Dealership Transmission Flush

3xpert · 2023-07-31T22:03:28+00:00

I change my own engine, Transfer case and diff oils. But did not want to mess with a transmission. Dealer did a transmission flush, on the sales order it says a "machine flush". looking at the tranny, Filler, drain and fluid level plugs look untouched. Pan was not removed either. Can this be done without removing any plugs? Or did the dealer flush me?

Thread starter 3xpert
Start date Jul 31, 2023

T4R_Canuck

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Aug 11, 2023

So, just to clarify. The dealer is charged upwards of $400 for a transmission service and not dropping the pan to change the filter? I suppose that would be ok for lower mileage vehicles, but I'd personally want my filter changed if I were getting new fluid. I think i'll DIY a drain and fill for my own 4Runner, so I can change the filter to a fresh one and check the level using the proper procedure.