This vid gave me the peace of mind to change my transmission fluid on my own. Thank you for being so clear and detailed. There are a ton of variations on this process. This was the clearest I’ve found.
Ditto! Especially how to replace all the fluid as opposed to a percentage and how to get the lights to clear. No one else covers that last part. Yeah, it's simple but until I've seen it done I'm not satisfied. He covered it all perfectly!
Its time for my 2011 tacoma to have its transmission fluid changed. Not so pink any more but not burnt. Should I pull the pan and replace the filter also?
Hello, I own a virtually identical Tacoma. Couldn't you just measure the amount of fluid removed and place the same amount of new fluid back in? What mileage did you change your fluid? I only have 75,000 miles on my 2015 TRD Sport. What mileage would you recommend? Were you having any problems or did you change the fluid as a matter of preventive maintenance? Thanks! I like your channel!
You can do that also, but is there really a need to do this at a very specific temp? No matter what, at the point of max trans temp to move the fluid to the top of the overflow tube, the fluid will flow into the tube and never go back into the trans. With that said, one only needs to warm up the trans to normal operating temps, about 15min or just go drive around for 1/2 hr and it'll be warmed up to op temps. They make this way more difficult than it has to be. Just add fluid until it comes out of the overflow tube...DONE.
Thank you for this, I accidentally drained my transmission fluid instead of my engine oil when I was trying to change the engine oil and you saved me from having 2-ton paperweight. Lesson learned, don't let the arrogance of "I've done this a dozen times" keep you from refreshing yourself with the procedure!
Great video, thanks! I can't speak to the 2gen, but the 3gen manual has you remove the jumper before removing the overflow plug for the final level check. After you put the truck in temp check mode, the manual states: "NOTICE: Be sure that terminals TC and TE1 are not connected. If the terminals are connected, the fluid level cannot be precisely adjusted due to fluctuations in engine speed." HINT: Disconnecting terminals TC and TE1 activates engine idle speed control mode. Even after terminals TC and TE1 are disconnected, automatic transmission fluid temperature detection mode will be active until the ignition switch is turned off."
Thanks for the information! I believe this applies the same to the 3rd gen. This is definitely the best video I've seen on this. I take the information you give and apply it to the 3rd gen, you're the best, no-nonsense car maintenance/repair videos online. One thing I would do without fail is to check the fills at home, whether you buy new or used. I found my differential and manual transmission to be almost a half quart and about 10oz low from the factory, respectively, when cold. I'm not sure if they're eyeballing it at the factory or if there is a machine that dispenses fluids and has an error margin, but this is documented by many in the Tacoma forums, some people are over a quart low in the auto tranny and this can't be great for a "lifetime fluid".
Thank you for this video! Some tips you covered but seeing the order below may help someone: Make sure overflow plug is hand tightened, then fill. Wire in, turn ignition and start engine Slowly shift from Park to Low and back to Park. Then immediately shift to Neutral and shift to Drive then to neutral then to drive then to neutral then to drive, this should take 6 seconds so go slow. You will see AT oil light while shifting. Then shift to park. AT oil light goes away. Wait. …I waited 15 minutes or so from a cold start. Here he states only 5 minutes. So it may vary. Once AT light is on, leave engine idling in Park, remove overflow plug until it slowly drips, then seal it back up. Turn off engine. Torque all bolts accordingly, careful it’s hot! 29 fill bolt 15 for both overflow and drain plug. Remove wire Start engine *Then come back to this video and Like and Subscribe!*
@@Beacon_Offroad I was in a hurry and instead of draining the engine oil I drained the transmission fluid on my 15 Tacoma. I already filled it back up with transmission fluid but I am wondering how to check the fluid level, with engine running or not?
My friend had a channel like yours fixing up bikes and Mercedes. Always hovering around 1-2k views. Then, one day, boom posts a video and 1.5 million views in a month. These videos are high quality, keep it up!
Awesome videos my friend and thank you so much! How fortunate we are to have a professional like you, that can be trusted and is willing to share their knowledge with others. You are a blessing! Keep up the good work. With out intimidation, I used your videos to change all my fluids on a 2015 Tacoma v6 4x4.
Thank you very much for your excellent educative video. Finally, I was able to do it properly the transmission oil change. I looked through many videos and they did not have the right information. I followed your step by step video and I had good results!
I just use the trans cooler lines to drain and fill. Run engine and pump 4 qts out. Shut engine off. Fill with a 12v pump with 4qts. You can change it all that way if you want. I've used Max Life in my 4runner with no issues. Being ocd I also install a inline magnefine filter on the cooler line.
