Transaxle Oil Change a BIG NO NO!!???

I would try to get that info by writing, which would later be used formally against the dealership. LOL

 

i don't know about the warranty, though i doubt it, when i asked a local dealer how much to change it, they didn't want to do it. it's funny how they add whatever they want to toyota's recommendations, but when you want something not on their list, they are clueless.

 

Yet here in Canada a transaxle oil change is required to keep warranty

Toyota used to say the same thing about the "sealed" auto transmission used in the FJ Cruiser. They don't say that anymore, I guess a combination of lack of external transmission cooler, and offroading, all conspire to ensure that "lifetime" fluid really isn't very lifetime

Some dealerships have even claimed that it's "normal" for the FJ auto trans fluid to turn black. Then when the transmission fails, they also claim it was clearly abused and refuse to honor the warranty

Huh, an off road machine actually used offroad, will void warranty.

 

I had mine done at 30,000 miles. No issues from the dealer.

 

Total baloney here for sure. There were a number of folks that tested this in the past and it showed contamination at 30K miles and every 60K after that

 

I was just at my dealership last weekend buying the ATF-WS fluid and plug gaskets. The Service Manager walked in while I was buying and heard our conversation. He even pointed out the correct part number for the plug gaskets to the young guy behind the counter.

If it voids the warranty, he sure never said anything about it. I plan to change mine this weekend.

 

Clueless dealerships are a penny a dozen.
And kudos for finding the WS at $US 8/qt. I paid quite a bit more than that a couple of months ago.

Addendum: I found this online price of $24/"one" at
http://www.allworldautomotive.com/auto_parts_for_sale_transmission_oil_ots20082.html
but I do not know if the quantity is one container of 4L, or 1 case with 24L, and I did not inquire of S&H.

I'm passing it along mostly because it might interest a group purchase or a fair. Even oh-so-cheap me is not going to buy 15 years of the stuff

 

Hobbit has nice how to pieces on transaxle fluid change in gen2 (similar).
techno-fandom.org
and look down his list for 50K and 100K maintenance links.
There are also how to threads here at pc, i think.
The dealer does not provide the warranty and wouldn't know what voided it if it bit them.

 

Mine was just changed today. $9.84 per quart, through the dealer, plus labor.

Of course, it's a Gen II.

I think you need a new service department. Call around.

 

Mine told me they needed 5qts.. though they didn't show me the evidence of the use.

 

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I have decided that I will get the fluid changed at 30,000. I'm just a bit concerned about the dealership filling the tranny correctly, since there really is no way for me to check the fluid level. Maybe it is better left alone. Some of the posts about people asking their service departments about the fluid change and their lack of knowledge does not inspire confidence. At least we know that most likely it was filled right at the factory.

 

I don't have a clue what you just said.

 

I tried Google Translate, it couldn't detect what language that was.

 

I just checked the service manual. No special precautions. Looks like a pretty simple job.

 

I said you don't need to change the transmission oil till your warranty over simple

 

I use a pair of ramps on the front and a pair of jack stands on the back. Drive up on the ramps, jack the rear end up, check for level and then set rear end on jack stands. Or you could use 4 jack stands.

It is still simple.