I forgot the a important detail and had to repost the question. It's a purple 1997 Plymouth Neon, I bought it used for 1,200 back in august. It's mileage is a bit over 104,000. I put 500 dollars into the car for front end links, transmission filter, I got the gas line replaced and some kind of thing that helps the pressure of teh gas flow (I forgot the correct name. I am not a car person). The car is no longer running ( the gas pump is bad. I actually got it fixed a week ago and it went out on me again. It was my fault though. I bought a cheap used pump). It was my first car I just needed something to get through winter. School is over and I dont need a car for college so I think I should sell the car. I didnt want to junk it because I heard that I would be lucky to get a hundred dollars.
The car also needs inside detailing, a tune-up, and oil change.How much should I sell my car for? (re-post)?
NOT RUNNING 200 bucks........u fix it about 800-1k........again parts and stuff u put into it are considered maintenance....
i still even running would not give u but about 200 bucks.....in present condition 50 bucks..How much should I sell my car for? (re-post)?
start with a haggeling price like $800 then lower the price to 6,5, or $400 dollars to the buyer. but thats only if the buyer says that $800 is to much. Good luckHow much should I sell my car for? (re-post)?
1700
Thursday, September 22, 2011
How much does it cost to replace belts & hoses in a car?
Hi My car is being worked on. It's already getting its oil leak fixed, tuned up, spark plugs, fluid check, %26amp; oil change. They tell me the hoses %26amp; belts have never been replaced (car is 10 years old, I bought it used), and should be done asap. They also want to charge me over $700 for hoses %26amp; belts; not sure if they included a water pump, I was in sticker shock, so to speak. Is this an unreasonable price? Repairs are almost at the price of the car, and it was in good shape. This is just maintenance.How much does it cost to replace belts %26amp; hoses in a car?
700.00 is about right. The timing belt is way overdue and it's
a great Idea to do the waterpump at the same time. Sounds
like your mechanic is right on the money.How much does it cost to replace belts %26amp; hoses in a car?
Scoop is right on, you should get buy for around $50.0-$75.00 for belts and new antifreeze if needed.
The Serpentine belt is around $15.00-$20.00 depending on which one. Try the quick lubes. Good LuckHow much does it cost to replace belts %26amp; hoses in a car?
It should be nowhere near that for just hoses and a few belts.I just got a surpeantean belt at advance auto for $20 hoses are very cheap.How much does it cost to replace belts %26amp; hoses in a car?
Unless they are changing the timing belt it should NOT cost 700 just for belts and hoses. Find another mechanic! Sounds like this is one of those shotty joints that gives us all a bad name!How much does it cost to replace belts %26amp; hoses in a car?
unless they're changing the timing belt and water pump also that's too much.How much does it cost to replace belts %26amp; hoses in a car?
that sounds pretty steep for hoses and belts, find out what all is included in the quote.How much does it cost to replace belts %26amp; hoses in a car?
Get them to give you the list of things they are doing and the things they want to do. Make sure they put the prices on each item for you. If the belts and hoses need replaced and after 10 years most of them will, just one special one may cost $80.00 and so on. That is why the list is important. Also just for your information, ask that all parts and pieces replaced be kept for you that you want the old ones. No kidding, they sometimes charge you and do not replace. I f you have all the old worn out hoses, belts and spark plugs etc then you know they put new stuff in. If they ask why, just tell them an old grandma told you to ask for the old ones.
700.00 is about right. The timing belt is way overdue and it's
a great Idea to do the waterpump at the same time. Sounds
like your mechanic is right on the money.How much does it cost to replace belts %26amp; hoses in a car?
Scoop is right on, you should get buy for around $50.0-$75.00 for belts and new antifreeze if needed.
The Serpentine belt is around $15.00-$20.00 depending on which one. Try the quick lubes. Good LuckHow much does it cost to replace belts %26amp; hoses in a car?
