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5VZFE MASTER MAINTENANCE LIST

(1996-2002 4runner, 1995-2004 Tacoma, 2000-04 Tundra)

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Over the years, while tackling maintenance items on my own Toyotas, I've compiled a Master Maintenance List/Cheat Sheet for myself. 
I have a great passion for these cars and I want my truck to run as many miles as possible.
To do so, I try to use as many OEM (Original Engine Manufacturer)  parts as possible and stick to the factory recommendations as close as I can. 

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This list aims to cover a large portion of 'General Maintenance' parts and provide links to reputable replacements or brands known to the community.  While OEM parts are the ideal route for these trucks, they are approaching the end of their time in production as we approach the 30 year mark for these classic SUV's. Thus, the need for reliable and equivalent part replacements for standard maintenance are becoming a growing concern. I hope to keep this list updated with reliable parts and alternatives as years go by while ALWAYS favoring OEM as much as possible.

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This list has helped me keep my maintenance strait and my Toyota running like a top. This list is provided free for the community. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.  I hope this helps most of you and proves to be a valuable resource.

Let's Go Places!

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3.4 5VZFE MAINTINENCE

 

Oil - Mobil 1 5w30 synthetic - Link

  • 5.5 quarts

 

Oil Filter - OEM or Mobil 1

 

Oil Drain Plug Washers

 

Oil Filter Socket 

  • Motivx Oil Filter Socket #MX2372 - Link

 

Air filter 

  • Denso OEM #143-3040 - Link

  • Autozone- #SA7626 - Link

 

Front Grill Clips ReplacementsLink

 

Diff/T-Case Oil - Redline 75w90 GL5

  • 1 Gallon- Link

  • 1 Quart - Link 

    • Front - 1.2 qt 

    • Rear - 2.6 qt 

    • Rear w/ Diff Lock - 2.9 qt 

    • Transfer case - 1.1 qt

 

Differential Drain Plug Washer - OEMLink

 

Spark plugs & Wires - Denso & NGK 

  • Spark Plugs - Denso Dual Prong Spark Plugs #K16TR11 - Link 

  • Wires - NGK #4412 - Link

  • Wires - Denso OEM #671-6182 - Link 

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Transmission Fluid Automatic - Valvoline ATF Synthetic - Link

  • 16qt for a full flush

  • 4qt for drain & fill

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Transmission Fluid Manual - Redline MT90 GL4 (or GL5) - Link 

  • 2.3 quart capacity

 

Driveshaft Grease - Valvoline

  • High temp all purpose RED - Link 

 

Coolant - OEM Red

 

Upper/Lower radiator hose - OEM

  • Upper Hose - #16571-62070 - Link

  • Lower Hose - #16572-62090 - Link 

 

Thermostat & Gasket - OEM

  • Thermostat - #90916-03075 - Link

  • Thermostat Gasket - #16325-62010 - Link

 

Radiator - OEM or Denso

  • OEM #16410-AZ011 - Link 

  • Denso #221-0508 - Link 

 

Radiator Cap - OEM- Link 

 

Power Steering Fluid - Valvoline ATF synthetic - Link

 

Lower Ball Joints - OEM ALWAYS! 

  • Right #43330-39585 - Link 

  • Left #43340-39465 - Link 

  • Ball Joint Bolts - (x8) #90080-10066 for 96-99 Models - Link 

  • Ball Joint Bolts - (x8) #90119-10933 for 00-02 Models - Link

 

CV Axles - Duralast Gold (Lifetime warranty and readily available) 

  • Part #B7498N - Link

 

PCV Valve & Grommet - OEM 

  • Valve #12204-62010 - Link

  • Grommet #90480-18001 - Link

 

Fuel Filter - OEM

  • #23300‑62030 - Link 

 

Ignition Coil - OEM or Denso

  • OEM #90919-02212 - Link

  • Denso #6731201 - Link

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Alternator - OEM or Denso

  • OEM #27060-62190-84 Link

  • Denso #2100180 Link 

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Belts - OEM

  • Power Steering #90080-91126-83 - Link

  • Alternator #90080-91090-83 - Link

  • AC #99364-20870-78 - Link

  • Other Brands of Belts - Link

 

Timing Belt & Water Pump - Aisin or OEM

  • Aisin (w/out Hydraulic Tensioner) #TKT005 - Link

  • Aisin (w/ Hydraulic Tensioner; w/ By-Pass Tube) #TKT025 - Link

  • OEM Timing Belt #13568-YZZ03 - Link

  • OEM Water Pump #16100-69398-83 - Link

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Charcoal Canister - OEM

  • Early Model - #77740-35392 - Link

  • Late Model - #77740-35482 -  Link 

 

Starter - OEM/Denso - Denso #280-0166

  • Direct from Denso - Link 

  • Yotashop - Link

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While some of you may be more mechanically inclined (more power to ya), Larger more technical

maintenance items should generally be left to Professionals.

*This list is provided free for the community. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you*

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