Is changing transmission fluid necessary?
If you drive manual, most manufacturers will recommend changing your transmission fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. If you have automatic, you can typically boost that range up to 60,000 to 100,000 miles. There’s no harm in changing your fluid early.
How often should trans fluid be changed?
every 30,000 to 60,000 miles
Most manufacturers recommend replacing transmission fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. If you tow, or do mostly city driving with constant changes of gears, it may be wise to change your ATF even more often.
When should you not change transmission fluid?
Under heavy-duty use, some manufacturers suggest changing transmission fluid every 15,000 miles. Automatic: Service intervals for an automatic transmission vary from every 30,000 miles to never. The typical service interval is 60,000 to 100,000 miles. Changing it more often does no harm.
Do you need to change oil on a Toyota Scion?
I work at a Toyota dealership and we recommend every 15k to change the Type T-4 fluid. I know Toyota says there is no need to change the fluid but I wouldn’t recommend that at all.
Where is the transmission drain plug on a Scion xB?
Locate the Transmission Drain Plug, right underneat the auto trans oil pan. It is at the opposite side of the Engine Oil drain plug. 2. Removed the drain plug with the Hex wrench. Removed the gasket as well. 3. Let the ATF drained into the empty 5qt. jug.
Do you need to replace ATF in Scion xB?
My xB is at 72127 miles, auto trans. According to the Service Guide, there’s no need to replace the ATF under normal driving conditions. It also says in the ATF dispstick. But I was curious to see what it look like after all this mileage.
When to change transmission fluid on Toyota Tacoma?
Discussion in ‘ 2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015) ‘ started by NiceGuyEddie, Jul 26, 2015 . there are lots of DIY threads here about changing a/t fluid. my maintenance manual (came with with the truck) goes for 250,000 miles and never mentions the transmission fluid.