I do no work on my vehicles at all. Local guy for routine maintenance, (reasonably priced and honest). Dealer for major work.
I am bringing it to the dealer to have the following replaced TIMING BELT, (first at 60k), and WATER PUMP, (never changed).
My question is about the Transmission Fluid. I have had my local mechanic drain and fill this fluid at 60k and 90k. I believe my local guy dropped the pan as he called to order some sort of kit when I asked him to do the transmission service, (and the cost was about $60 and took a bit of time).
I understand there is some controversy over the Transmission Fluid Flushes on vehicles with high mileage, (I've done the searches).
The Dealer recommends the FLUSH and they no longer even offer a drain and fill because you "really aren't accomplishing much" by this approach is what was said.
The flush is about $100 from the dealership and I'm not as concerned with the price as I am about possibly "shooting myself in the foot".
Thus I need some "educated" recommendations.
(Also, I have a 2004 toyota matrix with 35k miles and I guess I'd like to know the suggested approach for transmission maintenance with this vehicle as well).