brake fluid TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2003 N210 / 4.G Scheduled Maintenance Guide

Toyota Maintenance and Repair Support11
Do-It-Yourself Products
Genuine Toyota Chemicals
Toyota offers a complete line of products to help you keep your Toyota looking and
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from fabric spot remover and glass cleanerto liquid car wash and touch-up paint.
When it’s time to get under the hood (or under the car), products such as fuel
injector cleaner, brake fluid and silicone spray will help you get the job done.
All of these products are formulated specifically for use with Toyota vehicles, so you
can be confident you’re giving your vehicle the best care possible, inside and out.
Genuine Toyota Antifreeze Coolant
Genuine Toyota Long Life Antifreeze Coolant is the same high-quality, factory-fill
product found in all new Toyotas. You’ll know it by its distinctive red color. It
provides maximum protection and durability without the use of harmful silicates.
And because it’s compatible with non-metallic materials, it helps extend the life
of water-pump seals. Don’t trust your engine to anything less than the best:
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Genuine Toyota Motor Oil
Your Toyota’s engine features highly advanced technology to ensure superior
performance, reliability and fuel economy. Genuine Toyota Motor Oil is formulated
with a special combination of lube-base stocks and an additive blend to maxi-
mize the benefits of this technology. Make sure you’re getting the most out of
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Determining Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs
Driving on Rough, Muddy or Snow-Melted Roads
•Inspect ball joints and dust cover
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect drive shaft boots
•Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
•Inspect steering linkage and boots
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re-torque bolt*
•Re-torque drive shaft bolt*
•Rotate tires
Driving on Salt-Covered Roads
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re-torque bolt*
Driving on Unpaved or Dusty Roads
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect or change engine air filter
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re-torque bolt*
•Replace air conditioning filter*
Extensive Idling or Low-Speed Driving for Long Distances
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Towing a Trailer or Using a Camper or Car-Top Carrier
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
•Lubricate propeller shaft and re-torque bolt*
•Replace differential oil
•Replace transfer case oil*
•Replace transmission fluid or oil
Applies to selected models. See the scheduled maintenance log for details.*

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Determining Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs
Off-Road Maintenance
If you own a Land Cruiser or a four-wheel-drive RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra
or 4Runner, you should check the following items daily whenever you drive off-
road through deep sand, mud or water:
•Brake lines and hoses
•Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Differential oil
•Drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser)
•Engine air filter
•Steering linkage and boots
•Transfercase oil
•Transmission fluid or oil
•Wheel bearings (Land Cruiser)
For all four-wheel drive vehicles except RAV4, you should also lubricate the
propeller shafts daily.

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Explanation of Maintenance Items
The following descriptions are provided to give you a better understanding of
the maintenance items that should be performed on your vehicle. The scheduled
maintenance log indicates at which mileage/time intervals each item should be
performed. Please note that many maintenance items should be performed only
by a qualified technician.
For further information on maintenance items you can perform yourself,
see the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care” and “Do-It-Yourself Maintenance”
sections of your
Owner’s Manual.
Air Conditioning Filter
Replace at specified intervals.
Automatic Transmission Fluid or Manual Transmission Oil
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check each com-
ponent for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired by a
qualified technician immediately.
Ball Joints and Dust Covers
Check the suspension and steering linkage ball joints for looseness and damage.
Check all dust covers for deterioration and damage. Replace any deteriorated or
damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Brake Lines and Hoses
Visually inspect for proper installation. Checkforchafing, cracks, deterioration
and signs of leakage. Replace any deteriorated or damaged parts. A qualified
technician should perform these operations.
Brake Linings/Drums and Brake Pads/Discs
Check the brake linings (shoes) and drums for scoring, burning, fluid leakage,
broken parts and excessive wear. Check the pads for excessive wear and the
discs for runout, excessive wear and fluid leakage. Replace any deteriorated
or damaged parts. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Charcoal Canister (CA, MA and NY vehicles)
Check for internal damage and clogging. If necessary, clean with compressed air
or replace. A qualified technician should perform these operations.
Differential Oil
Replace at specified intervals. When performing inspections, check each
component for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired
by a qualified technician immediately.

