SC400 100K recommended maintenance
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SC400 100K recommended maintenance
My 1998 SC400 is getting ready to pass 100K. I bought it in 2002 and it had 28K. All the new miles have been highway. 75 miles a day roundtrip.
I want this baby to get me 2-3 more years and 50-75K more miles. I hate going to the dealer becuase they just kill me. I just replaced the timing belt because it sounded like the right thing to do at this mileage point.
Looking out over the next year(s), what type of care do people recommend short of regular oil changes?
Brake system flush?
AC system flush?
Plugs and dist?
New belts?
Thanks
I want this baby to get me 2-3 more years and 50-75K more miles. I hate going to the dealer becuase they just kill me. I just replaced the timing belt because it sounded like the right thing to do at this mileage point.
Looking out over the next year(s), what type of care do people recommend short of regular oil changes?
Brake system flush?
AC system flush?
Plugs and dist?
New belts?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by nodoor
My 1998 SC400 is getting ready to pass 100K. I bought it in 2002 and it had 28K. All the new miles have been highway. 75 miles a day roundtrip.
I want this baby to get me 2-3 more years and 50-75K more miles. I hate going to the dealer becuase they just kill me. I just replaced the timing belt because it sounded like the right thing to do at this mileage point.
Looking out over the next year(s), what type of care do people recommend short of regular oil changes?
Brake system flush?
AC system flush?
Plugs and dist?
New belts?
Thanks
I want this baby to get me 2-3 more years and 50-75K more miles. I hate going to the dealer becuase they just kill me. I just replaced the timing belt because it sounded like the right thing to do at this mileage point.
Looking out over the next year(s), what type of care do people recommend short of regular oil changes?
Brake system flush?
AC system flush?
Plugs and dist?
New belts?
Thanks
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Inspect Starter (and contact)
Waterpump
Alternator
headgasket
rear main
suspention bushings
Battery
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Ok, thanks for the help. So here is the list:
Thing I can have done at a local shop:
Brake system flush
AC system flush
Plugs and dist
New belts
Battery
Things I know I can do:
Plugs and dist
Battery
Others:
Inspect Starter (and contact)
Waterpump
Alternator
headgasket
rear main
suspention bushings
O ring
Any suggestions on this stuff. Should I just replace these things with a local mechanic? Should I do them myself? Which are the most important? Obviously if the alternator goes out I won't be able to start the car and short of being stuck somewhere I can get it fixed and up and running again quickly so I would think I could wait on that. Thanks for your help.
Thing I can have done at a local shop:
Brake system flush
AC system flush
Plugs and dist
New belts
Battery
Things I know I can do:
Plugs and dist
Battery
Others:
Inspect Starter (and contact)
Waterpump
Alternator
headgasket
rear main
suspention bushings
O ring
Any suggestions on this stuff. Should I just replace these things with a local mechanic? Should I do them myself? Which are the most important? Obviously if the alternator goes out I won't be able to start the car and short of being stuck somewhere I can get it fixed and up and running again quickly so I would think I could wait on that. Thanks for your help.
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Originally Posted by TRD_Power
my 95' SC400 just had it's 90K service and I am almost 97K.... should I still do the same inspection after only 10K?
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Originally Posted by nodoor
Ok, thanks for the help. So here is the list:
Thing I can have done at a local shop:
Brake system flush
AC system flush
Plugs and dist
New belts
Battery
Things I know I can do:
Plugs and dist
Battery
Others:
Inspect Starter (and contact)
Waterpump
Alternator
headgasket
rear main
suspention bushings
O ring
Any suggestions on this stuff. Should I just replace these things with a local mechanic? Should I do them myself? Which are the most important? Obviously if the alternator goes out I won't be able to start the car and short of being stuck somewhere I can get it fixed and up and running again quickly so I would think I could wait on that. Thanks for your help.
Thing I can have done at a local shop:
Brake system flush
AC system flush
Plugs and dist
New belts
Battery
Things I know I can do:
Plugs and dist
Battery
Others:
Inspect Starter (and contact)
Waterpump
Alternator
headgasket
rear main
suspention bushings
O ring
Any suggestions on this stuff. Should I just replace these things with a local mechanic? Should I do them myself? Which are the most important? Obviously if the alternator goes out I won't be able to start the car and short of being stuck somewhere I can get it fixed and up and running again quickly so I would think I could wait on that. Thanks for your help.
Most good Toyota dealerships should be able to handle all of that unless you have a Lexus dealership closer.
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Originally Posted by IronCobra
Most good Toyota dealerships should be able to handle all of that unless you have a Lexus dealership closer.
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