It should be nowhere near that for just hoses and a few belts.I just got a surpeantean belt at advance auto for $20 hoses are very cheap.How much does it cost to replace belts %26amp; hoses in a car?
Unless they are changing the timing belt it should NOT cost 700 just for belts and hoses. Find another mechanic! Sounds like this is one of those shotty joints that gives us all a bad name!How much does it cost to replace belts %26amp; hoses in a car?
unless they're changing the timing belt and water pump also that's too much.How much does it cost to replace belts %26amp; hoses in a car?
that sounds pretty steep for hoses and belts, find out what all is included in the quote.How much does it cost to replace belts %26amp; hoses in a car?
Get them to give you the list of things they are doing and the things they want to do. Make sure they put the prices on each item for you. If the belts and hoses need replaced and after 10 years most of them will, just one special one may cost $80.00 and so on. That is why the list is important. Also just for your information, ask that all parts and pieces replaced be kept for you that you want the old ones. No kidding, they sometimes charge you and do not replace. I f you have all the old worn out hoses, belts and spark plugs etc then you know they put new stuff in. If they ask why, just tell them an old grandma told you to ask for the old ones.
How can you tell when you have put bad gas in your car?
I went to the Gas Station on Tuesday my gas was almost to E, I got a half a tank of gas, soon after I got it, I started my car, 2 minutes of driving, my car started putt'n, stalling, and acting like it wanted to cut off..My car was working fine, until I got that gas...Now I know I was due for an oil change, and a tune up, but..the car was working fine until I got that gas..When I got to my destiantion, which was work, I got out the car, came back to the car about 5 or 6 hours later, and the car would not start right away, without me having to pump the gas, and then it cut off, and I had to start it again, it didnt start rolling untill, 10-15 minutes later..And the gas pump I was using was pumping out rather slow, it took about 5 minutes just to get a half tank of gas, in a 98 honda civic thats only 10 dollars worth..How can you tell when you have put bad gas in your car?
you got bad gas, probably water in the gas. get some fuel injector cleaner and put in your tank and leave it run for awhile.How can you tell when you have put bad gas in your car?
We all make assumptions very rapidly that its the gas. It probably is and you'll probably go get the dry gas you talked about in your other question and pour that in. But listen, until you've seen the inside of the fuel tank and cleaned it, you'll just assume some gas station gives you bad gas, but what I'm telling you is that the tanks I clean out have had about half pint of water in them. What this means is that just about every fill up you should be adding some kind of additive to keep the water out. Then there's no guarantee that the tank will be free of water. ITS an ONGOING processHow can you tell when you have put bad gas in your car?
well that could be a sign really hard to look at it without pumping some into a glass jar
but so easy to just buy a bottle of fuel treatment to remove water and clean fuel system which one should be doing like one changes oil but you can add it every week if you want cost like two bucks to try it and it doesnt hurt
first shouldnt run a car on low
that alone wil make fuel tank sweat and you get water more so in winter fuels will get water some places more than others say with wide temp changes cold one day hot the next
just go buy a bottle or two try a bottle of fuel treatment fill up at another place run it dont to a 1/4 tank add another bottle should take care of fuel systemHow can you tell when you have put bad gas in your car?
Could be contaminated with water. let your local environmental people know of your suspicions and they will check.
Go to another service station and fill up to the top. When you've used a quarter top up again. Do this for a week or so and you should have used uo the contamination.
Alternative is to drain the tank but not easy.How can you tell when you have put bad gas in your car?
If i were you i would go to a different place and fill your car all the way to the top with gas. The mixture of good gas to bad gas (if that is the problem) should have your car run better. If you car doesnt experience those problems after you filled it up then you know not to go to the that place for gas again. Bad gas can happen and will clog up your injectors.
you got bad gas, probably water in the gas. get some fuel injector cleaner and put in your tank and leave it run for awhile.How can you tell when you have put bad gas in your car?
