Transmission Service

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After getting my Timing belt changed just before Christmas, the garage topped up the trans fluid with compatible fluid (had rad out), so today I had a local auto trans specialist service the box as I wanted the correct Toyota fluid in it. They removed sump and changed filter, then flushed out the old fluid using 10 litres of Toyota T4.

They said the old fluid was in reasonable condition, and no sludge/dirt to speak of in the transmission (124,000 miles).

Cost - £258 - a bit of a shock I must say, but fluid and filter alone was £125 +vat. Still, it gives me peace of mind for the future wellbeing of the car - next task is an upper rear control arm - then car should be as it needs to be.

Pete

[steve2006]

Hi,

Yes the Toyota Type IV is expensive in the UK at £44.00 for 5 litres ( in the US it is around £30.00 for 9.5 litres!!!!) I did mine myself using 10L but as the filter only needs doing every 100,000 miles I left that as I am only halfway there.

My old fluid was black so it was ready for sure.

No difference in gear changes but as you say it the peace of mind knowing it all good in the box.

It may be worth changing the diff oil as well ( considerably cheaper!!)