Take care of your parking pawl and avoid slamming the car into park.
Regularly change your transmission fluid, despite the 'lifetime fluid' claims.
Warm up your transmission before driving to prevent delayed shifts and transmission wear.
Avoid using your transmission as a brake to prevent unnecessary wear and tear.
Protect your shifter from spilled liquids and avoid hanging objects from it.
Why is the parking pawl important?
—The parking pawl is a small metal piece that locks your transmission when parked. It's not designed to hold the weight of the car for an extended period of time, so it's important to use your parking brake.
How often should I change my transmission fluid?
—Toyota and Lexus recommend changing the transmission fluid every 60,000 miles or six years. It's a small investment to protect one of the most expensive components in your car.
Why should I warm up my transmission?
—Warming up your transmission allows the fluid to circulate and reach optimal operating temperature. This prevents delayed shifts and reduces wear on the transmission.
Can I use my transmission as a brake?
—Using your transmission as a brake by downshifting can put excessive strain on the transmission and lead to premature wear. It's best to use your brakes for braking.
Why should I protect my shifter?
—Spilled liquids can damage the shifter solenoid, causing safety issues and corrosion. Additionally, hanging objects from the shifter can lead to shifting problems and warning lights.
00:00Introduction and welcome to the CarCarana channel.
00:33Tip 1: Take care of your parking pawl and avoid slamming the car into park.
02:07Tip 2: Regularly change your transmission fluid, despite the 'lifetime fluid' claims.
03:15Tip 3: Warm up your transmission before driving to prevent delayed shifts and transmission wear.
05:43Tip 4: Avoid using your transmission as a brake to prevent unnecessary wear and tear.
07:39Tip 5: Protect your shifter from spilled liquids and avoid hanging objects from it.
