My tc is about to hit 30k, so it's time for my first tune-up!

Scion wants to lube a tube and stick it in my rear for a tune-up ($550.00), so I'm going to do it myself.

Checklist:

-Spark plugs (no reason for wires, because our motors use coil packs)
-Flush and fill tranny/radiator fluid/washer fluid
-Have belts tightened
-Rotate wheels
-Change pads/rotate rotors (purchased the Axxis Deluxe pads last night from StopTech)
-Oil change/change filter
-No reason for a air filter change, because I just purchased the Injen CAI and the filter on it is new

Am I missing anything?

 

I wouldnt change the engine coolant. Its good up till 100,000 miles, just make sure its full.

 

Awesome, thanks man. I'll even save more $ now.

 

super long life coolant, dont rec. to change it at 30k
i wouldn't change the plugs, but thats your call. if they are burnt, then do it
but i have yet to do a 30k on a tC and replace plugs

 

While you're working, throw in a charcoal cabin filter if you haven't... good idea.

 

I just hit 30k as well. How do you change the tranny fluid?

 

I just got some Bosch Plat. (pre-gapped), so it won't take but a few min. *shrug*

I want to run the Injen from SRI to CAI this weekend hopefully. I feel like I lost a little bit of torque running SRI.

I'm happy to hear that our motors don't require much to maintain.

 

My dealer has told me the plugs are rated for 120k and the coolant for 90k... aside from oil change, tire rotation, and inspections, I'd add on an induction service to clean up any carbon deposits

 

THANK YOU
finally, someone agrees with me

i wouldn't go 90k without changing the coolant, but thats just me
also, i wouldnt' go 120k on the plugs either

 

neither would I, especially if I were actually running some real power mods like S/C or T/C

the spark plugs are easy enough to check on to see if they're wearing away, but how can you really measure coolant life?

 

Coolant is measured with a PH test and concentration test I believe. You could always call up the dealer and ask to speak t a mechanic for a few minutes. They will be able to point you in the right direction.

 

^^^yup
check the temp,color

techs usually only rec. based on that

 

Looks like I'll be returning the plugs tomorrow. Thanks alot guys

I'm going to change the stocks pads to the Axxis pads, because I feel the stock pads blow =/

That's just me though

 

I wouldnt go 120k on the plugs, but I would go way over 30k, and would NEVER swap out these for Bosch plugs.. a big step down in quality. The car comes with some the best and long lasting plugs out, Denso Iridium.

 

So the tC does come with Iridiums stock? I'm DEF. going to return the plugs I got tomorrow.

Me=Need to do more research about our motors

 

^^ Thats why they reccomend such a long change interval. Iridium is the most corrosion resistant material we know of. Very long lasting plugs.

 

yes, I know someone that works for Denso and I inquired about getting some Denso Iridiums and he called me back the next day to tell me the plug he could offer are worse than the ones in the car already.

He even told me that if I ever do need plugs, he couldn't get them anyway, I would have to go to the dealership.

Also, I believe I read in the manual that the tranny fluid doesn't have to be changed till 50k. I don't remember, but I do remember that I had a long time till I even had to think about doing it. I had to swap anyway at 12k b/c of the flywheel and clutch additions, but check the manual on the tranny fluid. You might not have to change it anyway.

 

i had to do this on my other car, its something i would recomend getting flushed, usually a service shop will do it for like 100.00 they hook it to a machine and run chemical through it to really clean it out, then put new fluid in.

im not sure if you can get a device to DIY, i have always had it done...

 

every 15k, i rec. to drain/fill tranny fluid
and every 30k to flush it

 

Yep, and based on others I have seen they will run about $15 - $20 a pop to replace.. so another reason not to over-change them