Transmission change at 100,000

Trans is sealed on my SR5 and dealer told me that Toyota does not recommend changing fluid at all. I am skeptical and wonder if this maintenance should be done. I have no problem with transmission at all.

 

Drain n fill or pan drop, but don't flush.

 

First, the thread title is misleading. Sounds like you are changing the transmission at 100,000. Should say transmission *service* at 100,000.

If you plan to keep the truck a long time, do the service. If you plan to sell it soon and want top dollar, do the service. If you care about your wallet only, skip the service.

 

I got mine flushed at 93k. I have a 2010.

Edit: I have had no problems after the flush and now I have 104k on the truck

 

I was wondering about this as well. Really 100k on the trans and not even required to flush?

 

Lots of threads on this. Search is your friend...happy reading.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/search/...fluid&t=post&o=date&c[title_only]=1&c[node]=5

 

Here's my thread, did a full flush about a month ago. Was actually one of the easiest DIYs I've done on my tacoma.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...ansmission-on-my-2nd-gen-v6-pic-heavy.511913/

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...th-pics-for-second-gen-4-liter-trucks.289913/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...be-low-on-fluid-directly-from-factory.312718/

 

Op @gearcruncher is the resident transmission guru. He's a great resource.

 

Thanks , I get called out a lot , but I stand firm on what I preach lol

 

It is much better to change ALL the fluid

 

4 or 6 cyl?

How many miles on it now?

I do a drain fill every 30k on all my vehicles.

Yes, it's only a 'partial', but at that interval it doesn't matter. It keeps the additive package refreshed and the trans healthy.

@gearcruncher approved too.

 

Yeah if you do it like that you’re fine....my tranny fluid looks terrible

 

I have seen a lot worse than that. Like totally black.

 

I added a cooler and ordered 4 gallons of max life to swap in.

Think I should do the fluid swap and then fill the new cooler and hook up the lines ?

 

I did a full flush with a pan drop at ~120k.. Was very happy I did, and I bet you will too when you see what comes out, and what your magnets look like.

EDIT: actually my trans service concern was my first post on tacomaworld and @gearcruncher led me in the right direction

 

Yes, I do think that would be a good idea. I am also considering a transmission cooler myself. For no other reason tha avoiding the strawberry milkshake issue that happens on occasion.

https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search...mission&ei=UTF-8&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-004

 

Are you taking out the original transmission cooler?

 

No I’m not

 

Yeah I was looking at that issue. I might leave it still going to the radiator though