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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There’s a transmission flush and a transmission fluid change. The latter happens with a filter replacement as well just like an oil change. I’m going to compare this to prepping your body for a colonoscopy.
Think of a transmission flush like taking a bunch of laxatives and getting all the poop out of your intestines. It bad because it’s forceful and it will remove bacteria that is good and helps your digestive system.
A transmission fluid change is like going on a fast. You let all the poop come out naturally and then eventually you refill it with more food/transmission fluid when you’re done. The bacteria will still be there but you got the poop out so you could do your service.
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