Below are some helpful details that I keep in a spreadsheet that I update every time that I maintain my 2001 Avalon XLS. I am throwing this out there in case anyone else finds it useful;
Maintenance Highlights (not including Oil Changes or tire rotations, which I do at 5K miles) on my vehicle from the same spreadsheet;
As of this post the car is at 103K miles.
Engine OIL: SAE 5W-30
Engine Oil FILTER: 90915-YZZD1
Lug Nut Torque is 75 ft lbs
Automatic Transmission: Spec; Toyota T-II or T-III ATF both of which have now been superseded by Type T-IV or Dexron-III fluid
Coolant: Toyota Super Long Life Ethylene-Glycol Coolant
Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline, Octane Rating 87 or Higher
Power Steering: DEXRON II or III
Brake Fluid: DOT 3
Tire Size 205/60R16
Maintenance Highlights (not including Oil Changes or tire rotations, which I do at 5K miles) on my vehicle from the same spreadsheet;
- 11/2011 72913 mi - I bought the car for $8900 - 2 prior owners
- 1/2012 73012 mi - new battery from Advance Auto
- 1/2012 74117 mi - Cabin air filter, Power Steering flush, Coolant flush, Brake Fluid flush, Oil change, Tire rotation (dealer)
- 1/2015 80983 mi - 6 Iridium Plugs, Gaskets: Valve Cover, Plenum, T-Body, PCV Valve, Timing Cover and 2 gallons coolant
- 1/2015 80998 mi - Front Brake Rotors & Pads Callahan - CFP40394B
- 11/2015 83075 mi - Timing Belt/Water Pump/Camshaft Oil Seals -
- Fel-Pro 35445 Thermostat Gasket, Toyota 90311-40022 Type-T Engine Crankshaft Oil Seal, Toyota 90916-A3003 Thermostat, Lisle 38220 Universal Cam Adjuster, Gates K040347 Multi V-Groove Power Steering Belt, 00272-1LLAC-01 Long Life Coolant - 2 Gallons, 90311-38034 Toyota Oil Seal For Crankshaft, Aisin TKT-024 Engine Timing Belt Kit with Water Pump, Gates K060407 Multi V-Groove A/C & Alternator Belt - I later realized that this had been done by PO!
- 10/2016 84425 mi - new battery from Walmart AND a Deltran Battery Tender!
- 2/2017 86750 mi - new O2 sensor P1155
- 3/2017 86801 mi - Brake fluid flush
- 9/2017 87375 mi - ATF Filter & Fluid change
- 10/2018 89533 mi - 4 tires (old ones from 2009)
- 10/2018 89533 mi - Rear brake pads
- 1/2019 89860 mi - Brake fluid flush
- 1/2019 89885 mi - Remanufactured Alternator and new battery from Walmart under warranty
- 3/2019 90428 mi - 4 Brake bleeder screws H94111-2 8mm
- 1/2020 91586 mi - Coolant and ATF flush (Valvoline MaxLife)
- 2/2020-5/2020 93812 mi - Troubleshoot a recurring P0174 (Bank 2 lean) code - Denso P/N 2349021 O2 sensor
- 6/2020 94512 mi - 4 4 FCS QuickStrut Assembiles (1332363L, 1332363R, 1332362L, 1332362R)
- 6/2020 95017 mi - P0174 is back - This time trying a new Throttle Body hose.
- 8/2020 98378 mi - P0174 is back - Toyota OEM 89467-41030 - NOTE THE HARNESS IS 2" TOO SHORT. Next time get 89467-41040
- 8/2020 98453 mi - P0174 & P0171 - Cleaned (saturated) MAF
As of this post the car is at 103K miles.
