2013 Toyota HiLux service guide

Servicing every 15,000 km or 12 months. See what is checked at each visit and what it usually costs.

• MK6
• 3.0L 4-cyl turbo-diesel (1KD-FTV, 126kW/343Nm) or 4.0L V6 petrol (1GR-FE, 175kW/376Nm)
• 0W-30 or 5W-30 API SN or higher (diesel: ACEA C2/C3 compatible)
• Every 15,000 km or 12 months

2013 Toyota HiLux at a glance

Estimated price

$379–$499

Service interval

15,000 km or 12 months

Engine oil

0W-30 or 5W-30 API SN or higher (diesel: ACEA C2/C3 compatible)

Checks per service

18

Trims listed

8

The Toyota HiLux MK6 (2011–2015) is a workhorse ute built for tough Australian conditions. Regular servicing every 15,000 kilometres or 12 months keeps the turbo-diesel or V6 petrol engine running reliably through heat, dust and long country drives. Following the logbook schedule protects your warranty and helps avoid costly breakdowns.

2013 Toyota HiLux service schedule

What the workshop replaces and inspects at each service interval, with an estimated price. Check your logbook for the manufacturer's schedule.

15,000 kms / 12 months

Replaced or topped up

• Replace engine oil and filter
• Replace sump plug washer
• Top up windscreen washer fluid

Inspected and checked

• Inspect brake fluid colour and level
• Inspect cabin air filter condition
• Inspect engine air filter condition
• Inspect exhaust system for leaks and damage
• Visually inspect battery condition and terminals
• Inspect brake lines and flexible hoses
• Inspect front and rear disc brakes and pad thickness
• Inspect tyres for pressure, tread depth and uneven wear
• Inspect front and rear suspension components
• Inspect steering linkages and boots
• Inspect drive shafts and CV boots
• Reset service indicator
• Check for outstanding recalls
• Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
• Perform quality control road test

30,000 kms / 24 months

Replaced or topped up

• Replace engine oil and filter
• Replace sump plug washer
• Replace cabin air filter (Air filter)
• Replace engine air filter (Air filter)
• Top up windscreen washer fluid

Inspected and checked

• Inspect and top up brake fluid
• Inspect coolant level and condition
• Inspect fuel lines and filter (diesel)
• Inspect exhaust system including catalytic converter
• Inspect battery and charging system
• Inspect brake discs, pads and callipers
• Inspect brake lines, hoses and park brake operation
• Inspect tyres, rotate if required, check wheel alignment
• Inspect front and rear suspension bushes and shock absorbers
• Inspect steering rack boots and tie rod ends
• Inspect drive shafts, CV joints and diff mounts
• Inspect manual transmission oil level (if applicable)
• Reset service indicator
• Check for outstanding recalls
• Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
• Perform quality control road test

45,000 kms / 36 months

Replaced or topped up

• Replace engine oil and filter
• Replace sump plug washer
• Replace cabin air filter (Air filter)
• Top up windscreen washer fluid
• Top up brake fluid if required

Inspected and checked

• Inspect engine air filter, replace if dirty
• Inspect fuel filter (diesel), consider replacement
• Inspect coolant level and condition
• Inspect drive belts for cracks and tension
• Inspect battery electrolyte level and terminals
• Inspect brake fluid condition
• Inspect brake pads, discs, callipers and hoses
• Inspect tyres for pressure, wear and rotate
• Inspect front and rear suspension for leaks and wear
• Inspect steering and wheel bearings
• Inspect drive shafts, CV boots and universal joints
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid level and colour
• Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
• Reset service indicator
• Check for outstanding recalls
• Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
• Perform quality control road test

60,000 kms / 48 months

Replaced or topped up

• Replace engine oil and filter
• Replace sump plug washer
• Replace engine air filter (Air filter)
• Replace cabin air filter (Air filter)
• Replace brake fluid (full flush) (Brake fluid)
• Replace spark plugs (petrol V6 models) (Spark plugs)
• Top up windscreen washer fluid

Inspected and checked

• Inspect automatic transmission fluid, replace if discoloured
• Inspect manual transmission and transfer case oil levels
• Inspect rear differential oil level and condition
• Inspect coolant condition and concentration
• Inspect fuel filter (diesel), replace if due
• Inspect drive belts and tensioners
• Inspect timing belt condition (if belt-driven)
• Inspect battery and alternator output
• Inspect brake discs for wear and run-out
• Inspect brake callipers and sliders
• Inspect tyres, rotate and check wheel alignment
• Inspect suspension bushes, ball joints and shock absorbers
• Inspect steering linkages and power steering fluid
• Inspect drive shafts, CV joints and propeller shaft
• Reset service indicator
• Check for outstanding recalls
• Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
• Perform quality control road test

