60K Service for 2015 V6 4WD

I just hit my 60K service mark, and have called a couple dealerships for prices and services they perform. Before I get flamed, yes, I used the Search bar and searched for "60K service" and didn't find the answers I'm looking for. I need to know why there is differences between what Toyota Factory recommends vs what the 2 dealerships I've called offer, and the pricing between the two.

I'd also like to preface this as it will be a bit lengthy for a couple reasons: 1) for people who potentially might have the same questions in the future, and 2) to make sure everything is covered. So skip to the bottom if you just want to see my questions.

To start, here's what the Toyota Factory Maintenance Log has for 4.0 engines:

• Check installation of drivers floor mat
• Inspect and adjust all fluids
• Inspect wiper blades
• Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)
• Re-torque propeller shaft bolt
• Replace cabin air filter
• Replace engine air filter
• Replace engine oil and oil filter
• Replace spark plugs
• Rotate tires

Inspect the following:

• Ball joints and dust covers
• Brake lines and hoses
• Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
• Drive belts
• Drive shaft boots (4WD)
• Engine coolant
• Engine valve clearance
• Exhaust pipes and mountings
• Front differential oil (4WD)
• Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
• Fuel tank cap gasket
• Radiator and condenser
• Rear differential oil
• Steering gear box
• Steering linkage and boots
• Transfer case oil (4WD)
• Transmission for signs of leakage

Additional Maintenance items for special operating conditions:

• Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
  • Replace Transfer case oil
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
• Driving while towing, using a car-top carrier, or heavy vehicle loading:
  • Replace front differential oil (4WD)
  • Replace rear differential oil
  • Replace transfer case oil (4WD)
  • Replace transmission fluid or oil
  • Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body

The first dealership I called (where I bought the truck from) offers this for the 60K service, at a astonishing $803.91:

• Check Drivers floor mat
• Inspect & top off all fluids under hood
• Lubricate proper shaft
• Re-torque proper shaft
• Oil & filter change
• Change spark plugs
  
• Cabin air filter
• Engine air filter
• Brake inspection
• Intake fuel injector additive (fluff, not needed)
  
• Universal coolant conditioner (fluff, not needed)
  
• Tire rotation
• Front diff service
• Rear diff service
• Service transfer case
• Multi-point inspection
• Inspect ball joints, dust covers, driver shaft boots, steerage leakage boots
• Tighten nuts & bolt in chassis

The second dealership I called (which is a lot closer to where I live/work) offers this for the 60K service for $690.00. I also received a mailer from this dealership for 25% off 60K service, bringing the price down to $517.50:

• Oil and Filter Change
• Tire Rotation
• Brake Inspection
• Multi-point Inspection
• Engine Air filter Change
• Replace Cabin Air Filter
• Adjust Brake and Emergency Brake
• Change Transmission Fluid
• Change Engine Coolant
• Change Rear Differential Fluid
  
• Change Front Differential Fluid
• Change Transfer Case Fluid
• Change PCV Valve
• Service Battery
• Clean Throttle Blade if Applicable.

Alright, so now I got all the specs out of the way, my first reaction was "No way in Hell am I paying $800 for a 60K service." Yes, some of it was fluff, like the conditioners, but that would only save me around $30. So clearly I'm going to go with the 2nd stealership, considering I also have a 25% off coupon. The biggest thing that stuck out to me about the 2nd dealership is they don't include Lubricate propeller shaft and re-torque propeller shaft bolt. I asked them about this, and they said it's not something they recommend. Later I looked at the Toyota Factory Maintenance log and it clearly states both these items. So now I'm skeptical. I would imagine lubricating and re-torquing the drive line is a pretty important service, especially with it factory recommended. I also found while searching that Toyota doesn't recommend changing the transmission fluid until 100K miles. So is this something I should decline? The other service that the 2nd dealership doesn't offer is tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body. While I primarily drive the truck on road, I obsessionally do take it off road. Is tightening chassis bolts something I should request?

Any advice or input you have is appreciated. Thanks.

 

$500 is a pretty solid price for all the crap they will be doing to your truck.

 

As long as they ACTUALLY DO IT ALL.

 

Unless you tow or haul a lot you don’t need to change your transfluid.
Radiator fluid doesn’t need to be changed until 100k.

The diffs and transfer case fluid need to be changed every 30k and can be done for $50 in oil and a pump.

Spark plug change takes an hour and $30. (This needs to be done and its not on the list)

Engine air filter and cabin filter are like $12 and take less than 2 minutes to change.


Do all this yourself on a Saturday afternoon with a couple brews.

I think $500 for all that is bull shit.

The first dealership is changing the plugs. I’ve been quoted $300 for that service alone. That may be the discrepency.

 

I agree. It might be worth clarifying if the "Change Transmission Fluid" is a pan drain and fill or a full flush. Pan drain changes about 3 quarts, full flush is approx 12 quarts (assuming automatic).

Also, I believe Toyota changed the tranny service interval from 100K to 60K.

 

Yes. Most dealerships will not due a full flush (and a correct flush is done by removing the pan).

 

I would be curious of the cost value of one item. And that would be, check drivers floor mat.

When they throw that in, it makes you wonder about the rest.

 

Keep in mind those service intervals include time to inspect the vehicle. Getting a quote over the phone is one thing but those numbers can change if they find additional things that might need service. I would call around and get a few more estimates. If most of the places are up around eight hundred bucks and only one dealer is down around five hundred bucks I would be suspicious that the cheaper dealership is just trying to get you in the door so they can upsell you on a bunch of stuff. By the time you get your car out of there you are right up at eight hundred dollars like everybody else

 

While I agree with what you're saying and am capable of doing most of it myself, I'm also protecting the 100K warranty I have with the truck. If something goes wrong down the road and I can't provide proper documentation that I've kept up on service for the truck, there's a chance they won't cover it.

 

This is good info, I'll be sure to ask.

I still don't have an answer about the lube and re-torque the drive line, or as Toyota calls it, the "propeller shaft". This was recommended by Toyota in their Factory Maintenance log, but the cheaper of the two dealerships doesn't recommend it. I mean, the drive line is a pretty important part of the truck, I want to make sure it's getting the service it needs. Should I ask them to include this in the 60K service?

 

You dont need to pay a dealer in order for a warranty to be upheld.

At the end of the day you are overthinking this.