Toyota 4Runner Maintenance Schedule by Mileage

Toyota's own 2024 maintenance guide for the 4Runner, laid out by mileage. Enter your mileage to see what is due at your last milestone and next.

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Toyota 4Runner maintenance schedule by mileage

Toyota recommends maintenance every 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, and its 2024 guide lists what is done at each visit. The table lists every milestone through 120,000 miles. Open Severe-use extras under a row to see what Toyota adds for severe driving conditions.

2024 4Runner maintenance schedule by mileage
Mileage	Services
5,000 6 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Replace engine oil and filter Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Repeated short trips in freezing weather Replace engine oil and filter Extensive idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery) Replace engine oil and filter
10,000 12 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
15,000 18 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Lubricate Propeller shaft Tighten Propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Inspect Ball joints and dust covers Inspect Brake lines and hoses Inspect Drive shaft boots (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Engine coolant Inspect Exhaust pipes and mountings Inspect Radiator, condenser and hoses Inspect Steering gear, linkage and boots Inspect Rear differential oil Inspect Front differential oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Cabin air filter Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect engine air filter Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Replace engine oil and filter Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Replace front differential oil Replace rear differential oil Repeated short trips in freezing weather Replace engine oil and filter Extensive idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery) Replace engine oil and filter
20,000 24 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
25,000 30 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Replace engine oil and filter Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Repeated short trips in freezing weather Replace engine oil and filter Extensive idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery) Replace engine oil and filter
30,000 36 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check; measure pad and disc thickness and disc runout) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Lubricate Propeller shaft Tighten Propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Inspect Ball joints and dust covers Inspect Brake lines and hoses Inspect Drive shaft boots (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Engine coolant Inspect Exhaust pipes and mountings Inspect Radiator, condenser and hoses Inspect Steering gear, linkage and boots Inspect Rear differential oil Inspect Front differential oil (AWD/4WD only) Replace Cabin air filter Replace Engine air filter Inspect Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Fuel lines, connections and tank (includes the fuel tank cap gasket) Inspect Automatic transmission (check for leaks) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Replace transfer case oil Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Replace front differential oil Replace rear differential oil Replace transfer case oil
35,000 42 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Replace engine oil and filter Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Repeated short trips in freezing weather Replace engine oil and filter Extensive idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery) Replace engine oil and filter
40,000 48 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
45,000 54 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Lubricate Propeller shaft Tighten Propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Inspect Ball joints and dust covers Inspect Brake lines and hoses Inspect Drive shaft boots (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Engine coolant Inspect Exhaust pipes and mountings Inspect Radiator, condenser and hoses Inspect Steering gear, linkage and boots Inspect Rear differential oil Inspect Front differential oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Cabin air filter Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect engine air filter Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Replace engine oil and filter Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Replace front differential oil Replace rear differential oil Repeated short trips in freezing weather Replace engine oil and filter Extensive idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery) Replace engine oil and filter
50,000 60 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
55,000 66 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Replace engine oil and filter Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Repeated short trips in freezing weather Replace engine oil and filter Extensive idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery) Replace engine oil and filter
60,000 72 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check; measure pad and disc thickness and disc runout) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Lubricate Propeller shaft Tighten Propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Inspect Ball joints and dust covers Inspect Brake lines and hoses Inspect Drive shaft boots (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Engine coolant Inspect Exhaust pipes and mountings Inspect Radiator, condenser and hoses Inspect Steering gear, linkage and boots Inspect Rear differential oil Inspect Front differential oil (AWD/4WD only) Replace Cabin air filter Replace Engine air filter Inspect Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Fuel lines, connections and tank (includes the fuel tank cap gasket) Inspect Automatic transmission (check for leaks) Inspect Drive belt Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Replace transfer case oil Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Replace front differential oil Replace rear differential oil Replace transfer case oil Replace automatic transmission fluid
65,000 78 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Replace engine oil and filter Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Repeated short trips in freezing weather Replace engine oil and filter Extensive idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery) Replace engine oil and filter
70,000 84 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
75,000 90 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Lubricate Propeller shaft Tighten Propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Inspect Ball joints and dust covers Inspect Brake lines and hoses Inspect Drive shaft boots (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Engine coolant Inspect Exhaust pipes and mountings Inspect Radiator, condenser and hoses Inspect Steering gear, linkage and boots Inspect Rear differential oil Inspect Front differential oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Cabin air filter Inspect Drive belt Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect engine air filter Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Replace engine oil and filter Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Replace front differential oil Replace rear differential oil Repeated short trips in freezing weather Replace engine oil and filter Extensive idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery) Replace engine oil and filter
80,000 96 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
85,000 102 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Replace engine oil and filter Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Repeated short trips in freezing weather Replace engine oil and filter Extensive idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery) Replace engine oil and filter
90,000 108 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check; measure pad and disc thickness and disc runout) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Lubricate Propeller shaft Tighten Propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Inspect Ball joints and dust covers Inspect Brake lines and hoses Inspect Drive shaft boots (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Engine coolant Inspect Exhaust pipes and mountings Inspect Radiator, condenser and hoses Inspect Steering gear, linkage and boots Inspect Rear differential oil Inspect Front differential oil (AWD/4WD only) Replace Cabin air filter Replace Engine air filter Inspect Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Fuel lines, connections and tank (includes the fuel tank cap gasket) Inspect Automatic transmission (check for leaks) Inspect Drive belt Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Replace transfer case oil Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Replace front differential oil Replace rear differential oil Replace transfer case oil
95,000 114 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Replace engine oil and filter Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Repeated short trips in freezing weather Replace engine oil and filter Extensive idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery) Replace engine oil and filter
100,000 120 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Replace Engine coolant Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
105,000 126 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Lubricate Propeller shaft Tighten Propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Inspect Ball joints and dust covers Inspect Brake lines and hoses Inspect Drive shaft boots (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Engine coolant Inspect Exhaust pipes and mountings Inspect Radiator, condenser and hoses Inspect Steering gear, linkage and boots Inspect Rear differential oil Inspect Front differential oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Cabin air filter Inspect Drive belt Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect engine air filter Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Replace engine oil and filter Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Replace front differential oil Replace rear differential oil Repeated short trips in freezing weather Replace engine oil and filter Extensive idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery) Replace engine oil and filter
110,000 132 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts
115,000 138 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check) Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Replace engine oil and filter Inspect ball joints and dust covers Inspect drive shaft boots Inspect engine air filter Inspect steering gear, linkage and boots Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Replace engine oil and filter Lubricate propeller shaft Tighten propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Repeated short trips in freezing weather Replace engine oil and filter Extensive idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery) Replace engine oil and filter
120,000 144 mo	Inspect Fluid levels Inspect Wiper blades Rotate Tires Inspect Brake pads, discs and drums (visual check; measure pad and disc thickness and disc runout) Replace Engine oil and filter (reset the MAINT REQD light) Lubricate Propeller shaft Tighten Propeller shaft bolts (re-torque) Inspect Ball joints and dust covers Inspect Brake lines and hoses Inspect Drive shaft boots (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Engine coolant Inspect Exhaust pipes and mountings Inspect Radiator, condenser and hoses Inspect Steering gear, linkage and boots Inspect Rear differential oil Inspect Front differential oil (AWD/4WD only) Replace Cabin air filter Replace Engine air filter Inspect Transfer case oil (AWD/4WD only) Inspect Fuel lines, connections and tank (includes the fuel tank cap gasket) Inspect Automatic transmission (check for leaks) Inspect Drive belt Replace Spark plugs Severe-use extras Dirt or dusty roads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Replace transfer case oil Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads Tighten chassis and body nuts and bolts Replace front differential oil Replace rear differential oil Replace transfer case oil Replace automatic transmission fluid

