I went into the dealership for the 40k mile service which involved some fluid changes, tire rotation and brake wear test. I walked out of there $1300 poorer, after they nickel and dimed me for a bunch of other things that came up during the inspection. I even turned down some of the “suggested services.” I won’t be going back there again. Anyone else get this treatment?

  • Satanic-mechanic_666@alien.topB
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    11 months ago

    Toyota says to check every 15k. I dont think they recommend changing fluid at all under normal conditions. I would change the fluid every 30 if I had a clutched LSD. Open diff? I go 100k

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      11 months ago

      Honda (pilot/passport) is change diff fluid after 15,000 miles, then every 36,000 after that. My M3 had diff fluid done (under warranty) at 1200 miles (yes, 1,200 miles) and again at 30,000. New parts wear. That wear contaminates the fluid. It’s a simple service, just spill and fill.

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      11 months ago

      I was going to say this. Inspect doesn’t mean that’s the change interval.

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      11 months ago

      On the newer model rav4 and highlanders with all wheel drive the front transfer case and rear differential fluid is due every 30k. Toyota LX gear oil. The ones I’ve seen at 50-70k actually come out very dirty and dark colored. A lot different than you standard gear oil you see in decent condition at 60-90k