How do you add Transmission Fluid to a Tacoma? Pre-Runner
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How do you add Transmission Fluid to a Tacoma? Pre-Runner
The last two days have seen hard shift take place in my Tacoma when I allow it to ship up when reduing the load from 2nd to 3rd on th autotransmission.
The ATF is low, how do you add more?
The ATF is low, how do you add more?
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Adding oil to the auto transmission on a Tacoma
I can't believe how far out of touch I am, haven't owned an autmatic transmission since about 1973, an English Triumph 2000 of 1967 vintage, my best recollections was that it had a seperate fill point.
Thanks for the input.
Thanks for the input.
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How to check ATF level in 2004 tacoma v6, 2wd?
Hello, I just bought my first toyota tacoma ... 2004. I admit I made a mistake when I changed the oild for the first time when I drained the ATF. It looked like an oil pan to me. Aside from that I need to replace the ATF. mY manual says 2.1qt fro drain and fill. I did this with the recommended T-IV fluid. Now when I run the truck unitl it is up to temp and check the fluid it shows the level slightly below the "cold" double notch. I have since added another quart so I am now at 3.1qt added after my drain and fill.
Can someone please tell me the correct way to check the ATF? Does it need to be checked "cold" and "hot"?
Engine running?
in park, L1, L2 or drive?
hot or cold?
Thanks in advance for any help as I do not sleep well at night thinking that I may be screwing my tansmission up.
Can someone please tell me the correct way to check the ATF? Does it need to be checked "cold" and "hot"?
Engine running?
in park, L1, L2 or drive?
hot or cold?
Thanks in advance for any help as I do not sleep well at night thinking that I may be screwing my tansmission up.
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Originally Posted by dbrosnan
Hello, I just bought my first toyota tacoma ... 2004. I admit I made a mistake when I changed the oild for the first time when I drained the ATF. It looked like an oil pan to me. Aside from that I need to replace the ATF. mY manual says 2.1qt fro drain and fill. I did this with the recommended T-IV fluid. Now when I run the truck unitl it is up to temp and check the fluid it shows the level slightly below the "cold" double notch. I have since added another quart so I am now at 3.1qt added after my drain and fill.
Can someone please tell me the correct way to check the ATF? Does it need to be checked "cold" and "hot"?
Engine running?
in park, L1, L2 or drive?
hot or cold?
Thanks in advance for any help as I do not sleep well at night thinking that I may be screwing my tansmission up.
Can someone please tell me the correct way to check the ATF? Does it need to be checked "cold" and "hot"?
Engine running?
in park, L1, L2 or drive?
hot or cold?
Thanks in advance for any help as I do not sleep well at night thinking that I may be screwing my tansmission up.
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Can anyone tell me if I can use Synchromesh in my 1990 5-speed pickup? It says not for use in all transmissions and that it is for GM and Chrysler. This is probably a dumb question I just dont want to mess anything up.
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Can anyone tell me if I can use Synchromesh in my 1990 5-speed pickup? It says not for use in all transmissions and that it is for GM and Chrysler. This is probably a dumb question I just dont want to mess anything up.
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To check auto tranny fluid:
Run vehicle for about 10-15 minutes to get tranny to normal operating temperature. No high speed driving just normal cruising speeds.
Park vehicle on LEVEL spot.
Place parking brake on and while vehicle is idling shift from park slowly to 1. Then go from 1 to park again.
Leave the vehicle idling and all accessories off.
Pull the tranny dipstick out and wipe with clean cloth. Reinsert dipstick and pull back out to verify that reading is between the hot range.
If the level is low add more fluid through the dipstick hole and keep checking until the level is correct.
Do not overfill!
Run vehicle for about 10-15 minutes to get tranny to normal operating temperature. No high speed driving just normal cruising speeds.
Park vehicle on LEVEL spot.
Place parking brake on and while vehicle is idling shift from park slowly to 1. Then go from 1 to park again.
Leave the vehicle idling and all accessories off.
Pull the tranny dipstick out and wipe with clean cloth. Reinsert dipstick and pull back out to verify that reading is between the hot range.
If the level is low add more fluid through the dipstick hole and keep checking until the level is correct.
Do not overfill!
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