Re: ATF, ATF filter, and ATF pan gasket Change Procedure

"Built_Well" <Built_Well_Toyota@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> John G dole  wrote:
>>
>> Why do the ATF hoses come into play when you drain/refill? How about
>> using the drain plug?
> ========
>
> The ATF hoses don't come into play if you're just doing
> a regular drain-and-fill, but they do come into play if you want
> to drain /all/ of the ATF out, including the almost 60
> percent that's in the torque converter.
>
> A regular drain-and-fill that gets out 40 percent of
> the ATF should suffice, though :-)
>
> Thanks for mentioning the solenoid.  I will consider
> getting the free replacement, but I really haven't had
> any down-****fting problem with the car.
>
> Do you have a copy or link to the TSB?

A dealer will not install a new part for free just because a TSB is
issued. 
The vehicle has to exhibit or meet the conditions described in the TSB 
before any warranty work will be performed.
-- 

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)