nodoor

My 1998 SC400 is getting ready to pass 100K. I bought it in 2002 and it had 28K. All the new miles have been highway. 75 miles a day roundtrip.

I want this baby to get me 2-3 more years and 50-75K more miles. I hate going to the dealer becuase they just kill me. I just replaced the timing belt because it sounded like the right thing to do at this mileage point.

Looking out over the next year(s), what type of care do people recommend short of regular oil changes?

Brake system flush?
AC system flush?
Plugs and dist?
New belts?

Thanks

IronCobra

add;
Inspect Starter (and contact)
Waterpump
Alternator
headgasket
rear main
suspention bushings
Battery

dhnash

Another important one would be replace the distributor o-ring which often starts leaking around 100K and can cause the alternator to fail from oil leaking onto it.

cal9126

dont you mean the power steering pump o ring???

nodoor

Ok, thanks for the help. So here is the list:

Thing I can have done at a local shop:

Brake system flush
AC system flush
Plugs and dist
New belts
Battery

Things I know I can do:

Plugs and dist
Battery

Others:

Inspect Starter (and contact)
Waterpump
Alternator
headgasket
rear main
suspention bushings
O ring

Any suggestions on this stuff. Should I just replace these things with a local mechanic? Should I do them myself? Which are the most important? Obviously if the alternator goes out I won't be able to start the car and short of being stuck somewhere I can get it fixed and up and running again quickly so I would think I could wait on that. Thanks for your help.

TRD_Power

my 95' SC400 just had it's 90K service and I am almost 97K.... should I still do the same inspection after only 10K?

IronCobra

If you didn't get them done intially... Much of that stuff will be notice by the shop anyways during the Timing belt 90k mant.

IronCobra

Most good Toyota dealerships should be able to handle all of that unless you have a Lexus dealership closer.

nodoor

Agreed. I'm just sick of getting raped $55 for an oil change. They wanted $920 to surface the rotors and replace the pads. I got it done for $532 and that is with Toyota pads and the bracket kit.