Hi guys,
So my wife has a 2022 Corolla LE and it’s time for a tranny fluid change. I don’t wanna do it myself because I’m not in good health, don’t have the tools, nor do I even have the patience.
Where should I take it? If I go to the dealer, who knows if they’re even gonna change the fluid.
Finding an honest mechanic like Scotty is like finding a unicorn so that’s out of the question
I was thinking about taking to transmission shop and asking if I could watch them change it so I know it’s been done/done right.
Scott
She already has 40k miles because we live in the countryside. My goal was to get it done at. 50/k but wanted to get suggestions first.
Most reputable mechanics will suggest changing your Toyota's CVT fluid every 40K-60K miles depending upon your driving conditions.
I was thinking about taking to transmission shop and asking if I could watch them change it so I know it’s been done/done right
A good transmission shop can service it for you. Word-of-mouth recommendations achieve the best results when searching for a good mechanic (or a shop). Stick with the the OEM fluid for best results.
I like your idea of going to a transmission shop if you can’t find a Scotty mechanic. Ask anyone you know if they have had good experience with any particular transmission shop, and maybe that gives you something to work with. Good luck
I am curious to know the parameter by which you have determined that it is time to change the transmission fluid? The Car Care Nut (a Toyota master diagnostic technician) recommends changing the fluid in this CVT every 60K miles or 6 years. Does your wife's car already have 60K miles at approximately 2 years old?
She already has 40k miles because we live in the countryside. My goal was to get it done at. 50/k but wanted to get suggestions first. It sucks that modern mechanics are unethical, and incompetent. lll figure it out. Thanks any way.
I would take it to a Toyota dealer where you bought it since it's still under the warranty, so there are no questions if something happens.
However, no matter where you take it, mark the drain bolt alum. crush washer with magic marker (providing you have good access to it) and then check the washer again after the work is done to make sure it's a new one.
