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Does anyone know what skids to remove for dealer transmission flush?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tbraumb11, Oct 4, 2023.

  1. Oct 4, 2023 at 7:50 PM
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    tbraumb11

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    what are those?
    2015 trd sport full skids (front, transmission and transfer case)

    Just trying to avoid skid plate fees and don't want dealer touching more than they have to.
     
  2. Oct 4, 2023 at 7:52 PM
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    You need to ask them.

    Most dealers do spill and fill, so just need access to pan and side of trans.

    A proper flush with inline means we need access to lower rad (engine plate) and trans pan (trans plate) to set/check the level after.
     
  3. Oct 4, 2023 at 8:43 PM
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    what are those?
    It's a proper flush with the machine they said, they don't do drain and fill.

    Sounds like if I remove front and mid I would be fine.
     
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  4. Oct 4, 2023 at 8:55 PM
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    I really would not get a flush. The pressure they use to flush can harm a tranny. I would highly recommend just a drain and fill every 50K miles. Do a little googling on the subject. Good luck.
     
  5. Oct 4, 2023 at 9:02 PM
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    This is my first flush I have 115 000 km on my truck not miles (flush should have been done around 90k) I have heard flushes are not great for high milage but should be fine if it's my first once it gets higher is when you want to look at drain and fill.

    Correct me if I am wrong.
     
  6. Oct 5, 2023 at 4:11 AM
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  7. Oct 5, 2023 at 7:46 AM
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    what are those?
    I have searched the topic and found arguments for both sides I surf this site a lot
     

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