oil filter TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2008 N210 / 4.G Scheduled Maintenance Guide

2008 4Runner Scheduled Maintenance Guide
In addition to the maintenance items indicated for each mileage/month interval, you should
perform certain inspections daily when you drive off-road. Whenever you take your vehicle
off-road through deep sand, mud or water, perform these inspections every day:
•Check ball joints and dust covers
•Check brake lines and hoses
•Check brake pads/discs
•Check differential oil
•Check drive shaft boots
•Check engine air filter
•Check nuts and bolts on chassis
•Check steering linkage and boots
•Check transfer case oil (4WD models)
•Check transmission fluid or oil
•Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD models)
OFF-ROAD DAILY MAINTENANCE
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2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide4RUNNER
5,000 Miles or 6 months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
NOTE:Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt
roads or in urban, dusty or desert areas
may shorten the life of the cabin air filter.
Replacement may be needed if you notice
reduced air flow from the air conditioner
and heater or if the windows fog easily
when you use the
Fresh
mode. Consult
your dealer if any of these conditions occur.
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect drive shaft boots (4WD)
Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
D
EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
10,000 Miles or 12 months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft boots (4WD)Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
D
EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
MAINTENANCE LOG
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2008 4Runner Scheduled Maintenance Guide
15,000 Miles or 18 months
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)Re-torque propeller shaft boltReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect the following:
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Drive shaft boots (4WD)
__ Engine coolant
3
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings__ Front differential oil (4WD)
__ Radiator and condenser
__ Rear differential oil
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect engine air filterTighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Replace front differential oil (4WD)Replace rear differential oilTighten nuts and bolts on chassis
D
EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:
M
ILEAGE:
MAINTENANCE LOG
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1Reset the oil replacement reminder light (
MAINT REQD
) or the message
OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Refer to
Engine Coolant
in the
Explanation of Maintenance Items
section in the back of this guide for more
information.
4Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.

2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide4RUNNER
20,000 Miles or 24 months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
NOTE:Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt
roads or in urban, dusty or desert areas
may shorten the life of the cabin air filter.
Replacement may be needed if you notice
reduced air flow from the air conditioner
and heater or if the windows fog easily
when you use the
Fresh
mode. Consult
your dealer if any of these conditions occur.
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect drive shaft boots (4WD)
Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
D
EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
25,000 Miles or 30 months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft boots (4WD)Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
D
EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
MAINTENANCE LOG
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2008 4Runner Scheduled Maintenance Guide
30,000 Miles or 36 months
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)Re-torque propeller shaft boltReplace cabin air filterReplace engine air filterReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Replace spark plugs5
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs6
Inspect the following:
__ Automatic transmission fluid
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Drive shaft boots (4WD)
__ Engine coolant
3
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil (4WD)
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radiator and condenser
__ Rear differential oil
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD)
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Replace front differential oil (4WD)Replace rear differential oilReplace transfer case oil (4WD)Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
D
EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:
M
ILEAGE:
MAINTENANCE LOG
09
1Reset the oil replacement reminder light (
MAINT REQD
) or the message
OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Refer to
Engine Coolant
in the
Explanation of Maintenance Items
section in the back of this guide for more
information.
4Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.51GR-FE engine. Maintenance services of spark plugs are required under the terms of the Emissions Control Warranty.6Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.

2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide4RUNNER
35,000 Miles or 42 months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
NOTE:Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt
roads or in urban, dusty or desert areas
may shorten the life of the cabin air filter.
Replacement may be needed if you notice
reduced air flow from the air conditioner
and heater or if the windows fog easily
when you use the
Fresh
mode. Consult
your dealer if any of these conditions occur.
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect drive shaft boots (4WD)
Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
D
EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
40,000 Miles or 48 months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft boots (4WD)Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
D
EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
MAINTENANCE LOG
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2008 4Runner Scheduled Maintenance Guide
45,000 Miles or 54 months
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)Re-torque propeller shaft boltReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect the following:
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Drive shaft boots (4WD)
__ Engine coolant
3
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings__ Front differential oil (4WD)
__ Radiator and condenser
__ Rear differential oil
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect engine air filterTighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Replace front differential oil (4WD)Replace rear differential oilTighten nuts and bolts on chassis
D
EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:
M
ILEAGE:
MAINTENANCE LOG
11
1Reset the oil replacement reminder light (
MAINT REQD
) or the message
OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Refer to
Engine Coolant
in the
Explanation of Maintenance Items
section in the back of this guide for more
information.
4Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.

2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide4RUNNER
50,000 Miles or 60 months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
NOTE:Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt
roads or in urban, dusty or desert areas
may shorten the life of the cabin air filter.
Replacement may be needed if you notice
reduced air flow from the air conditioner
and heater or if the windows fog easily
when you use the
Fresh
mode. Consult
your dealer if any of these conditions occur.
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect drive shaft boots (4WD)
Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
D
EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
55,000 Miles or 66 months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft boots (4WD)Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
D
EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
MAINTENANCE LOG
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2008 4Runner Scheduled Maintenance Guide
60,000 Miles or 72 months
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)Re-torque propeller shaft boltReplace cabin air filterReplace engine air filterReplace engine oil and oil filter1
Replace spark plugs5
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs6
Inspect the following:
__ Automatic transmission fluid
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Charcoal canister
7
__ Drive belts8
__ Drive shaft boots (4WD)
__ Engine coolant3
__ Engine valve clearance9
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings__ Front differential oil (4WD)
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band
and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radiator and condenser
__ Rear differential oil
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil (4WD)
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Replace automatic transmission fluidReplace front differential oil (4WD)Replace rear differential oilReplace transfer case oil (4WD)Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
D
EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:
M
ILEAGE:
MAINTENANCE LOG
13
1Reset the oil replacement reminder light (
MAINT REQD
) or the message
OIL MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
on the
multi-information display after engine oil replacement.
2Perform these service items only if you drive primarily under the conditions indicated.3Refer to
Engine Coolant
in the
Explanation of Maintenance Items
section in the back of this guide for more information.4Includes operating on roads which road salt has been applied.51GR-FE engine. Maintenance services of spark plugs are required under the terms of the Emissions Control Warranty.6Inspect thickness measurement and disc runout.72UZ-FE engine. For vehicles registered in California, Massachusetts and New York States only.8Initial inspection at 60,000 miles/72 months. Inspect every 15,000 miles/18 months thereafter.9Check for tappet noise and engine vibration and adjust if necessary.

2008 Scheduled Maintenance Guide4RUNNER
65,000 Miles or 78 months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
NOTE:Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt
roads or in urban, dusty or desert areas
may shorten the life of the cabin air filter.
Replacement may be needed if you notice
reduced air flow from the air conditioner
and heater or if the windows fog easily
when you use the
Fresh
mode. Consult
your dealer if any of these conditions occur.
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect drive shaft boots (4WD)
Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
D
EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
70,000 miles or 84 months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tiresVisually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions2
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:Inspect ball joints and dust coversInspect drive shaft boots (4WD)Inspect engine air filterInspect steering linkage and bootsLubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)4
Re-torque propeller shaft bolt4
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
D
EALERSERVICEVERIFICATION:
D
ATE:MILEAGE:
MAINTENANCE LOG
14