This was emailed to me; some things need checking and possibly replacing. I was wondering if you could tell me which will be the hardest and easiest to do.
At 60k, take it to the dealer, have the plugs changed and the transmission fluid replaced. They will perform the other inspection items free and you can discuss any needed items at that time. Hurry though, you are already 30,000 mil3 late on the transmission service. In my humble opinion but thatâs what I do.
All of these are very easy to do⊠for someone with a minimal understanding and level of skill.
I would add changing or flushing the automatic transmission at 60K.
But spark plug change mileage is specific to different vehicles. Some at 35K, some at 60K, some at 100K. The proper interval for your car is in the owners manual.
Windshield wipers are replaced when needed, not to a mileage. Brake fluid should also be changed as needed, usually 3 to 4 years, not mileage.
Rotating tires should be every oil change. You should have the spark plugs, brake and transmission fluid change done professionally.
Yep, what does your ownerâs manual say is needed at 60k? But this list is pretty standard, except for the plugs, check your manual. Dealers have been known to come up with their own maintenance schedules.
None of this needs to be done at the dealer, a trusted independent shop can handle it all. Iâm surprised âreplace HVAC filterâ isnât on the list, thatâs a big profit center for dealers, and is probably the easiest thing, next to wiper blades and engine air filter, to do yourself. Never pay the dealer unless you just canât handle it.
I find it hard to believe that a decent dealer would charge to go through these standard items. Regardless of what I have done, I always get the full inspection no charge. Anything not in the green they tell me about. Itâs just good business.
The 2019 Chevrolet Trax is a subcompact crossover SUV with a turbocharged engine, automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive. It has seating for up to five people.
Just a question. What if the dealer tells you that the transfer case, rear differential and rear window wiper are all good (in the green on the print out). But the vehicle is a 2013
Camry which has none of those. IMHO those dealer check out sheet are garbage. I even asked the service rep. to show me the rear wiper was good since it didnât seem to clear the rain off. He walked out to the car and said there is no rear wiper. I just looked at him and said no S$^T Sherlock. Never went back.
Spark plug change way too early for most cars,and 60,000 miles is not a criteria for changing wiper blades, you replace them whenever they stop working well. Tires are usually rotated at specific mileage intervals and that may not fall at 60,000 miles.
Spark plugs may still be working fine at 100,000 miles but I donât think itâs smart to leave them in that long. They may be very hard to loosen and may break. I like the recommendation of 60,000 miles.
Is there something different about the 3.5 in a Tacoma and the 3.5 in a Camry? Besides the Tacoma being RWD and the Camry FWD. The Camry manual recommends 120k.
Just asking.
Honestly Nevada is more qualified as to the differences between vehicles for basically the same engineâŠ
Other than the Camry having more HP and torque and a different âpowerbandâ I think, Iâm sure different programing and what not, I have no clueâŠ
I just know Maintenance services of spark plugs are required under the terms of the Emissions Control Warranty
