Toyota 4runner Transmission Fluid Change - Drain And Fill
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
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In this video, I show you how to do a drain and refill on your Toyota 4runner. This is great to do every 2 years / 15,000 miles or so and I explain why in the video. Check out the video and let me know if you have any questions.
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Drain Bolt: 14mm Socket, 15 ft/lb torque
Drain and Refill Capacity: ~5.5 quarts
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So funny, yesterday I was looking at videos for changing the trans fluid for the 4Runner and you just posted this today. haha
hopefully this helps! lol
Keep em coming bro! Just picked up a 2001. You're gonna be my ChrisFix!!!! If you haven't already done so, a valve cover gasket video would be nice!!!
Lol I’ve been postponing it!!!
@@PhoRunner what bumper are you run ing on your 4runner
Arb bumper for a tacoma 95-04
Best video on the Internet for this exact drain and fill! Thanks so much 👏!!
Thx
🤙🏽 4th gen owner here.. Toyotas rock 🤘🏽
They do!
I’ve got an ‘05 with 167k on it. I purchased a year ago and don’t know the last time it was changed.
I’ve noticed lately getting out of park can feel a little tough at times, like when parked on an incline.
Hopefully a drain and fill with new fluid will help. Thank you for the video!
Might need to grease the driveshaft perhaps. Also pull the ebrake when parked on hills.
I don't know how to do the transmission draining but i learn alot with this videos thanks keep the great work 👍
Good deal I like the way you explain with your Toyota 4Runner I have one myself a 2000 going to change the transmission fluid myself like the way you explained it thank you
Man that engine bay is so freaking clean! Mines full of oldness lol thanks for the vid
Good info. Changing radiator, hoses, transmission coolant lines and grabbed transmission filter kit as well.
Hi and thanks ! I've watched almost all your videos ,mine is a 2000 sr5 awd 3.4l ( i think is the same as yours)
im looking everywhere to know and learn how i check the transmission fluid ,, haven't have the luck to find a video specifically on how you check the level on those trucks. Please, a little help
ok i got it ,, warm , SHIFT ALL GEARS and in P should be between the HOT area , LEVEL GROUND ,,
@julioserna5659 it’s at the end of my video on how to check it per the factory service manual.
@PhoRunner sorry a little busy when watching it ,, watch it again later , so grateful for your reply!
No problem!!!
Please do make a transmission oil filter change next time. Thanks for this video.
I just did mine though... lol maybe!!
Awesome video easy to follow and good tips appreciate it!
Thanks sir
thanks for this video! our 2runner never got a a/t transmission fluid changed. since....2000 >.< . currently at 176k
No problem and good luck
Did this yesterday only 2 qts came out? Also purged the trans cooler
But mine is a t100 4x4
2 quarts only for me (2001 4-runner 2wd) and levels checked good with engine hot & running
I have a 1995 second generation 4Runner. I have heard it said that it is controversial about whether you should change the automatic trans fluid. If you do...do you need to change or clean a filter or screen in the pan? I just heard the same statement about controversy relative to changing the transfer case oil. I'd like change it but have to wonder why several people question whether this should be done or not if it is not leaking. Maybe that question is relative to much older cars? Thanks.....
I was hoping to find a video with a trick as to how to avoid the mess of oil when changing the oil filter on the second generation V6...always a mess onto the under engine brace.
I'm looking for a new video from you but not one in one month. I need my phorunner fix at least one time per month or I will go into withdrawals and I will go buy a gmc. Lol
lol sorry it's on my todo list :). I been busy with work and family.
Thank you so much for the video! I am gonna get this done for my 4runner. Much Mahalo!
Great!
I've got a 97 with 142k recently, she actually looks like your without the brush guard. I got her from IL, but she's from the dunes of Indiana, so she's fairly rust free, and she's got some liner on her too. Doesn't seem like she got a lot of service maintenance in any shops according to the carfax, but I'm gonna do a fluid change on her soon, since i have no idea when it was done. I gotta do a timing belt kit too, but they said they did it, and 2 of my belts are clearly old and distressed, so I have no idea why they wouldn't have changed them while in there if they actually did do a timing change.
Pull the cover and look at the timing belt. That’s odd they wouldn’t do the drive belts
Is this the same process for a 2nd gen?