We all make assumptions very rapidly that its the gas. It probably is and you'll probably go get the dry gas you talked about in your other question and pour that in. But listen, until you've seen the inside of the fuel tank and cleaned it, you'll just assume some gas station gives you bad gas, but what I'm telling you is that the tanks I clean out have had about half pint of water in them. What this means is that just about every fill up you should be adding some kind of additive to keep the water out. Then there's no guarantee that the tank will be free of water. ITS an ONGOING processHow can you tell when you have put bad gas in your car?
well that could be a sign really hard to look at it without pumping some into a glass jar
but so easy to just buy a bottle of fuel treatment to remove water and clean fuel system which one should be doing like one changes oil but you can add it every week if you want cost like two bucks to try it and it doesnt hurt
first shouldnt run a car on low
that alone wil make fuel tank sweat and you get water more so in winter fuels will get water some places more than others say with wide temp changes cold one day hot the next
just go buy a bottle or two try a bottle of fuel treatment fill up at another place run it dont to a 1/4 tank add another bottle should take care of fuel systemHow can you tell when you have put bad gas in your car?
Could be contaminated with water. let your local environmental people know of your suspicions and they will check.
Go to another service station and fill up to the top. When you've used a quarter top up again. Do this for a week or so and you should have used uo the contamination.
Alternative is to drain the tank but not easy.How can you tell when you have put bad gas in your car?
If i were you i would go to a different place and fill your car all the way to the top with gas. The mixture of good gas to bad gas (if that is the problem) should have your car run better. If you car doesnt experience those problems after you filled it up then you know not to go to the that place for gas again. Bad gas can happen and will clog up your injectors.
1990 honda crx problem help.?
Ok so my crx (1990 honda crx) was throwing a code 16 and won檛 start.
Here is what I have done so far.
1. Replaced spark plugs, wires, distributor rotors, and cap.
2. Replaced Battery.
3. Replaced fuel filter.
4. Replaced fuel pump.
How problem started.
Problem started about 4 months ago. The car would run find while driving but once I turn the car off, it would not start. I would try a few times and then battery would die, and I would have to jump start the car. Every time I jumped it, it would start right up.
It got to the point where the car would start, and I would drive it, and when I turned it off, it wouldn檛 start for a few days. After about a day or 2, it would start right up again and repeat same process over and over.
Fixing process.
I finally decided to tune it up a bit. I did a full oil change, replaced the spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotors, and fuel filter. After that, it started right up again and ran find for about a day. On the second day, the problem came back again. I noticed that when starting the car, the check engine light would come on. Now when you first turn the key to the on position, the check engine light and all the other lights come on, I know this. But it goes off. What I am saying is during the starting process the check engine light comes on again. So I looked at the ecu and it was throwing code 16, which has to do with the fuel injectors. I was told to test the injectors?resistance with an ohm meter. The primary injector should be showing between 0.6 and 1.6 ohms, and the auxiliary should be showing between 0.6 and 10 ohms. I tested them, and both seem to be good.
I finally decided to get a fuel system cleaner. I put cleaner in and got the car to start. I ran the car all day without turning it off just in case. I even took it on the free way and ran it at high speed. After that, I turned the car off, and let it sit for about 18 hours. It was about 9pm at night and it was cold so I decided it was a good time to test the car. I tried to start it and it started right up with no hesitation. I then turned it off and tried it again just to make sure, and it started right up. So I drove it for about 5 minutes and then parked it again and turned it off and tried to start it again and it started right up again with no problem. So I figured the problem was fixed. The next morning, I went to do one last test. I tried to start it and it started find again, so I took it for another drive. While I was driving the car sounded like it ran out of gas and just died. I tried over and over to start it but best I could get it to do is start and then die 2 seconds later.