It's really cool to see someone using All data. This is the program we used when I was in college for my associates degree in auto tech, back in 2013. First video I've seen with someone using it.
Thank you! This was the best video about this on the Internet. I'm about to do this on my 2010 4Runner and was really unsure about how to make sure about the correct temp until watching your video. One question, if I may: since you refill it to just overflowing when cold, then just letting the overflow dribble until it stops AFTER correct AT OIL TEMP reached should guarantee the correct level since the fluid expanded when hot. You shouldn't have to add any when hot, correct?
First vid I've seen that actually addressed how to got more than a couple of quarts exchanged in a system that has allot in it. I'm confident now that I can swap almost all of the fluid by repeating this procedure a couple of times. Thanks much!
At what milage is it recommended to change the transmission fluid on this truck . Mine has 50k and has not been changed . Also about how long did u let the truck run to reach the correct temperature?
I did this and removed 3 qts. I refilled 3 qts. When idling I opened up my overflow and nothing came out. I shut off engine and 750 ml came out. I put another qt in and when idling a couple drops came out. My question is should I add more and wait for the slow trickle from overflow during idle? Was I low to begin with? 3 qts sounds like the most people are putting in but I currently have 3.25 qts inside. Please help.
It says in the video that it takes about 3 liters to fill. When you say you flush it 3 times, does this mean you fill and drain 3 times, which would be 9 liters total? And you throw out the other 6 liters?
Yes there's a difference between "drain and fill" maintenance versus a "flush". You should do it at least 3 times to clear out torque convertor and trans cooler. You can remove the return hose from cooler and pump out most of the old fluid (3l at a time using measured bucket and an assistant to turn truck on and off and cycle gears)
Wonderful helpful tips and guide. I have a 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5 3.5L V6. @ 36,000 miles I have a question and wanted to know if the same things you use work for mine as well or should I get a different kind of oil? Second question is what kind of transmission oil fuild do I use to change and what other things do I need to change also? It's hard to find real loyal mechanics so I came across your channel and hoping to get some help all the way from: Juneau Alaska
Thank you for this video! Could you please provide some guidance on a inexpensive odb reader that will check my trans temp so I could bypass the cotter pin method? Thank you.
Thanks for your excellent video tutorial. That’s what I needed to do it. Just have a quick question, do I have to put that pin on connector for the ecm or just let the oil warmup, thanks, blessings to you and your family and business.
For transmissions fluid on a 3rd gen Tacoma, I am at 51k miles, do you recommend a drain and fill or a flush? I spoke with the dealership and they said they would do a flush which seems overkill for such low miles.
I personally over service all my own vehicles. Flush or drain and fill is really up to you. You can also do multiple drain and fills to get a better fluid service.
@@Beacon_Offroad Appreciate the feedback! If I have and scan tool or an OBD II port adapter that tells me the temperature of the transmission there’s no need to put the truck tempt check mode. Is that right?
Did mine today on my 06 Tacoma. Dropped pan and replaced filter wiped down and cleaned magnets. Was still reasonable but probably hadn't been done. No major sludge or metal on the magnets. I made s huge mess and aligning the gasket took a while..... Took for a road test and shifted sooo smooth.
I wanted to find out about the Toyota Yaris 2013 when opened the screw By the time the oil meter comes out, oil will be poured out and it can reduce the amount of chalk transmission?, Chalk testing was done only for a general need and not for any other problem The color of the oil itself is bright red which I guess is good. If this is a mistake and because of this it is necessary to completely change the gear oil.?😨, The test itself for a car in a licensed Toyota Israel garage but that does not mean that the test is correct that's why I need your recommendation tnx.
Awesome vid, but PLEASE link the site you showed at the beginning. For people using their phone while doing the procedure, its a lot easier to be able to actually see the site, as opposed to stopping and starting the video.
Nice work; simple and straight to the point. I have a 2013 GS350 with almost 70K. Gonna follow your guidance. After 1st fill, I may idle the engine for 20 seconds to suck the fluid outta the pan and drain again. Thanks! Gonna like and subscribe to your channel.
Hi so flushing is not really necessary? Just simple drain and fill? Im at 30k mils never done this. Per manual I need to do it at 60k miles. I have tow package can I follow this same procedure?
Well not that flushing isnt necessary, theres nothing wrong with that, but you can service it without needing a machine. This is a simple service that can be done at home. You can do it early or more often if you wish. Tow shouldn't change anything with the procedure.
I have a Gen 2, 2011 did the service but wasn't sure if i needed to do the OBD thing, however did watch the overflow come out. hope I didn't screw anything up.