Love the 4Runner btw, very clean
I’m not too sure
Do you have to use the jug method to measure if you just use the dipstick instead?
Nope you don’t lol. But it helps to start with the jug method :)
Awesome video!
I can’t believe that much came out the drain plug!
Good to know!
I noticed you have wider wheels and no mud flaps. No worries about paint chips on the body?
Im extending my flaps.
Even if it looks old-man-ish. 😆
I want to keep my body rust free.
👍
It’s bedliner so I just touch up hehe. I haven’t had any issues though with the slight poke
Thanks for sharing
How is Valvoline doing
Been great!
your engine bay is so clean. how did you clean it like that?
Spray water and degreaser
Hey can u make a vid on how to change coolant temperature sensors??? Mines ain’t working thinking of changing it myself to save some $$$ thanks!.
i just bought a 2000 sr5 that i'm reviving, but the trans is way overfilled. like reading above the hot level when it's cold. i'm going to drain what comes out but i know i shouldn't add that much back, so i'm just gonna add back about 4 qts and and see how it reads and go from there.
Yeah good idea!
Solid video man! I'm just about to embark on all the service work on my recently acquired 3rd gen and make some videos on it haha. I'm wondering what your wheel specs are? I was looking into reps of these wheels but then I found out how cheap the OEM ones are and from the little info I could find it seems like they will fit a 3rd gen. What are your wheel & tire specs? and did they fit without a lift kit? thanks in advance man, did the channel and I just subscribed!!
They are km3 285/75/17 on 5th gen trd pro wheels. Definitely need a lift and banging to fit the tires. Wheels don’t need spacers or anything
@@PhoRunner dude thank you so much!!🙏🏻 I’m sure you understand the amount of forum searching you just saved me🤣 I was hoping to stay away from a lift for now but sounds like I might have to do it lol. Unless I go smaller tire…but that might look funny. how big of a lift are you running?
3” front and 4” rear probably lol
Its so darn clean, how much did you give for that beauty?
I paid $6200 for her
@@PhoRunner I got lucky and got mine for $4800, not even a rip in the driver seat. Bodies clean, only one actual rusted through spot on the back drivers passenger inside door frame thats not visible. Seriously the only bad rust on her. Can't even see it though, since it's covered by the door itself. Have no idea how it even happened where it's at.
Not bad at all
spec also say used Dexron..not Synthetic....( I like to help not to make any mistake) D11 same with Dexron I II III )
there's a blue bottle for conventional. Synthetic is just high quality base oil. Still same dex III spec once it's done.
I know you wanted extra fluid anyways, but since you change your fluid so often, you could've just topped-off with your old fluid. Have you change tranny oil filter?
That oil pan was real dirty lol but yes I could have if I collected it in a clean pan. Yes I have changed my filter
Good video👍
I just started researching and came across your video.
So, no dropping the pan and replacing the filter?
I read in a Chilton manual no need to do so (filter replacement)
Thank you
Not at all. Most don’t.
iReading that dipstick is the hardest thing for me ....
Yeah it’s a chore for sure lol
Yes!!! Must be a Toy thing! All 3 of mine were like that
I bought an 01 from my sister. The fluid is very clean, but she doesn't remember if it was changed. My question is, if I only drain the pan, is it okay to mix transmission fluids as I don't know what was in it before? I do know that if she had it done, it was at the dealer. So, my guess is it's Toyota fluid. thanks.
Should be fine. The dealer will use the proper dexron fluid
👑 king, thank you. The video was perfect.
It was just ok lol. Thanks though!!! Hehe
Hi... what happen if I di not know if the car have transmition fluid?? I buy a old car 4 runner of 1998
Bro!!! I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!
Very good instructions
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Great channel and videos. FYI, my 3rd gen Toyota service manual (page PP-30) states for A340F automatic transmission "Drain and refill - 2.0 liters (2.1 US qts, 1.8 Imp. qts) - ATF D-II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II). When I drained I only got 2 quarts out of transmission, refilled with 2 qts and ran a bit, level checked out correct when cold.
I got approximately a little under 1.5 qt.
Thanks for making these videos!
If you were to drain the fluid & saw metal shavings in there, would that mean its too late to add new fluid and you should just put the old fluid back?