I towed it home and tried to diagnose the problem again. First I checked the fuel filter and it had some dirt in it so I washed it out with gas. I put it back on and tried to start the car and still no luck. I took it off again and noticed there was no fuel going to the car anymore. I noticed I couldn檛 hear the fuel pump either so I replaced the fuel pump. I turned the keys to the on position and waited a few minutes then checked the fuel line again to see if it had fuel in it and it had plenty lol. But I still can檛 get car to start. So now I am back here again looking for help to see what could be the problem. I am still getting code 16 on my euc. What i was thinking is to replace the injectors one at a time to see which one was causing the problem. If anyone has any other ideas, Please let me know i am stuck lol.1990 honda crx problem help.?
Ignition module is more than likely faulty. Common problem on 90s hondas. Located under the cap inside the distributor.
Here is what I have done so far.
1. Replaced spark plugs, wires, distributor rotors, and cap.
2. Replaced Battery.
3. Replaced fuel filter.
4. Replaced fuel pump.
How problem started.
Problem started about 4 months ago. The car would run find while driving but once I turn the car off, it would not start. I would try a few times and then battery would die, and I would have to jump start the car. Every time I jumped it, it would start right up.
It got to the point where the car would start, and I would drive it, and when I turned it off, it wouldn檛 start for a few days. After about a day or 2, it would start right up again and repeat same process over and over.
Fixing process.
I finally decided to tune it up a bit. I did a full oil change, replaced the spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotors, and fuel filter. After that, it started right up again and ran find for about a day. On the second day, the problem came back again. I noticed that when starting the car, the check engine light would come on. Now when you first turn the key to the on position, the check engine light and all the other lights come on, I know this. But it goes off. What I am saying is during the starting process the check engine light comes on again. So I looked at the ecu and it was throwing code 16, which has to do with the fuel injectors. I was told to test the injectors?resistance with an ohm meter. The primary injector should be showing between 0.6 and 1.6 ohms, and the auxiliary should be showing between 0.6 and 10 ohms. I tested them, and both seem to be good.
I finally decided to get a fuel system cleaner. I put cleaner in and got the car to start. I ran the car all day without turning it off just in case. I even took it on the free way and ran it at high speed. After that, I turned the car off, and let it sit for about 18 hours. It was about 9pm at night and it was cold so I decided it was a good time to test the car. I tried to start it and it started right up with no hesitation. I then turned it off and tried it again just to make sure, and it started right up. So I drove it for about 5 minutes and then parked it again and turned it off and tried to start it again and it started right up again with no problem. So I figured the problem was fixed. The next morning, I went to do one last test. I tried to start it and it started find again, so I took it for another drive. While I was driving the car sounded like it ran out of gas and just died. I tried over and over to start it but best I could get it to do is start and then die 2 seconds later.
I towed it home and tried to diagnose the problem again. First I checked the fuel filter and it had some dirt in it so I washed it out with gas. I put it back on and tried to start the car and still no luck. I took it off again and noticed there was no fuel going to the car anymore. I noticed I couldn檛 hear the fuel pump either so I replaced the fuel pump. I turned the keys to the on position and waited a few minutes then checked the fuel line again to see if it had fuel in it and it had plenty lol. But I still can檛 get car to start. So now I am back here again looking for help to see what could be the problem. I am still getting code 16 on my euc. What i was thinking is to replace the injectors one at a time to see which one was causing the problem. If anyone has any other ideas, Please let me know i am stuck lol.1990 honda crx problem help.?
Ignition module is more than likely faulty. Common problem on 90s hondas. Located under the cap inside the distributor.
Need some help with a car plz (2002 dodge neon)?
YOU DON'T HAVE TO READ WHOLE THING you can just go to bottom and tell me what i should do but nothing stupid like blowing up the place or something. i feel like i have been done wrong and that they are just trying to get some extra money because they are probobly going bankrupt and need some quick money so that they dont go out of business but i dont know its a crystler jeep dodge company
ok well i took my car up to dallas dodge (running great) for an oil change and transmission fluid change, and to check why the engine light is on and see what is wrong with brakes.
ok so they had the car for a week
we call and they say that we need a brand new engine harness, new fuel pump, new wiring, and our car wont start
the thing is when we gave the car to them it ran perfectly just the engine light was on.
now i really think that they broke all that stuff trying to find the engine problem.
