Just brought a 2004runner SE V8 and realize I can't find the tranny fluid level dip stick and my friend had a V6 his is located near the engine oil dip stick. Anyone have a idea of where I can find that?

 

I don't recall seeing one when I test drove a couple 2004's. Perhaps sealed at the factory?

 

This is remain an unknown subject.......what if i need to check the fluid level but the stick is not there May be it is sealed inside like you said.

 

Just give your local delearship service dept. a call, they'll tell you one way or another!

 

Thanks so much..........

 

In the 2004 model year, Toyota changed the fluid in the AT to a "WS" extended wear fluid. It is intended to never be changed or checked. Sounds strange, but here is the TSB that describes it.

R.

 

Thank you soooo much for this valueable information. I had contact 2 toyota service department for past few days. There technichans told me the same thing ----- As long as there is no leak in the system, there will be no need to check the fluid level. But I was haveing a doubt about that. Now the answer is right in front of me....... :pat:

Thanks again here for help me find the answer.

 

isnt it annoying that you cant edit the thread title

 

That's ridiculous, tranny fluid should be measured to make sure you have a correct level in there. Where is the fill plug on the tranny? If it's on the side of the housing, it might be just the same as a differential, where you unscrew the plug and feel if the level is up to the bottom of the plug hole.

 

There is no fill for V-8's sealed unit. One of the reasons why I did not buy V-8 is that "sealed" transmission.

 

I don't have my manuals with me, (out of town), but there is a plug on the side of the trans case (sight plug) which is used to check the fluid level and add fluid if needed.

 

From what I understand, the '05 V6 will have an option for the 5 speed auto, so I would guess it will be the 'sealed' unit.

 

I don't buy anything that doesn't have solid rubber vulcanized tires.
What does the auto industry, especially Toyota, know about building stuff that lasts.

 

True, but takes some fun out of working on the truck.