60K MILE MAINTENANCE FOR 2021 V6 AT 4WD - ADVICE, PLEASE

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youcanrunnaked

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Truck is 2021 Tacoma TRD Off Road Double Cab, V6 automatic, 4WD. Looking at dealer / independent shop / DIY options for the 60K mile major service interval.

Below is what my dealer is recommending and their prices. What would you suggest to add or delete from this list, and what should a fair price be for a mechanic (dealer or otherwise) to do them?

For DIY, is a level surface needed? My driveway has a mild slope and there is no flat workspace for me.

Oil and filter change $100

Tire rotation NO CHARGE

Transfer case drain and fill $340

Rear differential fluid drain and fill $340

Front differential fluid drain and fill $340

Transmission fluid drain; clean and inspect the pan, reseal and fill $340

REPLACE coolant $140 (test / replace as needed)

REPLACE brake fluid $140 (test / replace as needed)

REPLACE power steering fluid $140 (test / replace as needed)

REPLACE Engine air filter $ $45 (inspect / replace as needed)

REPLACE Cabin air filter $45 (inspect / replace as needed)

Fuel system cleaning service $150

Full vehicle inspection at No charge

SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT IS NOT REQUIRED UNTIL 100K MILES - $704.95
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The dealer also advises: "Fuel filter replacement is not required on this vehicle unless the fuel tank has to come down for some reason. The filters are no longer accessible (in-line) as before. I did include a fuel system cleaning service price as I had missed to include that before."

Thanks.
 
Sounds like some of those fluid changes are what the toyota dealers charge here. You're better off doing them yourself. Doesn't cost hundreds for most of the fluid changes. Even an independent shop won't charge those rates. Just make sure those shops are versed in servicing Toyota's....many are not.
Imo, brake, coolant, and power steering fluid changes can go till 90k miles when the spark plugs need replacing, plus the fuel cleaning service is a ripoff...easy enough to get a rag, and throttle body cleaner to wipe the inside of the throttle body clean. Same for the cabin air filter, and engine filter which a 10 year old can do in a few minutes. I assume those been changed already.
 
do the drain and fills yourself on the diffs and transfer case, auto trans can be done yourself i wouldnt pay for $340 no need for a pan reseal either,
start looking at YOUTUBE videos and forums on the how to do it yourself plenty of info out there, those are Stealership prices you got unless your swimming in money i would DIY most all of them
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