Sources: Car Care Nut · Japanese Motors · Simon the Mechanic · Motor Oil Geek · Toyota Owner's Manual · 6th Gen 4Runner Forum
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Keep meticulous records — every source agrees
Log every service: date, mileage, what was done, parts used, cost, who did it. Everything — including wiper blades. This protects your warranty, builds resale value, and keeps you honest on intervals.
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If it ain't broke, don't fix it
Dealers will pitch: AC recharge, fuel system cleaning, throttle body service, power steering flush, transmission flush. Decline all of these unless they appear on your actual schedule above. "Lifetime" fluid claims are a myth — but so is fixing things that aren't broken.
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