Toyota 4Runner Maintenance Schedule
If you want to keep your Toyota 4Runner in the best condition possible and get the most value out of your purchase, you need to keep up with its recommended maintenance schedule. Not only will this ensure its health for years to come, but it will also save you money and headaches from major repairs in the future.
Our local customers from Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, and Ormond Beach are our top priority at Daytona Toyota. That is why we’ve put together this Toyota 4Runner maintenance schedule, to help you stay up-to-date on your vehicle’s service needs. Contact us here to get started!
Minor Service—3,000 Miles or Six Months
At six months or 3,000 miles, your Toyota 4Runner will begin to show signs of wear and tear from your regular driving routine. While this is preventative maintenance, it’s incredibly important for your vehicle’s future health.
At this interval, you should:
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Replace drain plug gasket
- Rotate tires
- Set tire pressure
- Inspect wiper blades
- Check exterior lights
- Inspect brake components
- Reset maintenance reminder light
Intermediate Service—15,000 Miles or 18 Months
This service milestone requires thorough maintenance and is a combination of your minor service and a few additional services.
- Inspect cabin air filter
- Inspect engine air filter
- Inspect and replace fluid levels
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers
- Inspect driveshaft boots
- Inspect steering and suspension components
- Inspect exhaust system
- Check brake fluid
- Check transfer case
- Check cooling system
- Check fuel lines and cap gasket
- Re-torque propeller shaft bolt
- Lubricate propeller shaft
Major Service—30,000 Miles or 36 Months
When your vehicle hits the three-year mark, it will need some more involved inspections of its vital systems. This is a combination of minor and intermediate service, as well as some additional services.
- Replace spark plugs
- Replace air filter
- Inspect drive axle boots
- Inspect transmission fluid
- Inspect fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Inspect ignition wires
Additional Maintenance
If you subject your Toyota 4Runner to special driving conditions, such as towing or routine driving in dirty or dusty environments, you have some additional maintenance to perform.
If you drive on dirty or dusty roads often, you should also inspect the drive shaft boots, ball joints, dust covers, steering linkage, and boots, and chassis, body nuts, and bolts every 5,000 miles or six months.
If you regularly tow or load your vehicle with heavy cargo, you should lubricate the propeller shaft, re-torque the propeller shaft bolt, replace the engine oil and filter, and tighten the nuts and bolts on the chassis and body every 5,000 miles or six months.
If you frequently drive at low speeds over a long distance, such as a delivery driver or taxi service, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 miles or six months.
Schedule your Service Appointment at Daytona Toyota
Hopefully, this guide helped you determine your Toyota 4Runner maintenance schedule, so you can keep up with its routine services. Keep in mind that while this is the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule, special driving conditions or other circumstances may require more frequent maintenance, so don’t hesitate to bring your car to a service center if anything seems amiss.
If you’re in Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, or Ormond Beach, and have any questions about your Toyota 4Runner maintenance schedule, call or stop by Daytona Toyota to speak with one of our service technicians. While you’re here, schedule your Toyota 4Runner service appointment!