When your off-road rig hits the 60,000-mile mark, it’s more than just a milestone—it’s a call to action. Proper maintenance is the key to keeping your truck in peak condition for those rugged adventures ahead. In this guide, I’ve compiled a comprehensive 60k maintenance checklist, covering everything from essential parts to replace, items to inspect, tools to have on hand, and even torque specs to ensure everything’s tightened just right. You’ll also find useful links to deepen your knowledge and Amazon recommendations for must-have accessories. Let’s dive into the details so you can keep your truck trail-ready and running smoothly.

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Change/replace/check/do

• Engine oil and filter change
• Engine Air Filter Check/change
• Rotate Tires
• Transfer Case oil change
• Rear Diff oil change
• Front Diff oil change
• Cabin Air Filter change
• Grease Drive Line Zerts
• Battery Clean – tighten, clean, or replace
• Fuel Treatment
• Clean Leather

Inspect

• Drivers front floor mat (haha!)
• Ball joints and dust covers
• Brake lines and hoses
• Brakes
• Brake Fluid Level
• Drive shaft boots
• Power Steering fluid level
• Coolant
• Sun roof drain
• Diff breathers

Extra Credit

• Breather Valve Mod

Stuff to Buy

• Engine oil change
  • 0W/20 Full Synthetic, Mobil 1 – 6pack/$25-$30, need 6.6 quarts
    • https://amzn.to/3WHqbOj
  • Drain Plug gasket – Genuine Toyota $8
    • https://amzn.to/4dyNMIt
  • Engine Oil filter 04152-YZZA5
    • https://amzn.to/3SLq5UL
  • MotivX oil filter wrench – MX2023, $30 Amazon
    • https://amzn.to/3yBMQUo
  • Oil funnel
    • https://amzn.to/3WYghsS,

• Transfer Case, Rear Diff, Front Diff
  • Front Diff – SAE 75W, 1.5 quarts (same as transfer case oil)
    • https://amzn.to/3M3agVA
  • Rear Diff oil – SAE 75W, 2.9 quarts (same as transfer case oil)
    • https://amzn.to/3M3agVA
  • Transfer case oil – SAE 75W, 1.5 quarts (Same as Diff oil)
    • https://amzn.to/3M3agVA
  • Washer replacement Front diff, rear diff, and transfer case $8
    • https://amzn.to/3M2LpBq

• Fluid pump* $13
• Front Diff Drain Plug replace, optional
• Rear Diff Drain Plug, replace, optional

• Cabin Air Filter
  • Fram, $14 https://amzn.to/3YIaHwk,
  • or Toyota, $20 – From dealer – Recommended
• Engine Air Filter
  • Fram, $17https://amzn.to/3SLrJpp,
  • Toyota $20 – From dealer – Recommended
• Auto Trans Fluid
  • com: Toyota 00289-ATFWS Lexus & Automatic Transmission Fluid WS ATF World Standard, Pack of 4 : Automotive
• Brake Fluid
  • Valvoline DOT 3 & 4 brake fluid, use Toyota only

Tools to buy or borrow

• Torque wrench 3/8 drive – For engine oil change and drive line fluid change
  • https://amzn.to/4fCs1bT
• Engine Oil change
  • MotivX oil filter wrench
    • https://amzn.to/3yBMQUo
  • Oil funnel
    • https://amzn.to/3WYghsS
  • Transfer case
    • 24mm Socket 3/8 drive – for transfer case bolt
      • https://amzn.to/4fznAih
    • 10mm Allen 3/8 drive – for the front diff
      • https://amzn.to/46IIDuA
    • Torch – to heat up transfer case bolt – optional/maybe
    • Pb blaster – for transfer case bolt – optional/maybe

• Sunroof
  • drain cleaning brush – https://amzn.to/4fDxkYL
• Drive Line grease
  • Pistol Grip Grease Gun – https://amzn.to/3YIMfuy

Torque Specs

• Wheel Lugs                                      85 ft/lbs 21mm
• Oil Drain Plug                                  30 ft/lbs 14mm
• Rear Diff Drain Bolt                       36 ft/lbs 24mm
• Rear Diff Fill Bolt                            36 ft/lbs 24mm
• Front Diff Drain Bolt                      28 ft/lbs 10mm Hex
• Front Diff Fill Bolt                           29 ft/lbs 10mm Hex
• Transfer Case Drain Bolt              27 ft/lbs 24mm
• Transfer Case Fill Bolt                   27 ft/lbs 24mm
   

Links for knowledge

Toyota maintenance logs check sheets – T-MMS-224Runner.pdf (toyota.com)

How to Change the oil
How to Change the Oil on the 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner (trail4runner.com)

DRIVELINE FLUIDS, HOW AND WHEN TO CHANGE THEM

https://trail4runner.com/2018/12/24/4runner-driveline-fluids-how-and-when-to-change-them/

Truck Accessories

Door Handle Cover for 4Runner
https://amzn.to/3M8eMSF

White Interior LED Lights Kit for Toyota 4Runner
https://amzn.to/3M3t7Qu

Glove Box Organizer
https://amzn.to/3yLtYSJ

Gear Shift Organizer Tray
https://amzn.to/4ck42eJ

AVS In-Channel Ventvisor / Rain Guards
https://amzn.to/3SMvydR

Gear Shift Knob for Toyota 4Runner
https://amzn.to/3WZwJcr

Universal Fit Car Door Step
https://amzn.to/4di73O5

Tire Stem Valve Caps
https://amzn.to/3Aiy9Ga

Chemical Guys Silk Shine Spray
https://amzn.to/4fzl7o1

Chemical Guys Leather Quick Detailer
https://amzn.to/4dkJaVY

Sheepskin Seat Cushion Cover
https://amzn.to/4dg5RL5

Tire Air Deflators
https://amzn.to/4fUsYwD

Retainer Clips Fasteners Rivets
https://amzn.to/46Fz8MP

Lilly Brush Mini Pet Hair Remover
https://amzn.to/3SMvHxV

Rust-Oleum 248879 Automotive 10-Ounce Decal and Adhesive Remover Spray
https://amzn.to/4dXao5d

24″ + 20″ PARRATI Windshield Wiper Blades (highly recommend)
https://amzn.to/4dgYYJj

4RUNNER EMBLEM OVERLAY BUNDLE KIT
https://amzn.to/3SKcVra

Scepter 2.5 Gallon True Military BPA Free Water Container
https://amzn.to/4fynase

Magnetic Car Sunroof Sun Shade
https://amzn.to/3yIJcI7

LuminAID Solar Camping Lantern – Inflatable
https://amzn.to/3YBDH8T

Sun, Bugs,& Privacy Protection Side Window Screens
https://amzn.to/4dhOnhb