100,000 mile maintenance service

Coming up on 100K for my 2015 Toyota Highlander (stopped going to the dealership whenever the oil changes stopped being free at 36K--Toyota is infamous for service upsells, so I've been going to a mechanic I trust)

No detectable problems with the vehicle, gets regular service at the mechanic I trust

At 100K, other than checking all the fluids, what should be done (other than check the fluid levels, change oil/air filter)?

Check belts, hoses, and bushings?
Change spark plugs?
Change brake pads?
New Battery?

only plugs. the others are as needed.

Sometimes the saying, if it ain't broke don't fix it, is a good policy.


However, I would at least have everything looked at.

Thanks.
I've always changed the brake pads at around 100-150K.
I'm not noticing any issues, but I'm planning on a trip down to the border early next year; might as well get 'er done.

it certainly can't hurt.

Toyota owners manuals has recommended maintenance at every interval. It will recommend checking certain things and replacing certain things with each oil change.

My wife did that on her old Tacoma and it got to 220,000 miles before we traded it in, despite being totaled twice.

I was under the impression that a toyota can go 1,000,000 miles or more with no repair costs.

Drivers floor mat?

They are still trying to blame those throttles sticking on the floor mats.

Ahh I see

I must say, I've had that happen in our old tempo. not pleasant.

New battery for sure if its never been changed.

New plugs

New hoses, belt, flush radiator and replace coolant.

Replace spark plugs

If you haven't replaced trans fluid before now, I'd leave it alone.

Thanks.
That's a solid list. Don't want any issues 250 miles south of San Antonio.

Just have Hop drive it around for a day or 2. It will magically become the greatest vehicle ever made, and will never need repairs. Dealerships will pay you for the privilege of performing maintenance on it until the end of time.

Coming to Falcon this year?

We recently did major preventative maintenance on my wife’s 2012 Camry, which has 112,000 miles on it. Spark plugs, radiator flush and new coolant, new belts and hoses, transmission flush and new fluid. Check the boots. Amazingly, the brake pads and rotors were all still in spec and they are the originals. Cost was $1,300 with our trusted mechanic and worth it. The 2001 Camry we had made it to 270,000 miles before we got rid of it--never a repair except for normal expendables.

Belts, check hoses, plugs and plug wires.

Had an 07 Tundra. I didn't believe it either until I was doing about 80-85 mph outside of El Paso on my way back from Vegas. I am not one to go rushing in hitting the panic button when I get a recall notice. In fact, I don't think I ever took my 94 and 98 Rams in when I got a notice, but I believe 100% that the Tundra's accelerator and floor mats were a dangerous combination. So much so, that I went and bought new rubber floor mats even after I took the Tundra in to have the accelerator's bottom left corner "shaved" off. Because of how the floor was designed and how the carpeted mats fit in that groove, I could definitely see where the pedal could catch and stick, especially at high speeds when the pedal was depressed further. So say what you want about the accelerator sticking on its own and some of them may have, but the length of the pedal and the mats made it even worse.

I used the dealer for the free oil changes and rotations. I knew I should have just done them myself after the experiences with the free ones on my Tacomas. I really got fed up them showing me my air filters and trying to sell me a $10 cabin filter for $30. Even when I pointed out that I had a supplemental door tag calling for a different PSI they would under inflate my tires. The last straw was my first change after the free ones. I was missing bolts in skid plate and I had to use a 2' cheater bar with neighbor holding my legs to get the filter cap off. It is supposed to be tightened to 20 ft lbs. I know what 130 feels like and it was close. I broke one filter wrench and destroyed the plastic filter cap in the process. Fortunately I had purchased a metal filter cap so I had a replacement. Prior to having my Tundra serviced there I reminded the service manager about my experiences with the Tacoma. He knew them because he called me after I gave them a zero on a survey. I give you a clue as to the dealer. They are close to my house.

At 100k i would change plugs and check the other items.

I've had similar issues with the Ford dealer by my house. They won't touch my truck again.

In the plans.
Somewhere around Super Bowl time.

I have been dealing with the same dealer/service mgr for years and thankfully I have none of these issues. There are no up sales. When they do rotate tires the PSI is correct ( I do double check ) they also torque the lug nuts back down. The 80.87$ I spend for 8 qts full syn, filter and tire rotation is well worth it to me to not have hassle with it. Added bonus is I don't even have to tell them not to wash the truck lol..

You’re gonna miss the Dallas game?






Oh wait. Never mind.

Best time to go fishing is when the Cowboys are playing
Not a lot of other boats on the water

Replace timing belt if it has one (some have a timing chain which doesn't need maintenance).
Flush transmission fluid.
Replace spark plugs.

Timing belts make me nervous
30 years ago, a mechanic replaced the timing belt on my first car. After he did so, the car ran a little off. It was subtle, my dad and friends said it sounded like it always did; but I could detect a hint of something different.
A week later, the pistons blew

Get to work!

I have 85K on my yota and I have always had it serviced at a dealer and never had anyone trying to upsale me on service. I only deal with the mechanic, the service adviser is only there to book the appointment.

I just hate the relentless calls and emails from Toyota of Dallas about wanting me to trade it in. I really wish my mechanic hadn't left Richardson and gone to Dallas.

Does towing the Space Shuttle fall under Special Operating Conditions?

Yes, I’m the guy that drove the Tundra that pulled The Shuttle.

When we got into my RAM at 130,000 miles (water pump, gasket leak) lite-liner recommended replacing the timing chain. I thought he was crazy but went along. After it all went back together with a new (premium) chain I thought it had a new engine it ran so well - better than new. OEM stuff is really just one step away from junk.

I have had 2 Tacomas and now my Tundra serviced at this dealer. I don't think you should need a long term relationship. They should get it right the first time. As far as $80.87 goes it does not cost me that for full syn and a filter plus I can do it in my driveway in less time then I spend sitting at the dealer and I know it is right. Discount does my tire rotations for free. Doesn't take much longer than getting the compressor out and checking the air in 4 tires.

To each their own I am friends with the SM where I go and usually spend about an hour up there. I don't have to run buying oil filter etc. Plus I don't have to dispose of any used filter or oil.

NP for me. I save up a few changes and stop at Auto Zone. I also do diffs and tranny so I have those fluids too. I order filters on line, buy oil at Wal Mart with other stuff, and I have a Fumoto valve so draining is a walk in the park. I change my own more for convenience than saving money. A little lift on the front gives me room. If I drove a car there is no way I would do it myself. Daughters Rav4 goes to the Honda dealer there is no way I would let her take it to local Toyota dealer. Just Google their service and you will no why.

......AND CHECK THE FLOORMAT! Jeez. C’mon man!

I can see why you would be nervous after that experience you had. Replacing a timing belt is supposed to be a proactive approach to avoid just what happened in your car when the pistons crash into the valves causing all kind of expensive damage.