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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 05:26 AM
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Transmission Oil change [help]

I am looking for a page to show me how to change my Runner'01 Trans Fluid.

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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 07:10 PM
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What kind of transmission does your yota have??
Old Apr 14, 2003 | 03:24 AM
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It's a Automatic 3.4L 4WD

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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 04:24 AM
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Follow the directions here http://www.amsoil.com/faqs/faq8.htm On my 2001 Tacoma the discarge of the radiator ATF cooler was the driver side. To be sure, disconnect the hose and place it in a bucket, put a spare piece of hose on the hose barb and place it in another bucket. Start the engine for a few seconds and check the buckets. That way you can be sure which side is discharge.

I used a 5 gallon bucket and made up a dip stick to keep track of how much gets pumped out versus how much you pour in. You will need to stop the engine a few times to catch up. I purchased two cases of ATF and used 20 quarts to flush the system.

Overall, not a tough job. Good luck!
Old Apr 22, 2003 | 05:11 PM
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Hi Tomstin do you use Amsoil ATF in your truck ?
Old Apr 23, 2003 | 03:35 AM
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Yes, I switched to Amsoil at 25k miles when I added the ATF cooler, the shifts seemed crisper. Spend the $20 on a perfered customer, any questions seem to get answered quicker and if you use their product you more than make it up.
Old Apr 23, 2003 | 04:55 PM
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Here's a pretty good writeup: http://www.4x4wire.com/cgi-bin/ultim...;f=78;t=001390

I just switch to amsoil at 170k.

Steve
 
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