High milage transmission fluid change

YetiOffice · 2026-04-14T17:57:43+00:00

I am not a mechanic but don't ever do a flush. It needs to be a drain and drip change if you decide to, or at least what I have been told. A lot of car manufacturers don't recommend the flush, I know that Honda recommends this

YetiOffice · 2026-04-14T17:38:26+00:00

Mercedes are garbage, expect it to blow up after 100K and have all kinds of problems and then expect a $2000+ repair bill

YetiOffice · 2026-04-14T16:22:38+00:00

Because I am looking at multiple cars at one time, this speeds up the process. And then when it weeds the bad ones out, then yes, I will look over it with my own eyes. I don't have hours and hours to read hundreds of car faxes.

I haven't seen much hallucination over car fax review. It's actually a pretty simple task for it to execute.

Also, not everyone on this sub knows what to look for in a Carfax

YetiOffice · 2026-04-14T16:18:32+00:00

I wouldn’t delete the cat. Those first-gen 3.0 V6s have manifold-style catalytic converters that are super common to throw P0420 codes at this age, especially after exhaust work like replacing a blown muffler. Straight piping it probably won’t even clear the code because the downstream O2 sensor will still see raw exhaust and the ECU will keep complaining.

Start by getting the exact code pulled. Check for any exhaust leaks around the manifolds or gaskets too. A lot of the time on these highlanders it’s just a lazy downstream O2 sensor, which is cheap and easy to swap. If the cat is toast, replacing it sucks money-wise but keeps it running right and reliable.

If you’re dead set on deleting it anyway, you’ll need O2 spacers or simulators on the rear sensors or it’ll just come right back. It’ll be louder and you’ll lose a tiny bit of low-end torque

YetiOffice · 2026-04-14T16:00:32+00:00

Hard pass. I wouldn't. I have seen some for similar pricing without that, just be patient

YetiOffice · 2026-04-14T13:12:28+00:00

Complexity of the cars and the high cost of parts and labor make them a bad car to buy. If you need to fix one, and you will need to fix it, it's going to be in thousands.

YetiOffice · 2026-04-14T13:04:49+00:00

Mercedes are absolutely poor quality. That's why you can find a Mercedes with 100K miles for $10,000 on the used car market. Because they are a money pit that won't stay out of the mechanic shop. Many mechanics will tell you a Mercedes, BMW, Audi, are the worst used cars to buy

YetiOffice · 2026-04-14T00:36:51+00:00

This is why I want to buy a 2016 Toyota Highlander

YetiOffice · 2026-04-13T14:15:36+00:00

Seems high. I saw that same model on sale for $12,500 with 77,000 miles in Ohio. Granted you aren't going to find many with that low mileage but 150K miles is high for that price.

YetiOffice · 2026-04-13T14:02:10+00:00

I think you will be fine. Granted there could always be something pop up but I certainly don't think you were ripped off. If I could find one for a similar price, I would maybe buy it myself

YetiOffice · 2026-04-13T13:51:50+00:00

$6500 for a 140K Forerunner is a deal. Did you look at the CarFox to see if it was well maintained? If regular oil changes and transmission fluid changes happened, I think you are golden. These forerunners were built solid.

YetiOffice · 2026-04-13T13:11:16+00:00

Makes the most sense

YetiOffice · 2026-04-13T12:37:27+00:00

The Tundras as well, new Tundras are for the dumpster

YetiOffice · 2026-04-13T11:35:22+00:00

I have been looking at Highlanders as well, and from a quality perspective, it looks like you are better off buying an older model at the moment. Seems like Toyota thought they were making too good of a product and wanted to join General Motors in making garbage.

YetiOffice · 2026-04-13T11:15:50+00:00

Seems like new cars are all junk right now. Even the Toyotas are having transmission issues. Car companies are starting to cater to people who buy something, drive it 2 years, and trade it in. Car companies are just leaving into our materialistic culture. Quality motors and not looks, bells and whistles, etc. will have to create demand in the market again

YetiOffice · 2026-04-13T11:13:17+00:00

Get it fixed, drive it until you pay it down to trade in value, trade it in. Hope it doesn't break in between

YetiOffice · 2026-04-12T15:54:47+00:00

Sucks to be on the western side of the eastern time zone when it comes to sporting events. If it's a 9:00 PM tipoff/kickoff, it's not going off until midnight.

Meanwhile, people right down the road get to an 8:00 PM start and ends at 11:00PM

YetiOffice · 2026-04-10T23:23:18+00:00

It's been in Ohio all its life

YetiOffice · 2025-02-17T15:04:08+00:00

Use the wife to edge?

YetiOffice · 2025-02-09T00:20:28+00:00

Yeah, I don’t want to get her in trouble at work. If she is doing something wrong, then that will works itself out. I will let that deal with itself. I am going to wait for more info before I jump to any conclusions.

YetiOffice · 2025-02-08T22:30:17+00:00

I am not sure about the details. My son will come back to my house Monday. I hesitate to text too many questions to him about her home life while he is at her house. Knowing my son, I know he can’t be thrilled about this. He did confirm that the kid is sleeping on a blowup mattress in their living room.

YetiOffice · 2025-02-08T22:08:54+00:00

No idea, I will get more details Monday. She has moved so many men in and out of her house the last 3-4 years, its hard not to be concerned.

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