At first they said that it was a wiring problem they fix that and then the whole car breaks down?????? doesn't make sense
then they were fixing that and they say that the car needs a new engine harness from a wreck (there is a small dent near the front wheel where they said the engine harness is) but even if it is right there a very very very very small dent wont shatter a engine harness so i think that they broke it. and the fuel pump, they say that it wont work anymore that there is no gas going to the engine. the thing is we drove it for a long time and nothing ever went wrong. they were gonna charge about 4000 to get all that stuff fixed
So now they are saying that they put it all together and we got into an argument. and they fixed some dead wires cause they thought that they were the problem with the engine light, they said it will cost about six hundred so they went ahead and fixed it without our ok on it. then the whole breaking down talked about above started happening.
today they called me back and said that the car is all put back together the total is 289.57 and that our gas gauge is broken it says we have half a tank of gas but the gas tank is empty. also we had to bang on the gas tank to get the car started.
Now tell me how does it go from 600 after they fix the wiring to 289.57 after they are completely done something is not right
I feel like i have been done wrong and i dont know what i should do any help?
i will take all comments to considerationNeed some help with a car plz (2002 dodge neon)?
all you can do is cut your losses like every other sad and troubled neon owner does..white hair russian name translation
ok well i took my car up to dallas dodge (running great) for an oil change and transmission fluid change, and to check why the engine light is on and see what is wrong with brakes.
ok so they had the car for a week
we call and they say that we need a brand new engine harness, new fuel pump, new wiring, and our car wont start
the thing is when we gave the car to them it ran perfectly just the engine light was on.
now i really think that they broke all that stuff trying to find the engine problem.
At first they said that it was a wiring problem they fix that and then the whole car breaks down?????? doesn't make sense
then they were fixing that and they say that the car needs a new engine harness from a wreck (there is a small dent near the front wheel where they said the engine harness is) but even if it is right there a very very very very small dent wont shatter a engine harness so i think that they broke it. and the fuel pump, they say that it wont work anymore that there is no gas going to the engine. the thing is we drove it for a long time and nothing ever went wrong. they were gonna charge about 4000 to get all that stuff fixed
So now they are saying that they put it all together and we got into an argument. and they fixed some dead wires cause they thought that they were the problem with the engine light, they said it will cost about six hundred so they went ahead and fixed it without our ok on it. then the whole breaking down talked about above started happening.
today they called me back and said that the car is all put back together the total is 289.57 and that our gas gauge is broken it says we have half a tank of gas but the gas tank is empty. also we had to bang on the gas tank to get the car started.
Now tell me how does it go from 600 after they fix the wiring to 289.57 after they are completely done something is not right
I feel like i have been done wrong and i dont know what i should do any help?
i will take all comments to considerationNeed some help with a car plz (2002 dodge neon)?
all you can do is cut your losses like every other sad and troubled neon owner does..
Need some help with a car plz (2002 dodge neon)?
YOU DON'T HAVE TO READ WHOLE THING you can just go to bottom and tell me what i should do but nothing stupid like blowing up the place or something. i feel like i have been done wrong and that they are just trying to get some extra money because they are probobly going bankrupt and need some quick money so that they dont go out of business but i dont know its a crystler jeep dodge company
ok well i took my car up to dallas dodge (running great) for an oil change and transmission fluid change, and to check why the engine light is on and see what is wrong with brakes.
ok so they had the car for a week
we call and they say that we need a brand new engine harness, new fuel pump, new wiring, and our car wont start
the thing is when we gave the car to them it ran perfectly just the engine light was on.
now i really think that they broke all that stuff trying to find the engine problem.