75,000 kms / 60 months

Replaced or topped up

• Replace engine oil and filter
• Replace sump plug washer
• Replace cabin air filter (Air filter)
• Replace fuel filter (diesel models) (Fuel filter)
• Top up windscreen washer fluid

Inspected and checked

• Inspect engine air filter, replace if required
• Inspect brake fluid condition
• Inspect coolant level and condition
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid
• Inspect manual transmission and transfer case oil
• Inspect rear differential oil
• Inspect drive belts for wear and glazing
• Inspect timing belt (if fitted), plan replacement if near due
• Inspect battery capacity and terminals
• Inspect brake pads, discs and callipers
• Inspect brake hoses and lines for deterioration
• Inspect tyres, rotate and balance if required
• Inspect front and rear suspension components
• Inspect steering rack and tie rods
• Inspect drive shafts and universal joints
• Inspect exhaust system and mounts
• Reset service indicator
• Check for outstanding recalls
• Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
• Perform quality control road test

90,000 kms / 72 months

Replaced or topped up

• Replace engine oil and filter
• Replace sump plug washer
• Replace engine air filter (Air filter)
• Replace cabin air filter (Air filter)
• Replace spark plugs (petrol V6 models) (Spark plugs)
• Flush and replace coolant (long-life coolant) (Coolant)
• Top up windscreen washer fluid

Inspected and checked

• Inspect brake fluid, replace if moisture content high
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid and filter
• Inspect manual transmission and transfer case oil levels
• Inspect front and rear differential oil
• Inspect fuel filter (diesel), replace if required
• Inspect drive belts and tensioners, replace if cracked
• Inspect timing belt (if belt-driven), replace if due or near interval
• Inspect water pump for leaks
• Inspect battery condition and charging system
• Inspect brake discs, pads, callipers and park brake
• Inspect brake hoses and metal lines
• Inspect tyres, rotate and check alignment
• Inspect suspension bushes, shock absorbers and springs
• Inspect steering components and power steering hoses
• Inspect drive shafts, CV boots and propeller shaft bearings
• Inspect exhaust system including catalytic converter and muffler
• Reset service indicator
• Check for outstanding recalls
• Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
• Perform quality control road test

105,000 kms / 84 months

Replaced or topped up

• Replace engine oil and filter
• Replace sump plug washer
• Replace cabin air filter (Air filter)
• Replace fuel filter (diesel models) (Fuel filter)
• Top up windscreen washer fluid
• Top up brake fluid if required

Inspected and checked

• Inspect engine air filter, replace if dirty
• Inspect brake fluid condition
• Inspect coolant level and freeze protection
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid colour
• Inspect manual transmission and transfer case oil
• Inspect rear differential oil for contamination
• Inspect drive belts and tensioners
• Inspect timing belt if not yet replaced
• Inspect water pump and thermostat housing for leaks
• Inspect battery and terminals
• Inspect brake pads, discs, callipers and sliders
• Inspect brake lines and flexible hoses
• Inspect tyres for wear, rotate and balance
• Inspect front and rear suspension for wear and damage
• Inspect steering linkages and ball joints
• Inspect drive shafts, CV joints and universal joints
• Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
• Reset service indicator
• Check for outstanding recalls
• Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
• Perform quality control road test

120,000 kms / 96 months

Replaced or topped up

• Replace engine oil and filter
• Replace sump plug washer
• Replace engine air filter (Air filter)
• Replace cabin air filter (Air filter)
• Replace brake fluid (full flush) (Brake fluid)
• Replace automatic transmission fluid and filter (Transmission fluid)
• Replace fuel filter (diesel models) (Fuel filter)
• Replace manual transmission and transfer case oil (4WD models)
• Replace front and rear differential oil
• Top up windscreen washer fluid

Inspected and checked

• Inspect coolant condition and concentration
• Inspect drive belts and replace if worn
• Inspect timing belt closely (replace if not yet done)
• Inspect water pump and hoses
• Inspect spark plugs (petrol), replace if worn
• Inspect battery capacity and alternator
• Inspect brake discs for thickness and condition
• Inspect brake callipers, sliders and park brake cables
• Inspect tyres, rotate and check wheel alignment
• Inspect suspension bushes, ball joints and shock absorbers
• Inspect steering rack boots and tie rod ends
• Inspect drive shafts, CV boots and propeller shaft
• Inspect exhaust system and catalytic converter
• Reset service indicator
• Check for outstanding recalls
• Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
• Perform quality control road test