No you didn't, as long as it was up to operating trans temp(max temp), as whatever fluid in excess will flow into the overflow tube. It's really just a Toyota procedure to make you think you need to take it to a Toyota service center.
You missed tell me a step before fist starting the truck...did you or did you NOT add oil before starting? I dont want to screw anything up. Also didn't see where you put the pin in 4 and 13... You seem like you are in a rush. I have lots of time and can fast forward if you are taking too long so PLEASE take your time. Thanks again for the video
Yes I put the fluid in before starting. Although if you were gonna add it right away it wouldnt really matter. If you didnt see it, refer back to the manual I posted, it shows it there.
So at 3:20 do you put oil back in before putting the cotter pin in to the OBD2 and putting it in neutral and drive within the 6 seconds? If so how much did you put in? Enough for it to drain out the overflow? If not, did you fill it after it got up to temp? Thanks.
Allow me to make it simple for everyone drain the fluid measure the amount that you removed and put the same amount back into the transmission that came out
Just wondering if you measured out the amount of fluid that you took out just replace it with that same amount of clean fluid?That would work wouldn't it?
Because there is no filter. Just a screen inside. You absolutely can, but it really doesn't really do much for you in a traditional way of filter and gasket. Its typically serviced this way.
Toyota sealed transmissions are a bit of a pain and have watched many videos with missing or improper procedures re: this maintenance. Thank you for filming and posting the correct way to do this.
Thank you! I was able to replace the 2.5 Qt of fluid that I accidentally drained when doing an oil change for my dad’s truck for the first time. You made it so easy to follow that I felt competent to do it on our driveway. Thanks a lot!
Nice video. Question: Do we really need to do the wire jumping/pin poking in those wire harness holes to get the temperature? That part kind of turn me off.
Will this be the same procedure for a 2005 Toyota Tacoma? (to verify ATF temp?). Also, when you raised the car up, was it running while checking the level by unscrewing the overfill bolt?
We own an 07 Tacoma 4Cylinder Manual Transmission with over 250K miles on her, and we have owned since about 30K miles and we have never drained the transmission fluid, nor rear differential fluid, nor engine coolant either. Would you suggest doing these services at this point or just leaving it be, since such high miles and replacing these fluids especially on manual tranny might do more harm than good?…
Cool vid, I'd just add make sure you remember the crush washer on the overflow drain.....since mine has been dripping for 3 days and I had to stop by the dealership to get new ones and additional fluid!
I did a drop pan change gasket, fluid & filter on my 2000 PreRunner. Will simply just drain & add the same amount that drained (roughly 2.5-3 quarts) again in a few months. and repeat this simple process again in a few more months . NEVER do a power FLUSH on an older transmission.
I'm late to you're channel. I have 1999 Camry CE manual shift or 5 speed, is there a video showing how to check and change the manual transmission fluid i really would like to know.
My only question is were you adding fluid once it got into trans temp check mode? I mean, you are the mechanic but isn’t it defeating the purpose if you are adding fluid in that isn’t at the correct temp to be checked?
Yes, basically. Besides that you need to shift it from neutral to park 3 times I think with 6 seconds and it's ready to read. Follow the instructions I put, it's all there.
Carcraft Autotech ok thanks you I reviewed the instructions you provided. One thing I did not see it specify is once the AT temp reaches correct check temp(AT dash light eliminated solid), are you supposed to do the fluid check with the truck ON/ IDLING in park?
i have a 05 4 runner and went by the owners manual and have never change the transmission fluid. As this stage should i do that being that its atf long life oil. A lot of people have told me not to do it being a lot residue might appear so late in the service my truck has 152,000 miles
I own a 2005 Tacoma Prerunner, Crew Cab, Extended Cargo Bed (6 ft) with the 4.0 Engine. I have owned the truck since 2007. It has 170,000 miles and runs beautifully. After having the tranny fluid changed at 100,000 I have changed it in the following manner: 1. remove the fill plug, 2. remove the drain plug. 3. Run 1 quart of WS tranny fluid through the fill plug and let it drain out (the tranny filter is actually a wire mesh filter device and running a quart through the tranny will clean it up pretty much). 4. close the drain plug and add 3 quarts back into the trans. 5. Reinsert the fill plug. This I was told by a Toyota mechanic that is the same procedure used at the dealership. I have never pulled the overflow plug ever.
After some research (along with this excellent video) on whether a Full Flush, Dropping the pan/replacing the filter, or Drain/Fill is needed, I am doing this maintenance just like the video. * I have one question. I intend to drain/fill multiple times to get the ATF cleaner. At what intervals do you recommend ? (i.e. driving around for 10 mins then draining again or every week) Awesome Video BTW