At first they said that it was a wiring problem they fix that and then the whole car breaks down?????? doesn't make sense
then they were fixing that and they say that the car needs a new engine harness from a wreck (there is a small dent near the front wheel where they said the engine harness is) but even if it is right there a very very very very small dent wont shatter a engine harness so i think that they broke it. and the fuel pump, they say that it wont work anymore that there is no gas going to the engine. the thing is we drove it for a long time and nothing ever went wrong. they were gonna charge about 4000 to get all that stuff fixed
So now they are saying that they put it all together and we got into an argument. and they fixed some dead wires cause they thought that they were the problem with the engine light, they said it will cost about six hundred so they went ahead and fixed it without our ok on it. then the whole breaking down talked about above started happening.
today they called me back and said that the car is all put back together the total is 289.57 and that our gas gauge is broken it says we have half a tank of gas but the gas tank is empty. also we had to bang on the gas tank to get the car started.
Now tell me how does it go from 600 after they fix the wiring to 289.57 after they are completely done something is not right
I feel like i have been done wrong and i dont know what i should do any help?
i will take all comments to considerationNeed some help with a car plz (2002 dodge neon)?
all you can do is cut your losses like every other sad and troubled neon owner does..
ok well i took my car up to dallas dodge (running great) for an oil change and transmission fluid change, and to check why the engine light is on and see what is wrong with brakes.
ok so they had the car for a week
we call and they say that we need a brand new engine harness, new fuel pump, new wiring, and our car wont start
the thing is when we gave the car to them it ran perfectly just the engine light was on.
now i really think that they broke all that stuff trying to find the engine problem.
At first they said that it was a wiring problem they fix that and then the whole car breaks down?????? doesn't make sense
then they were fixing that and they say that the car needs a new engine harness from a wreck (there is a small dent near the front wheel where they said the engine harness is) but even if it is right there a very very very very small dent wont shatter a engine harness so i think that they broke it. and the fuel pump, they say that it wont work anymore that there is no gas going to the engine. the thing is we drove it for a long time and nothing ever went wrong. they were gonna charge about 4000 to get all that stuff fixed
So now they are saying that they put it all together and we got into an argument. and they fixed some dead wires cause they thought that they were the problem with the engine light, they said it will cost about six hundred so they went ahead and fixed it without our ok on it. then the whole breaking down talked about above started happening.
today they called me back and said that the car is all put back together the total is 289.57 and that our gas gauge is broken it says we have half a tank of gas but the gas tank is empty. also we had to bang on the gas tank to get the car started.
Now tell me how does it go from 600 after they fix the wiring to 289.57 after they are completely done something is not right
I feel like i have been done wrong and i dont know what i should do any help?
i will take all comments to considerationNeed some help with a car plz (2002 dodge neon)?
all you can do is cut your losses like every other sad and troubled neon owner does..
Should I follow Toyota's service schedule or just follow a rule of thumb when it comes to maintenance?
2005 Toyota Highlander
I really don't feel like paying alot for the dealer to %26quot;inspect%26quot; things on my car although Toyota's service schedule recommends it.
Someone on a Toyota forum told me this, what do you think?
If you intend on just draining and filling your fluids you should do your transmission fluid and engine coolant at 30k. If you intend on flushing those systems you can wait until you reach 45k, at that point I would do trans fluid, engine coolant, power steering fluid and brake fluid. How I recommend to my customers to maintain their vehicle is 5k oil changes and tire rotations, 15k along with the aforementioned do a wheel balance and alignment, between 15k-20k change your cabin filter and engine air filter (depending on where you live, i.e. dust, a lot of pollen, etc. 30k-45k recommend engine coolant and trans fluid, as well as brake fluid and power steering fluid closer at 45k. Between 45k-60k I would do your front and rear differential fluid if you have 4wd/awd and maybe a fuel injection cleaning. At 60k-90k I recommend plugs, plug wires, PCV valve (at least check it). At 90k I recommend (depending on the car, year) timing belt, water pump, cam/crank seals, accessory drive belts (serpentine drive belts) if they haven't been changed recently since you have to remove them to do timing belt, etc. That's maintenance.
