Would going to a different dealership be an option or I have to take it to the dealership that started the work?

 

Normally you can go to any dealership, but in this case I'd go back to your dealer. They caused the problem so they would have to fix it.

 

Change the oil & filter at 5k or sooner as possible not the recommanded 10 k.

 

Picked up the car again today, service note says replaced torn seals on transfer case and transmission. Came home lifted the car and it's still leaking. At this point I'm no longer mad, I'm laughing at the situation. They also drove my car for 70 miles not really sure what's going on.

 

Lemon law it.

 

I've read on it and NY requires 4 visits to the dealership for it to be a lemon law.

 

Keep taking it back, new cars are not supposed to leak.

 

That's like a seep not a leak . Still it shouldn't be there.

 

They replaced the whole transfer case, no leaks so far. However, upon a detailed inspection I noticed they scratched up my bumper and headlight.

 

How would you suggest he check it periodically?

 

there is a procedure for checking and changing the ATF. It does require a method for monitoring the ATF temperature which can be done a couple of ways.

Relatively simple if you have the correct OBDII and are don't mind DYI.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...hreads-10.html

See post #148 for written procedure as well as video of the whole check and change process.

 

I think what daddio was implying in his question is that there is no "easy or convenient" way to periodically check the level of your transmission fluid.

 

I understand....since everyone decided to get rid of the dipstick.

But if I was worried about ATF level, I would check periodically. If it is just a weep then it would not be very often and if you DIY your car anyway it might add only a little time to an oil change or brake job.

I hate that they removed the dipstick but you have to sell service and new vehicles.