For anyone new watching this video. The problems i came across is, the gasket kept moving so i was able to manually get the 4 corners hand screwed in before going back underneath, helped alot. This is a good time to check solenoids depending on mileage. Use a hand drill, manual work took me awhile with sore as arms. Hope this helps newbies. Im no mechanic so anyone can do it
Transmission fluid is the one thing I never use non-Toyota fluid for. My 4th gen uses T-IV fluid and the local dealership charges about $7/quart, only 3 quarts for drain and fill. Not expensive, especially compared to repairs. Also would only get them from the dealership since counterfeits are numerous.
thanks man, i was not able to do the flush, i guess i will have to drain the mixed oli in about a month, then put some more new one oil, i did change the filter and cleaned the tank and magnets, nice viedeo man. thanks again.
@airsoftmechanic lol I just did it today. Realized my mistake instantly. I did complete filter change today. I'll do three drain and fills tomorrow and check fluid color. A bit bummed because my main seal seems to be leaking a bit. Will have to look into that next
I’ve noticed that same mesh style of of filter on my 2000 Camry, I feel like it’s kinda pointless to change the filter because it’s meant to catch larger debris. So now I just pull the pan and clean the magnets only ever other drain and fill
Considering the replacement (non OEM) cost about 20 bucks with the gasket I think it should be worth it each time you do it. Also pointing out the fact that it should only be changed around every 40,000 to 60,000 mi
@@evanbeebe4171 if I were to change the filter again on my car, I’d buy another OEM one because I changed it once on another older Camry and I used a aftermarket WIX filter and could see the mesh screen wasn’t as fine as the original filter. That filter worked and the car is still driving just fine with probably 100k since I changed it, but I’ll stick to oem Toyota from here on out
IMO a flush is over the top and could actually cause problems. It would have been better to do a simple drain and fill at the appropriate mileages 60,30,30 etc etc
Best to not flush on cars that haven’t had regular service . I usually drain and fill , do filter and wait 1000 miles if no trans issues , I’ll drain again and do another fill and wait 20000 miles and do another
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Why does my 2004 V8 4Runner not have the check plug and has the exhaust cross over the trans pan like the V6? Confused what to do with mine considering. Don’t even know the gasket/filter will fit.
ite ecause they have a dipstick under the hood, in 2004 i believe, they used the 4 speed trans that came in earlier tundras and sequoias and they had a dipstick. the 2005-2009 models used a sealed 5 speed with no dipstick hence the check bolt.
Hey man, at 6:35, you mentioned "before doing a transmission fluid and filter change, make sure to flush out the transmission and torque converter." So my question is, how exactly do you do that? Or am I misunderstanding, and you're actually doing it here in the video? I guess what I'm trying to ask is, is there a separate process to "flush out the transmission and torque converter" that's not shown in the video? appreciate you
I did the drain and fill methods. That’s where you drain the transmission, fill it up, drive around, drain it again, and repeat until the fluid stops coming out black
I think it’s crazy to never change it. That fluid will eventually go bad to where it can’t properly lubricate the transmission and cause it to slip or cause some damage. It’s just as important as an oil change, except you don’t have to change it every 5000 miles. People can do what they want with their vehicles, and they don’t have to bother servicing the transmission if they don’t want to. But just know paying for the fluid and filter is much cheaper than having to pay for a whole new transmission if it fails.
Definitely change it. Changed mine at 172,000 with Valvoline and The non OEM variant filter off of Amazon and it runs great, don't worry about it destroying your transmission that's all hearsay
I just got a 2007 with 4wd. Is it the same procedure? Also, I have no way to confirm that the transmission service has ever been done. I purchased a week ago at 177k miles
Just got an 07 4runner 156k miles going to change the tranny fluid soon, had no way to check but this is the best method. Lastly also change transfer case as mentioned.
Doesn’t this require to be at a certain temperature when changing the transmission fluid? Mine has 148,000 miles on it and I’ve been thinking about it but others videos shows that it has to be a certain temperature?