135,000 kms / 108 months

Replaced or topped up

• Replace engine oil and filter
• Replace sump plug washer
• Replace cabin air filter (Air filter)
• Replace fuel filter (diesel models) (Fuel filter)
• Top up windscreen washer fluid

Inspected and checked

• Inspect engine air filter, replace if required
• Inspect brake fluid condition
• Inspect coolant level and condition
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid
• Inspect manual transmission and transfer case oil levels
• Inspect differential oil levels
• Inspect drive belts and tensioners
• Inspect timing belt or chain condition
• Inspect water pump for leaks or bearing noise
• Inspect battery and charging system
• Inspect brake pads, discs and callipers
• Inspect brake hoses and metal lines
• Inspect tyres, rotate and balance
• Inspect front and rear suspension components for wear
• Inspect steering linkages and power steering system
• Inspect drive shafts, CV joints and universal joints
• Inspect exhaust system and mounts
• Reset service indicator
• Check for outstanding recalls
• Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
• Perform quality control road test

150,000 kms / 120 months

Replaced or topped up

• Replace engine oil and filter
• Replace sump plug washer
• Replace engine air filter (Air filter)
• Replace cabin air filter (Air filter)
• Replace timing belt and water pump (if belt-driven engine) (Timing belt)
• Replace spark plugs (petrol V6 models) (Spark plugs)
• Flush and replace coolant (Coolant)
• Replace brake fluid (full flush) (Brake fluid)
• Replace fuel filter (diesel models) (Fuel filter)
• Top up windscreen washer fluid

Inspected and checked

• Inspect and replace drive belts and tensioners
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid, replace if required
• Inspect manual transmission and transfer case oil
• Inspect front and rear differential oil
• Inspect thermostat operation
• Inspect radiator and heater hoses
• Inspect battery condition and alternator output
• Inspect brake discs, pads, callipers and park brake
• Inspect brake hoses and metal lines for corrosion
• Inspect tyres, rotate and check wheel alignment
• Inspect suspension bushes, ball joints, control arms and shock absorbers
• Inspect steering rack, tie rods and power steering pump
• Inspect drive shafts, CV boots, propeller shaft and centre bearing
• Inspect exhaust system, catalytic converter and oxygen sensors
• Reset service indicator
• Check for outstanding recalls
• Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
• Perform quality control road test

165,000 kms / 132 months

Replaced or topped up

• Replace engine oil and filter
• Replace sump plug washer
• Replace cabin air filter (Air filter)
• Replace fuel filter (diesel models) (Fuel filter)
• Top up windscreen washer fluid
• Top up brake fluid if required

Inspected and checked

• Inspect engine air filter, replace if dirty
• Inspect brake fluid condition
• Inspect coolant level and concentration
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid colour and level
• Inspect manual transmission and transfer case oil
• Inspect differential oil condition
• Inspect drive belts for wear
• Inspect timing components (belt or chain)
• Inspect water pump and coolant hoses
• Inspect battery terminals and capacity
• Inspect brake pads, discs, callipers and sliders
• Inspect brake lines and flexible hoses
• Inspect tyres for wear, rotate and balance
• Inspect front and rear suspension for leaks and damage
• Inspect steering components and wheel bearings
• Inspect drive shafts, CV joints and universal joints
• Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
• Reset service indicator
• Check for outstanding recalls
• Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
• Perform quality control road test

180,000 kms / 144 months

Replaced or topped up

• Replace engine oil and filter
• Replace sump plug washer
• Replace engine air filter (Air filter)
• Replace cabin air filter (Air filter)
• Replace brake fluid (full flush) (Brake fluid)
• Replace spark plugs (petrol V6 models) (Spark plugs)
• Replace automatic transmission fluid and filter (Transmission fluid)
• Replace fuel filter (diesel models) (Fuel filter)
• Replace manual transmission and transfer case oil (4WD models)
• Replace front and rear differential oil
• Flush and replace coolant (Coolant)
• Top up windscreen washer fluid

Inspected and checked

• Inspect and replace drive belts and tensioners if worn
• Inspect timing belt or chain (replace belt if due)
• Inspect water pump and thermostat
• Inspect radiator, heater hoses and clamps
• Inspect battery capacity and charging system
• Inspect brake discs for thickness and wear patterns
• Inspect brake callipers, sliders and park brake cables
• Inspect tyres, rotate and check wheel alignment
• Inspect suspension bushes, ball joints, control arms and shock absorbers
• Inspect steering rack, tie rods and power steering fluid
• Inspect drive shafts, CV boots, propeller shaft and bearings
• Inspect exhaust system, catalytic converter, muffler and hangers
• Reset service indicator
• Check for outstanding recalls
• Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
• Perform quality control road test

