The Daily Dot

‘Just did my 2012 Tundra at 230,000’: Expert says don’t get this serviced if your car is old. Here’s why it’s so risky

Owning a car requires a considerable amount of maintenance. From tire rotations to oil changes, there’s a fair bit of work one must put into their car to keep it running. If they don’t, they could ...
The Providence Journal

What do you think about transmission flushing on my Toyota Corolla? | Car Doctor

Transmission flushes are generally unnecessary for preventive maintenance and should only be done as a last resort. White smoke from the exhaust indicates an internal coolant leak, which can be costly ...
The Daily Dot

‘I got 450K out of my last truck’: Mechanic addresses what you should really do with your transmission fluid

In a video, TikTok mechanic Sherwood (@royaltyautoservice) busts the myth that transmission flushes (not to be confused with transmission fluid changes) are unnecessary. “It’s something that I firmly ...
The Globe and Mail

Does my 2014 Equinox really need a transmission flush at less than 50,000 kilometres?

I leased and subsequently purchased a 2014 Chevy Equinox. Present mileage is only 48,000 kilometres. The dealer now recommends direct-injection and intake-valve service as well as a transmission flush ...
Jalopnik

Should You Change Your Transmission Fluid Yourself?

If someone asked you to list a few car maintenance tasks you could do yourself, tire and oil changes may come to mind first (unless you're a project car person, in which case you'd respond with ...