so i got my car back. wat pump repl

[carlo$]

under warranty (44K miles).

one thing they recommended was to have my tranny fluid replaced.

dealer says they pump the old fluid out and repl w/new fluid. It takes 15 qts of new fluid.

all that for a low 150 usd.

what do you guys think, is the tranny fluid that much to replace?

[wiccanferret]

No, a lube shop will do it for $100, or you can just drop the pan and change the filter and gasket on it yourself for $45.

[JSM1284]

Most lube shops dont use Toyota ATF Type-IV. They claim to have a magical "Additive" that meets standards, but it doesn't. $150 at the dealer is a good deal. I would recommend doing it every 30k.

[carlo$]

done!

[Eyekutr]

is there a timing belt that needs replacement ??? if so, is it 60k ??? I would have paid for the labor for that if it applies, i have an 07 so I dont know about 05.

[JSM1284]

The I4 uses a timing chain. Timing belt intreval on the 05 V6 is 90k

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by JSM1284

Most lube shops dont use Toyota ATF Type-IV. They claim to have a magical "Additive" that meets standards, but it doesn't. $150 at the dealer is a good deal. I would recommend doing it every 30k.

Maybe not every 30K, but as needed by fluid inspection. If it's discolored, change it.

$150 is very reasonable as stated above.

[toyomoho]

If you plan to keep the car a long time changing the fluid at early intervals will go a long way toward avoiding trans problems later in the cars life.