4th Gen 4Runner Transmission Fluid & Filter Change 

If you don't change the filter, at least clean it and see if the mesh is still in good shape.

Considering the replacement (non OEM) cost about 20 bucks with the gasket I think it should be worth it each time you do it. Also pointing out the fact that it should only be changed around every 40,000 to 60,000 mi

@@evanbeebe4171 if I were to change the filter again on my car, I’d buy another OEM one because I changed it once on another older Camry and I used a aftermarket WIX filter and could see the mesh screen wasn’t as fine as the original filter. That filter worked and the car is still driving just fine with probably 100k since I changed it, but I’ll stick to oem Toyota from here on out

All the transmission fluid I had to buy to flush it 💀💀💀 and I’m thinking of doing another flush. LOL

It shifts real smooth. Whether it’s doing a true flush or doing multiple drain and fills, don’t skip out on it

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@@airsoftmechanic - Perfect!! Thank you so much, it does.

Not so much of an improvement, but more like it’s been restored. Depends on how you see it 😊

I believe it’s the same. Be sure to check your transfer case too!

Really considering it after having to undo a lot of bolts

I was able to but I barely fit under

Drain and fills!

Usually, yes. They also say that however much fluid came out, pour the same amount back in. For me, I ran low on fluid so I added more than usual. I didn’t start the engine and let the fluid drop mainly because I didn’t want to burn myself. On top of that, it was over 100 degrees outside Don’t do what I did.

During this time, my transmission was slipping and it turned out I was running low on fluid when I drained it. So I did the 2 drain and fills, and then filled it back up. I took into account for the in line transmission cooler, and for the lack of fluid. To this day the transmission is shifting normally and I haven’t had any issues since I wouldn’t suggest doing it this way since it’s not good practice. Always check to make sure it’s at the proper level

I think it’s crazy to never change it. That fluid will eventually go bad to where it can’t properly lubricate the transmission and cause it to slip or cause some damage. It’s just as important as an oil change, except you don’t have to change it every 5000 miles. People can do what they want with their vehicles, and they don’t have to bother servicing the transmission if they don’t want to. But just know paying for the fluid and filter is much cheaper than having to pay for a whole new transmission if it fails.

Definitely change it. Don't flush it but do a drain and fill

Definitely change it. Changed mine at 172,000 with Valvoline and The non OEM variant filter off of Amazon and it runs great, don't worry about it destroying your transmission that's all hearsay

I don’t have a dipstick hole as this is a sealed transmission

4 times or 5 times at most would do just fine. 10-15 is a lot…but it’s guaranteed that you’ll get all the dirty fluid out.

​@airsoftmechanic lol I just did it today. Realized my mistake instantly. I did complete filter change today. I'll do three drain and fills tomorrow and check fluid color. A bit bummed because my main seal seems to be leaking a bit. Will have to look into that next

As far as I know, the viscosity doesn’t matter

No

@@airsoftmechanic I'm holding on to mine, these bad boys are just going to keep going up in price.