Key service intervals

Engine oil and filter:every 10,000 miles or 12 months
Tire rotation:every 5,000 miles or 6 months
Cabin air filter:every 30,000 miles or 36 months
Engine air filter:every 30,000 miles or 36 months
Spark plugs:at 120,000 miles (144 months)
Engine coolant:every 50,000 miles or 60 months, first at 100,000 miles

Normal versus severe use

Toyota's guide separates a normal schedule from extra services for severe or special operating conditions. The extras are not optional add-ons for everyone. Perform them only if most of your driving is under the condition listed. Occasional dirt roads or one towing trip do not count.

Dirt or dusty roads
Towing, roof carrier or heavy loads
Repeated short trips in freezing weather
Extensive idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery)

About this schedule

Source: 2024 Toyota Warranty & Maintenance Guide (4Runner). Every interval on this page is taken from that document. Data last checked 2026-09-20. This is a reference, not a substitute for your owner's manual or warranty booklet. Keeping to the manufacturer's schedule and keeping service records is what protects your warranty, so confirm anything that matters against the booklet for your exact vehicle and year.

More Toyota schedules: RAV4, Corolla, Camry, Tacoma, Highlander, Tundra, Prius, Sienna. All Toyota schedules.

Frequently asked questions

How often does a Toyota 4Runner need an oil change?

The 2024 Toyota guide lists an oil and filter change every 10,000 miles or 12 months. If most of your driving is in severe conditions (dirt or dusty roads, towing, roof carrier or heavy loads, repeated short trips in freezing weather and extensive idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery)), the same guide moves the oil change to every 5,000 miles.

What maintenance does a Toyota 4Runner need at 60,000 miles?

At 60,000 miles the 2024 guide lists: tires, engine oil and filter, cabin air filter and engine air filter. The drive belt is inspected every 15,000 miles or 18 months, first at 60,000 miles.

What maintenance does a Toyota 4Runner need at 100,000 miles?

At 100,000 miles the 2024 guide lists: tires, engine oil and filter and engine coolant. Engine coolant is replaced every 50,000 miles or 60 months, first at 100,000 miles.

When should the cabin air filter on a Toyota 4Runner be replaced?

Toyota lists the cabin air filter for replacement every 30,000 miles or 36 months, with an inspection every 30,000 miles or 36 months, first at 15,000 miles in between. Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in dusty or desert areas can shorten its life, so replace it sooner if airflow drops or the windows fog easily.

When are the spark plugs on a Toyota 4Runner due?

The 2024 guide lists spark plug replacement at 120,000 miles (144 months).

Does the Toyota 4Runner schedule change if I tow or drive on dirt roads?

Yes. Toyota prints an extra list for special operating conditions: dirt or dusty roads, towing, roof carrier or heavy loads, repeated short trips in freezing weather and extensive idling or low-speed driving (police, taxi, delivery). Only follow it if most of your driving matches. The severe-use extras are in the table above under each mileage.

Is the Toyota 4Runner schedule different for AWD or 4WD?

Yes. The drive shaft boots, front differential oil and transfer case oil items in the table apply to AWD and 4WD models only. Two-wheel-drive models skip them.

Is this the same schedule for earlier model years?

Not necessarily. This page follows Toyota's 2024 guide only. Manufacturers reword and reorganise items between years, so check your own year's booklet or owner's manual before assuming the intervals match.