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2013 Tacoma V6 Transmission Fluid Flush

Discussion in 'General Tacoma Talk' started by 2013TacomaSR5Ken, Jul 5, 2025.

  1. Jul 5, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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    2013TacomaSR5Ken

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    I believe I am to flush/replace my transmission fluid at 100,000 miles. My odometer is at 124,000. I want to know if anyone with a 2013 or 2nd generation Tacoma has gone up to 200,000 miles without getting their transmission fluid flushed/replaced and had no problem with their transmission or transmission fluid leaks.
    Do you think my transmission will be alright if I don't get my transmission fluid replaced up to 150,000 or even 200,000 miles?
    Thank you.
     
  2. Jul 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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    TomTwo

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    Ken have you done any towing with your truck?
     
  3. Jul 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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    I have not done any towing with mine either, I don't plan on changing my trans fluid any time soon but I have been thinking about doing a drain and refill. A transmission flush can move trash around and cause problems. just my 2 cents.
     
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  5. Jul 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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    I just did two drain 'n' fills back to back on the '21 at 50,000 km. I wouldn't be comfortable leaving transmission fluid in that long. Oil degrades over time from all that heat.
     
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  6. Jul 6, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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    A flush can push metal shavings into tight pockets that wont flush out. Tearing up the tranny. It happened to me. Do a drain and fill
     
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