10 Toyota Tacoma Service Intervals

Toyota Tacoma owners should plan service every 6 months or 5,000 miles (whichever comes first). Exact items vary by model year, usage, and conditions—but staying on schedule preserves reliability and resale value.

Toyota Tacoma service intervals

Core Maintenance at a Glance

  • Tire rotation

  • Engine oil & filter service

  • Brake inspection

  • Wiper blade and washer check

  • All fluid level checks & top-offs

Service Intervals

5,000 Miles

  • Tire rotation

  • Brake visual inspection

  • Check all fluid levels

  • Test windshield wiper blades

10,000 Miles

  • Repeat 5,000-mile items

  • Replace engine oil & filter

  • Inspect cabin air filter

15,000 Miles

  • Driver’s floor mat check

  • All fluids check & top-off

  • Wiper inspection

  • Re-torque propeller shaft bolt

  • Tire rotation & brake inspection

  • Inspections: ball joints & dust covers, brake lines & hoses, cabin air filter, engine coolant, exhaust pipes & mountings, radiator & condenser, steering gear/linkage & boots

  • 4WD only: Lubricate propeller shaft, inspect drive shaft boots, change front differential oil

20,000 Miles

  • Oil & filter change

  • Replace cabin air filter

  • Repeat 5,000-mile inspections

25,000 Miles

  • Repeat 5,000-mile inspections (no oil/filter unless required)

30,000 Miles

  • Check automatic transmission for leaks

  • Re-torque propeller shaft bolt

  • Replace engine air filter and engine oil

  • 4WD: Lubricate propeller shaft; change front differential oil; inspect drive shaft boots

  • Inspections: ATF cooler, brake components/lines/hoses, fuel lines & connections, fuel tank band & vapor vent hoses, fuel cap gasket

35,000 Miles

  • Repeat 5,000-mile maintenance

40,000 Miles

  • Standard inspection set

  • Oil change

  • Replace cabin air filter

45,000 Miles

  • Comprehensive 5,000-mile inspection set

50,000 Miles

  • 5,000-mile inspection set

  • Oil & filter change

  • Replace cabin air filter

Pro Tips

  • Heavy towing/off-road use can shorten intervals—follow the “severe service” side of your maintenance schedule.

  • Documented maintenance supports warranty claims and boosts resale value.

  • Buying used? Review service records and confirm interval compliance before purchase.

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