View Single Post
  #22 (permalink)  
Old 01-12-2008, 10:24 AM
craigaz craigaz is offline
Registered Member
 
My Garage
craigaz's Photo Albums
Last Online: 08-01-2008 07:50 PM
Join Date: May 2007
Location: The Desert
Posts: 30
Rep Power: 0
craigaz is on a distinguished road.
Default Re: DIY: ATF Flush, With Pics.

Quote:
Originally Posted by kathyricks View Post
That "stuff" is not something the Toyota factory engineers think you need to know. You see, they don't recommend all this "flushing" stuff. Or pan removal. Or filter cleaning. They recommend simply periodically draining and refilling the 2-3 quarts in transmission oil pan only. Owners who have followed that advice have driven up to 550,000 miles without needing a transmission overhaul. Owners who have flushed, etc., havn't extended the lives of their transmissions beyond that figure.
Ok, they have driven up to 550,000 miles without needing an overhaul you say. What is the other end of the spectrum? In other words the smallest amount of miles before needing a rebuild. Your glass always seems to be right to the brim.

Another quick question - Is your Toyota tattoo on the left or right cheek?
Reply With Quote