07 TCH at 48K miles. What maintenance I need?
#1
02-14-2018, 03:25 PM
07 TCH at 48K miles. What maintenance I need?
my car is 11 years old with looking like new but some rusts on door and always parked outdoor and it is almost 50k miles. Been doing the oil change every 3k miles. Did some brake repairs 2 years ago and replaced all new tires 5 years ago. And tire leak issues few times some time ago. Today I saw “maintenance required “ sign few times after turning on the car engine . Goes off after few secs. I think it is saying I need oil change ? Used to go to Toyota dealer for oil change but getting sick and tired of endless demand to have all kinds of major repairs. They have been saying this ever since my first oil change at 3k miles. Can I do oil change at any car repair shop or I have to know the right oil and go to certain places only? What other maintenance work I should do at 45 to 50k miles? Thanks a lot
#2
02-14-2018, 05:50 PM
Re: 07 TCH at 48K miles. What maintenance I need?
How about DIY oil change? Never had oil done for me by someone since 1990.
Nothing special about oil. 5W20 non synthetic. You are clearly overdoing on oil changes but it's your car and your peace of mind. 5000 miles is normal term, checking on oil level about once a month.
I do ATF change in PSD every 50 000 miles.
Your coolant is 150 000 miles.
Your 12V battery is likely "getting there" being made in 2006. Not saying to replace it, just saying - it's a long term for battery. Though mine OEM Panasonic still works as gate opener battery.
That's about it. Nothing really much to it.
Nothing special about oil. 5W20 non synthetic. You are clearly overdoing on oil changes but it's your car and your peace of mind. 5000 miles is normal term, checking on oil level about once a month.
I do ATF change in PSD every 50 000 miles.
Your coolant is 150 000 miles.
Your 12V battery is likely "getting there" being made in 2006. Not saying to replace it, just saying - it's a long term for battery. Though mine OEM Panasonic still works as gate opener battery.
That's about it. Nothing really much to it.
#3
02-14-2018, 06:28 PM
Re: 07 TCH at 48K miles. What maintenance I need?
How about DIY oil change? Never had oil done for me by someone since 1990.
Nothing special about oil. 5W20 non synthetic. You are clearly overdoing on oil changes but it's your car and your peace of mind. 5000 miles is normal term, checking on oil level about once a month.
I do ATF change in PSD every 50 000 miles.
Your coolant is 150 000 miles.
Your 12V battery is likely "getting there" being made in 2006. Not saying to replace it, just saying - it's a long term for battery. Though mine OEM Panasonic still works as gate opener battery.
That's about it. Nothing really much to it.
Nothing special about oil. 5W20 non synthetic. You are clearly overdoing on oil changes but it's your car and your peace of mind. 5000 miles is normal term, checking on oil level about once a month.
I do ATF change in PSD every 50 000 miles.
Your coolant is 150 000 miles.
Your 12V battery is likely "getting there" being made in 2006. Not saying to replace it, just saying - it's a long term for battery. Though mine OEM Panasonic still works as gate opener battery.
That's about it. Nothing really much to it.
#4
02-16-2018, 04:48 PM
Re: 07 TCH at 44K miles. What maintenance I need?
UPDATE:
My car exact mileage is around 44K but 11 years old car as it is O7 TCH.
I went to oil change at Midas today after making an appointment. stayed there for 2 hours and the service cashier recommended the following
Wiper blades : $29.Note I already installed new blade few months ago somewhere else.
AIR FILTER $29.99
Front & Rear Sway Bar Kits remove & replace 2 Quantities each for $133.98 & $289.99
Shock Absorbers rear remove & replace= R COMPLETE STRUT ASSY $619.98
$580 in labor cost.
Total of $1700. I told him NO THANKS.
Pls let me know what you guys think.
Just paid $ 25 for oil and tire rotation. I don't even know if they changed the oil or rotated the tire at all.
My car exact mileage is around 44K but 11 years old car as it is O7 TCH.
I went to oil change at Midas today after making an appointment. stayed there for 2 hours and the service cashier recommended the following
Wiper blades : $29.Note I already installed new blade few months ago somewhere else.
AIR FILTER $29.99
Front & Rear Sway Bar Kits remove & replace 2 Quantities each for $133.98 & $289.99
Shock Absorbers rear remove & replace= R COMPLETE STRUT ASSY $619.98
$580 in labor cost.
Total of $1700. I told him NO THANKS.
Pls let me know what you guys think.
