Toyota Tacoma Transmission Fluid Change Drain/Refill Tutorial
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- Опубліковано 17 лип 2024
- In this video I show you a detailed step by step tutorial on how to drain and refill the transmission fluid in your Toyota Tacoma. Toyota recommends this service at 60k miles.
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Master getting your Tacoma into "AT Temp Check Mode" here: ua-cam.com/video/qvcgIxW9VqA/v-deo.html
Hey brian, have had any issues since this project
@@matthewreeves8738 None at all.
Thank God for your videos. I drained my tranny fluid by mistake, instead of the engine oil. 🤦🏻♂️ I'm officially an idiot. 50 years old, and been changing my own oil since I was 17. What a stupid mistake
@@JokersWild70 I did the same. Ugh how much fluid did you end up using. I’m up to 4 and got 0 out of the check point.
@@chrisdiegel8916 I ended up having it flat bedded to a mechanic to make sure it was done correctly.
What a great video tutorial!! I have a 2011 4.0 4x4 I purchased with 80k almost 3 years ago and I've got 104k on it now. I never had any issues with the trans until I took it on a 5hr drive. When I was about an hour from home my overdrive went out. I took it to the dealer to have them check the fluid level and it was 2 quarts low. They topped it off and I have not had anymore problems since.
I love these kinds of DIY videos. I can't wait to see the next ones!
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Been waiting for you to do this. Thank you!
Crystal clear and detailed instructions! Keep it up man 👍
Awesome dude, the most comprehensive tutorial for Tacoma trans fluid change on the internet! I watched endless other videos and none of them covered all of the bases, especially the part of leaving the engine on while pulling the drain plug. They do mention it, but don't show it and leave it kind if ambiguous!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks again for this tutorial and your time…very informative and makes me feel a bit comfortable doing it and my boys as well who likes working and tinkering car stuff. Especially when we got ourselves our second and a bigger 🌮 this time🤣😂
Nice I need to do this, was waiting for you to do this. Tekton is solid tools!
Thanks, I just did this on my '14 Taco.
94 000km on it, i drained 2500 mL of old fluid so very close to your 2 1/2 quarts.
You’re the man! I mistakenly drained the AT pan instead of the oil. You make great videos!
Thanks so much for watching!
I just did the exact same thing… trying to fix it
@@rb3tactical145 me too. Have changed the oil several times on mine and still made this mistake.
How do accidentally drain the transmission fluid instead of the Oil? Were you trying to change the engine oil? You lost me on that one...
@@MudfloodUSA trying to change engine oil… the plugs are like a foot apart and the same size
Have an 07' 5 speed, but enjoy all your videos. 👍👍
I am so glad you did this video , others I have watched seemed a little unsure about what they were doing
Thanks Samuel! It's not so bad once you see all of the steps.
Your video was a life saver. I accidentally drained my trans pan. Ya don't ask why I made that mistake. Your video gave me all the information I needed to fix my mistake. Oh and my Taco in a TDR Off-Road as well and at 15K miles I only had 2.5qts come out as well. Seems like the underfill or fill to a spec from the factory.
i did the same as well😅
Great video. And thanks for linking all of the tools and products that you used in the video.
Thanks for watching Brandon!
Hey Brian, great video. Nice tip about ordering the replacement overflow plug. I appreciate your transparency from beginning to end. It reminds me of some things I have encountered doing regular maintenance.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you good sir. Your tutorial and guidance is much appreciated.
Nice and detailed. As it should be.
Very helpful video, especially with the AT Temp Mode linked too! One thing if you live in a hot area (AZ, TX, etc.), My trucks AT Temp light would go straight to blinking when I'd put it in Check Mode. I believe a 97F ambient temp prevented the trucks fluid from cooling down sufficiently. Had to wait till the next am to finish the job, which did the trick!
Yeah realizing I missed a few maintainence items in my rush to keep skiing so I'm getting back on track, appreciate the instructions hopefully the temp check mode etc goes smoothly and I ordered a replacement drain plug just to have in case.
