towing vehicles?

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.

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

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.