30k Maintenance

Never let your dealer choose your service items, go by the warranty book.
I would add the ATF change in the transaxle, it should be well under $150

Check installation of driver’s floor mat
Clean cabin air filter (solar power ventilation system only)
Inspect and adjust all fluid levels
Replace cabin air filter (except solar power ventilation system)
Replace engine air filter
Replace engine oil and oil filter
Rotate tires
Inspect the following:
__ Automatic transmission fluid
__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine/Inverter coolant
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Front differential oil
__ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses
__ Fuel tank cap gasket
__ Radiator, condenser and/or intercooler
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots

Note: Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in urban, dusty or desert areas may
shorten the life of the cabin air filter. Replacement may be needed if you notice reduced
air flow from the air conditioner and heater or if the windows fog easily when you use
the Fresh mode. Consult your dealer if any of these conditions occur.

Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving on dirt roads or dusty roads:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis and body

 

I've seen in the maintenance schedule and I see above an entry for "Front Differential Oil". Can someone please explain how that differs from the Transaxle fluid change and how to go about changing that oil? I see no entry in PC on a search for "differential". And the Haynes book I have doesn't explain that either. Thanks.

 

On a front wheel drive front engine vehicle, the differential is part of the transaxle, the "axle" part having the differntial in it.

In a transaxle, the automatic transaxle fluid flows through the differntial gear case, as they are integrated into one.

Only rear drive and four wheel drive vehicles haveing a mid mounted transmissions have a separate front (for four wheel drive) and a separate rear differential controlled by a four wheel drive transfer case.

 

Thanks, Mike...that's kinda what I figured so it seems curious that "Front Differential Oil" would be an item on the list. I guess even Toyota makes cut/paste errors.

 

You're very welcome.

In the days of rear wheel drives, most all differentials used 80w90 lubricant.

I recall how that stuff would smell to high heaven.

 

Add brake fluid flush and brake service (inspect, clean, lube and adjust) to your every 30K.