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 16—17 for details.2 Applies to Avalon and Sienna models with automatic transmission.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Camry)
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid (Avalon, Sienna)
❑Inspect differential oil2
❑Inspect engine air filter
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD Matrix)
Scheduled Maintenance Logs27
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Rear differential oil (4WD Matrix)
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD Matrix)

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 16—17 for details.2 Do not replace if replaced at 20,000 miles.3 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.4 Applies to all models with automatic transmission except Avalon and Sienna.5 Applies to all models with manual transmission and Avalon and Sienna models with automatic transmission.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
❑Replace engine air filter
❑Replace engine coolant
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Camry)
❑Replace spark plugs (ECHO)3
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Differential oil
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid (all models except Avalon and Sienna)
❑Inspect differential oil4
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace air conditioning filter(Avalon, Corolla, Matrix)
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid (Avalon, Sienna)
❑Replace differential oil5
❑Replace manual transmission oil
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD Matrix)
Scheduled Maintenance Logs29
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radiator core and condenser
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD Matrix)
__ Transmission fluid or oil

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 16—17 for details.2 Applies to Avalon and Sienna models with automatic transmission.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
45,000 Miles or 36 Months
45,000 Miles or 36 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Matrix)
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid (Avalon, Sienna)
❑Inspect differential oil2
❑Inspect engine air filter
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD Matrix)
Scheduled Maintenance Logs31
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Rear differential oil (4WD Matrix)
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD Matrix)

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 16—17 for details.2 Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.3 Inspect at 60,000 miles or 72 months, whichever comes first. Required only for vehicles in
California, Massachusetts and New York.
4 Initial inspection at 60,000 miles. Inspect every 15,000 miles thereafter.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
60,000 Miles or 48 Months
60,000 Miles or 48 Months
❑Replace engine air filter
❑Replace engine coolant
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Camry)
❑Replace spark plugs (Camry Solara with 1MZ-FE engine, ECHO, Sienna)2
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Charcoal canister (Sienna)
3
__ Differential oil
__ Drive belts4
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine valve clearance
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace air conditioning filter(Avalon, Corolla, Matrix)
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid
❑Replace differential oil
❑Replace manual transmission oil
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD Matrix)
Scheduled Maintenance Logs33
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radiator core and condenser
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD Matrix)
__ Transmission fluid or oil

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 16—17 for details.2 Applies to Avalon and Sienna models with automatic transmission.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
75,000 Miles or 60 Months
75,000 Miles or 60 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Replace air conditioning filter (Camry)
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid (Avalon, Sienna)
❑Inspect differential oil2
❑Inspect engine air filter
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD Matrix)
Scheduled Maintenance Logs35
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Rear differential oil (4WD Matrix)
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD Matrix)

5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 16.
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage: Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
1Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 16—17 for details.2Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty.3Applies to all models with automatic transmission except Avalon and Sienna.4Applies to all models with manual transmission and Avalon and Sienna models with automatic transmission.
Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna
90,000 Miles or 72 Months
90,000 Miles or 72 Months
❑Replace engine air filter
❑Replace engine coolant
❑ Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑ Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Matrix)
❑ Replace spark plugs (ECHO)2
❑ Replace timing belt (Avalon, Camry with 1MZ-FE, Camry Solara with 1MZ-FE, Sienna)
❑Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder)
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Differential oil
__ Drive belts
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
Additional Maintenance Items forSpecial Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect automatic transmission fluid (all models except Avalon and Sienna)
❑Inspect differential oil3
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace automatic transmission fluid (Avalon, Sienna)
❑Replace differential oil4
❑Replace manual transmission oil
❑Replace transfer case oil (4WD Matrix)
Scheduled Maintenance Logs37
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radiator core and condenser
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD Matrix)
__ Transmission fluid or oil