Thank you for your information very helpful
I’ve been waiting for you to do this, my Tacoma 14 only have 50,000 mileage, I bought it brand new. Thanks for this video.
Don't forget to check my AT Temp mode vid too! ua-cam.com/video/qvcgIxW9VqA/v-deo.html
awesome video I hope this is the same procedure on the 3rd gen's and a helpful tip that I had learned from vw technician, before trying to loosen hex key bolts and possibly stripping out the head get a tube of valve grind paste (most parts stores carry this). Add a tiny smear inside hex then push hex key into bolt maybe tight but make sure it seats completely the paste will fill in any voids making a better fit and less of a chance of stripping out. also thanks for the tip on the drain plug and overflow being the same.
Your the master of repair videos! Great idea on swapping to a better plug, I did the same with the front differential drain plug, as mentioned in your video. Use the drain plug from the sister company Lexus, they have a hex bolt version in their world.
Sorry to revive an old thread here, any clue what part# that would be? I’d like to swap out that plug as well. Or at least where to find that information?
Another tip to add is that if your doing this in the summer make sure your car hasn’t ran for at least 6 hours. It was 110 here in Arizona and it keep flashing saying it was to hot to check. Came back the next day after work in the afternoon and as soon as I put it in AT CHECK mode it was already to temp because of the outside temperature
Just hit 200k doing this soon! Thanks for the video.
Has your transmission fluid been changed before?
@@Tacomaholic Not 100% sure. I've heard about the keep it in there as well as you've been commenting on other posts. But I've also been told by some mechanics that since you're only swapping part of the fluid and not a full flush, that it's not going to impact it. We'll see... not sure if leaving it in there forever is the right course of action lol
@@Franki3_Playz783 Yeah you might be fine since it's only a 25-33% swap of the old fluid.
Good video!
Great tip on replacing drain bolt & on refilling while truck is running- not found on other sites, please make a video on changing drain pan, would appreciate it!
Waiting on the spark plug video. Your truck looks great
Thanks buddy!
Great tutorial! Did the 120K tranny flush and refill on my ‘12 this past weekend. Great suggestion replacing the overflow plug with the 14mm to match the drain plug…Thx!!
Thanks for watching!
Was following your video (excellent shifting sequence in the other video btw) and went a little out of sequence, didn’t try the hex bolt before draining and now have a bricked tacoma lol. To the dealer we go tomorrow; replacing the 5 mm with the standard 14 mm is a great idea though
Excellent video. You have saved me a lot of money. Thanks
Thank you!
Thanks for this tutorial! My 2015 is just over 60K so I need to do this. I will order the replacement bolt for the check/fill, great tip.
Be careful taking that 5mm hex overfill plug out! 👍
@@Tacomaholic Thanks... wiill do some brake cleaning 1st and brush/pick out any debris as you did and maybe tap in the socket/bit too.
@@TheHord I did that as well and still almost stripped mine. I'm pretty sure mine was overtightened from the factory since that overflow plug is only supposed to be torqued to 15 ft/lbs
@@Tacomaholic ok, thanks, I will be extra careful and hope it plays nice.
Well I finally did the job today and it went well. The fill, drain and check bolts came loose easily and the 5 mm hex bolt gave no problems.. I ordered the crush washers,, but they sent me the wrong part and the dealer wants $4 per crush washer,, so I found some thin copper washers, they should work fine... I hope. Drained about 2.5 quarts. I put as close to 3 qts as I could and was able to jump the pins and get it into AT Check mode. It only took about 8-10 mins for it to go solid, I think because I cycled through the gears 2x slowly after new trans fluid, then put it into check mode. Successfully had a drain and trickle come out. All seems very good.
Thank you for your videos, really helped me have the confidence to get it done correctly.
Take care!
