"Induction process"
I have a 2005 Solara SLE that I love more than any car I have had before or since. She spends winters indoors and so she only has 29K miles on her so far.
I took her to my local dealer for her spring look-over, as well as the 30K mile service (a bit early, but in light of her winter off, a precaution). My dealer agrees the oil change is a good idea because it has been in the car over a year, even though the customary miles have not passed yet. He says that I do not need a new oil or cabin air filter or a tire rotation.
However, my dealer is suggesting both replacement of the transmission fluid and an "induction process". Now, I can understand why fluid would need to be replaced generally, but is this unnecessary in light of the few miles on the car? Or is it just a function of the condition of the transmission fluid which, being six and half years old, really could be dirty?
However, in twenty-five years of driving and owning cars, I have never heard of an "induction process". My car is driven primarily for pleasure around town and for a couple shorter (400-500 mile) road trips a year. Is induction something really necessary for typical driving, or is the dealer trying to sell me bill of goods (for $140 plus tax)?
Your help is much appreciated!!
I took her to my local dealer for her spring look-over, as well as the 30K mile service (a bit early, but in light of her winter off, a precaution). My dealer agrees the oil change is a good idea because it has been in the car over a year, even though the customary miles have not passed yet. He says that I do not need a new oil or cabin air filter or a tire rotation.
However, my dealer is suggesting both replacement of the transmission fluid and an "induction process". Now, I can understand why fluid would need to be replaced generally, but is this unnecessary in light of the few miles on the car? Or is it just a function of the condition of the transmission fluid which, being six and half years old, really could be dirty?
However, in twenty-five years of driving and owning cars, I have never heard of an "induction process". My car is driven primarily for pleasure around town and for a couple shorter (400-500 mile) road trips a year. Is induction something really necessary for typical driving, or is the dealer trying to sell me bill of goods (for $140 plus tax)?
Your help is much appreciated!!
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