Transmission service at 5k.

Early? Yeah. But your rig. People have to do what makes them comfortable. And I'm perfectly fine with that.

I did a fluid level check at around 40k on my '15. Level was perfect. Then at 50k a did a series of 4 DAFs over the course of a couple weeks to freshen up the fluid. At 70k I did another, single DAF. Once you've done a couple of these it's gravy. Once in while I'll do one. I can get WS from my dealer for $7.40 a quart. Just not a big deal.



Also I'd have zero issues using Maxlife. We have 3 high mileage Toyotas in the family that have used it for years without issue. This little 10 year old booger, in particular, shifts flawlessly on it.

 

The maxlife or any import atf would probably work just fine however you're not really saving anything. Even if you save a dollar or two a quart I guarantee you it's going to cost you a lot more than that to rebuild that transmission if something does happen to fail because of the fluid.

I learned my lesson a long time ago with the all makes all models antifreeze on a previous vehicle. Ended up having to redo the whole cooling system, and if I just would have gone the OEM antifreeze from the get-go I would have not had to do it at all.

 

I'd be careful about using maxlife. Tried it in the tundra and it screwed up the shift points so bad the truck needed an entire transmission flush. Seemed only the toyota atf or mobil1 atf synthetic works best.

 

I love reading these forum debates based off internet knowledge and not actual shop experience. This thread was almost as cringe worthy as customers at my dealership telling me "but i read on the internet".

BTW... Volvo has "lifetime" coolant, diff fluid, angle gear fluid, and ATF. I have seen trans failures at 60k and I have seen no failures on 200,000+ mile vehicles with NO trans maintenance history.

Our trans failures are never related to fluid and rather electrical/solenoid failure which causes clutch damage/failure. That is what causes the burning odor and metal/clutch pack material in our fluid.


Rule of thumb especially with a truck = if you tow/haul/offroad replace or flush trans fluid every 60-75k. I know I will on my truck at 75k with the BG flush machine and BG fluid (not sponsored or work for them, just a believer).

 

Where'd you get that little OBD2 jumper connector? Seems like a good solution to make the process a bit easier than using a bare wire.

 

We have an '03 Camry (200k miles), '04 Sienna (160k miles) and a '10 Yaris (150k miles)....all have been on Maxlife for years without issue. I made the decision to use it based on countless recommendations from Bobistheoilguy site. Though I haven't used it in my Tacoma yet.....I would have no qualms whatsoever doing so. But in the end....people have to do what's comfortable for them. I respect that.

 

It makes it a breeze. I got mine from Amazon. It's been a while so I'm not sure if this is the exact one. But it looks to be.

LITOON OBD2 Plug 16PIN OBDII Male Connector Universal OBD/E-OBD Plug Adapter OBDII Diagostic Tool

https://www.amazon.com/Connector-LI...rds=obd2+male+connector&qid=1588077529&sr=8-9

I just marked the pins with a green Sharpie and permanently jumped them.

 

Nice little hack...and it's cheap too. Thanks!

 

You're welcome. If you do any kind of fluid check, DAF, flush, etc....it's beyond handy. The heck with trying to jamb wires in there

 

So simple to check trans fluid on big trucks. Run engine in neutral at operating temp and pull dipstick

 

Thanks, which size filter would I get for 2019 OR v6 4x4?

 

So there is no way to check the level ?...has someone or aftermarket company devised a way ?...