LOUIS

My 02 4Runner 2WD got 36K Miles. Should I flush Transmission fluid and replace with synthetic or regular fluid. Which kind will be benefit to the life of the tranny, the truck droven mostly in the city , short trip 5-7 miles, is the 02 4Runner fluid type have any different grade than the popular Type in the market. Also should I get the Radiator flush done ? Thanks for any advices. Louis.

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theryanator

I think that the new fluid is standard on all trucks from 02 on...I am speaking of the Type-4 fluid.

I could be wrong though, perhaps someone on the boards here knows better than I do.

TxDox21

I recently changed mine and I asked the local dealership and they told me dexron III.

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2002 4Runner 2WD
Current Mods:
Hella FF75 Driving Lights, Manik Nerf Bars, K&N Filter Charger, Aiwa Head Unit, Infinity Components and speakers, Infinity Basslink, MagLite Mod, Wagner TruView Headlamps, Firestone Destination A/T Tires
Future Mods:
4WD coils(Need to be installed), Seat Covers and Fog Lights

LOUIS

Thanks. Is Dextron III synthetic base fluid ?

tomstin

Switching to syntethic is cheap insurance. There are several choices all of which have a VERT pasionate following, so it depends on who's propagada you want to believe. Personally, I like the Amsoil fluids which have served me well http://www.amsoil.com/StoreFront/atf.aspx.

DIY ATF flush http://www.amsoil.com/faqs/ATF_and_F...Procedures.pdf

If you choose to go with Amsoil, become a prefered customer which gives you dealer cost on their products http://www.amsoil.com/preferredorder.aspx

Check your owners manual to verify the requirements, but for my 2001 it's Dexron and I also use it in my wife's Highlander that calls for T-IV.

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2001 Tacoma SR5, V6 Auto, Perma-tech bed liner, Gaylord lid, Deck plate, Amsoil fluids, Hayden Trans cooler, Supercharger, Level 10 Valve Body, URD Fuel Mod, RAAMmat/Ensolite Sound Deadening