Usually, yes. They also say that however much fluid came out, pour the same amount back in. For me, I ran low on fluid so I added more than usual. I didn’t start the engine and let the fluid drop mainly because I didn’t want to burn myself. On top of that, it was over 100 degrees outside Don’t do what I did.
During this time, my transmission was slipping and it turned out I was running low on fluid when I drained it. So I did the 2 drain and fills, and then filled it back up. I took into account for the in line transmission cooler, and for the lack of fluid. To this day the transmission is shifting normally and I haven’t had any issues since I wouldn’t suggest doing it this way since it’s not good practice. Always check to make sure it’s at the proper level
At 4:21 of the video, I made a typo saying a 10mm socket is needed. You actually need a 14mm socket to remove the drain bolt. Apologies everyone!
For high mileage transmissions, it is advised to NEVER do a Full Flush. Only Drain and fill it. Great video!
For anyone new watching this video. The problems i came across is, the gasket kept moving so i was able to manually get the 4 corners hand screwed in before going back underneath, helped alot. This is a good time to check solenoids depending on mileage. Use a hand drill, manual work took me awhile with sore as arms. Hope this helps newbies. Im no mechanic so anyone can do it
Transmission fluid is the one thing I never use non-Toyota fluid for. My 4th gen uses T-IV fluid and the local dealership charges about $7/quart, only 3 quarts for drain and fill. Not expensive, especially compared to repairs. Also would only get them from the dealership since counterfeits are numerous.
That’s me but with coolant. I always use the Super Long Life coolant over anything else
thanks man, i was not able to do the flush, i guess i will have to drain the mixed oli in about a month, then put some more new one oil, i did change the filter and cleaned the tank and magnets, nice viedeo man. thanks again.
GREAT VIDEO!!! Thank you very much for doing this!
Thanks for watching!
did you notice any improvement in acceleration after the fluid change?
Not so much of an improvement, but more like it’s been restored. Depends on how you see it 😊
Only use Toyota WS fluid (or Aisin fluid) in their transmissions and do a drain and fill every 60K miles and they will last forever.
how about a remanufactured toyota 4 runner trans is it the same as 60,000 or can it be 30,000
*correction 4-5 drain and fills or until clear 🙏
4 times or 5 times at most would do just fine. 10-15 is a lot…but it’s guaranteed that you’ll get all the dirty fluid out.
@airsoftmechanic lol I just did it today. Realized my mistake instantly. I did complete filter change today. I'll do three drain and fills tomorrow and check fluid color. A bit bummed because my main seal seems to be leaking a bit. Will have to look into that next
I’ve noticed that same mesh style of of filter on my 2000 Camry, I feel like it’s kinda pointless to change the filter because it’s meant to catch larger debris. So now I just pull the pan and clean the magnets only ever other drain and fill
If you don't change the filter, at least clean it and see if the mesh is still in good shape.
Considering the replacement (non OEM) cost about 20 bucks with the gasket I think it should be worth it each time you do it. Also pointing out the fact that it should only be changed around every 40,000 to 60,000 mi
@@evanbeebe4171 if I were to change the filter again on my car, I’d buy another OEM one because I changed it once on another older Camry and I used a aftermarket WIX filter and could see the mesh screen wasn’t as fine as the original filter. That filter worked and the car is still driving just fine with probably 100k since I changed it, but I’ll stick to oem Toyota from here on out
IMO a flush is over the top and could actually cause problems. It would have been better to do a simple drain and fill at the appropriate mileages 60,30,30 etc etc
Best to not flush on cars that haven’t had regular service . I usually drain and fill , do filter and wait 1000 miles if no trans issues , I’ll drain again and do another fill and wait 20000 miles and do another
I did my first transmission oil change at 164,044 miles coz they said it’s maintenance free. 2005 4runner V8.
Can you please share the link or details for the fluid pump you used? I want to be sure I find one that fits quarts & gallons like the one you used.
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Hope this helps!
@@airsoftmechanic - Perfect!! Thank you so much, it does.
Why does my 2004 V8 4Runner not have the check plug and has the exhaust cross over the trans pan like the V6? Confused what to do with mine considering. Don’t even know the gasket/filter will fit.
