Recommendations for CVT Gear Box repair mechanic in Karachi

[mgalaxy3]

Changing oil from dealerships and mechanics who don’t follow the correct procedure is one of the causes of early failures sadly.

First it shouldn’t be changed too early like traditional autos (but Indus still asks people to, followed nowhere else where Toyota operates), and when done the correct procedure needs to be followed.

Not changing it early will definitely prevent most premature failures for a lot of people..

[mgalaxy3]

My 2015 Corolla S, just rolled past 275,000 miles....still on the ORIGINAL CVT fluids.
I change the oil every 5,000 miles, has not had a mechanical failure, yet...

When I ask my Toyota dealer about replacing the CVT fluid, they tell me it's not required...

Usually this is what happens in the US. But a lot of critics of this theory and independent shops in the US still change the fluid at 60k to 100k miles (min 95,000km).

Other believers of CVT fluid at least for Toyotas believe:

A cvt doesn’t have clutch packs that wear down giving fluid it’s dirty look. Cvt oil is basically for the gears and bearings and should last the life of the vehicle. I personally won’t be changing mine ever.

Quotes from US toyota Corolla forum.

[Xulfiqar]

Sounds like the US based corolla forum is full of airheads.

[Xulfiqar]

The vent is always open, it has no timed system, if the oil becomes warm it will purge moisture and expand too, that moisture and air escapes tbrough that

Similarly when it cools and shrinks then air and moisture enter from that vent.

I have replaced hundreds of cv axles on cvt units ranging from toyota to jatco to zf and never did they fail like this, just replenish the spilt out oil after startup because oil will spill out from the axle hole once its removed. If not replenished then the transmission will fail shortly afterwards.

Btw these arent sealed units. And I think all local pk mechanics are screwing up big time when doing an axle job etc.

[ifadey]

I suggest you to avoid following US market for fluid changes. They are worst in terms of giving recommendations and they prolong them to get the environmental benefits. Many people have lost transmissions due to US based change intervals or in some cases life time fluids. RIP

I would say better follow Toyota Japan or any other region but not USA.

[mgalaxy3]

Idk.. lots of folks there who have 200k+ miles on the Corolla CVT without a single oil change. Mostly Uber driving.

But obviously others do change the fluid around 60-100k miles.

[mgalaxy3]

US has the strictest policies so companies avoid creating policies which might put them under legal action or where consumers will sue.

When Toyota says don’t change the CVT fluid or only inspect and then decide.. that means they are super confident. I have heard of no case where a Toyota CVT went bad just because its fluid wasn’t changed.

It will have led to countless legal claims against Toyota.

I too am not in favor of unnecessarily changing Toyota CVT fluid, like my grande is going strong even close to 150k km with no CVT fluid change. Will do a change now though.

[Xulfiqar]

Yes, just like when toyota used an rtv that deteriorates with their pink coolant.

They still use it and they all leak. And have caused blown headgaskets too

Dont see any legal issues there.

[mgalaxy3]

Can’t say about that.

About Toyota CVTs at least tons of people don’t change its oil and have done 200-300k miles so far. But I don’t personally recommend it too and with proper method cvtf should be changed around 60k-100k miles or 90k-150k km.

[afrasyab982]

Assalamualaikum Xulfiqar SIR.

After being scammed in my first two cars( Charade 87 main accident, Gli 09 chatkat and fully floor rusted ) my Jannay wale scammed me. now I am aiming towards buying vitz, I have a max budget of 3.8 millions. I did alot of research aout vitz. Please give me some suggestions, pain points about this car. What is the average? I think I might get a clear 2017 vitz. Am i right? Or i will need to spend more. I will be doing Pakwheels inspection(must). Can you suggest me any professional car expert in Pindi ISB which can inspect car for me( additional Check to satisfy myself)

Or can you suggest me another car? I am also thinking of rebirth. And what should i do to not get scammed again. How should i check car? Will pakwheels inspection give me a safe side? I

I know my questions are irrevelant but SIR please reply me, you will be a lifesaver. Thanks alot. Allah Khush Rakhay hamesha

[kameetaha]

You already made a thread for your questions and got some good suggestions. He ain't got magic wand to fulfil your desires now.

Since you are being somewhat relevant for this thread and ignoring the content asking what you should buy in 3.8 million. Get Grande with bulletproof transmission reliability.

[afrasyab982]

I did not got any good suggestions thats why I approached ZULFIQAR. He is well experienced and a humble person. I dont want to divert the attention of the thread but I need urgent assistance. Grande in 3.8 Million is impossible. Even if i get from somewhere then I would need to dedicate my weekends to workshops.

[saad0irfan]

In that budget, you might find a very clean Changan alsvin. It's gonna be relatively very new too so you won't have to worry about big mechanical issues.
The car's been in Pakistan for like 5 years now so it also seems reliable enough.

[afrasyab982]

Thank you so much for your suggestion.

I am a from a middle class family andthis 3.8 millions is the full networth of our family. If i buy alsvin i know it will be new. But when it comes to market for selling i know nobody will buy this. Its market is not good. We middle class families have to also focus on market cars. . Hope you understand.

[saad0irfan]

Yes sir I definitely understand that. But if you buy market cars that are a decade old, they'll be a bigger headache than reselling an alsvin, in my opinion.
Alsvin's resale might get better as it ages in the Market.
Rest is all up to you, sir.

[Xulfiqar]

Are you basing your findings purely on internet searches?

[haseeb.basharat]

Grande in 3.8 Million is impossible.

Get the one that I have 2016-2017 less driven 1.8 cvti hardtop. It will fall in your budget.

[haseeb.basharat]

Btw these arent sealed units. And I think all local pk mechanics are screwing up big time when doing an axle job etc.

True that. Instead of pushing axle inside and fitting them into the lock they will hit them with the hammer from the back, and that's where everything goes haywire.

[Xulfiqar]

The axle itself it used as a slide hammer , line it up, insert it till the teeth slide and one swift action of the axle shaft will bump and seat them in, takes 2 seconds.

[haseeb.basharat]

The axle itself it used as a slide hammer , line it up, insert it till the teeth slide and one swift action of the axle shaft will bump and seat them in, takes 2 seconds.

As I told you before, it's still a common practice that they hammer out old wheel bearing and ruin hub spindle in the process. How come they won't devise some unique crap to ruin axles/gears!
Chalti ka naam gaari has ruined many.