NA Toyota service recommendations

[Let'sgoflying!]

The manual lists a bunch of things, local wrench is unable/unwilling to do. Just wondering if there is new information out there suggesting these things are no longer thought to be needed or more than ever, don't fail to complete:

2003 4Runner, 2UZ-FE, 120K miles, mild climate, <10K mi per year now, occasional highway, mostly short runs -what else is needed?

120K mi check:
-change spark plugs. Local guys say may strip the hole, leave em til failure
-change fluids (coolant, diff, trans
-check/set valves

Do or ignore?

 

[Criitter7]

I would replace plugs, never seen one strip out. Use NGk plugs only. Check fluids, replace as necessary. Leave valves alone. I believe they can't be adjusted. I will double check when I get to work.

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

whoa it says check valves but they cannot be adjusted, yikes Manual-writers. Thanks.

 

[rtk11]

Definitely replace the plugs. Put some anti-seize on them before re-installing. They only will strip out the plug hole if there was a lot of corrosion. As for fluids (other than engine oil which is changed much more regularly), I change them every two years. That includes brake fluid, coolant flush, and differential oil.

I believe you also have a timing belt. If so, you'll want to change that if you haven't already.

 

[James331]

I follow all the OEM mx stuff.

I'd also find a new mechanic

 

[denverpilot]

Change what you're working on to see the correct answer...

"The manufacturer says to replace the oil in my airplane's engine but the local wrench won't do it..."

Fired. Next!