Hmm the magnets are in the pan so you shouldn’t see too many shavings unless you tore that apart.
On a single drain and fill, only half the fluid comes out so you can add new fluid in and see how it goes. Save the old fluid if you’re paranoid!
I suspect mixing half old and half new will be fine.
Do you recommend doing this to a 194k mile 4Runner if it has never been done before?
I would try at least one drain and fill
Drain and refill typically would do no harm. Doing a transmission flush however could potentially make your clutch pack in your transmission though and lose grip at the clutch pack.
Don't flush your transmission fluid if you have high mileage transmission that has never been serviced. But do drain and refill typically does no harm...
So you changed the transmission oil but not the transmission oil filter. Dont the 2 need to be done at the same time?
The filter in these is a metal screen, not a traditional filter element. In these transmissions I don't believe it's necessary to do a filter every change or flush. I flushed my entire system (truck has 90k so I wasn't worried about keeping old fluid in thr system) and kept the old filter in place. Next time I do a full flush I will likely swap filters.
The filter is inside the pan and I did that last time I did my drain fill.
@@PhoRunner thank you I did not know that information.
It’s a bigger job with the filter hehe. I hate gasket material lol.
great video. I am planning doing it on my 2002 4 runner. the video does not mention if transmission needs to be warmed up before draining. What would you suggest?
Warm sounds good but likely won’t matter as it’s just the fluid in the pan being swapped out.
thank you@@PhoRunner
Wow that last part of info 👌
;)
It's best to check fluid level with the transmission in neutral
I just follow the factory service manual
How come it's better to do it in neutral?
Or Park
Молодец, чувак. Спасибо за работу. Фильтр тоже надо периодически менять.
Hello
@@PhoRunner Hello!)) I am from Russia) And I have Toyota Hilux Surf 3.4)
I’m from Ukriyina 🇺🇦 get off our land
Speak English please! I like to understand what you say too. Thank you! (friendly)
@@ThepDenNgoaiBien I praised the author and wrote that the automatic transmission filter also needs to be changed sometimes))
Can you provide info on your headlights?
They are retrofits with cheap Amazon projectors.
thanks again for the great videos!
No problem!
that 4runner looks pristine...
I have a 98 4Runner, I don't believe the transmission has ever had fluid completely changed out. It's got 350K miles. Should I start doing simple drain and fills on this, or is it too risky at this point? Still seems to be going strong.
Also, is it ok to mix a synthetic with a Dex III or factory fluid?
Should be fine to mix and I would do one drain and fill to see how it reacts. Slowly introduce more drain and fills if all is well
@@PhoRunner Thank you for the reply! I will try this and see how it goes. All other fluids are new.
You could even drains a Quart if you’re really scared lol
@@PhoRunner True.
@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 How did it went for you ?
Mine has 270 k never done it and im scare to do it an blow my transmission? Should i be worry
I would hahah. That’s why if you ever do, only do the drain and fill. 3-4 qrts will be less of a shock than 12qrts+
Excellent!!!
Glad you like it!
Side question…. I only get an asymmetrical light pattern on my headlights with any bulbs. Is that normal?
I’m not too sure
Its could be normal because i think the left one is adjusted lower to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. But it could need adjustments too, depending how asymetrical they are
This is true
My dipstick is reading just above cold but my engine is hot, do I need to top it up? ( I do have a small leak)
I would add some fluid. 1/4-1/2 quart at a time
What year and engine size is the 4runner in the video?
99 v6 3.4l 5vz
Toyota is required a Type III (H), but the ATF you used is not that. Does it matter?
Not sure but a lot of folks run this on their 3rd gen and it hasn’t complained. Toyota just requires dexron 3 and this is it
@@PhoRunner Thanks, Great tutorial btw👍🏼
@@PhoRunner is this text on 3 I just was looking at a bottle of this and it never said dextron 3 on the jug
Should you be using type IV transmission fluid?
dexron is what it falls for
Hi hoy many liters
How
I can't remember but my video talks about how many quarts haha. You'll have to do conversion.
Hello, greetings from Panama, I have a 4Runner from 98, could you tell me where I can get the maintenance manual in Spanish?
I’m not too sure sorry!
What if i dont know if its ever been changed? Mine has 253,000 miles on it. Should I do this method?
