Which maintenance interval should I follow for 2004 Toyota..

I'll assume you are serious about mileage and need for a car.

I'd suggest that about once a month (if you are able) to take the car for a
good 30 or so mile drive, preferably more.

I'm with Hach, you are going to go thru exhaust parts.

I'd suggest you change oil twice/year and coolant every couple of years.
Keep good eye out for critters moving in!\
Ron
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>I am a relatively low mileage driver - only 800 miles/year. If so,
> should I really follow the time interval? Is there a real need for
> this? Or, should I follow the mileage interval?
>
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I'd change it every 3-4 months. If the engine doesn't get hot enough to
burn off the moisture then acid forms more easily. And that's bad news
for the metals.


morpheus777.DeleteThis@gmail.com wrote:
> I am a relatively low mileage driver - only 800 miles/year. If so,
> should I really follow the time interval? Is there a real need for
> this? Or, should I follow the mileage interval?
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> On Sun, 14 Jan 2007 14:01:26 -0600, "Reasoned Insanity"
> <mintclovers@@yahoo.com> wrote:
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>><morpheus777.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:1168799234.441042.66480@v45g2000cwv.googlegroups.com...
>>>I am a relatively low mileage driver - only 800 miles/year. If so,
>>> should I really follow the time interval? Is there a real need for
>>> this? Or, should I follow the mileage interval?
>>>
>>
>>
>>Sell your car and get a bicycle......
>
> I'd have to agree with that one.
>
> How about a good pair of shoes? Or maybe a rental car when you need
> it? <G>

Yeah...or find an independent taxi owner. For regular customers, they'll
sometimes show up on time like private drivers.
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I think it was morpheus777.DeleteThis@gmail.com who stated:

>I am a relatively low mileage driver - only 800 miles/year. If so,
>should I really follow the time interval? Is there a real need for
>this? Or, should I follow the mileage interval?

Whenever you start an internal combustion engine, it makes nasty
combustion byproducts that contaminate the oil. Even when the vehicle
isn't being used, those byproducts are doing damage to the engine.
Therefore, it's a good idea to change oil based on time, not just on
mileage.

I have a couple of classic motorcycles that go about the same distance
per year. What I do, and it seems to make the motorcycles happy, is to
change the oil twice a year regardless of miles. I think your car
would do well with the same treatment . . . .


-Don

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>I am a relatively low mileage driver - only 800 miles/year. If so,
> should I really follow the time interval? Is there a real need for
> this? Or, should I follow the mileage interval?
>

Note that the manufacturer's maintenance guide says to perform a particular
maintenance item or items at X,XXX miles or Y months, whichever comes first.
If the time interval comes first, then follow the time interval. If the
mileage interval comes first, then follow the mileage interval, especially
while the vehicle is under warranty. To answer your previous question,
follow the more severe maintenance schedule.
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In article <cIyqh.569$B25.548@news01.roc.ny>,
"JoeSpareBedroom" <dishborealis.DeleteThis@yahoo.com> wrote:

> "Bonehenge" <DwightSchrute.DeleteThis@DunderMifflin.com> wrote in message
> news:t45lq2dj5s1v2hfothd07bln6ijp9v83oc@4ax.com...
> > On Sun, 14 Jan 2007 14:01:26 -0600, "Reasoned Insanity"
> > <mintclovers@@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >><morpheus777.DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >>news:1168799234.441042.66480@v45g2000cwv.googlegroups.com...
> >>>I am a relatively low mileage driver - only 800 miles/year. If so,
> >>> should I really follow the time interval? Is there a real need for
> >>> this? Or, should I follow the mileage interval?
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >>Sell your car and get a bicycle......
> >
> > I'd have to agree with that one.
> >
> > How about a good pair of shoes? Or maybe a rental car when you need
> > it? <G>
>
> Yeah...or find an independent taxi owner. For regular customers, they'll
> sometimes show up on time like private drivers.

That's 8000 miles over 10 years for a car that probably cost 15K new. In
other words, 10 year cost is about $1500 (plus gas and oil) for 800
miles. Property tax too, in many states, and certainly insurance.

That's over $2 per mile. What does the average taxi charge per mile?
What's the average rental per day?

If you do those 800 miles in big chunks, the rental car is the best
idea. If you take them in little hops then take a cab.

Either way, owning a car is a poor economy for you.
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On Mon, 15 Jan 2007 18:55:12 -0500, Pete Moss wrote:

> In article <cIyqh.569$B25.548@news01.roc.ny>,
> "JoeSpareBedroom" <dishborealis RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> "Bonehenge" <DwightSchrute RemoveThis @DunderMifflin.com> wrote in message
>> news:t45lq2dj5s1v2hfothd07bln6ijp9v83oc@4ax.com...
>> > On Sun, 14 Jan 2007 14:01:26 -0600, "Reasoned Insanity"
>> > <mintclovers@@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> >><morpheus777 RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
>> >>news:1168799234.441042.66480@v45g2000cwv.googlegroups.com...
>> >>>I am a relatively low mileage driver - only 800 miles/year. If so,
>> >>> should I really follow the time interval? Is there a real need for
>> >>> this? Or, should I follow the mileage interval?
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>
>> >>Sell your car and get a bicycle......
>> >
>> > I'd have to agree with that one.
>> >
>> > How about a good pair of shoes? Or maybe a rental car when you need
>> > it? <G>
>>
>> Yeah...or find an independent taxi owner. For regular customers, they'll
>> sometimes show up on time like private drivers.
>
> That's 8000 miles over 10 years for a car that probably cost 15K new. In
> other words, 10 year cost is about $1500 (plus gas and oil) for 800 miles.
> Property tax too, in many states, and certainly insurance.
>
> That's over $2 per mile. What does the average taxi charge per mile?
> What's the average rental per day?
>
> If you do those 800 miles in big chunks, the rental car is the best idea.
> If you take them in little hops then take a cab.
>
> Either way, owning a car is a poor economy for you.


For my area:

2004 Matrix Base model, only Standard Equipment included, 2400 miles
(three years at 800 per year):

Excellent $12,765
Good $12,005
Fair $10,980

This is Suggested Retail from a dealer:

Condition Value

Excellent $14,315

This is the MSRP:

The base Matrix ($14,670) comes standard with a five-speed manual
transmission and plenty of features, including air conditioning and an
AM/FM radio with CD player. (Destination fee of $485 is not included in
these manufacturer's suggested retail prices.) A Power Package ($480) adds
power windows, power door locks, and remote keyless entry.


$2000 over 2 years is nothing. It would have cost more than that to take
taxis...
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