Toyota 4Runner Maintenance Schedule

Your Toyota 4Runner is an immense machine built with thousands of small parts that each work in tandem with one another to ensure you receive efficient performance and top-of-the-line capability on your Pooler commute and outdoor adventures. To keep your Toyota 4Runner running at its best, it’s important to adhere to its recommended maintenance schedule. The Toyota 4Runner maintenance schedule is divided into three sections – every 5,000 miles, 15,000 miles, and 30,000 miles. Follow along with Savannah Toyota below as we go over the services your Toyota 4Runner needs at each interval, then contact our service team to schedule a time to bring your 4Runner in for maintenance!

5,000 Miles/Six Months

Your Toyota 4Runner service schedule starts with its 5,000 mile or six month service interval. Every six months your Toyota 4Runner needs to following services to ensure it runs properly on your Bluffton commute:

5,000 Mile/Six-Month Service

• Check installation of driver’s floor mat
• Check for open campaigns/recalls
• Replace engine oil and filter
• Replace drain plug gasket
• Rotate tires, check condition/tread depth
• Set tire pressures to correct psi
• Inspect wiper inserts/blades
• Check all exterior light bulbs are functioning
• Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/disks
• Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
• Reset maintenance reminder light
• Perform multi-point inspection with print-out

If you use your Toyota 4Runner for frequent heavy towing or off-roading, then you should also perform the following services every 5,000 miles.

• Inspect ball joints and dust covers
• Inspect drive shaft boots (4WD)
• Inspect engine air filter
• Inspect steering linkage and boots (4WD)
• Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)
• Re-torque propeller shaft bolt
• Replace engine oil and filter
• Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
• Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)
• Re-torque propeller shaft bolt
• Replace engine oil and filter
• Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body
• Replace engine oil and filter (if you use your 4Runner for extensive idling or low speed driving for long distances such as taxi-ing or door-to-door delivery)

Are you a DIY mechanic? You can get the Toyota OEM parts you need at our parts department. You can also browse our service tips for guides on DIY car care you can perform at your Savannah home!

15,000 Miles/18 Months

Your Toyota 4Runner maintenance schedule will also require a 18 month/15,000 mile service interval. This interval takes a closer look at your vehicle’s components to ensure everything is working properly and to identify any problems before they become major repairs.

15,000 Mile/18 Month Service

• Check installation of driver’s floor mat
• Check for open campaigns/recalls
• Replace engine oil and filter
• Replace drain plug gasket
• Inspect engine air filter
• Inspect cabin air filter (if applicable)
• Rotate tires, check condition/tread depth
• Set tire pressures to correct psi
• Inspect wiper inserts/blades
• Check all exterior light bulbs are functioning
• Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/disks
• Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
• Inspect ball joints and dust covers
• Inspect condition of drive shaft boots
• Check condition of brake fluid
• Check transfer case and differential fluids
• Check operation of cooling system and/or indication of coolant leak
• Complete inspection of steering and suspension components
• Complete inspection of exhaust system
• Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)
• Re-torque propeller shaft bolt
• Inspect fuel lines and fuel cap gasket
• Reset maintenance reminder light
• Perform multi-point inspection with print-out

30,000 Miles/36 Months

The Toyota 4Runner service schedule for every 30,000 miles/36 months repeats many of the same services, however, our technicians will also inspect and replace larger components of your vehicle such as the spark plugs, your vehicle battery, and much more!

30,000 Mile/36 Month Service

• Check installation of driver’s floor mat
• Check for open campaigns/recalls
• Replace engine oil and filter
• Replace drain plug gasket
• Replace spark plugs
• Replace air filter
• Replace cabin air filter (if applicable)
• Rotate tires, check condition/tread depth
• Set tire pressures to correct psi
• Inspect wiper inserts/blades
• Check all exterior light bulbs are functioning
• Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/disks
• Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
• Inspect condition of drive axle boots
• Check condition of brake fluid
• Check transfer case and differential fluids
• Inspect transmission fluid or oil
• Check operation of cooling system and/or indication of coolant leak
• Complete inspection of steering and suspension components
• Complete inspection of exhaust system
• Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD)
• Re-torque propeller shaft bolt
• Inspect fuel lines and fuel cap gasket
• Inspect fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
• Inspect ignition wires
• Reset maintenance reminder light
• Perform multi-point inspection with print-out
• Road test vehicle

Get Toyota 4Runner Service at Savannah Toyota

Is your Toyota 4Runner due for service? Keep to your Toyota 4Runner maintenance schedule and save when you come to Savannah Toyota! We offer a variety of service specials and we have an easy-to-use online service scheduler. Make an appointment today and we’ll help you keep your Toyota 4Runner driving like new on Hilton Head roads!