195,000 kms / 156 months

Replaced or topped up

• Replace engine oil and filter
• Replace sump plug washer
• Replace cabin air filter (Air filter)
• Replace fuel filter (diesel models) (Fuel filter)
• Top up windscreen washer fluid

Inspected and checked

• Inspect engine air filter, replace if required
• Inspect brake fluid condition
• Inspect coolant level and condition
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid
• Inspect manual transmission and transfer case oil levels
• Inspect differential oil levels and condition
• Inspect drive belts and tensioners
• Inspect timing components (belt or chain)
• Inspect water pump for leaks or bearing noise
• Inspect battery and alternator
• Inspect brake pads, discs, callipers and park brake
• Inspect brake hoses and metal lines
• Inspect tyres, rotate and balance
• Inspect front and rear suspension components for wear
• Inspect steering linkages and power steering system
• Inspect drive shafts, CV joints and universal joints
• Inspect exhaust system and catalytic converter
• Reset service indicator
• Check for outstanding recalls
• Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
• Perform quality control road test

210,000 kms / 168 months

Replaced or topped up

• Replace engine oil and filter
• Replace sump plug washer
• Replace engine air filter (Air filter)
• Replace cabin air filter (Air filter)
• Replace brake fluid (full flush) (Brake fluid)
• Replace spark plugs (petrol V6 models) (Spark plugs)
• Replace automatic transmission fluid and filter (Transmission fluid)
• Replace fuel filter (diesel models) (Fuel filter)
• Replace manual transmission and transfer case oil (4WD models)
• Replace front and rear differential oil
• Flush and replace coolant (Coolant)
• Replace timing belt and water pump (if belt-driven and due) (Timing belt)
• Top up windscreen washer fluid

Inspected and checked

• Inspect and replace drive belts and tensioners
• Inspect thermostat and coolant hoses
• Inspect radiator condition and pressure cap
• Inspect battery capacity and charging system output
• Inspect brake discs, pads, callipers and park brake operation
• Inspect brake hoses, lines and master cylinder
• Inspect tyres, rotate and check wheel alignment
• Inspect suspension bushes, ball joints, control arms, shock absorbers and springs
• Inspect steering rack boots, tie rods, idler arm and power steering pump
• Inspect drive shafts, CV boots, propeller shaft, centre bearing and universal joints
• Inspect exhaust system, catalytic converter, muffler, pipes and hangers
• Inspect underbody for corrosion and damage
• Beyond 210,000 kms, repeat this major service at every 15,000 km interval
• Reset service indicator
• Check for outstanding recalls
• Connect diagnostic system and check fault codes
• Perform quality control road test

Choose your trim

8 2013 Toyota HiLux variants. Open yours for the exact specs, oils and filters.

• 2013 Toyota HiLux Workmate · 5-speed manual – 2.7L 2TR-FE 4-cyl petrol
• 2013 Toyota HiLux Workmate · 4-speed automatic – 2.7L 2TR-FE 4-cyl petrol
• 2013 Toyota HiLux Workmate · 5-speed manual – 3.0L 1KD-FTV 4-cyl turbo diesel
• 2013 Toyota HiLux Workmate · 5-speed automatic – 3.0L 1KD-FTV 4-cyl turbo diesel
• 2013 Toyota HiLux SR · 5-speed automatic – 4.0L 1GR-FE V6 petrol
• 2013 Toyota HiLux SR · 5-speed manual – 3.0L 1KD-FTV 4-cyl turbo diesel
• 2013 Toyota HiLux SR · 5-speed automatic – 3.0L 1KD-FTV 4-cyl turbo diesel
• 2013 Toyota HiLux SR5 – 3.0L 1KD-FTV 4-cyl turbo diesel

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2013 Toyota HiLux service questions

How often should a 2013 Toyota HiLux be serviced?

Servistar's guide for the 2013 Toyota HiLux recommends a service every 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Check your owner's manual and logbook, because the manufacturer's schedule and your warranty come first.

How much does a 2013 Toyota HiLux service cost?

A standard service for a 2013 Toyota HiLux usually costs about $379–$499. The final price depends on the workshop, and on any extra work the inspection turns up, so compare quotes before you book.

What oil does a 2013 Toyota HiLux use?

The guide lists 0W-30 or 5W-30 API SN or higher (diesel: ACEA C2/C3 compatible). Confirm the grade for your exact engine in the owner's manual before topping up or changing the oil.

What is checked in a Toyota HiLux service?

A standard visit covers 18 items for the 2013 Toyota HiLux, including the engine oil and filter, brakes, tyres, fluids and a safety inspection. The full list is in the schedule above.

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