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Would you change the transmission fluid for the first time on a car with 117,000 miles?
Posted on 7/26/23 at 9:50 pm
Posted on 7/26/23 at 9:50 pm
I bought a car that has 117,000 miles and and I have no clue if the two previous owners ever changed the transmission fluid. Would you take a chance on it or leave it alone?
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Posted on 7/26/23 at 9:51 pm to Byrdybyrd05
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I bought a car that has 117,000 miles
I hope it’s a Toyota
Posted on 7/26/23 at 9:52 pm to Byrdybyrd05
You're going to get different opinions by everyone but I would feel fine changing it and the filter.
Posted on 7/26/23 at 9:54 pm to Byrdybyrd05
I would change it.
Posted on 7/26/23 at 9:55 pm to Byrdybyrd05
You can change but do not flush the transmission, which could be recommended by some mechanics. Flushing could possibly loosen very small metal pieces in the transmission and could cause problems.
Posted on 7/26/23 at 9:56 pm to Byrdybyrd05
Only use the exact fluid that Toyota recommends in the owners manual DO NOT USE a FLUID THAT EXCEEDS requirement go to the stealership and get the exact fluid in the manual.
Posted on 7/26/23 at 9:56 pm to ptra
quote:This!
You can change but do not flush the transmission, which could be recommended by some mechanics. Flushing could possibly loosen very small metal pieces in the transmission and could cause problems.
Posted on 7/26/23 at 9:59 pm to Byrdybyrd05
I have a 2010 Avalon with 270000. Never changed the transmission fluid. It is starting to slip, maybe I should change it soon.
Posted on 7/26/23 at 10:03 pm to Byrdybyrd05
My tacoma is on 211,000 miles. Original fluid.
Posted on 7/26/23 at 10:05 pm to Cracker
I changed all the fluids, spark plugs, ignition coils, and got new tires. The transmission fluid was the only thing I am hesitant about.
Posted on 7/26/23 at 10:12 pm to Byrdybyrd05
I recommend contacting a good mechanic, unless you are really good with this stuff - just to double make sure you use the right fluid, right amount etc. I hear horror stories about damage done by changes that are more like flushes.
In this video by Scotty Kilmer, he shows there are two pieces you have to remove on a Toyota transmission in order to drain a decent amount of fluid. I would have never known that. Hence my recommendation to go to a mechanic and see what he says. Your transmission may not be the same however. Kilmer youtube go to 2:30 to see the two piece part
Kilmer says do not flush.
In this video by Scotty Kilmer, he shows there are two pieces you have to remove on a Toyota transmission in order to drain a decent amount of fluid. I would have never known that. Hence my recommendation to go to a mechanic and see what he says. Your transmission may not be the same however. Kilmer youtube go to 2:30 to see the two piece part
Kilmer says do not flush.
Posted on 7/26/23 at 10:20 pm to Byrdybyrd05
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I changed all the fluids, spark plugs, ignition coils, and got new tires.
You didn't get rid of the ultra reliable long lasting OEM Denso ignition coils for some cheap shitty aftermarket ignition coils did you?
Posted on 7/26/23 at 10:28 pm to weadjust
No, I got the OEM parts from Team Toyota. I watch a lot of videos from Car Care Nut on YouTube who used to be a Toyota specialist for many years.
Posted on 7/26/23 at 10:29 pm to Byrdybyrd05
2005 Corolla 310000 miles on original transmission fluid
Posted on 7/26/23 at 10:34 pm to Cracker
quote:Nope. Stupid. Find a real mechanic.
go to the stealership and get the exact fluid in the manual
Posted on 7/26/23 at 10:34 pm to Cool Hand Luke
Hearing you and others have many miles on your Toyota cars without ever changing the transmission fluid is very satisfying to hear!
Posted on 7/26/23 at 10:55 pm to Byrdybyrd05
The key is being smooth on the accelerator. People that stomp on the gas and brake a lot will wear out the transmission faster. The worst thing I’ve ever seen though is people coasting backwards and throwing the vehicle into drive before coming to a stop.
That’s a quick way to grinding the transmission up.
One other tip: if you park on an incline. Press and hold brake. Then put vehicle in neutral. Then set emergency brake. Then, put the vehicle in park.
That’s a quick way to grinding the transmission up.
One other tip: if you park on an incline. Press and hold brake. Then put vehicle in neutral. Then set emergency brake. Then, put the vehicle in park.
This post was edited on 7/26/23 at 10:58 pm
Posted on 7/26/23 at 10:56 pm to Byrdybyrd05
2012 F150, 204k miles…..original fluid
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