I know on the 2003-2005 models, Toyota built the 4Rs differently, and then made some changes starting 2006
ite ecause they have a dipstick under the hood, in 2004 i believe, they used the 4 speed trans that came in earlier tundras and sequoias and they had a dipstick. the 2005-2009 models used a sealed 5 speed with no dipstick hence the check bolt.
Which brand aftermarket filter and gasket you went with?
The listing didn’t say what brand it was
Hey man, at 6:35, you mentioned "before doing a transmission fluid and filter change, make sure to flush out the transmission and torque converter." So my question is, how exactly do you do that? Or am I misunderstanding, and you're actually doing it here in the video? I guess what I'm trying to ask is, is there a separate process to "flush out the transmission and torque converter" that's not shown in the video? appreciate you
I did the drain and fill methods. That’s where you drain the transmission, fill it up, drive around, drain it again, and repeat until the fluid stops coming out black
@@airsoftmechanic perfect, thank you
What do you think about the people who say never change it? I'm at 170k miles and debating on doing it.
I think it’s crazy to never change it. That fluid will eventually go bad to where it can’t properly lubricate the transmission and cause it to slip or cause some damage. It’s just as important as an oil change, except you don’t have to change it every 5000 miles.
People can do what they want with their vehicles, and they don’t have to bother servicing the transmission if they don’t want to. But just know paying for the fluid and filter is much cheaper than having to pay for a whole new transmission if it fails.
Definitely change it.
Don't flush it but do a drain and fill
Definitely change it. Changed mine at 172,000 with Valvoline and The non OEM variant filter off of Amazon and it runs great, don't worry about it destroying your transmission that's all hearsay
I just got a 2007 with 4wd. Is it the same procedure? Also, I have no way to confirm that the transmission service has ever been done. I purchased a week ago at 177k miles
I believe it’s the same. Be sure to check your transfer case too!
Just got an 07 4runner 156k miles going to change the tranny fluid soon, had no way to check but this is the best method. Lastly also change transfer case as mentioned.
“I need moral support.”
“What happened?”
“This video. I’m crying in the club rn.”
All the transmission fluid I had to buy to flush it 💀💀💀 and I’m thinking of doing another flush. LOL
Doesn’t this require to be at a certain temperature when changing the transmission fluid? Mine has 148,000 miles on it and I’ve been thinking about it but others videos shows that it has to be a certain temperature?
Usually, yes. They also say that however much fluid came out, pour the same amount back in. For me, I ran low on fluid so I added more than usual. I didn’t start the engine and let the fluid drop mainly because I didn’t want to burn myself. On top of that, it was over 100 degrees outside
Don’t do what I did.
Hows it running after the flush?
I hear do drain and fills and stay away from flushing
It shifts real smooth. Whether it’s doing a true flush or doing multiple drain and fills, don’t skip out on it
How do you drain the torque converter like you said?
Drain and fills!
How did you know to only put 5 qts in?.... Did the drain level bolt show?
During this time, my transmission was slipping and it turned out I was running low on fluid when I drained it. So I did the 2 drain and fills, and then filled it back up. I took into account for the in line transmission cooler, and for the lack of fluid. To this day the transmission is shifting normally and I haven’t had any issues since
I wouldn’t suggest doing it this way since it’s not good practice. Always check to make sure it’s at the proper level
Measure exactly how much comes out put the much back in
Can u fill from the dipstick hole?
I don’t have a dipstick hole as this is a sealed transmission
what about viscosity?
As far as I know, the viscosity doesn’t matter
Ask the guy at the store to help you pick the right one. Viscosity isn't something you choose for this type of oil.
Can you get underneath the car without lifting it or without using a jack?
I was able to but I barely fit under
Are you selling your car?
No
@@airsoftmechanic I'm holding on to mine, these bad boys are just going to keep going up in price.
Hey, those sockets and wrench look familar. With all the work you do for yourself, you should buy an electric socket wrench.
Really considering it after having to undo a lot of bolts