boot TOYOTA MATRIX 2004 E130 / 1.G Scheduled Maintenance Guide

General Maintenance Information16
Determining Your Vehicle’s Maintenance Needs
Driving on Rough, Muddy or Snow-Melted Roads
•Rotate tires
•Inspect ball joints and dust covers
•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
Driving on Unpaved or Dusty Roads
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect or change air conditioning filter
•Inspect or change engine air filter
Extensive Idling or Low-Speed Driving for Long Distances
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-Top Carrier
•Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
•Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
•Replace differential oil
•Replace tran sfer case oil
•Replace transmission fluid or oil

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Explanation of Maintenance Items
Drive Belts
Inspect for cracks, excessive wear and oiliness. Check the belt tension and
adjust if necessary. Replace the belts if they are damaged.
Drive Shaft Boots
Check the drive shaft boots and clamps fo rcrac ks, deterioration and damage.
Re place any deteriorated or damaged par ts and, if necessary, repack the grease.
Aq ualified technician should per form these operations.
Engine Air Filter
Re place at specified intervals. When performi ng inspections, check for damage,
ex cessive wear and oiliness, and replace if necessary.
Engine Coolant
Drain and flush the cool ing system and refill with an ethylene-glycol type
coolant. A qualified technician should perform this operation.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter and drain and r efill the engine oil. For recommended oil
gr ade and viscosity, refert o the
Owner’s Manual.
Engine Valve Clearance
Inspect for excessive lifter noise and engi ne vibration and adjust if necessary.
Aq ualified technician should perform this operation.
Exhaust Pipes and Mountings
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler and hangers for cracks, deterioration
and damage. Start the engine and listen carefully for any exhaust gas leakage.
Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
Fuel Lines and Connections, Fuel Tank Band and
F uel Tank Vapor Vent System Hoses
Visually inspect for corrosion, damage, cr acks and loose or leaking connections.
Tighten connections or replace parts as necessary.
F uel Tank Cap Gasket
Visually inspect for cracks, deterioration an d damage and replace if necessary.

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Explanation of Maintenance Items
Nuts and Bolts on Chassis and Body
Re-tighten the seat-mounting bolts and front/rear suspension member retaining
bolts to specified torque.
Ra diator Core and Condenser
Inspect for damage, debris, dirt, insects and signs of leakage. Have any problems
re pa ired by a qualified technician.
Spark Plugs
Replace at specified intervals. Install new plugs of the same type as originally
equipped. A qualified technician should perform this operation.
Steering Gear Box
Inspect for signs of leakage. If you discover any leakage, have it repaired imme-
diately by a qualified technician.
Steering Linkage and Boots
With the vehicle stopped, check for excessiv e freeplay in the steering wheel.
Inspect the linkage for bending and dama ge and the dust boots for deterioration,
cracks and damage. Replace any damag ed parts. A qualified technician should
perform these operations.
Tire Ro tation
Tires should be rotated according to the instructions in the Owner’s Manual.
When rotating tires, check for damage and uneven wear. Replace if necessary.
Transfer Case Oil
Re place at specified intervals. When performi ng inspections, check for signs of
le akag e. If y ou discov erany le akag e, have it repaired by a qu alified technician
immediately.

5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 15.
Ma intenance Log: 2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix
7,500 Miles or 6 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
5,000 Miles or 4 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenanc e Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires
10,000 Miles or 8 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenanc e Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Re place air conditioning filter
❑Rotate tires
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Scheduled Maintenance Log22
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 15–16 for details.2 Applies to Corolla Matrix 4WD only.
Maintenance Log: 2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
15,000 Miles or 12 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires
❑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 engine air filter
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Repl ace rear differential oil2
❑Replace transfer case oil2
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Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Rear differential oil2
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil
2

5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 15.
Ma intenance Log: 2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix
22,500 Miles or 18 Months
❑Replace air conditioning filter
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
20,000 Miles or 16 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenanc e Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Re place air conditioning filter
❑Rotate tires
25,000 Miles or 20 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenanc e Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Scheduled Maintenance Log24
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 15–16 for details.2 Applies to Corolla Matrix 4WD only.3 Do not replace if replaced at 22,500 miles.4 Applies to manual transmission models only.
Maintenance Log: 2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
30,000 Miles or 24 Months
❑Replace engine air filter
❑Repl ace engine coolant
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires
❑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
__ Front differential oil
__ 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
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Replace air conditioning filter3
❑Repl ace front differential oil4
❑Replace manual transmission oil
❑Repl ace rear differential oil2
❑Replace transfer case oil2
Scheduled Maintenance Log25
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radia tor core
__ Rear differential oil
2
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil
2
__ Transmission fluid or oil

5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 15.
Ma intenance Log: 2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix
37,500 Miles or 30 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
35,000 Miles or 28 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenanc e Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires
40,000 Miles or 32 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenanc e Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Re place air conditioning filter
❑Rotate tires
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
Scheduled Maintenance Log26
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:

1 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. See pages 15–16 for details.2 Applies to Corolla Matrix 4WD only.
Maintenance Log: 2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix
45,000 Miles or 36 Months
45,000 Miles or 36 Months
❑Replace air conditioning filter
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires
❑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 engine air filter
❑Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
❑Repl ace rear differential oil2
❑Replace transfer case oil2
Scheduled Maintenance Log27
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Rear differential oil2
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots
__ Transfer case oil
2

5,000-Mile Maintenance Intervals
7,500-Mile Maintenance IntervalsTo determine the appropriate maintenance
interval for your vehicle, see page 15.
Ma intenance Log: 2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix
52,500 Miles or 42 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
❑Rotate tires
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
50,000 Miles or 40 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenanc e Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Re place air conditioning filter
❑Rotate tires
55,000 Miles or 44 Months
❑Replace engine oil and oil filter
Additional Maintenanc e Items for Special
Operating Conditions:1
❑Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine air filter
__ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body
__ Steering linkage and boots
❑Rotate tires
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:
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Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage: