I am about to do the 120,000 miles mainteinance on my 97 corolla CE, with engine 4A-FE and 3-speed automatic transmission. The car was recently bought second hand and I don't know its history.
I paste below what the official mainteinance guide says, but I think that I should replace more things. Should I replace steering and brake fluids? and replace all the belts? timing-belt, alternator belt, and power steering belt?
The official owners manual seems to recommend a very minimal maintenance. The "Haynes Repair Manual" recommends to replace more things.
I plan to go to a Toyota dealer. I have never gone, but I know no other mechanic I can trust. Does anybody know how much it will cost?
Owners manual, maintenance at 120k:
- Replace engine oil and oil filter
- Replace engine air filter
- Replace engine coolant
- Replace spark plugs
- Rotate tires
Inspect the following:
- Ball joints and dust covers
- Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
- Charcoal canister 2
- Drive belts
- Drive shaft boots (re-torque flange bolts)
- Exhaust pipes and mountings
- Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
- Fuel tank cap gasket
- Rack and pinion assy. for leakage
- Steering linkages
- Transmission and differential oil
- Valves (audible inspection), adjust if necessary
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:
Driving on Rough, Muddy or Snow-Melted Roads
- Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
- Extensive Idling or Low-Speed Driving for Long Distances
- Replace timing belt
Towing a Trailer or Using a Camper or Car-Top Carrier
- Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body
- Replace transmission and differential oil