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Old 05-10-2004, 11:22 PM
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My ol' faithful has done me well for the past 6 years. I have done a major $300 tune-up @ 30K (way too early, I know - should've done it @60k)

- break pads replace
- oil filter, oil, airfilter, gas filter replace
- new shocks, spark plugs
- alignment, tire rotation
- transmission fluid replace, radiator flush

@90K

- timing belt replaced
- water pump replaced

Now's she's hit 130k and still runs flawlessly. I've recently changed the airfilter and another alignment, and have done puntual oil changes. Anybody have other suggestions or what kinda potential problems I may run into with a high mileage? Also if there are some maintenance that I've missed?
Only minor glitch I have would be a high pitch noise that I hear when I release the accelerator. This goes away when she's warmed up. Also, a minor vibration of the steering wheel (had alignment done twice in a row, but still remains).

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Make sure that whoever is balancing your tires uses a lug centric balancer, not hub centric. That might clear up your steering vibes. Keep your balljoints, u-joints and slip yokes well greased. Rear gear oil? Sounds like you've been pretty meticulous with the maintnence.

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Have you replaced your diff. oil and transfer case oil recently?
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that what i was thinking..... replace the steering box oil (either manual or power) replace the diff oil (front/rear if applicable)

if it is vibration-thats tire balance/out of round condition, not alignment
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Flushed your radiator recently? Remember to used distilled water when you re-fill it.
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Don't forget to check/adjust muffler bearing clearance. It's something that even the most experienced Toyota technicians overlook.
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Originally Posted by Glenn
Don't forget to check/adjust muffler bearing clearance. It's something that even the most experienced Toyota technicians overlook.
Also very overlooked is the headlight fluid leval and the nut behind the stering wheel.
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thanks for the input, all. I'll check all that's mentioned. I think they've drained all the fluids, when they chained the timing belt and water pump (is that a norm when they do them?) I better check my receipt. I've gotten that done at the dealer and cost me $800 @90k
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