent.

Add Paper towels and a toothbrush for the throttle body.

 

When you do your front diff you might want to use this drain plug instead of the OEM one.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/front-diff-drain-plug-alternate-oem-part.604989/

 

Lmao “differential service.” They mean unscrew a plug, put oil in and screw it back. Well worth the money saved doing it yourself. Rear is pretty much the same as this video https://youtu.be/edw3x37qg-w

 

Wondering if you should add to the list of items to service...

• Change out and replace PCV valve
• Change power steering fluid
• Change and bleed brake fluid
• Transmission drain and refill
• Air filters and cabin filter
• Check battery and alternator outputs

All items that can be done by yourself and save $.$$

 

@IL Capo, added to the list.

Thanks again all for the help!

 

$1k???!? Wow. You can get everything you need for about $100 and get it done on a Saturday. Really there is nothing on that list that isn't too difficult.

Order this gasket kit for Difs and TC:

$12 GENUINE TOYOTA GASKET KIT FOR TRANSFER AND DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B017V4BAXI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and I went with these plugs:

$9 Toyota Genuine Spark Plug

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B004T1PLDW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I use Amsoil Severe Gear for the Diffs and TC case, but any 75W-90 full Synthetic is probably good, Royal Purple, Mobil 1, Redline are all very reputable. Or buy Toyota brand right from the dealership and wave to em as you walk out.. (Redline actually makes a 75W-85 OEM spec, but its pricey, and the difference is next to nothing.) I think you can do all three with about 7 quarts.

If you are also doing oil change:

$11 Toyota Genuine Parts 90915-YZZD3 Oil Filter and 90430-12028 Oil Drain Plug Gasket Oil Change Kit

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A1XCER8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 + 5.5 Quarts 5W30 Synthetic (I use Mobil 1 Truck and SUV)

Good luck!