Ipaman

I needed a new transmission dipstick for my 2000 limited 4x4 4runner so I ran to Pull A Part this morning. I grabbed one off a 1997 with the same engine. 3.4 v6. It fits fine with a little twisting , but after checking my fluid it is saying its low. I used the correct procedure (Car running shift slowly through gears and check while running.)

Now I am wondering if the dipstick is shorter for the 97. Could someone with a 2000 measure their's quick and let me know what it is?

Thanks

rworegon

Tranny dipstick?

Ipaman

Yes sir.

Edit: I just checked the parts diagrams for both models from the site in your sig and they are the same part number so that is good.

rworegon

What transmission? Look on the driver door column for the code likely A340E of A340F.

Ipaman

A340f and its a 4x4

Ipaman

Anyone? I could also use the measurement from the base of the dipstick to the highest HOT Mark.

hoghead420

I have a 98 a340f and from the bottom of the dipstick to the top notch is 9 inches. ( cough, that's what she said) Don't know if the year difference matters. Thought it might help.

Ipaman

Dang 9"!! Mine is only 5 1/2 to the top notch. I feel like less of a man. I never saw my original so i dont know what it was.

hoghead420

Let me check again, ill take a picture. I might of looked at the wrong notch

hoghead420

Double checked , I have 2 marks on the cool notches about 4 and 5 inches from the bottom, the the hot notches are at 8 and 9 inches . My dipstick top is orange if that helps ya at all

Ipaman

Weird. I wonder why they are different? I hope my fluid level is correct. I ended up adding some to make it right according to my dipstick. Although if i had yours i would have had to add more to get to the marks.

hoghead420

That is weird, I took a few picts of mine , I didn't take picts on the cold down low. But there about 5 inches, I have 4 notches total on my dipstick. http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...310_190312.jpg

rworegon

OP, are you sure the dipstick from the '97 and the 2000 A340F are the same part number? I glanced quickly and they look like different part numbers....I may be wrong though.

Ipaman

No im not sure. I might just have to get a new one so i make sure i get it right. I ended up adding fluid and its driving fine, but i would hate to cause damage because of overfilling it.

rworegon

Getting a new one from the dealer specific to your year, transmission, and model is the safest bet for sure.

Ipaman

Yeah thats what I will have to do. Looking at the parts online it looks like there are 4 different dpstick part numbers:

103-34070
103-34060
103-35290
103-35350

rworegon

Each of those part #'s need to be prefaced with 35 per the PNC and diagram, i.e.:
35103-34070
35103-34060
35103-35290
35103-35350

KZN185W

iTrader: (1)

for VZN185L Limited:

For California-spec, it's 35103-34060

for 1997/1998/2000, it's 35103-35350

Ipaman

Thank you sir. I am going to head to the dealer today and hopefully pick one of those up. Although i am sure they will have to order it.

hoghead420

Wow, never imagined there was so many different dipsticks for the 3.4 from 98-02 . Note to self, be very gentle when checking the tranny fluid. Good to know , thanks.