OMG, I can't believe some LC owners on how pretentious they are....ask for the master tech ....are you kidding. They are not going to leave it with low fluid.
Your 6 speed is not that rare and exclusive.
Here is the deal with your Land Cruiser tranny. The transmission is the exact same unit found in the Sequoia/Tundra. The Tundra/Sequoia units are not made in NA. They are made in Japan, just like your 6 speed.
The little, lowly none master tech guy will be able to figure it out.
Pagemaster, I used to know several technicians in the Northern California area and believe me new techs to master techs make mistakes from time to time, I just think I have a better chance with the master tech because of more experience. I also know exactly what goes on inside the dealership shop.
I am familiar with what kind of transmission that I have on my LC and that it is similar to the Tundra/Sequoia. I was referring to the service procedure not being to common with the regular old school transmission flush where you don't need to hook up to a computer for temperature, etc....
As for the low techs or new techs, just wanted to take it to a more experienced individual just like if you were going to the dentist.
This is really a minute service request. Any Toyota tech should be able to perform this procedure properly.
With that said, why do you feel you need a transmission flush at 50K? When does the "Scheduled Maintenance" guide recommend this procedure be performed?
JBHorne, just love my LC too much and just wanted to do this service early just like if you were doing your oil changes earlier than normal or with less miles.
What JBHorne said.
Rhllc, I've found that dealers will go above and beyond the call of duty if you make things easy for them and limit such requests. I don't think a transmission flush warrants special attention and you would be better off "saving" your request for extra attention to some issue more involved than a standard maintenance item.
I wonder how many regular transmission flushes and the 6 speed flushes they do at each individual dealership. Just wanted to make sure the dealership and the tech I go to knows what they are doing and make sure they cover my LC with a blanket when they're done just like I do with my baby. LOL
You guys do realize that Toyota claims that the ATF is lifetime and does not require flushing? The dealership probably won't do it. Now having said that, the guys down in Oz have found that Toyota's World Standard ATF is not holding up too well and needs flushing. 50,000 mi is probably a good start, but you need to find someone other than the dealer to do this.
Matt60/80, that's exactly what I'm trying to point out. Thanks!
Agreed. A transmission flush should be a pretty common procedure that any tech can perform. Of course, so are oil changes; the last one I had done was messed up - oil leaking and some under belly plates were not properly secured. Any service, big or small, can be messed up. If you've never had an issue prior to this, I wouldn't worry about it, just check your vehicle out before you leave. Obviously that should be done if you have a LC or a Yaris - always do a quick check of any work performed; throughout the years I've found broken bits and tools and parts left under the hood after work has been done.
Sptsdn, you said it, it has happened to me, I have seen it, and my tech friends have done and told me about it. I will make sure I check the LC after the service is done no matter who does it.
Toyota recommends a drain and fill which won't remove the majority of the fluid. As far as actually FLUSHING the tranny, Toyota says its not necessary.
Matt60/80, I will also ask the dealer and other shops, but do you know if there is a certain milage that they reommend to do this at or is it just never?
