Toyota 4Runner 60,000 Mile SERVICE DIY GUIDE: Save Thousands! $$$

This video covers how to do a 60K service on any 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner! It shows how to do a transmission fluid change in full detail. I also break down an insane dealership quote and reveal how much money I saved doing this work ourselves. The local dealer tried to pull some weird tricks over on us that you have to see to believe!

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Transmission Fill Plug O-Ring PN: 90301-15004 (x1)
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Project Overview
01:29 Transmission Fluid Change Tools & Supplies
02:59 Draining Out Old ATF
04:24 Pumping In New ATF
05:35 Setting ATF Level Procedure
06:32 Finding ATF Temp with Launch ODB Scanner
07:14 Finishing Transmission Service
08:40 Techron Giveaway! (Sponsored Segment)
09:45 How to Finish 60K Mile Service
10:03 DIY VS DEARLERSHIP!

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[JasonExplainsThings]

FYI! I got the part numbers mixed up for the transmission drain plug and fill plug. The description has the correct part numbers! Sorry for the confusion. 😅

[overland]

Craziest thing I have seen a shop pull was on my wife’s IS300. I now take care of her fluid needs(sorry couldn’t resist), but at the time she had prepaid for oil changes at a local shop. She dropped her car off Monday morning and got a call saying that her car was skipping and they recommended new coil packs and wires. So I had her come to my work and she dropped me off at the shop to pick up her car. The manager walked me to the car, and started it and explained the noise I was hearing was a cylinder not firing. I then explained to him that in fact what we were hearing was two cylinders not firing. I then pulled out an 8mm socket and ratchet and removed the engine cover. I then showed the manager the coil pack that his mechanic had removed a tucked neatly to the side to cause the skip. Remember the engine cover actually makes it impossible for that to have ‘popped off’ as he quickly tried to use as an excuse. I just laughed and told him he was full of it and I was embarrassed for him.

[danbarry]

Great video! I’m a fan of The Car Care Nut as well. He has a video on how to make your Toyota last 300, 000 miles. Some of the recommendations he makes are for more frequent maintenance than what is recommended by the manufacturer.

Here are the notes I made:

• Oil every 5k miles or 6 months
• Diff and transfer at 30k, then every 30-60k
• Transmission 60k or 6 y
• Coolant 50k or 5y
• Brake fluid 3-5y
• Power steering fluid (if not electric)50-70k, use power steering fluid not automatic transmission fluid
• PCV valve every 50k

Clean throttle body every 25-50k miles. Will idle high until it has relearned after a few days

[bobcoats]

How about this quote for 60k service: Front and rear pads (okay, they were due), front/rear differential and transfer case oil, power steering fluid exchange, EFI service because EFI “gummed up” (that’s BS), brake fluid exchange (done 2 yrs ago), alignment (6 months ago), rotate and balance tires (done every 6 months at Discount Tire). All of this goodness for the bargain price of $2300. Again, skipping prop shaft lube and transmission fluid exchange.

I’ve done most of these things myself in recent weeks. You guys and other creators demonstrating how to do these services are a Godsend. Thank you and please keep it up.

[rickmontelongo]

Thanks 40, 000 miles on my 4Runner did the rear, front diff, also transfer case now it’s time for transmission 🤙🏾you save me $$$ appreciate you time and effort good job

[leehall]

I think people need a reminder, dealerships make more money on repairs and service than actually selling cars!! Get a cheap socket set, watch some YouTube videos, do it yourself baby!

[davidf]

Premium (91) fuel is NOT better than regular/87. Your dad is wasting money using ‘premium’ gas. Octane is just a measure of resistance to knock, NOT a measure of quality. Tier 1 gas stations are ‘quality’ and THIS is what you/your dad should be using, but only 87 octane is needed since that is what the engine is designed for (ie: low compression, not turbo, etc). Save $ and go to Tier 1 stations and use 87!

[kcspeed]

I literally just did the 30k mile service this afternoon! Your video was extremely helpful, in finding the right parts and how to do it. I’m bookmarking this video for the future! ✌️

[Xraypup]

Great video! I just finished doing everything from your 30, 000-mile video on my 4runner, and now I'll have this video to reference in a few years when I hit 60, 000 miles. Thanks for these videos!

[InGratitudeIam]

You make some excellent points, Jason. Toyota published a manual in 2023 that can be downloaded. It's called the "Warranty & Maintenance Guide" for the 4Runner. I think this is what you were referring to.
I've modded my truck and going offroad does increase stresses and shortens intervals between certain maintenance items. Depending on the lift and tire size/weight, CV axles might have to be replaced much more often. This maintenance guide does point out what needs to be addressed if you go off road. The other thing to remember, according to The Car Care Nut and David at Automotive Press, if you want to keep your vehicle for a long, long time (300K miles or more), change your engine oil and filters every 3, 000 miles. If you "only" want it for 250K miles or less, change the oil every 5, 000 miles.
The best part, Jason, you made this look easy, worthwhile and fun. Thanks!

[BMoris]

Thanks for not blacking out the dealership. People need to know how shitty they are.

[EverydayJ]

I'm an auto technician of 15+ yrs, I highly recommend changing the ATF at a shorter interval, 35-40k is better, plus upgrading to a fully synthetic fluid like Valvoline maxlife is a must . Toyota WS fluid is mediocre at best, its non synthetic made by mobil . As a general rule I always suggest cutting the oem fluid intervals in half for better piece of mind .

[ruckinehround]

Awesome video….. doing this service early is ok as well. I like to. Change fluids early and then do it again At the recommended interval. Great video.

[Shodan]

My 2013 FJ is closing in on 60K. I will definitely be doing this myself, although I will need a few extra tools as well. Great content!!

[NunyaBusiness...]

Great video!

I don't have a crazy story or anything. Just the usually mundane shenanigans, but I wanted to comment and drive interaction on this! Going to be fun to watch you crack the 100K mark! Good luck Jason!

[Kentuckyrunner]

Took mine to the dealer for transmission fluid change because most folks made it seem overly complicated. After watching this, will be easy to do at home with the scan gauge 2. Thanks as always for making it easy and straight forward. As of April 2024, my 2020 is at 112000 miles. Will need you to catch up soon for future long term maintenance. 😂

[troic]

The worst part is the dealership won’t perform 1/4 of what’s on that estimate.

[k_escobar]

I don’t own a 4Runner but I definitely want one in the near future! 4Runner or GX460 😍

[gsrenvy]

Nice video. I encourage all 4 runner owners to do this on there own. Save money live better. I'd like to see you do the transmission fluid when the temperature is started cold . Because the temperature rises really fast when the temperature hasn't started when really cold. Cold I mean hasn't been driven.

[rbfour]

Great video- thank you! Our 4Runner is nearing 60k, I’ll do the maintenance myself!