Proper care and feeding of a slushbox(auto transmission)

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  1. Jan 22, 2016 at 6:27 AM
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    I'm about to purchase a new 4Runner and it will be my first vehicle with a slushbox(auto trans). What PM, do's and do not's etc should I follow with these types of transmissions? I know the first rule is to keep the trans out of overdrive while towing but is there anything else/

    Cheers, James
     
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    Put it in drive, press gas pedal, go.
     
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    If you do a lot of towing or offroading, you will want to service the trans more often than if you are just cruising down the highway. Heat is the biggest killer of autos.
     
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