Recommended things to do and maintenance schedule.

[muvro Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close muvro]

After recently purchasing my first Prado and for that matter, my first diesel, I've been doing so much searching and reading lately and the more info I read, the more info I lose (in my head). Is there a thread that has a point type list of what should be done at what kms/months and specialty tools and things required for DIY. I found a Toyota schedule, but I am very skeptical of factory service intervals, these days, it's more about getting them safely through the warranty period than a proper service life. Having a background in repairing and building classic cars and race cars, Prados and diesels are totally new to me, so I don't even know what to search for, let alone what I need to know.

Other things like Techstream info and understanding what the info we can get off it means (what ranges everything should and shouldn't be in), also will normal scan tools give the same information? Also, maybe links to threads with images of processes like changing the tank filter, checking the fuel accumulator etc.

If people could add info into this thread, I'd be happy to add it to this post in point form to make it a one stop shop for the new guys. Anything from Youtube videos (I couldn't find anything useful on there), to thread links and product options.

I just typed this up, but please correct, add, remove to it.

Every 5,000km
- Change; oil, oil filter
- Check; grease uni joints and sliders

Every 10,000km
- Change; oil, oil filter, air filter
- Check; injector feedback values, water sediment accumulator,

Every 20,000km
- Change; fuel filter (tank)
- Check; Valve clearance, drive belts

Every 40,000km
- Change; fuel filter (engine),
- Check; Coolant and heater system
Every 50,000km
- Change; Automatic trans oil, front diff oil, rear diff oil, transfer case oil

Every 80,000km
- Change;

Every 100,000km
- Change;

Every 150,000km
- Change; fuel pump (sub tank models)

DIY tools;

- Techstream
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Recommended mods;

- EGR block off with 7mm hole
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[Andyfive Member Find all posts View Profile Close Andyfive]

http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...r-each-Service

[muvro Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close muvro]

Thanks Andy, How my recent searching hasn't come across that thread I don't know. Probably because I was concentrating in the Diesel Engine section. I am wondering why a sticky post hasn't been created in this section to save these basic Qs. Cheers.

[Hogey66 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Hogey66]

You're generally better off searching the subject and pradopoint on google rather than using the pp search function.