Just a Pro tip If you have a scan tool that monitors Trans fluid temp the temperature range is 97°f-115°f. I confirmed this with my scanguage2. When the “A/T check oil” light came on I turned off the truck and plugged in my scanguage2 and it was at 97°f. When I left the truck to idle until the “A/T check oil” light starting flashing due to being to hot, I turned off my truck and plugged in my scanguage2 and it read 114°f. Toyota manual specifically states to check the Trans fluid temp in the 97°-115°f range and I was honestly surprised to see that the temperature matched so precisely with my scanguage2 and on the Tacoma’s on board “A/T check oil” sensor. Hope this helps someone who reads this. Then You don’t have to bother with jumping the OBD2 port and putting the truck into “A/T check mode”.
thank you very much
I did mine a 19 V6 sport and I did all the checking level thing I found that if I drain the fluid and pump out as much as I can get out of three quart bottles and leave the little bit in the bottle that I can't get the pump to suck up that is exactly the right amount for mine it did anyway so that's great I don't have to do any of that checking junk anymore
Thank you
I have the Toyota trans fluid ready and I've been waiting for you to put this video up. It's that damn temp check mode that has kept from doing it.
Practice doing the temp check mode a few time just by itself so you feel confident doing it and you'll be fine.
I'm pretty sure my 09 dcsb has never been drained or changed and still feels smooth to me. I bought it with 90k and it now has 180k. Curious to see how it feels after a couple drain and fills.
@@greenmonstah8753 did you end up changing it? And did you have any issues if so?
@@foshofpv1758 not yet....
@@greenmonstah8753Ok have you done it now?
so factory never added the correct amount since you had no signs of leaks... this tells me there is some leeway if you are a little under filled the trans still shifts correctly and may or may not last as long as a trans filled to proper levels.... they really should start putting trans dip sticks back on ...no dip stick is bs imo...try checking this level on side of the road if your tras is acting up...thats almost impossible...thanks for sharing
For Africa and Asia, the procedure is the same for the Fortuner and Hilux 4.0v6. The only thing is that the Furtuner does not have the A/T Temp mode (no such lamp on the display cluster), so I drain, fill with 4 litres, and open the overflow after at least 20 minutes of idling.
I've found that tapping bolts with a hammer helps to break them free/loosen them prior to using a ratched or hex.
All you have to do is check your manual to see how much your initial fill amount is, meaning how much should be in your pan when cold. Mine is 3.2qts .2of a quart is 6ozs. so 3qts6ozs. When I drain mine cold a little more than 3qts. drains out. Then all you have to do is fill the pan with that same amount. I do this every 15,000 miles and fluid stays clean, never any problems on my high mileage 2013 prerunner
Tip for anyone doing this. Clean the 5mm hex out then take the back of your ratchet or hammer and tap the bit all the way into the head of the bolt. It won’t strip when it has the proper depth.
It did that and it still almost stripped.
Great vid! Looking forward to a front diff tutorial, if you are feeling up for it. :-)
Thanks Jason! I did the front diff one a few years ago. Here's a link to it: ua-cam.com/video/edw3x37qg-w/v-deo.html
@@Tacomaholic Would you look at that! Thanks!
@@HeyHeyItsJayTay I've also got vids for the rear diff and transfer case.
Would you happen to know what the TEMP is supposed to be just to double check with a temp gun on the pan? Thx very much
I was reluctant to drain the tranny fluid on my 04 tacoma which was dark brown with a ever so slight red tint. I siphoned 2 quarts out through the dipstick spout. I refilled it with toyota dexron lll and now it shifts much smoother. Total cost: $57 vs. Toyota dealer at $349 just to drain & refill.
Nice video but just a note: According to the Car Care Nut ( Master Toyota Mechanic) He states to remove the jumper after the car is in temp ck mode. Then check for proper fluid level. This is done to ensure proper idle speed when checking fluid level.
Don't be afraid to drop the pan and change the filter too! With the filter I got ~5.25 quarts out. Filled with just over 5.5 quarts as my transmission was also low from the factory.
Yeah I'll definitely be dropping the pan at the next change.
@@Tacomaholic are you gonna be making a video when doing so?
@@korbinp590 Yessir
When I went into my local Toyota dealer parts department he told me that they don't change 2012 Tacoma transmission filters unless the customer requires it as it only a screen, not a filter, and not worth the cost or effort. So I drained and changed 3 quarts according to these excellent instructions. Thanks.
