How to Maintain Your Toyota Truck

Toyota vehicles continually earn the highest ratings for dependability and are known for their reliability and retaining their value. Toyota vehicles typically run longer than any other brand because they are built to last. Thanks to this higher quality, they have below-average maintenance and repair costs. However, they still need routine maintenance to keep them running smoothly. Below is a maintenance schedule listing what needs to be done after a certain amount of miles or time.

Every 5,000 miles or 6 months 

After every 5,000 miles traveled or 6 months, you should have a basic maintenance check performed by an experienced technician. They will check the installation of the driver’s floor mat, inspect and adjust all fluid levels, inspect the wiper blades, rotate the tires, and visually inspect the brake linings and pads. This inspection will ensure your vehicle is running correctly.

Every 10,000 miles or 12 months 

After every 10,000 miles traveled or 12 months, have the engine oil and oil filter replaced and have the cabin air filter inspected.

Every 15,000 miles or 18 months 

If your Toyota truck has 4 wheel drive, you’ll need to lubricate its propeller shaft and re-torque the propeller shaft bolt every 15,000 miles or 18 months.

Every 20,000 miles or 2 years 

You should replace the cabin air filter every 20,000 miles traveled or 2 years.

Every 30,000 miles or 3 years

After every 30,000 miles or every 3 years, you should replace the engine air filter, as well as lubricate the propeller shaft and re-torque the propeller shaft bolt on 4WD vehicles. 

You also want to have a more in-depth inspection done on the following: 

• Automatic transmission fluid cooler hoses and connections
• Ball joints and dust covers 
• Brake lines and hoses 
• Transmission for signs of leakage
• Engine coolant 
• Exhaust pipes and mountings 
• 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 
• Steering linkage and boots 
• Transfer case oil (4WD) 
• Drive shaft boots (4WD) 
• Front differential oil (4WD)

Every 60,000 miles or 6 years

After every 60,000 miles or 6 years, have a technician inspect your vehicle’s drive belts and spark plugs and replace them if necessary.

Every 120,000 miles or 12 years 

Have the vacuum pump for the brake booster on trucks with an off-road package replaced every 120,000 miles or 12 years.

If you follow the above maintenance schedule, your Toyota truck should have a long healthy life!

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