SPONSORED LINKS

2004 Toyota Corolla Please recommend service needs

Tiny
BINJOSTOYOTA
  • MEMBER
  • 2004 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 57,000 MILES
I have never done dealer recommended major service on my corolla. The only thing I have done was regular oil change plus brake pad replacement and serpentine belt replacement.

I do not have any problem with the car at the moment.

Having said above, what would you recommend servicing on this vehicle? Transmission fluid change and oil change? Anything else? How much is the reasonable amount to spend on these services? Should I take it to toyota dealer or other local mechanic? I am in Houston, TX area.

Also, do I need to change timing belt on 2004 toyota corolla? If so when and how much would it cost?

Thank you so much in advance!
SPONSORED LINKS
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 AT 7:53 PM

3 Replies

Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
  • MECHANIC
  • 8,548 POSTS
Check your owners manual for service requirements.

Generally oil/filter is all you need to do, and drain and flush cooling system.
I would have Toyota or trusted garage do cooling system. Toyota uses a coolant called Toyota Red.

You car has a timing chain, and does not need maint.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 AT 8:13 AM
Tiny
BINJOSTOYOTA
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
Thanks for quick response and suggestions mmprince4000.

Other than cooling service, do you think it is necessary to change transmission fluid at this mileage or should I wait until 90K? I checked transmission fluid yesterday, and it is red/pink still. Not dark yet.

Thanks again!
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 AT 8:44 AM
Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
  • MECHANIC
  • 8,548 POSTS
You should always follow owners manual, unless you tow a trailer of some sort.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, June 4th, 2010 AT 7:04 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Oil Change Content

Oil Change & Filter Replacement Toyota
VIDEO
Oil Change & Filter Replacement Toyota
Instructional repair video
New Car Service
GUIDE
New Car Service
When you buy a new car the most important thing you can do is keep the services up and give your car a visual inspection both under the hood and under the car. Although the...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links