@@m.cooper1854be careful getting recommendations from parts counter guys, they are notorious for not knowing wtf they are talking about. He was partially correct.. it’s not technically like an oil filter but it’s still considered a filter and it has a screen in it, that can get clogged up over time.
Just did my 06 Tacoma. Dropped pan and replaced filter and gasket. Fluid pretty dark but still some red left. Probably never serviced. I have to say with fresh fluid, this thing definitely drives smooth and the shifting is noticeably improved. I did find a rear output seal leak. Small but that will be my next repair....
Did you go with an OEM or aftermarket filter?
@@Tacomaholic I tried to get the oem, went to the nearest dealership and tech told me I didn't need one to just clean it out and put it back in... I didn't care for him, so I left. Went with after market replacement. So far smooth sailing. Very nice smooth shifting in all driving.
How many miles on ur taco?
the drain plug. has a magnet on it to catch metallic chips so there is some. difference between the two plus other than one a hex bolt and other being a Allen wrench headed bolt
If you are doing off roading, try out Amsoil Signature Series Gear lube for your diffs.
How often should your transmission fluid should be changed out?. Have a 2014 with 56,000 miles have yet to do it thanks!, 🤛🏻
Nicee video! And great tutorial. Thinking about doing to my 06 DCSB with 160k miles on it not sure if it has been changed you think the mileage is too high for a drain and fill?
Check with a mechanic, but I've heard that changing the trans fluid on a trans that has never been serviced at higher mileage can cause the trans to start slipping.
Thanks for the content! Question when you decided to add more transmission fluid after the first check why did you have to wait for the truck to cool down?
I did that just to make sure I had more time to add fluid once I got the truck into the temp check mode again. It probably would have been fine since it doesn't take long to add the fluid, but I didn't want to risk the trans warming up past the correct temp range.
At the start of your vid, why do I have to master the trans temp check beforeI start ?
Thanks for the video!
when you check the oil level, do you do parking, drive, reverse?
No you just leave it in park.
Hi accidentally drained trans , got 2.75 quarts out ,
Can I just add that amount back in ? Without worrying about temp check ?
I added my transmission fluid through the radiator transmission line!! Surprise to learn that there is actually a fill plug🤯
Yikes. I'm assuming you flushed the coolant after?
I tow a 4K lbs travel trailer mostly with my 2015 Tacoma and rarely drive it for other uses. How many miles do you recommend doing this service? I already have 35K on it and want to make sure it's in great shape for each road trip going forward. Thanks for the vid.
Toyota recommends doing this every 60k miles but if you tow regularly I would do it more often.
Thanks for the video. So, to be clear, is the purpose of putting the truck into the "AT Temp Check" mode simply to have a way to verify when the transmission and fluid are at normal operating temperature? Thanks
Correct. I go into more detail about that part here: ua-cam.com/video/qvcgIxW9VqA/v-deo.html
Good instruction, THANKS ! Question, how do you put it into : "A/T TEMP MODE " ? I have a 2012 Tacoma Pre-runner 4 banger
I've got a separate vid for that part here: ua-cam.com/video/qvcgIxW9VqA/v-deo.html
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Brian, Its time for my 2011tacoma to have its transmission fluid changed. Not so pink any more but not burnt. What are your thoughts on pulling the pan to do the trans fluid filter and pan gasket whilenim already draining it?
Definitely worth it to pull the pan and swap the filter. I'll probably do that in a follow-up vid.
I have a manual 3rd gen yet I'm still watching this
why do you need to loosen or take off the overflow plug first, i just dont understnad if youre draining it all through the drain plug anyway
Yes indeed a great video, I have learned a lot from your videos. I have a weird problem with my Tacoma. Ever since I had dealer change the trans fluid, when I turn right fast the trans will not shift into next gear until the rev get up to 3,000 rpms. I think they did not fill completely so the sump pick up dries. Your thoughts??? Appreciate comments,. Thanks
Thanks for watching Roger, and sorry to hear about your issue. Does this happen when turning left as well? You could check to see if the fluid is at the correct level by opening the overflow plug on the transmission pan when the truck is at the correct temperature.
