basic cars (toyota) maintainance?

Question

my mom about to buy a car and i was just wanting to ask about what are the basic part that needed to be replace or repair at a certain mileage...

things like:

changing oil every 3,000 mi or 3 month (i knew that)
timing belt need to be replace every 30,000 mi (not sure about that)

you know stuff like that, anysite?

greatly appreciated...

Answer 1

I work for Toyota and this is what is recommended for most Toyotas:

Oil change every 5k, rotate tires]

every 15k balance tire and replace air filter

Every 30k - do the major service which includes oil change, balancing, spark plugs (unless you have platinum plugs which can be done every 60k-90K), replace engine coolant, automatic transmission drain and refill etc

Timing belts are recommended to be changed every 90K

Answer 2

Every manufacturer has different recommendations. If you purchase a car new, the maintenance schedule book is included in your new car purchase.

Timing belts replacement by manufacturer. Most recommend 60K. Some allow for more. The thing about the timing belt is if it breaks and you have an interference fit engine, your engine is gone. Better a little early than too late if you've got an interference fit engine.

Answer 3

oil changes every 5k or 4 months.
timing belt is every 90k miles but most toyota have chains that last longer.
tire rotation every 5k miles
engine coolent every 30k miles
Air Filter every 30k miles
Auto Transmission somewhere between 45-60k miles.

Answer 4

The maintenance schedule for whatever vehicle she ends up with can be found in the owners manual included with the vehicle. That will answer all of your questions.

Answer 5

do a complete service at 60k miles.