Is the dealer lying or just stupid?

mechanics are stupid and useless. you take something in with a problem and they never figure stuff out. you basicly have to diagnose the problem yourself and tell them what to do.

 

Easy to check yourself and i would not trust the stealership to do it.

Make it even easier when doing it yourself and add a quart of ATF before you start. Just let any excess fluid run out after you reach temp and pull the check plug.

 

I checked my 2016 using the procedure mentioned here. Mine was about a third of a quart low. Didn’t notice any difference after topping it off. I don’t think being a little low makes a difference in the long run. I’m not checking the 2019 I just purchased.

 

This morning I felt a very noticeable vibration coming from the engine/transmission when I was cruising at 80 MPH on the freeway. This wasn’t the same slight driveline shudder I've been getting between 10-30 MPH —which I’ve been ignoring.

My first thought was the new wheels are not properly balanced. But it didn’t feel like a typical out of balance wheel dull shake; this was a much faster, continued vibration, accompanied by a harsh mechanical sound coming through the driveline when the truck did 75+ MPH.

I’ve been reading of other forum members having all sort of driveline issues with their brand new Tacomas. I try not to let it get to me.

But the more I drive this truck, the more weird shudders, vibrations and engine/transmission noises it makes. Then I find how absurdly ridiculous it is to do a simple transmission fluid level check. Now I have to wonder what I got myself into buying this truck.

My Tacoma doesn’t even have 1,500 miles, so it's not due for a scheduled service visit for a while. But I may have to bite the bullet and start taking it in to the dealer if for other reason to have these issues documented.

Not my idea of fun.

 

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Seems like the service writers might not be the only stupid persons touching your truck.....