Sound when engaging throttle - 95K Miles (1 Viewer)

[VAPny54]

Hi all - 2013 200 series owner with ~95K miles.

I'm in the VA area so we are slowly getting out of the winter cold however, I started noticing a slight sharp sound in the engine when I turn the Cruiser on. I've noticed the sound gets louder as I press on the throttle - it's a shrieking sound that I've also noticed on my 1998 3rd gen 4Runner. It usually goes away when I restart the vehicle but it's been on and off now for about 3 weeks.

I imagine it has to do with the engine belt and the belt expanding and contracting due to the shift from cold and warm temperatures? I'm curious if any of you have ran into this sound before and is this a component that needs to be routinely changed? If so, how often and what is the typical mileage?

As I approach 100k miles (finally breaking the Cruiser in...), I want to hear from you all the proper maintenance procedures for the 200 series outside of routine oil changes.

My local Toyota dealer is recommending the following services (with cost) for 100k Miles:

SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT		$496.13
THROTTLE BODY SERVICE		$89.95

Thank you!

 

[CharlieS]

It sounds like a serpentine belt, idler pulley or tensioner, but kind of hard to diagnose from afar.

Those prices are shocking to me, but I do my own work, so I don't have a point of reference.

 

[VAPny54]

Thanks @CharlieS - would that be included in a typical throttle body service? Looks like I should be replacing the serpentine belt betwen 60-100k miles so it is about that time.

Regarding spark plugs, would you recommend replacing those now or at a later time?

 

[bronc076]

$500 to change spark plugs seems high. Denso iridium plugs are $10 each. so $420 labor. What’s the hourly rate at a Toyota dealer?

Throttle body service???? I’m not sure that is a thing.

 

[bronc076]

Here is a link to the service schedule for your vehicle. Spark Plugs are 120,000 miles.

2013 service schedule

 

[CharlieS]

Thanks @CharlieS - would that be included in a typical throttle body service? Looks like I should be replacing the serpentine belt betwen 60-100k miles so it is about that time.

Regarding spark plugs, would you recommend replacing those now or at a later time

 

[bloc]

Find a good independent mechanic and have them fix the belt, probably needs replacement. Likely all the rest of the hardware up there is ok until your next belt.

That $89 "tb service" is $89 of profit for them. Totally unnecessary. Only thing beyond the maintenance book I'd maybe consider at your mileage would be a PCV valve, which is cheap and easy to change, and known to clog on occasion causing oil leaks. It is so cheap it's easy to consider it PM.

Check the clubhouse section to see who covers your area and you might be able to get a reference for a good mechanic. Dealer will typically do exactly what they are trying here, extract hundreds if not thousands of dollars from someone that doesn't know better. See Bronc's sheet on maintenance schedule. They are 20k early on the plugs, and they absolutely know when they pull them they'll be perfectly usable. $$$$$

 

[Fishinsea]

$500.00 to change the sparks plugs talk about putting a knife in your back and twisting it !!

 

[VAPny54]

Find a good independent mechanic and have them fix the belt, probably needs replacement. Likely all the rest of the hardware up there is ok until your next belt.

That $89 "tb service" is $89 of profit for them. Totally unnecessary. Only thing beyond the maintenance book I'd maybe consider at your mileage would be a PCV valve, which is cheap and easy to change, and known to clog on occasion causing oil leaks. It is so cheap it's easy to consider it PM.

Check the clubhouse section to see who covers your area and you might be able to get a reference for a good mechanic. Dealer will typically do exactly what they are trying here, extract hundreds if not thousands of dollars from someone that doesn't know better. See Bronc's sheet on maintenance schedule. They are 20k early on the plugs, and they absolutely know when they pull them they'll be perfectly usable. $$$$$

Thank you @bloc - this is super helpful! I'm planning on a cross country trip in June so I want to make sure she's in ideal shape

 

[VAPny54]

$500.00 to change the sparks plugs talk about putting a knife in your back and twisting it !!

I know, it's insane. I wasn't going to work with them for that service given the cost but, I wanted to gauge if 100k miles is too soon for spark plugs and listen from the experts here!

 

[Fishinsea]

I know, it's insane. I wasn't going to work with them for that service given the cost but, I wanted to gauge if 100k miles is too soon for spark plugs and listen from the experts here!

I see your in Virginia ... where abouts, I am In Virginia Beach

 

[VAPny54]

I see your in Virginia ... where abouts, I am In Virginia Beach

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[VAPny54]

I see your in Virginia ... where abouts, I am In Virginia Beach

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Nice Cruiser! I'm right outside of Charlottesville in Central VA. As you can see, big fan of your color choice

 

[Fishinsea]

Yep, i like the gray on black !

 

[VAPny54]

Yep, i like the gray on black !

Thanks, finally made the move to powder coat them this past year

 

[afgman786]

Nice Cruiser! I'm right outside of Charlottesville in Central VA. As you can see, big fan of your color choice

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Throttle body service would do nothing with your belt.. Check out OTRAMM in Bealton, he's the cruiser guy in VA. Also check out the VA clubs in the clubhouse section for cruiser heads around you to help you out.