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Transmission fluid in 2013 Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Allison Meggison, Feb 28, 2020.

  1. Allison Meggison

    Allison Meggison Junior Member

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    I’ve had my 2013 Prius for about a year and a half , she has 266k miles and the transmission fluid has not been changed since I got it. I’ve put about 80k miles on it in the past year and a half and I was under the impression it could be dangerous to change the fluid due to the sealed system. Any input ?
     
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    Idk if any testing has been done, but most here advise changing because it is not a regular automatic transmission

    Also, it is not hermetically sealed, it does have drain and fill plugs.
     
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  3. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    And I believe a vent plug, right on the top. Drain-and-fill away. (y)