Hey scotty, I have a 2016 Toyota tundra with 98000 miles, want to change transmission fluid, dealership swears a flush will not mess up anything and if I drain and fill I know some old fluid will remain but they tell me I be better off flushing, also have I waited too late to change they also tell me it's every hundred thousand miles, I would appreciate your opinion, thanks
Should it be flushed or drain and fill
I waited too late to change they also tell me it's every hundred thousand miles
If you're supposed to change it every 100k, and you have 98k, then how are you too late?
Drain and fill should suffice along with changing the filter (if applicable).
Never flush an engine or transmission. Just do a drain and fill.
Normally flush is not recommended for higher mileage transmissions. And viewing the maintenance schedule just now, no where does it say a flush is part if it. Filter and fluid every 30k is your schedule. If your fluid is pretty clear you don’t need a flush anyway.
Ask the dealer will they rebuild your transmission if they flush it and then it starts having problems. My guess is they will say no. Also a flush costs 2-3x more than a normal filter/fluid service.
The dealer is lying. Toyota recommends a fluid change every 30-60,000 miles. Do not flush. Just change out filter and fluid. Lose the dealer and find an honest, independent mechanic.
Doc, you do know the original poster is long gone right? Look at the dates.
April 15th? Is this a late April Fools joke? My bad.
Should I flush or just drain and fill transmission fluid, thanks. Jason
don't double post please, and read the forum rules. Thanks.
What if you don't force flush a transmission? I've seen people flush their mid 90's transmissions by draining the fluid from the transmission cooling line while the engine is running and refilling with fresh fluid until it comes out red - with good results. Of course, they have to make sure that the fluid doesn't run dry during this process.
It's complicated. It's going to vary depending on each individual situation, and we're not here to teach courses on transmission maintenance. So unless you have a specific question about a specific vehicle, then please try not to revive 9 month old topics that have been put to bed. Thank you.