2004 Sienna service question

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> Our 2004 Sienna has 40,000 miles. My wife just called from our Toyota
> dealer because they wanted to do several things I had never heard of
> before.
> 1. Change power steering fluid.
> 2. Flush air conditioner.
> 3. Not too sure of this but related to cleaning carbon from
> an intake....really not clear....
>
> Is this a muffler bearing scam because it was my wife who brought in
> the vehicle and not me?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chuck
>
> to reply take out the $$$

Pass on all 3 and follow the maintenance routine in your owner's manual.
Toyota is fairly knowledgeable about the products they build, and it is safe
to follow their recommendations.
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Ray O
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 >> Stay informed about: 2004 Sienna service question 

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> Our 2004 Sienna has 40,000 miles. My wife just called from our Toyota
> dealer because they wanted to do several things I had never heard of
> before.
> 1. Change power steering fluid.
> 2. Flush air conditioner.
> 3. Not too sure of this but related to cleaning carbon from
> an intake....really not clear....
>
> Is this a muffler bearing scam because it was my wife who brought in
> the vehicle and not me?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chuck
>
> to reply take out the $$$

Pass on all 3 and follow the maintenance routine in your owner's manual.
Toyota is fairly knowledgeable about the products they build, and it is safe
to follow their recommendations.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)
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I spoke to Toyota and they said they didn't know anything about
maintenance related to flushing air conditioner or intake manifold.
I can't imagine the PS fluid needing to be changed..I don't remember
ever changing it even on my American cars, especially at 40K.
Toyota said that at 40K there were very few maintenance items and
nothing included the air conditioner. I'm waiting for my wife to come
home so I can see the work order....

Thanks,

Chuck
 >> Stay informed about: 2004 Sienna service question 

I spoke to Toyota and they said they didn't know anything about
maintenance related to flushing air conditioner or intake manifold.
I can't imagine the PS fluid needing to be changed..I don't remember
ever changing it even on my American cars, especially at 40K.
Toyota said that at 40K there were very few maintenance items and
nothing included the air conditioner. I'm waiting for my wife to come
home so I can see the work order....

Thanks,

Chuck
 >> Stay informed about: 2004 Sienna service question 

Correction, intake manifold carbon removal.

Just pissed and can't even type.

Chuck
 >> Stay informed about: 2004 Sienna service question 

Correction, intake manifold carbon removal.

Just pissed and can't even type.

Chuck
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I just spoke to customer relations at Marina del Rey Toyota. I told
him that the attempt to flog those three items on an unsuspecting
customer was what I would expect from Jiffy Lube not a Toyota dealer.
He agreed and was going to speak to the service writer. BTW I checked
the PS unit and there is no indication that anyone even looked at
because the screw-on cover had dirt all over it and no indication that
anyone had opened the unit to look at the fluid.

Thanks for all the advice.

Chuck
 >> Stay informed about: 2004 Sienna service question 

I just spoke to customer relations at Marina del Rey Toyota. I told
him that the attempt to flog those three items on an unsuspecting
customer was what I would expect from Jiffy Lube not a Toyota dealer.
He agreed and was going to speak to the service writer. BTW I checked
the PS unit and there is no indication that anyone even looked at
because the screw-on cover had dirt all over it and no indication that
anyone had opened the unit to look at the fluid.

Thanks for all the advice.

Chuck
 >> Stay informed about: 2004 Sienna service question 

At 64,000km (40,000miles) the service that is scheduled for a 2004
Sienna Front Wheel Drive is as follows:

64,000 km* Maintenance Service $109.95
Required Services
Inspect fuel system included
Inspect valve clearance (audibly) included
Replace engine coolant $99.95
Replace Cabin Air Filter $49.95
Total $259.85

Source: Toyota Canada


MAINTENANCE SERVICE $109.95
Every Maintenance Service includes the following operations:
- Replace engine oil & filter
- Remove & inspect air filter element (replace when required)
- Lubricate locks, latches & hinges
- Confirm lights, horn & wipers function properly
- Check coolant, brake, automatic transmission & washer fluid levels
- Inspect drive belts for damage, adjust belt tension if required
- Check steering gear box, linkage and shock absorbers for looseness,
damage or leakage
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers, driveshaft and steering rack
boots, chassis nuts & bolts for looseness or damage
- Remove wheel and brake drum, check pad/shoe thickness. Examine brake
calipers, wheel cylinders and brake lines for proper function, leaks
or
--damage. Adjust rear brakes as required.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks or damage
- Examine tires for damage and wear, check & adjust pressure. Rotate
tires if needed.**
- Road test.

