I just took a long look at the maintenance requirements for the TVD on the 2015 RC F and discovered there is not even one recommended differential oil change period, and the TVD clutches (separate units for left and right) use WS ATF and also have no mention whatsoever in the maintenance schedule. TIS does have a defined procedure for changing these fluids, unlike the AA80E transmission with its "lifetime" fill from the factory which has no clearly defined procedure for changing the fluid. But there is no recommended change interval.

Does anyone else see this as odd?

FWIW, non-TVD differentials have a 60k mile oil change interval.

 

 

Had a friend blow his up, because he is very hard on the car break JUST before 50k miles. The replacement was going to cost over $20,000 if he didnt have it under warranty

 

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not sure on just the clutch packs or if they come with the shaft, but if together looks like 2300 to 2600 each .

 

Holly! That thing is expensive.

Yeah, I would like to find out as well when I should have the TVD serviced. It does not make sense to have the same fluid for the lifetime (I believe, M3 M-DCT fluid was the same thing, but owners got the fluids replaced anyway). I will check with the dealership for the upcoming service/maintenance inspection.

 

yes my friend was very lucky. but like i said he drives like KEN BLOCK, on the good side the motor still pulls hard!

 

 

I'd be curious to know that as well. No service seems odd on it considering its cost and that it does experience wear.

That's insane! It really makes me consider getting another warranty after the LCertified warranty runs out in a few years. Although a quick search on Ebay shows a unit for $2,500.

Any idea what the symptoms were and what the failure mode was?

 

ill have to ask but im pretty sure he was out doing highway pulls after a cars and coffee and was suddenly stranded on an onramp. He dashboard lit up like Christmas though . Im sure he ignored some chattering at low speeds

 

Looks like amayama has it for $7254. Not sure what shipping would cost. https://www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/4110029005

 

That is unexpectedly expensive.......

 

It can't be that expensive...that would make the Performance Package like a 20k option!

 

Wouldn't that fall under the 72mo/70k powertrain warranty or does he have over 70k on the odo?

 

https://www.google.com/search?q=41100-29005

Check it and cry. This is for the entire unit with both left and right electrically managed clutches. $19+k.