Approaching 120k on my 2005 Matrix XR AWD, recommendations:

[Whelan]

So I'm close to the 120,000 mile mark. So far I have the following done fairly recently;-New Battery Duralast Gold(less than 1 year old)-Serpentine Belt Goodyear Gatorback (60-70,000 miles)-Brakes serviced regularly-Tires rotated every 6k-New tranny installed at about 100k (car had 80k on it at the time), due to accident. So no flush needed yet.-Power steering fluid good-Brake fluid goodI have never done a flush/fill on the car and am an experienced DIY'er. However for $74.95 my Toyota dealer is offering a flush/fill of the system. Pretty good price to me, so should I just bite and get it done?Also, the AWD system has never been flushed, filled, etc. Any reason why I should worry about that?Anything else?

[keithvibe]

Quote, originally posted by Whelan »Also, the AWD system has never been flushed, filled, etc. Any reason why I should worry about that?this should deff be serviced... you can do it yourself.. check my diy thread on how to do it and you can have it done in about 1hrI would certainly get the cooling done as well.Also you didn't mention new spark plugs.. but at that mileage you should have new ones put in too.

[Whelan]

Oops. Yes plugs were changed at or just before 100k. I went with NGK IR instead of the stock Denso's. Cooling will probably be a dealer job to handle before it gets too cold out. And I will look into your thread on AWD differential.Edit: I need to do the Transfer Case and Rear Differential correct?Edit Edit: Living in CT along the shore should I opt for the 75W-90 or the 80W-90?

[northvibe]

cabin filter, air filter, pcv clean, iac clean replace, AWD rear diff for sure fluid change. check end links, ball joints and cv boots. check brakes too.oh ya what about coolant?

[keithvibe]

Quote, originally posted by Whelan »Edit: I need to do the Transfer Case and Rear Differential correct?Edit Edit: Living in CT along the shore should I opt for the 75W-90 or the 80W-90?correct, they take the same oiluse the 80w-90you don't tow with it or offroad with it... the 80w is plenty

[Whelan]

Sweet I'll pickup the gear lube and pump this weekend for a little under car time. Coolant is being handled as well.Brakes are fine, all other items have been checked recently, air and cabin filters have been replaced consistently (most recently about 3k ago).