@@Tacomaholic Strange and weird but only right turns. Like the sump can't pick up fluid. I also get a clunk when shifting at 60mph under load or very steep incline. BTW: I am ordering your speaker replacement package.
@@rogerl.9573 I'm definitely not a transmission guy but it sounds like you could be on the right track with the fluid being a bit low and maybe shifting away from the pump on those right turns.
Hi what happen if i dont jump the obd?
So when the temperature is correct anything that comes out from the overflow plug is telling you that those are the excess fluid? When you first open the overflow plug you only had a few drops trickle, but he second time you had a whole bunch of fluid pouring down.
Yep that's excess coming out.
Does the transmission cooler on the trd offroad effect anything? Or is it the same exact process? Also, if you have an obd scantool, you can use that to check the fluid temp, correct?
My truck is a TRD Offroad. Probably depends on the accuracy and reliability of the scan tool being used.
I have a few questions.
I have 130000 miles on mine so should I just do what you did
or is there a filter that needs to be changes along with the gasket inside the pan?
There is a trans fluid filter inside the pan that can be changed if you drop the pan. Has the fluid every been changed before?
Thank you ,you saved me from a $400 tow.
Wonderful helpful tips and guide. I have a 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5 3.5L V6. @ 36,000 miles I have a question and wanted to know if the same things you use work for mine as well or should I get a different kind of oil? Second question is what kind of transmission oil fuild do I use to change and what other things do I need to change also? It's hard to find real loyal mechanics so I came across your channel and hoping to get some help all the way from: Juneau Alaska
I'm not sure if the process is identical but I've heard it's at least very similar. You can also changed the transmission filter but would need to drop the trans pan to access that and replace the gasket at the same time. Your owner's manual will list the specific type of trans fluid to use.
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Ok, thanks for the helpful tips 😇👍
the subliminal picture had me cracking up
Had to work on my pause game to see it 🤣
Excellent video!! I stripped the fill plug by using SAE socket 15/16 instead of metric 24mm socket,, do you happen to have oem part number for fill plug?? cant seem to find it online!!! I welcome your reply,, thanks!!! Hector
Greetings Hector! I don't have the part number for the fill plug but it shouldn't be too expensive at your local Toyota dealership.
How in the world do you get the fill plug off?? I can’t get a ratchet in there hardly, the socket won’t latch on the plug and even if it did I’d have almost no strength to torque it off. Is there some special tool???
Im dumber than a rock and drained the transmission pan when i meant to drain the oil pan for an oil change. Just drove 150 miles over the weekend and finally realized that i really f**ked up. She still shifts and drives though, no codes on the dash. Guess I’ll fill ‘er up tomorrow. Thank you for the info!
I don't understand how you didn't realize your mistake IMMEDIATELY. If you were under the impression you drained your oil when you actually drained your tranny fluid and DIDN'T realize it immediately, then I assume you added oil and DOUBLED your oil in the engine. WTF?!
I know you did this video a while ago and I am going to attempt it now. I have a 2015 Tacoma SR5, 6 cylinder, 48,000 miles. My question is when do you remove the paperclip? Do you remove it after you are done with everything? Do you remove it when the engine is off or when it is running? I am 65 and this technology makes me nervous..... why couldn't Toyota just leave the dipstick in for an easy drain and refill? Thanks for your videos.
Leave the paper clip in the OBDII port until you are completely finished. Take it out after turning the truck engine off.
According to the Car Nut Guy ( Master Toyota Mechanic) He states to remove the jumper after the car is in temp ck mode. Then check for proper fluid level. This is done to ensure proper idle speed when checking fluid level.
That's an excellent example of why you remove the fill plug first make sure you can put fluid back in can you imagine if you would have drained first and then realized you don't have the tool to get the fill plug out now not only are you waiting on the part but you don't have your truck anymore
Yes indeed. Lol I was all setup to do the fluid change in 90 degree weather and found out I needed a new tool on the very first step.
How in the world do you get the fill plug off?? I can’t get a ratchet in there hardly, the socket won’t latch on the plug and even if it did I’d have almost no strength to torque it off. Is there some special tool???
