How often does one change the transmission fluid?

[Adul]

I can't seem to locate that info in the owners manual. Anyone happen to know?

 

[MikeMike]

40-60k miles? thats about normal. its not quite 15k miles...

 

[Adul]

40-60k?

gah seems a bit long to me...

 

[So]

1. Drain all fluids from car
2. Start car (the rotating part flings out excess fluids)
3. Floor car in neutral.
4. Stick all applicable appendages in moving parts of the engine
5. Pay off hospital bills
6. Purchase a new car, which comes with fresh fluids.



7. Read a manual, I'm sure it's there.

 

[Adul]

Originally posted by: So
1. Drain all fluids from car
2. Start car (the rotating part flings out excess fluids)
3. Floor car in neutral.
4. Stick all applicable appendages in moving parts of the engine
5. Pay off hospital bills
6. Purchase a new car, which comes with fresh fluids.



7. Read a manual, I'm sure it's there.

LOL

I have, but it doesnt seem to mention interval. I'll have to go over it again.

 

[JulesMaximus]

You could always call the Toyota dealer and ask them.

There should be a recommended maintenance schedule in your manual though or a separate guide on this included in the folder with the manual.

 

[Adul]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
You could always call the Toyota dealer and ask them.

There should be a recommended maintenance schedule in your manual though or a separate guide on this included in the folder with the manual.

might be on a seperate guide, must locate it.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Adul

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
You could always call the Toyota dealer and ask them.

There should be a recommended maintenance schedule in your manual though or a separate guide on this included in the folder with the manual.

might be on a seperate guide, must locate it.

Now that I think about it, my Toyota Tundra did have a separate maint. guide.

Edit-Our new Lexus also has a separate guide for scheduled maintenance.

 

[j00fek]

a flush/fill should be done every 30-50K

a full service should be done every 60-100K

best thing to do is to check the fluid and wipe it off on a clean towel, smell and look at it. if it smells burnt and is not pink it should be serviced asap.

 

[jagec]

Depends, is it a real transmission, or a slushbox? Either way, 15k is way too early for your first change.

 

[0]

15K == way to early.

 

[amdskip]

I would actually change it out and put synthetic fluid in it if you can do so.

 

[Adul]

Slushbox as in automatic. Edmonds says 30k, but I could only choose a manual . I'll see if we have a seperate service owner guide.

 

[thomsbrain]

it's probably in the 50K range or longer.

 

[Kilgor]

I could go out and look in my guide, but I don't feel like going out it's hot.

 

[robisc]

30K