So I have a 2011 Tundra, took it in for the 120K service. One of the scheduled things is to have for the first time the transmission fluid drained/refilled. It's a sealed system. So they call me and tell me that they can't get the plug out, it's froze, and they're afraid of stripping it out. If they do that, a replacement plug might not work then they'd need to replace the pan which is a hefty penny (almost $500).
I told them to hold off, cancel the transmission portion of the service while I weigh my options.
The mfgrs service schedule calls for the trans oil to be changed. I know a lot of people never change their trans fluid, and once it gets past a certain point, it's better off not to, as you can do more harm than good by "stirring the pot" so to speak.
Anybody care to share any thoughts or guidance? I'm a little pissed that the plug is frozen and that it's out of warranty long before this service is called for. I hate to drop big bucks on a pan, but it sounds like that's what I'm gonna hafta do to "do it right". My plan has been to follow all of the recommended services and keep this truck tip-top - I've had no problems whatsoever and want to keep this vehicle for years and years. I've stopped using it as my day-to-day vehicle to keep the miles off of it.
I told them to hold off, cancel the transmission portion of the service while I weigh my options.
The mfgrs service schedule calls for the trans oil to be changed. I know a lot of people never change their trans fluid, and once it gets past a certain point, it's better off not to, as you can do more harm than good by "stirring the pot" so to speak.
Anybody care to share any thoughts or guidance? I'm a little pissed that the plug is frozen and that it's out of warranty long before this service is called for. I hate to drop big bucks on a pan, but it sounds like that's what I'm gonna hafta do to "do it right". My plan has been to follow all of the recommended services and keep this truck tip-top - I've had no problems whatsoever and want to keep this vehicle for years and years. I've stopped using it as my day-to-day vehicle to keep the miles off of it.