@@rb3tactical145Hi, I had the same problem. I used a 15/16" socket with a half inch drive and strong arm. I didn't have room with the bar to the left and then pushing up... I had to switch it around with the bar to the right and pulling down. Also... if you are worried about the socket slipping off you can fabricate a small wood wedge to keep the socket in place. Good luck.
How many drain and fills did you do? Your ATF is super clean
I just did this one time ... but it could certainly be repeated to swap in more clean fluid. You would just need to put some miles on the truck in between to mix the fluid.
I tried your link for the crush washer, it does not look right. It's a 24mm od, 18mm id washer. The drain washer is much smaller than this?
The crush washers only go on the drain and overflow plugs which have much smaller threaded parts compared to the fill plug.
Would this be the same procedure for a 03 tacoma v6 automatic transmission
I'm not certain but I thought the 1st Gen Tacomas had a transmission dipstick.
it is best to drain and fill, drive for a few days and drain and refill again.
2020 Tocoma truck. What is the toque on the transmission drain plug and is it in foot lbs or inch lbs?
I show all the torque specs at the 9:34 mark in the video.
So using ws you must have a 4 speed
I got a 08 that i own since 2015. It had 91000 miles on it now at 250,000. As far as i know it never had fuild changed. So when is the mileage that transmission fluid should be changed?
I've heard that if the transmission fluid has never been changed on vehicle with higher mileage that it's actually better to NOT change the fluid since all of the microparticles in the old fluid might actually be keeping the trans from slipping. Definitely check with a professional mechanic though.
@@Tacomaholic Thanks for this, however, I thought was worth having dealership do this messy job due to my predicament. 2006 Taco Double cab with 6 foot bed, 4x4 automatic 4.0 L, bought in 2014 as fully stock with 103K miles from friend, 1 owner. Then modded with AFE air intake, Procomp 3 inch level kit (front hefty coils & rear leaf spring kit), new rims with 285/70/17 tires. 2018, I mistakenly arrived at 235k miles w/o trans. fluid change. Had my trustworthy, although expensive Toyota Dealership drop the trans. pan, change filter and complete 3 drain & refills (yes, $400 (10% coupon) included the gasket/filter kit & 12 Qts. WS fluid). Thankfully, still runs smooth at 278K miles. Your videos are very good!
Where did you get the Tacoma Logo Cup Holders near the gear shift?
A guy on Tacomaworld makes them though he isn't able to make them now with the Toyota logo on them.
@@Tacomaholic DANG!!! Thanks
What if the oil to tramssion has never been change it has 55000 miles
Hi, how did you jump the OBD2 with the paper clip??
I go over the entire "Transmission Temp Check" procedure in this vid: ua-cam.com/video/qvcgIxW9VqA/v-deo.html
Which gear should you leave the transmission in when you pull the overflow plug?
Should be in Park after getting the truck into AT Temp Check Mode.
@@Tacomaholic hmmm… I kept the parking brake on and did the procedure in neutral… everything seems to be fine 🤷🏻♂️
What part number is the rubber o ring for the fill plug?
Here's a link for the crush washers: amzn.to/3PTUqgJ
When/where did you use paperclip?
I go over that part in detail in a separate vid ua-cam.com/video/qvcgIxW9VqA/v-deo.html
Can you please explain the jumping of the OBD port with the paperclip.
I go over that in detail here: ua-cam.com/video/qvcgIxW9VqA/v-deo.html
Thanks
Do you link for the fill plug rubber washer?
It comes with one if I remember correctly.
You went shopping at Costco. Have the same shirt.
If it's not a silly question, why not simply wait until the ambient temperature is 97-115˚F and then presto, your transmission is at the right temperature? Or, simply buy an inexpensive infrared thermometer and point it at the transmission and...thereya go. Now you know the transmission's temperature?
Or does putting the vehicle into the AT Temp Check mode actually do something mechanically to the transmission (e.g. opening up a valve) that merely being at the correct temperature does NOT do?
The temp range according to TW is 115-130. The metal of the trans pan takes longer to heat up that the fluid inside ... so by the time the pan is a certain temp the fluid could be beyond the correct temp range.