Repairs such as brake pads, new tires, drive belts, etc are as needed.Should I follow Toyota%26039;s service schedule or just follow a rule of thumb when it comes to maintenance?
Nice vehicle, if you do the maintenance suggested, it will last and last.
The vehicle is getting older.... if it doesnt have any warranty, follow the schedule but dont get dealers to do it because yes, they are way more money, especially toyota... find a good independent mechanic.. small guy.. who knows toyotas.... it will cost you half...
I always maintain my vehicles according to maintenance schedules and they last.. my honda is ten years old, going on 11.. its like new..d drives like new... looks amazing... no worries and I follow hondas recommended plan.. but I have taken it to an independent guy for the last six years.... and it costs little compared to the dealer....
Oil... always change at 5000k..... its the blood of the vehicleShould I follow Toyota%26039;s service schedule or just follow a rule of thumb when it comes to maintenance?
sounds good i don't think you missed alot of stuff if any. usually as long as you keep up with the oil changes and regular stuff that pops up your toyota is going over 200,000 thousand miles with no strain and a good chance into the 300's. do you have a warranty left? that is gonna void the warranty if you awol the service on it.Should I follow Toyota%26039;s service schedule or just follow a rule of thumb when it comes to maintenance?
Follow the schedule %26amp; rule of thumb. You don't have to go to the dealer. Do it yourself or go independent.
I really don't feel like paying alot for the dealer to %26quot;inspect%26quot; things on my car although Toyota's service schedule recommends it.
Someone on a Toyota forum told me this, what do you think?
If you intend on just draining and filling your fluids you should do your transmission fluid and engine coolant at 30k. If you intend on flushing those systems you can wait until you reach 45k, at that point I would do trans fluid, engine coolant, power steering fluid and brake fluid. How I recommend to my customers to maintain their vehicle is 5k oil changes and tire rotations, 15k along with the aforementioned do a wheel balance and alignment, between 15k-20k change your cabin filter and engine air filter (depending on where you live, i.e. dust, a lot of pollen, etc. 30k-45k recommend engine coolant and trans fluid, as well as brake fluid and power steering fluid closer at 45k. Between 45k-60k I would do your front and rear differential fluid if you have 4wd/awd and maybe a fuel injection cleaning. At 60k-90k I recommend plugs, plug wires, PCV valve (at least check it). At 90k I recommend (depending on the car, year) timing belt, water pump, cam/crank seals, accessory drive belts (serpentine drive belts) if they haven't been changed recently since you have to remove them to do timing belt, etc. That's maintenance.
Repairs such as brake pads, new tires, drive belts, etc are as needed.Should I follow Toyota%26039;s service schedule or just follow a rule of thumb when it comes to maintenance?
Nice vehicle, if you do the maintenance suggested, it will last and last.
The vehicle is getting older.... if it doesnt have any warranty, follow the schedule but dont get dealers to do it because yes, they are way more money, especially toyota... find a good independent mechanic.. small guy.. who knows toyotas.... it will cost you half...
I always maintain my vehicles according to maintenance schedules and they last.. my honda is ten years old, going on 11.. its like new..d drives like new... looks amazing... no worries and I follow hondas recommended plan.. but I have taken it to an independent guy for the last six years.... and it costs little compared to the dealer....
Oil... always change at 5000k..... its the blood of the vehicleShould I follow Toyota%26039;s service schedule or just follow a rule of thumb when it comes to maintenance?
sounds good i don't think you missed alot of stuff if any. usually as long as you keep up with the oil changes and regular stuff that pops up your toyota is going over 200,000 thousand miles with no strain and a good chance into the 300's. do you have a warranty left? that is gonna void the warranty if you awol the service on it.Should I follow Toyota%26039;s service schedule or just follow a rule of thumb when it comes to maintenance?
Follow the schedule %26amp; rule of thumb. You don't have to go to the dealer. Do it yourself or go independent.
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