Yeah drain and fill should be safe. It only changes about 1/3 of the fluid.
Did you ever do the drain and fill, and if so, any issues?
@@dr.emilschaffhausen4683 No i never did it
Does the metal mesh ATF filter need to be changed? I do drain and fills every 30-40k miles and my truck runs great and shifts smooth. It’s a 2002 4R with 190,000 miles. Thanks for any help!
Not necessary to be honest. Do it if your tranny gasket is leaking since it’ll be simple during that repair. For a tranny drain and fill, I wouldn’t do it unless you’re bored.
I need some help, so my 99 4runner just started throwing a P0770 code,(Solenoid ), but my cars shifts great no issues, but when I checked the tranny fluid after car running, it was pretty low. Would that cause a code to come up ? I plan on changing the fluid and filter anyways
Unsure but perhaps the fill it to proper level to rule it out
This video is helpful.
Thanks bud
Where can I get that hoodie?
check out my video description. I have a link to some of my merch I been starting up.
How come you didn’t take the pain down? Doesn’t it have a filter??
I have already swapped that recently and yes it has a filter in there. It’s a bigger job :)
Yesterday gone my radiator on 185kzn A/T.All gearbox and coolent fluids spilled on road.Question is:How much % is contained of water gearbox?
Check my other video for the gear boxes. Less than 2 quarts I believe
Funny enough I was at a Jiffy Lube and they wanted to do a flush when I went to them for a drain and fill. Your words are the words I was trying to use but I came off like an autistic fool just bumbling about. Guess I'll just do this myself since it looks easy enough.
I'm assuming manual transmission 5VZFE is different?
What front bumper do you have?
Arb Tacoma bumper
My 2000 4runner SR5 started shuddering around 80-90 km/h. I ignored it and it started becoming worse and worse. I have stopped driving it. Do you think changing transmission fluid with shudder fix (additive) will solve the problem ?
Good video thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
great video much thanks!!
Thanks
Would this same process work for my 4th gen? Might be different fill requirement but still same job process?
May be different. I think those have sealed trannies and the fill hole is on top do the transmission
Great video! I want to do a drain and fill on my 2002 rig. If I am not replacing all of my transmission fluid, is it OK if I "mix" different brands of fluids, as long as the new fluid meets the stated standard in the Toyota owners manual? I don't know what brand the previous owner used, so I just want to make sure I don't destroy my tranny. Thanks for any advice you can offer!
Dexron iii or iv should be ok. Try drain and fill and drive it before replacing too much fluid
@@PhoRunner I finally got around to this. Could not believe how quickly I was able to do this. Oddly, I got almost exactly 4 quarts (just a little over) from the drain. Test drive was good but I was at the very bottom of the "HOT" notch, so I may add a half a pint tomorrow to raise it a little. Ended up using the Valvoline ATX Max like you did.
Easy job! Hehe
Dexton 5 is not compatible
Should only be using a DEX 3 Merc non-synthetic
Is this the same for a manual transmission?
I do not know this answer
See your spec also said 2.1 US QUARTS......vs Owner manual say 1.6....still closer than a whole gallon...
it'll be low if you follow the manual :). The manual also says to torque some really tiny bolts 60+ ft lbs. Typo's happen I guess.
@@PhoRunner I found several flaws in the manuals instruction on changing/draining transmission fluid alone. Their instructions can cause stripped drain plugs and under/over filling of fluid.
So I used Dex IV transmission fluid I’m now scared after watching this video
It’s backward compatible so you’re fine
What’s your thoughts on Lucas transmission oil? Would it be smart to add it in?
I’m not sure. Never ran additives before so I just keep it simple
This year I used Dexron III..not full synthetic...by spec on manual...Never mind what I said WS...WS for Newer Toyota begin 2005
yeah i wouldn't put WS in mine lol. It came out like juice in my prius lol.
so odd. I drained about 4 quarts of fluid, then added 4 quarts of fluid. it was reading below the hot lines after driving around. Then I added another quart of fluid, now it's reading above the hot lines after driving around. What do you think of this?
It could have been off this whole time perhaps by someone else doing the job
So one full jug is 4 quarts ?
Yea
Thanks the repair shop wanted to charge me $240. I ordered the parts from Amazon and doing it my self for $60. Thanks. It's not that hard.
