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How To Handle Maintenance On A Low Mileage Car?
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:17 pm
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:17 pm
My personal car is a 2010 4 Runner and it has 19,600 miles on it. I have a company vehicle, so I obviously don't put many miles on my personal car.
I bring it in to dealership every 4-5 months for an oil change which equals out to an oil change every 1,000 miles or so.
Dealership is now suggesting I need Fuel Pack Service and brake fluid exchange.
I said that the car doesn't even have 20,000 miles, but they said it's 5 years old.
If these things are necessary, I'll have them done, but I can't figure out if the dealership is just trying to upsell me on things I don't need.
I bring it in to dealership every 4-5 months for an oil change which equals out to an oil change every 1,000 miles or so.
Dealership is now suggesting I need Fuel Pack Service and brake fluid exchange.
I said that the car doesn't even have 20,000 miles, but they said it's 5 years old.
If these things are necessary, I'll have them done, but I can't figure out if the dealership is just trying to upsell me on things I don't need.
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Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:20 pm to SirSaintly
I would like to know that too. I have an old truck that I rarely drive. It goes over a year before hitting the 3000 mile mark.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:20 pm to SirSaintly
You've already demonstrated what a sucker you are with all of the unnecessary oil changes. They are fricking you. Stop going there.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:21 pm to SirSaintly
Brake fluid does absorb moisture over time and it's bad for the system. I don't know what a Fuel Pack service is. I'm not saying you need the brake fluid done just giving you some facts is all.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:22 pm to SirSaintly
Your first problem is bringing it to s dealership.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:23 pm to johnnydrama
Brake fluid is hygroscopic. It pulls moisture from the air. Your brake system is pretty well sealed but I would change the brake fluid after 5 years. Once it absorbs enough water it will corrode the brake parts from the inside.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:25 pm to achenator
How about oil changes? How long can you go, time-wise, if you don't hit the mileage benchmark?
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:25 pm to SirSaintly
First, you are changing the oil way too often. Even annual would be overkill, but use synthetic when you do change it.
I would definitely change the brake fluid. Where do you store the vehicle when not in use?
IDK what that fuel pack crap is...
I would definitely change the brake fluid. Where do you store the vehicle when not in use?
IDK what that fuel pack crap is...
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:26 pm to Agforlife
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Brake fluid does absorb moisture over time and it's bad for the system
Master Cylinder's and Power Steering Pumps are just like engines, you change your oil so often in your engine and you should flush these fluids as they become contaminated every so often as well. I make sure the systems are flushed and bleed and move on, normal maintance never hurts anything.
No idea on what the fuel pack service is.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:28 pm to johnnydrama
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ou've already demonstrated what a sucker you are with all of the unnecessary oil changes. They are fricking you. Stop going there.
The dealership isn't making me get oil changes 3 times a year. I choose to do so b/c I heard driving short distances is actually much harder on your engine than driving far. Plus an oil change at dealership isn't much more than any other oil change place and they're trained to work on my type of car.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:29 pm to SirSaintly
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I bring it in to dealership every 4-5 months for an oil change which equals out to an oil change every 1,000 miles or so.
They still make cars that require oil changes more frequently than 10,000 miles?
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:30 pm to N2cars
Fuel pack is service to throttle body, Intake Decarb and Fuel Injection Service.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:31 pm to SirSaintly
You're correct about short trips being worse, but modern oils are much lighter and tolerate this better.
That said, use a quality synthetic and change it annually.
That said, use a quality synthetic and change it annually.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:33 pm to N2cars
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I would definitely change the brake fluid. Where do you store the vehicle when not in use?
It's in driveway or garage. I drive it almost every day, but just to get to work 2 miles away and back. I use company car during work. Grocery shopping, going out, etc is all pretty close to home, so I don't put many miles a year on my car. Road trips we take the GF's car.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:34 pm to SirSaintly
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Fuel pack is service to throttle body, Intake Decarb and Fuel Injection Service.
I wouldn't do this. You aren't running the vehicle, thus these components aren't getting dirty. Modern gasolines contain detergents that keep fuel systems cleaner, longer.
Use Chevron with Techron.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:36 pm to SirSaintly
Leaving it outside will cause the brake fluid to absorb a bit more moisture usually, so yes, I would change it.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:36 pm to SirSaintly
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It's in driveway or garage. I drive it almost every day, but just to get to work 2 miles away and back. I use company car during work. Grocery shopping, going out, etc is all pretty close to home, so I don't put many miles a year on my car. Road trips we take the GF's car.
Here's a novel idea for you. Instead of posting on the OT, read the owner's manual. Dealers and shops recommend service more frequently than the manufacturer and recommend service that the manufacturer doesn't call for at all.
Your brakes and fuel injectors are just fine as they are at 20K miles.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:39 pm to N2cars
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Leaving it outside will cause the brake fluid to absorb a bit more moisture usually, so yes, I would change it.
Thanks, will do this then. Is $110 an OK price for this type of service? I'm hesitant to bring it to an independent mechanic as I don't think they'll use OEM brake fluid and I've heard it's best to use fluids manufactured by Toyota.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:39 pm to N2cars
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Leaving it outside will cause the brake fluid to absorb a bit more moisture usually, so yes, I would change it.
Vette, serious question, and not being a smartass. Hydraulic systems are closed systems, if air (moisture source) got into your brake system, your brakes wouldn't work at all. Where does the moisture come from?
Posted on 9/7/15 at 6:43 pm to SirSaintly
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I'm hesitant to bring it to an independent mechanic as I don't think they'll use OEM brake fluid and I've heard it's best to use fluids manufactured by Toyota
Will probably use better fluid.
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