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Dealer recommended Fluid flushes etc

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by meats, Oct 9, 2024.

  1. Oct 9, 2024 at 11:56 AM
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    meats

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    At the dealer for the first time. The 2018 TRD OR I bought was here its entire life at the same dealer. Opted for only an oil change and tire rotation.

    This 4Runner will see lots of trails on my property during hunting season but really just highway miles and local driving here in the Tulsa area.

    checkout this list. What should I focus on doing myself. And what if anything is worth getting done at the dealer. My thought is none of these but I’m all ears. I changed my oil always myself in the past on my 3rd gen taco. But with my new remote job I have less time to get dirty.

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  2. Oct 9, 2024 at 11:57 AM
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    Note I can replace the battery as well as the in cabin air filter for 11-12 bucks. I’ll be doing both soon
     
  3. Oct 9, 2024 at 12:06 PM
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    Everything can be done on your own. You didn't say your mileage so might not even need to do any of those.

    If its the original battery though I would change it. 6 Years and they tested it. I wouldn't want to be stranded.
     
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  4. Oct 9, 2024 at 12:15 PM
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    Are they recommending using BG ATF instead of WS? Haven't heard of a dealer doing that non OEM fluids.
     
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  5. Oct 9, 2024 at 12:27 PM
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    No fuel service. It's a waste.
     
  6. Oct 9, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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    95,770. My bad. Yet they literally just rotated tires. I’ll get oil change done next time. I’m out here whenever they pull it up lol
     
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  7. Oct 9, 2024 at 12:54 PM
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    The BG fuel service is actually very good, BUT ONLY IF YOU SUSPECT A PARTIALLY CLOGGED/CLOGGED INJECTOR. Otherwise, it's not necessary unless you've been using really bad gas (non-US) for a while. The 4runner isn't a direct injection engine.
     
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  8. Oct 9, 2024 at 2:01 PM
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    Unless you fill with gas from an open barrel or it sits, it's not needed.
     
  9. Oct 9, 2024 at 2:10 PM
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    The transmission is worth doing at the dealer IMO. The rest you are better off DIY if you are inclined with basic tools and have the ability to do it.
     

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