@@Tacomaholic That's a good point in that the temp of the pan might take longer to heat up. This can be overcome by simply waiting until the ambient air temperature is 97˚F or higher (which is virtually every day here). Though might be miserable for people unused to it. Hehe. And about the temp range, I was going by Toyota's service manual though it would be kind of cool to actually know the electronic temp range that triggers the light to come on. Clearly there must be some kind of thermocouple inside there somewhere.
Another thing about the whole "wait until the right temperature thing" is I can't think of any fluid that expands and contracts that much on varying temperature. If the tolerances of Toyota transmissions are that tight, where a few milliliters of extra fluid (or too little) would ruin it, seems dangerous when you think of it. I would imagine that most people would "get it wrong" that much already simply by letting the transmission drip too much (or too little).
Did I miss the part of the video about you needing to use a wire for the obd2 port?
I cover that in a separate vid here: ua-cam.com/video/qvcgIxW9VqA/v-deo.html
Hello! 2008 Tacoma sport 264k miles shuddering and vibrating under seat whenever i hit 2k rpm or hard acceleration but only does this towards the end of a gear or higher rpm,, not at all at low rpm or from a start,,, i was sure it was my front ujoint as i saw the bearing dust stripe on my undercarriage but the shop said no they think its transmission. Ive read alot that a flush fixed this problem and u joints. Do you think i should change it out and this might work and if so do i HAVE to change filter? or does his sound like ujoint? One day i did hear i tiny squeak from ubder the truck when i accelerated further making me think its a u joint. BUT i got the truck at 100k miles and is now 264k and ive NEVER changed the fluid yet (i know dont hate me),, any suggestions? Great channel btw, open to anyone who wants to help thanks!
I've heard that changing the trans fluid after going that long without changing it can be bad for the trans.
2006 Taco 4x4 4.0 engine, got at 100k, realized trans. fluid never done at 240k miles, dropped pan, changed filter, did then did 2 more drain/refills driving a few miles in between. Note: Felt like a slight shudder b4 this, the trans service worked. Runs like a charm and yes, forgetful me at 315K miles and doing 2 drain/refills this week.
Bought one used (44k) for my daughter and it's approaching 54k. We have no record from carmax if the transmission fluid was changed from the previous owner. Is it a good idea to do it on her next oil change which is coming up soon? Also, do a drain and fill...not flush? Thanks!
Yeah would be good to swap in some new fluid at that point.
@@Tacomaholic Thanks buddy, i'll get it done next week. I appreciate it!
What is gained by doing this compared to the total fluid exchange that's done at the dealer? I've heard some say that if you're only replacing a few quarts of the total amount it's kind of a waste of time. Is it possible to just repeat this a few times to get it all changed out - or is it necessary to go that far with it? Thanks much.
Yes you can repeat this process to get more clean fluid in, but you have to drive the truck in between changes to mix the fluid up.
@@Tacomaholic Will do - thanks!
A flush is high risk method to switch fluid it pushes gunk into the small channels causing clogs n full replacement. Drain n fill causes no pressure to be pushed through the trans. If you drain n fill 3 times your pretty much with good atf.
When I get into AT Oil Temp Check Mode, the light starts flashing indicating that the oil temp is too hot. I've let it cool down for a couple hours but still am getting the flashing AT Oil Temp light. Thoughts?
Are you positive you entered the AT Check Mode correctly with those initial shifts?
@@Tacomaholic pretty positive, the light comes on just after the 6th shift, then goes out. about 10-15 seconds later it starts flashing.
@@dwolfer8 Hmm I'm not sure on that one. Is your Tacoma a 2nd Gen or a 3rd Gen?
@@Tacomaholic 2nd Gen
@@dwolfer8 Never heard of that happening before.
do you know the part number for the fill plug crush washer? I'm about to do this to my Taco
Here are links for the plug: amzn.to/427s748 and washer amzn.to/3pdf7eM
@@Tacomaholic this looks like it's for the drain plug and not the fill plug, thanks this still helps though.