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Transmission fluid change

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Miniman, Dec 19, 2014.

  1. Miniman

    Miniman New Member

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    276690 miles. This is my 5th Prius I am new here. Fluid never been changed. Afraid of changing it my be a bad thing. Advice please...
     
    #1 Miniman, Dec 19, 2014
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    i wouldn't even try to get the plug out.;)
     
    #2 bisco, Dec 19, 2014
  3. xliderider

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    5th Prius, and your first post? Is this for realz???? :confused:
     
    #3 xliderider, Dec 19, 2014
  4. JC91006

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    At 276k miles, changing it or not changing it won't really matter. You can blame the future failure on high mileage.
     
    #4 JC91006, Dec 19, 2014
  5. C Clay

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    285,000 over here and I haven’t changed either. Should I?
     
    #5 C Clay, Nov 26, 2023
  6. Mendel Leisk

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    Sure. See my signature for tips and repair manual excerpt.
     
    #6 Mendel Leisk, Nov 26, 2023
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