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Dealership Transmission Flush -- Did they do the service?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 3rdGenTRD, Aug 19, 2021.

  1. Aug 19, 2021 at 6:47 PM
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  2. Aug 19, 2021 at 6:47 PM
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    If there is no clean area, it was not done. No way there was not a drop of fluid either left behind or cleaned off. There would be some area showing they were in there.
     
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  3. Aug 19, 2021 at 6:48 PM
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    That’s what I said also. There’s no fluid or signs of a single drop near any of the clamps or below them. No wipe off marks or anything.
     
  4. Aug 19, 2021 at 6:51 PM
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    I agree with you, just be humble when you take it back. Throwing your dick on the table will just cause embarrassment. Be nice, be humble and you will win.
     
  5. Aug 19, 2021 at 6:52 PM
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    Oh I am man. My buddy is a service advisor. He even said he looked untouched. He’s out with covid till Monday and he’s going to show the pictures to the tech and see what they say. More than likely it wasn’t done he said. But he also said he’s not a tech and doesn’t know the exact process. That’s why I asked you guys lol
     
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  6. Aug 19, 2021 at 6:52 PM
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    Check the overflow plug on the transmission pan.
     
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  7. Aug 19, 2021 at 6:54 PM
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    Alright, I read the balls and tea post and wanted to slow your roll a bit. Humility wins over brashness every single time.
     
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    Untouched
     
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  9. Aug 19, 2021 at 6:57 PM
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    Just an exaggeration lol I’m very easy going. I rather a resolution than creating problems
     
  10. Aug 19, 2021 at 6:57 PM
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    More likely they hook it up to the trans cooler lines that go to the radiator. That’s how we do it at Chevy dealerships
     
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  11. Aug 19, 2021 at 6:58 PM
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    Also we clean everything afterwards with brake cleaner making it almost unnoticeable anyone was there. That’s the way things are supposed to be after service or people bitch and moan over it looking dirty
     
  12. Aug 19, 2021 at 7:08 PM
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    I posted that pic also on pg2 I think. They’re untouched
     
  13. Aug 19, 2021 at 7:10 PM
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    In that case take a sample of the fluid out and take the truck back and have them re do it while you watch. $375 is a lot of money to be unsure of.
     
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    Like some others have mentioned, that clamp has been moved.

    And by the way "flushes" are a high profit item for dealerships and are not needed. Just look at your owners manual, where does it say to have the trans flushed?
     
  15. Aug 19, 2021 at 7:16 PM
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    Watching this it looks like only one metal line (not hose) needs to be disconnected so it could have been done. None of the areas in the above pics would need to be touched.

    BGPF-5 Transmission Flush Machine - YouTube
     
  16. Aug 19, 2021 at 7:18 PM
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    The clamps haven’t moved. It’s just a shadow from taking the picture at night. lol I can see it in real life and there’s no black there like the picture.
     
  17. Aug 19, 2021 at 7:19 PM
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    They say the trans cooler lines by the grille. They’re untouched also. Pics on page 2
     
  18. Aug 19, 2021 at 8:45 PM
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    Last from me... don't ever have transmission flushed. Can cause more problems than solution. Change fluid is fine. Flush is not good.
     
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  19. Aug 19, 2021 at 8:52 PM
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    disagree. I sued my local Honda dealer and won. In fact they owned up right after being served papers by the sheriff. They also paid the court and filing fees. Cost me nothing.
     
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  20. Aug 19, 2021 at 9:09 PM
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    Transcooler at radiator. Unlikely they bothered to check it after.
     

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