Determining Your Vehicle's Maintenance Needs
Towing a Trailer or Using a Camper or Car-Top Carrier
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Inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
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Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
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Lubricate propeller shaft and re-torque bolt*
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Replace differential oil
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Replace transfer case oil*
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Replace transmission fluid or oil
For Sequoia Only
Replace the rear differential oil every 5,000 miles on vehicles used for
extended-duration trailer towing.
Off-Road Maintenance
If you own a Land Cruiser or a four-wheel-drive RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra
or 4Runner, you should check the following items daily whenever you drive off-
road through deep sand, mud or water:
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Brake lines and hoses
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Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
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Differential oil
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Drive shaft bearings (Land Cruiser)
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Engine air filter
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Steering linkage and boots
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Transfer case oil
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Transmission fluid or oil
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Wheel bearings (Land Cruiser)
For all four-wheel drive vehicles except RAV4, you should also lubricate the
propeller shafts daily.
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Applies to selected models. See the scheduled maintenance log for details.
General Maintenance Information
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