2008 Toyota Tacoma maintenance schedule

5,000 miles / 6 months

Repeat every 5,000 miles or 6 months.

• Replace engine oil and oil filter replaceDIY

  Parts: Oil filter

• Rotate tires rotateDIY
• Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs inspectDIY

15,000 miles / 18 months

Repeat every 15,000 miles or 18 months.

• Lubricate propeller shaft (4WD) lubricateShop

  Applies to: 4WD

  Severe service: Every 5,000 miles on dirt/dusty or salted roads or when towing.

• Re-torque propeller shaft bolt re-torqueShop

  Severe service: Every 5,000 miles on dirt/dusty or salted roads or when towing.

20,000 miles / 24 months

• Replace cabin air filter replaceDIY

  Heavy traffic, dust or desert driving can shorten its life; replace sooner if airflow drops or windows fog easily.

  Parts: Cabin air filter

30,000 miles / 36 months

• Replace engine air filter replaceDIY

  Severe service: Inspect every 5,000 miles on dirt or dusty roads.

  Parts: Engine air filter

• Replace spark plugs (4.0L V6 1GR-FE) replaceShop

  Applies to: 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE)

  The guide lists V6 spark plugs at 30,000, 60,000, 90,000 and 120,000 miles.

  Parts: Spark plugs

• Replace rear differential oil (PreRunner and 4WD with optional limited-slip differential only) replaceShop

  Applies to: PreRunner and 4WD with optional limited-slip rear differential

  Other trucks: inspect rear differential oil at this visit.

60,000 miles / 72 months

• Inspect drive belts inspectShop

  First at 60,000 miles or 72 months, then every 15,000 miles or 18 months.

• Inspect engine valve clearance (4.0L V6 1GR-FE) inspectShop

  Applies to: 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE)

  Check for tappet noise and vibration and adjust if needed.

100,000 miles / 120 months

• Replace engine coolant replaceShop

  First replacement at 100,000 miles or 120 months, then every 50,000 miles or 60 months.

  Parts: Toyota Super Long Life Coolant

120,000 miles / 144 months

• Replace spark plugs (all engines) replaceShop

  Listed at 120,000 miles for all engines. Maintenance of spark plugs is required under the Emissions Control Warranty.

  Parts: Spark plugs