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Should this gal replace fluids to keep car running to 300K ?

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I want to keep my car running to 300K, hopefully. To accomplish this, what should I do besides the scheduled maintenance, which isn't much? Also they stop saying anything at 120K.
There is no mention of fluids being replaced, just one being inspected starting at 75K. And, spark plugs not until 150K.

What about and when:

Flush/replace/drain the radiator fluid?
Flush/replace/drain power steering fluid?
Flush/replace/drain Brake fluid?
Flush/replace/drain Transmission fluid [completely or partially]?


My car: 2007 LE Corolla, automatic with 73,480 miles on it.
Thank you for helping this gal. :smile:
 
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http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/1...a-1st-gen-matrix-2003-2008/316157-9th-gen-toyota-corolla-maintenance-guide.html

To assist

Rad/Coolant is initially should have been done in 2013 (8 years) mileage is 80,000mi. It would probably be okay until you hit the mileage though, unless it's been messed around with. After which it's usually filled with Toyota Red rated at half the mileage (40,000mi) and 4 years for change.

PS; It can last a while, depends on your driving and if you hard steer. Would recommend something around 4 years if you want to keep on top of it.

Brake fluid I've put around 4 years... Depends on the condition when checking.

Auto transmission is 6 years or 60,000mi.

Coolant is the same as the Rad (it is the same question).

Others may have opinions, this is not set and even I don't follow it that meticulously. In fact I sort of do my own thing depending on how I feel the car condition is.

Spark plugs are actually at 120,000mi not 150