I think that is just a little off. the fluid will last the life of the transmission, not the vehicle. meaning when the fluid is used up, so is the transmission. same goes with "lifetime lubrication" of bearing grease. when the grease is used up, so is the part. if you had the opportunity to add grease, you would also extend the life of the bearing. its all about getting you to replace the vehicle, rather than the parts that fail.the fluid never needs replaced for the life of the vehicle