wmahmud

I am in Toronto, Canada...owned my 2009 TL FWD from new.. and want to keep it going...

I am at 160,000KM... and was going to do the following maintenance hoping I can get this car to 300,000KM...

Does the timing belt have a service notice come up? (I am not sure)...otherwise I was going to get the following completed;

-Timing Belt
-Water Pump
-Serpentine Belt
-Spark Plugs
-A/C compressor replacement (field coil is dead, I ordered this part itself, tried to do a replacement, and got no luck with the centre bolt..and nobody here will touch just the coil..)
-A/C fill
-Just did passenger front upper control arm last weekend (ball joint).. not sure if I should also do the other side or just wait ? Thoughts?

Anything else at this point that I should do to maintain and keep this car running like new...? Aside from the A/C I have had no issues...

Any help is appreciated...

thoiboi

Your owner's manual details the service indicators and intervals.

justnspace

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even then, I just think it says "Follow MID"

but his list looks good! cant think of anything to add at the moment

maybe change brake fluid as brake fluid is hygroscopic which means it absorbs water from the atmosphere. needs to be changed every three (3) years

justnspace

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I also would wait until the passenger side ball joint failed, as its still good currently .

jim_c

Get a solid quote if you are going to have the work done at a Dealer. They tend to include all kinds of stuff when you e.g. ask for a timing belt replacement.
They will charge hundreds of dollars to change your plugs which is an easy job you can do yourself.
The serpentine belt is also an easy job, so do some of the work yourself.
And if you can do it, check out a couple different dealers; some are better than others!

digibrain

I replaced the A/C clutch assembly (bearing was gone) in my 2009 TL SH-AWD inexpensively by buying a complete A/C unit from Carcone's in Aurora and using only the clutch. Loosened the bolt by using an oil filter wrench to hold the hub with. A good ring clip tool is needed.

Reorge

- Trans fluid drain/fill x3 (3 times).
- I did an upper control arm replacement on my 99 TL (same design) and it made a big improvement in driving feel and steering wheel stability.
The old control arm bushings were like Jello and the ball joint was worn but ok. 140K miles (225k Km).
- Change the thermostat and radiator cap when you drain coolant for water pump. I also change the radiator drain plug for about $5.
- Replace serpentine belt tensioner wheels. Not necessary the whole assembly, just the wheels. They contain roller bearings that have a finite life.

csmeance

1. New Idler pulies for belts
2. New Spark Plug Tube Seals
3. Valve Adjustment
4. Valve Cover gaskets
5. Transmission Fluid change (3x3 drain and refill)
6. Software update on transmission

Also would recommend you adjust the rear parking brake and check the condition of your shocks.