Transmission fluid change

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by zander, Sep 25, 2012.

  1. zander

    zander Junior Member

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    I tryed to change my transmission fluid thinking that the filler, drain was on the drivers side according to the picture of the transmission. I found the correct way on the web site and did remove the under cover.
    The fluid was dark, nothing comparded to the new fluid( 51,500 miles), what a big difference smoother operation and coasts better.I would not wait this long again to change the fluid.
     
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  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    After the first change, it stays pinker longer. I try to recommend 30,000 miles and then every 60,000 after that.
     
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