30k Maintenance
 

I'm at about 28k miles and I'm looking to do my maintenance soon. I have a list, but I'm posting it here to see if it's a good route:

I'm running a c38 SC kit with Flex Fuel, DW Injectors, DW Fuel Pump and a UEL.

Here's the list and please tell me bad or good:
-Motor oil:Amsoil 5w-20 (Dom Racing oil) or 5w-30
-Trans: GL-4
-Diff: 75w-90 GL-5
-Amsoil Oil Filter

I had a brake fluid flush at 30k.

Looks OK, except the owners manual recommends GL-3 for the transmission ...... but, it's your call ...... ;)

Also, you might want to change the clutch/brake fluid.


humfrz

The transmission fluid shoots out sideways, so plan for that.

Well now ....... ya lost me .....??

:iono:


humfrz

I don't remember it being particularly dramatic...

I got trans fluid on my face the first time because I didn't expect it to shoot so far. That stuff smells terrible.

Ah, the 'ol mechanic facial.

:word:
I've never done a break flush, but yes I need to do it. I'm sure it's just as easy as changing oils.

Any brand you suggest?

I'll be doing the same soon enough, got the stock filter and washer though.

$/value, using street/hybrid brake pads: ATE Typ 200

I'll be honest with you -- There are terrible things that i'd rather do than be hit in the face with used transmission/gear oil. The smell is absolutely HORRID. It does come out of the transmission from the side, and will come out with a reasonable amount of force at first. You definitely want a pan to catch it... You'll see what I mean by 'horrid' soon.

I also need to do a brake fluid flush -- So i'm interested to hear responses as well.

did you taste it?

Just did my 60k maintenance at the local Toyota dealer I normally go to. They charged me $930... I'm never going there again.

$330 for parts and $660 for labor. They were kind enough to give me a slight discount.
Here is what I had done:
Plugs
Oil, air and engine filter (Mobil 1)
Diff fluid, AT fluid, brake flush

I'm honestly shocked. On the phone she tells me a total of $3xx and then I see this labor charge. Outta control