Just paid $ 25 for oil and tire rotation. I don't even know if they changed the oil or rotated the tire at all.
Last edited by jimmy1; 02-16-2018 at 04:52 PM.
#7
02-17-2018, 08:09 PM
Re: 07 TCH at 48K miles. What maintenance I need?
IMHO, suspension work is always on condition.
If the car is quiet (no suspension related rattles) and handles as it should in all scenarios, none of that work is needed.
I have a Prius with 210K miles on it... original shocks and no other suspension work.
HOWEVER, any shop specializing in those can provided justifiable reasons for replacement. All of my shocks are leaking a small amount and have been for the last 25K miles. Eventually, I will need to replace them, but the car still handles fine.
Pivots and bushings show signs of wear long before they truly NEED to be replaced giving shops a "reason" for doing the work.
If the car is quiet (no suspension related rattles) and handles as it should in all scenarios, none of that work is needed.
I have a Prius with 210K miles on it... original shocks and no other suspension work.
HOWEVER, any shop specializing in those can provided justifiable reasons for replacement. All of my shocks are leaking a small amount and have been for the last 25K miles. Eventually, I will need to replace them, but the car still handles fine.
Pivots and bushings show signs of wear long before they truly NEED to be replaced giving shops a "reason" for doing the work.
#8
02-18-2018, 08:17 AM
Re: 07 TCH at 48K miles. What maintenance I need?
IMHO, suspension work is always on condition.
If the car is quiet (no suspension related rattles) and handles as it should in all scenarios, none of that work is needed.
I have a Prius with 210K miles on it... original shocks and no other suspension work.
HOWEVER, any shop specializing in those can provided justifiable reasons for replacement. All of my shocks are leaking a small amount and have been for the last 25K miles. Eventually, I will need to replace them, but the car still handles fine.
Pivots and bushings show signs of wear long before they truly NEED to be replaced giving shops a "reason" for doing the work.
If the car is quiet (no suspension related rattles) and handles as it should in all scenarios, none of that work is needed.
I have a Prius with 210K miles on it... original shocks and no other suspension work.
HOWEVER, any shop specializing in those can provided justifiable reasons for replacement. All of my shocks are leaking a small amount and have been for the last 25K miles. Eventually, I will need to replace them, but the car still handles fine.
Pivots and bushings show signs of wear long before they truly NEED to be replaced giving shops a "reason" for doing the work.
#9
02-18-2018, 08:25 AM
Re: 07 TCH at 48K miles. What maintenance I need?
All of the repairs they are recommending are related to the suspension of the vehicle.
"If the car is quiet (no suspension related rattles) and handles as it should in all scenarios, none of that work is needed."
Stated another way, if you car feels like it drives fine and doesn't make any weird noises, none of the work is needed.
Something to keep in mind, if you are female, of a different nationality, have an accent are not a native English speaker, or are perceived as being ignorant of all things automotive, you may be targeted for repairs as they see you as someone they can trick into repairs that can be made, but aren't truly necessary.
"If the car is quiet (no suspension related rattles) and handles as it should in all scenarios, none of that work is needed."
Stated another way, if you car feels like it drives fine and doesn't make any weird noises, none of the work is needed.
Something to keep in mind, if you are female, of a different nationality, have an accent are not a native English speaker, or are perceived as being ignorant of all things automotive, you may be targeted for repairs as they see you as someone they can trick into repairs that can be made, but aren't truly necessary.
#10
02-18-2018, 08:41 AM
Re: 07 TCH at 48K miles. What maintenance I need?
All of the repairs they are recommending are related to the suspension of the vehicle.
"If the car is quiet (no suspension related rattles) and handles as it should in all scenarios, none of that work is needed."
Stated another way, if you car feels like it drives fine and doesn't make any weird noises, none of the work is needed.
Something to keep in mind, if you are female, of a different nationality, have an accent are not a native English speaker, or are perceived as being ignorant of all things automotive, you may be targeted for repairs as they see you as someone they can trick into repairs that can be made, but aren't truly necessary.
"If the car is quiet (no suspension related rattles) and handles as it should in all scenarios, none of that work is needed."
Stated another way, if you car feels like it drives fine and doesn't make any weird noises, none of the work is needed.
Something to keep in mind, if you are female, of a different nationality, have an accent are not a native English speaker, or are perceived as being ignorant of all things automotive, you may be targeted for repairs as they see you as someone they can trick into repairs that can be made, but aren't truly necessary.
Last edited by jimmy1; 02-18-2018 at 08:54 AM.
