From: Joe on
I'm a guy who often feels ripped off at garages- so I have to be sure work
is really needed.

I have a '04 Tacoma. I've been doing oil changes regularly, though a big
late.

I'm now just over 60,000 miles and got from Toyota a list of work to do
including, "4-wheel alignment/balance & rotate tires", "timing belt
replacement" and "pressurized fuel injector service".

I have had the tires rotated but what about that 4-wheel alignment/balance?
I don't use the 4-wheel very often. I've never had this service done.

I don't believe the truck has a timing belt, or does it? If it does, is it
needed this soon?

How about the fuel injector service? I've asked about this before, here- and
few people encouraged me to proceed with it. I sometimes add gas additives.

I'd probably do everything they say if these services weren't so expensive.

Joe

From: Mike on

"Joe" <abc(a)xyz.com> wrote in message news:0gTFi.6428$jn3.4963(a)trndny05...
> I'm a guy who often feels ripped off at garages- so I have to be sure work
> is really needed.
>
> I have a '04 Tacoma. I've been doing oil changes regularly, though a big
> late.
>
> I'm now just over 60,000 miles and got from Toyota a list of work to do
> including, "4-wheel alignment/balance & rotate tires", "timing belt
> replacement" and "pressurized fuel injector service".
>
> I have had the tires rotated but what about that 4-wheel
> alignment/balance? I don't use the 4-wheel very often. I've never had this
> service done.

A 4-wheel alignment has nothing to do with 4-wheel drive. It is also not
possible to do a 4-wheel alignment on your truck as there are no adjustments
on the rear axle. If you haven't had the tires balanced since new it MIGHT
be needed BUT if you don't feel any vibration at highway speeds it is
probably not needed.


>
> I don't believe the truck has a timing belt, or does it? If it does, is it
> needed this soon?

What engine ? The V-6 has a timing belt, the 4 cyl has a chain. The
timing belt is recomended for replacement at 60,000 miles.

Also due at 60,000 miles are the following: engine coolant, trans fluid,
diff fluids, and spark plugs. If you do the plugs it would be wise to also
replace the wires.

>
> How about the fuel injector service? I've asked about this before, here-
> and few people encouraged me to proceed with it. I sometimes add gas
> additives.

If it were my truck I would skip this service and run a tank of GOOD fuel
injector cleaner.


>
> I'd probably do everything they say if these services weren't so
> expensive.

If you are mechanicaly inclined you could do most of the work yourself and
save alot of money.

>
> Joe


From: OldPhart on

"Joe" <abc(a)xyz.com> wrote in message
news:0gTFi.6428$jn3.4963(a)trndny05...
| I'm a guy who often feels ripped off at garages- so I have to be sure
work
| is really needed.
|
| I have a '04 Tacoma. I've been doing oil changes regularly, though a
big
| late.
|
| I'm now just over 60,000 miles and got from Toyota a list of work to
do
| including, "4-wheel alignment/balance & rotate tires", "timing belt
| replacement" and "pressurized fuel injector service".
|
| I have had the tires rotated but what about that 4-wheel
alignment/balance?
| I don't use the 4-wheel very often. I've never had this service done.
|
| I don't believe the truck has a timing belt, or does it? If it does,
is it
| needed this soon?
|
| How about the fuel injector service? I've asked about this before,
here- and
| few people encouraged me to proceed with it. I sometimes add gas
additives.
|
| I'd probably do everything they say if these services weren't so
expensive.
|
| Joe
|
|

My '99 manual says timing belt change recommended at 90,000 for the 3.4
V6. The earlier 3.0 V6 was recommended at 60,000. It is a good idea to
replace the water pump when replacing the belt.

The 4 cylinder has a chain which is probably good for at least 135,000.
On the earlier R22 and R22RE the plastic guides disintegrated which
allowed the chain to wear a groove in the water pump housing causing the
water and oil to mix.

--
OldPhart

From: OldPhart on

"OldPhart" <OldPhart(a)invalid.invalid> wrote in message
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|
| "Joe" <abc(a)xyz.com> wrote in message
| news:0gTFi.6428$jn3.4963(a)trndny05...
| | I'm a guy who often feels ripped off at garages- so I have to be
sure
| work
| | is really needed.
| |
| | I have a '04 Tacoma. I've been doing oil changes regularly, though a
| big
| | late.
| |
| | I'm now just over 60,000 miles and got from Toyota a list of work to
| do
| | including, "4-wheel alignment/balance & rotate tires", "timing belt
| | replacement" and "pressurized fuel injector service".
| |
| | I have had the tires rotated but what about that 4-wheel
| alignment/balance?
| | I don't use the 4-wheel very often. I've never had this service
done.
| |
| | I don't believe the truck has a timing belt, or does it? If it does,
| is it
| | needed this soon?
| |
| | How about the fuel injector service? I've asked about this before,
| here- and
| | few people encouraged me to proceed with it. I sometimes add gas
| additives.
| |
| | I'd probably do everything they say if these services weren't so
| expensive.
| |
| | Joe
| |
| |
|
| My '99 manual says timing belt change recommended at 90,000 for the
3.4
| V6. The earlier 3.0 V6 was recommended at 60,000. It is a good idea to
| replace the water pump when replacing the belt.
|
| The 4 cylinder has a chain which is probably good for at least
135,000.
| On the earlier R22 and R22RE the plastic guides disintegrated which
| allowed the chain to wear a groove in the water pump housing causing
the
| water and oil to mix.
|
| --
| OldPhart
|
|

Forgot to include this link:
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/timing_belt/


From: Joe on

"Mike" <mik(a)localnet.com> wrote in message
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>

(snipped)

>
> What engine ? The V-6 has a timing belt, the 4 cyl has a chain. The
> timing belt is recomended for replacement at 60,000 miles.

I have the 4-cyl- so the chain doesn't need routine servicing/replacement?

Joe