why should you not change your transmission fluid if you’ve never changed it last 10,000 miles.

Question

For context: I have an older Toyota 05. 160k miles. Transmission fluid looks kinda brown and mechanic said I should do a flush and quoted me 300$. I’ve also heard that at some point you shouldn’t change the transmission fluid if it has t been changed in awhile. Why is this?

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Answer 1

I did our 2012 Sienna trans fluid and filter. It has an insane way of accessing the fluid and checking the level. I think the 05 has a dipstick so should be MUCH easier.