Please Note:
- This schedule is based on your current driving habits. Should your
driving habits change, please see your Dealer.
- For minimum maintenance requirements and applicable Special
Operating Conditions, please refer to your Owner's Manual Supplement.
- All service prices include parts, lubricants and labour.
- Applicable taxes are not included.
- Prices for "REQUIRED SERVICES" items may be higher if not performed
with applicable service.
- 5w20 and 5w30 motor oil only. Extra charge may apply for trucks.
Waste disposal charges may apply.
- Recommended maintenance and pricing in effect from October 1, 2006
and subject to change.
** Rotate tires every 12 months/16,000 km or sooner if required.
(Additional charge.) Note: The appropriate interval depends on factors
such as vehicle design, snow tire usage, driving habits and road
conditions.



On Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:10:00 GMT, chucksterpdr$$$ wrote:

>Our 2004 Sienna has 40,000 miles. My wife just called from our Toyota
>dealer because they wanted to do several things I had never heard of
>before.
> 1. Change power steering fluid.
> 2. Flush air conditioner.
> 3. Not too sure of this but related to cleaning carbon from
> an intake....really not clear....
>
>Is this a muffler bearing scam because it was my wife who brought in
>the vehicle and not me?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Chuck
>
>to reply take out the $$$
 >> Stay informed about: 2004 Sienna service question 

At 64,000km (40,000miles) the service that is scheduled for a 2004
Sienna Front Wheel Drive is as follows:

64,000 km* Maintenance Service $109.95
Required Services
Inspect fuel system included
Inspect valve clearance (audibly) included
Replace engine coolant $99.95
Replace Cabin Air Filter $49.95
Total $259.85

Source: Toyota Canada


MAINTENANCE SERVICE $109.95
Every Maintenance Service includes the following operations:
- Replace engine oil & filter
- Remove & inspect air filter element (replace when required)
- Lubricate locks, latches & hinges
- Confirm lights, horn & wipers function properly
- Check coolant, brake, automatic transmission & washer fluid levels
- Inspect drive belts for damage, adjust belt tension if required
- Check steering gear box, linkage and shock absorbers for looseness,
damage or leakage
- Inspect ball joints and dust covers, driveshaft and steering rack
boots, chassis nuts & bolts for looseness or damage
- Remove wheel and brake drum, check pad/shoe thickness. Examine brake
calipers, wheel cylinders and brake lines for proper function, leaks
or
--damage. Adjust rear brakes as required.
- Inspect exhaust system for leaks or damage
- Examine tires for damage and wear, check & adjust pressure. Rotate
tires if needed.**
- Road test.

Please Note:
- This schedule is based on your current driving habits. Should your
driving habits change, please see your Dealer.
- For minimum maintenance requirements and applicable Special
Operating Conditions, please refer to your Owner's Manual Supplement.
- All service prices include parts, lubricants and labour.
- Applicable taxes are not included.
- Prices for "REQUIRED SERVICES" items may be higher if not performed
with applicable service.
- 5w20 and 5w30 motor oil only. Extra charge may apply for trucks.
Waste disposal charges may apply.
- Recommended maintenance and pricing in effect from October 1, 2006
and subject to change.
** Rotate tires every 12 months/16,000 km or sooner if required.
(Additional charge.) Note: The appropriate interval depends on factors
such as vehicle design, snow tire usage, driving habits and road
conditions.



On Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:10:00 GMT, chucksterpdr$$$ wrote:

>Our 2004 Sienna has 40,000 miles. My wife just called from our Toyota
>dealer because they wanted to do several things I had never heard of
>before.
> 1. Change power steering fluid.
> 2. Flush air conditioner.
> 3. Not too sure of this but related to cleaning carbon from
> an intake....really not clear....
>
>Is this a muffler bearing scam because it was my wife who brought in
>the vehicle and not me?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Chuck
>
>to reply take out the $$$
 >> Stay informed about: 2004 Sienna service question