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Preventive maintenance

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by mds, Nov 20, 2024.

  1. Nov 20, 2024 at 2:35 PM
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    mds

    mds [OP] New Member

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    I bought a new Toyota Tundra, double cab, with long bed in December 2008. The only things I have ever added to it are running boards and a fiberglass bed cover. It has been an absolutely amazing truck. I have changed the oil and filter every 5000 miles, changed the air filters when needed, replaced tires and brake pads, and I had to replace the battery once. The truck only has 104,000 miles. It has been a perfect machine. Now that I have passed 100,000 miles, I know I should get some preventive maintenance done but when I check online for what's recommended, I get woozy. Dang! I could never afford to do all of that. What steps should I absolutely take now that I have reached this first big milestone to keep everything running well? Thank you for your help!
    David
     
  2. Nov 20, 2024 at 3:11 PM
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    Raven67

    Raven67 It wasn't me.

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    Instead of checking "online", check the owners manual, and do a little at a time. Because of your good maintenance practices, you've had excellent service from your truck, keep it going!
     
  3. Nov 20, 2024 at 3:41 PM
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    Leo's first

    Leo's first TRUCK GANG

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    Clean maf and throttle body cheap and easy
    All fluids ps, brake, coolant, diffs, and a drain and fill on the tranny. A little spendy but all are overdue
    spark plugs probably least important unless your having ignition problems
     
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  4. Nov 21, 2024 at 6:09 AM
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    fallen0

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    Welcome!!

    Change out the PCV if you have not already. Is it the 5.7l?

    Transmission fluid drain and fill sometimes between now and 120k.

    Front/rear differentials and transfer case between now and 120k

    Grease the drive shaft u-joints.
     
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  5. Dec 8, 2024 at 5:59 AM
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    West Texas Tundra

    West Texas Tundra 2016 Bronze Beast

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    Are the PCV valves a known issue? Or is it just good practice to change them out?


     
  6. Dec 8, 2024 at 7:14 PM
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    fallen0

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    Nope. Just like everything, it will eventually break.

    Most cases it is very easy to replace and cheap preventative maintenance. I replaced mine with an OEM for $25. I've seen other comments as low as $12.
     
  7. Dec 9, 2024 at 6:06 PM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    Spendy? Yes! Not doing PM can be even more spendy though. Think carefully!
     

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