Very nice. Very easy job indeed
OK, one question. Where does the felt gasket go? I would imagine up against the pan. I selected this ATF "Castrol 03518 Transmax ATF Green High Mileage Transmission Fluid" due to my 120K miles. Thanks. The transmission is draining now. Way more that 2.1 quarts.
Yes on the pan
That transmission shop would of dropped the pan and replaced the filter. More involved then just draining the pan. But $240 is a bit much
??? Is that 5vz-fe engine???? How come I drain and fill base on my dip stick...There is only no more than 2 quarts???? Mine is 1998 4runner!!
Yes it's a 5vz engine. You should have more than 2 quarts lol. Fill it up and check the levels like how i show!
WS from Toyota keep your vehicle last longer my man
The book calls for dexron III though. I use WS in my prius because it's what it calls for. I don't want to be the guinea pig lol so I'll wait to see what others say. THat WS stuff is REAL thin though.
Toyota Type T-4 (Mobil ATF 3309))
If your worried about a flush ruining it your transmission is already broken at that point. Might as well do it vs it going out randomly when you need it to work most.
Id be worried on very high mileage vehicles with unknown maintenance records
@@PhoRunnermine is a 07 2WD 4Runner with 150k miles. I’m not sure what to do with the transmission fluid
I wouldn't chance a flush as the machine could have contaminants in it and they will be introduced into the car during the flush.
Very helpful thanks !
No prob!
How do you know when its time to change trans fluid ? I changed mine 2 years ago but the fluid today still looks good (pink/red with a sweet smell)
And almost no smokey color
50000 miles should be fine. 30000 of towing or abuse lol
i just do mine every spring , living in northeast , fluids get dirty fast
Smart. Cheap enough for yearly for sure. Drain and fill :)
Weird question. How close is your 4wd shaft from the trans oil pan?
not sure but probably close by
My 2003 Toyota 4Runner limited V6 4X2 has broken the gear converter twice when I accelerate to pass another vehicle. I am confused and disappointed because I don't know if it is the make or the age of the vehicle that causes this. Can someone please explain what could be happening? Thank you.
@phorunner channel What if only a gallon comes out when you drain? 😂
I have a 2003 4runner. I have never changed the oil, it has 230k mill. They tell me that it is risky to change the oil with those miles? I'm afraid to put it on, the oil is very black
One drain and fill should be ok. I wouldn’t flush it. Introduce one drain and fill and see how it reacts. If fine, do another one at the next oil change
By any chance does the 4Runner have an air conditioner filter? If so where is it? Reason why is, when I turn on the ac some of the sponge or filter is coming out from the vents…
No ac filter. That’s odd haha. I’m not sure what that could be
Do you run the a/c on the inside air selection all the time?
The old fluid thing makes no sense.. it if it’s a thing I guess I don’t need to make sense of it. I wonder if using a non synthetic is also better for the clutch.
Would you recommend doing a drain/fill on a rig with 250,000 miles?
Do 1x drain fill and see how it reacts. You’ll only get 3-4qrts of new fluid in and it holds alot more than that.
Slowly introduce newer fluid in if things go well. Maybe every oil change until you get to 3 or 4 drain and fills
Alright thank you!
I used castrol high mileage transmission fluid for my 2002 4 runner is this okay to use?
Should be fine if it’s dexron iii
Question, checked the transmission dip stick and looked like it was low a quarter inch from the hot lower line. Will that cause damage being low like that?
Add a little more in there. Prob don’t wanna run it low
How many miles do you get on a full tank?
180 city / 240 highway probably. I used to get 220 city / 280 highway probably when it was stock.
Ever had any issue with code p0770 (shift solenoid E)? Currently going to replace it with OEM & hopefully it fixes the issue
Drop the pan and swap out the solenoid. Never had the issue but seems common. I think the one closest to the engine is usually the one that goes out
@@PhoRunner thanks! I’ll give it a shot. Love the vids!!!
What kind of tires you have on that 4runner?
285/75/17 bfg km3
@@PhoRunner thanks!
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Normally people remove the fill plug before draining the fluid but you did not do that. is that because you unplug the dipstick ???
There’s no fill plug and I used the dipstick to fill :)