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Keith-N-Dar
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Topic: towing vehicles? Posted: 06 Oct 2013 at 1:36pm |
Good question. I will have to ask him next time I am at his shop,
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
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CharlieM
Senior Member Joined: 23 Nov 2012 Location: N. Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 1797 |
Posted: 06 Oct 2013 at 9:23am |
For what it's worth, I just went through that drill on my Honda Pilot at 35k. Honda recommmens changing transmission oil at 30k. The dealer just does a simple drain and refill the first time at 30k and a complete flush the next time. And, comntrary to what I had been reading, the Honda has no filter. If your Toyota has one my guess is you'd replace it every other fluid change. Only my guess.
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Charlie
Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
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hogone
Senior Member Joined: 09 Apr 2013 Location: St. Louis Online Status: Offline Posts: 1043 |
Posted: 06 Oct 2013 at 9:14am |
thanks for the info, and just to confirm, no new filter correct? how many miles on your first change? hogone
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Jon & Pam
2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
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Keith-N-Dar
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447 |
Posted: 06 Oct 2013 at 8:44am |
The mechanic I use has a machine that hooks in line with the cooler lines and he tells me that it allows him to remove the fluid from the converter as well as the transmission, flush the system then replace fluid along with some additives. He has taken care of my vehicles for some years successfully, so that is the route I will use. YMMV
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Keith-N-Dar
Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
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hogone
Senior Member Joined: 09 Apr 2013 Location: St. Louis Online Status: Offline Posts: 1043 |
Posted: 06 Oct 2013 at 8:15am |
My F150 has 35,000 miles. Was considering changing the tranny fluid. Would it be unwise to just drain the fluid, add drain amount (new fluid) back in and not replace the filter? hogone
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Jon & Pam
2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
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arkieguy
Newbie Joined: 24 Aug 2013 Location: Hot Springs, AR Online Status: Offline Posts: 15 |
Posted: 05 Oct 2013 at 8:33am |
We tow our pod with a Toyota Tacoma dbl cab with tow package. On our most recent trip we got 14 mpg with pod (182g) , all our stuff and two kayaks on top. We towed through the ouachita mountains with no struggles. Great option if you don't want a full size truck.
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Camper Bob
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 26 Sep 2011 Location: Portland Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 913 |
Posted: 04 Oct 2013 at 9:43pm |
Your are correct on maintenance that will futher the life of the vehicle. However, my concern is having enough residual value to make a decent dent on a new purchase. Not sure that either avenue is correct. Each has to examine our resources and decide what makes the most sense. Safe Travels.
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Camper Bob and Camper Sue
Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
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dsmiths
Senior Member Joined: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Southern Ind Online Status: Offline Posts: 866 |
Posted: 04 Oct 2013 at 9:02pm |
Techntrek, thanks for your level head. keep up the good advice. as the drama wears on there are a host of things one can do. If you like your t.v. and its getting some miles on the clock, think about doing some repair/replacements a little at a time. Research your t.v.'s weak points. change the fuel filter every 30k miles. service the cooling system every 50k miles. I service my transmission every 50k miles. I am approaching 100k miles and am going to do the following. at 100k the recommended maint by g.m. spark plug replacement, service both front and rear differentials, service the transmission and transfer case and change the coolant. at 125k I am going to replace the alternator and serpentine belt tensioner. at 150 k the fuel pump and starter. I should make a good run into 200k miles and by that time I will be looking for a change. I own an A.C. Delco Tech shop so I have a slight edge on costs. but I figure the things I have planned will be about 4 car payments. g.m. has a good record on transmissions holding up. Cross your fingers and go for it.
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Dane and Donna Smith
2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
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Craneman
Senior Member Joined: 12 May 2013 Location: Tokeland,wa Online Status: Offline Posts: 387 |
Posted: 03 Oct 2013 at 11:41pm |
My Chevy 1500 with v/6 auto is better, drove 296 miles today to get the lighting recall taken care of and I got a WHOOPING 8.7 mpg. Mostly keeping up with freeway speeds
Moe
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Jo and Gary, 2010-174,2011 F150
Jo and Gary 2010 174 2011 Ford 150 |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 03 Oct 2013 at 9:06pm |
Saying his opinion is lame just because it doesn't agree with yours is childish. Opinions differ - look at Washington right now, I'm currently unemployed because of their differing opinions - that doesn't mean you can call names and claim yours is better. |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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