kurtc Posted July 25, 2017 Does anyone know if you can buy a dipstick, or how the dealer checks the fluid level during a transmission service? Since the manual seems to indicate this is a maintenance free transmission, I called our local dealer. They were not sure about when to service the transmission but suggested before 100K miles. I change transmission fluid/filter on our other vehicles every 40-60K miles and would like to do the same here. Thanks!Kurt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASD Dad Posted July 25, 2017 I had asked about a trans fluid change since we tow our camper a few times a year and had suggestions from 30k miles to 50k miles to wait till 100k miles. If you do not tow or have high duty cycles they said "never". Really?! I know my Tundra was similar, it was also a sealed system and a huge pain if you wanted to change fluid. You sort of had to do the math and guess when changing fluid to make sure the proper amount was refilled. I would check what dealers charge in your area. On the Tundra it was not that much of a savings to do it yourself. The factory recommended fluid isnt cheap and you need a lot of it to do a complete change. 1 radin2son reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
radin2son Posted July 25, 2017 We had the optional service done at 30 and 60k by the dealer. At 60k, the drive belts were replaced, mobile 1 oil change, new cabin filter and brake system flush. Total cost was $772. The transmission service was $168. For whatever reason it was $171 at 30k. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
