DIY: Check the Automatic Transmission Fluid Level

[jason2413]

I was in a hurry and wasn't paying attention. I was extra careful when I changed the oil the first time but just careless I guess. All the other cars that I've changed oil on it's just loosening up the first drain bolt I see. Lesson learned. Thanks!

[jason2413]

Originally Posted by MOREPOWER

Buy a cheap pump sprayer, buy atf from Toyota fill it. fill plug on the side half way up, fill till it overflows when it stops overflowing its done. Why did you remove the drain plug
INFO:2005 A750E/A750F Transmission
INFO:2005 A750E/A750F Transmission
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Is the fill plug the 22-23mm bolt on the passenger side?

Thanks

[eapking]

Hi there. First post. Please be kind. I have a 2000 Tundra and am getting strange readings on my tranny dipstick. The picture shown here in your post looks right. However, when I check hot (running in park) the fluid only hits in the cool range (near end of stick). When checking cold, the fluid is much further up the stick, near the hot range. Is this not the opposite of what I should expect, or am I losing my mind? Thanks.

[JLlerenas]

Toyota Tacoma 2005 Acess Cab Automatic Transmision Oil Fluid Change:

1. Buy dealer oil $4. per quart, I bought 4 qts, but only used 3qts.
2. Buy 24mm Socket for fill
3. Buy valoline plastic oil pump for $6. i think the Gallon size screw cap is best for the deal oil bottles.
4. after a drive to heat oil up, remove fill socket, then remove drain plug (not the plug that has "CHECK" on it.
5. let the transmission cool down!!!
6> replace drain plug, and pump fluid into fill plug it is a 24mm socket on passenger side of transmission, rear of trans behind the 2nd section.
7. add 3.2. qts then screw fill plug( i left somewhat lose in case i have to go back and add some. Turn on your truck and warm up your truck; move the shift handle from park to low to lubricate oil throughout engine.
8. after temp is hot in transmission like 124 degress farienhiet. remove the "check" plug with a 5MM hex wrench while the engine is on!!!!!!!!!!. This will allow the excess fluid to drain. if nothing comes out you have to add more oil. ( I put in 4 qts of oil and 1 qt flushed out the pan from the "check" plug. So next time i will only put in 3 qts of trans fluid.
9. go back and tighten everthing up when you trans fluid is level.
I saved over 140 dollars

Good luck.

Originally Posted by Rotryrkt

How about the procedure for checking the trans fluid level on 2005 models with no dipstick!

I tried yesterday while under there changing oil and greasing drive shafts. I have two plugs on the trans pan one a plain plug at the rear (drain?) and one with "check" stamped in it with a hex allen head. I removed this "check" plug assuming it was at the bottom of some sort of tube extending at or above the specified level in the pan. Logical, I thought, like most things Toyota. WRONG!! I got a face full of oil before I got it threaded back in. I figure I lost about a quarter pint of oil at most. I doubt this will have any effect, but I would like to know the correct procedure in any case for peace of mind. Anyone know the correct procedure, and where the fill hole is? I found what looks like a fill hole plug, but it is in the tail shaft housing between the trans and transfer case. Is that it? Thanks in advance for your help.

[Vooduguru]

Originally Posted by fastman9

I've used Dex III for years with no problems.

So can I use th DEXIII with the 4.0 V6 4Runner? Or should I use the DexIV?

[Vooduguru]

anyone?

[achordkent]

I am looking for detail information on checking and changing transmission fluid on a 2006 toyota tundra. I saw the detail sheet on 05 tundra, but I think it will be diff. for a 06 tundra.

Thanks for any help
Kent

[MissSharpie]

My husband just told me he did the same thing to my truck...He accidentally pulled the wrong plug. I am going to take mine to the dealer and have them do what they need to do...I don't want to pay the money, but I'm worried about trouble down the line. what became of your issue? Did you leave it go?

[LifeTech]

Originally Posted by superbad

Thanks guys. Your comments made my discission. I will NEVER buy a Toyota. I was really thinking about it. As far as I went and got pre-approved for the autoloan to make it easier. A transmission without a dip-stick and a life long oil life. Theres metal particales in the tranmission fluid due to gear wear. Overtime they build-up and will clog the filter if your lucky. Worse case plug the valves cause internal damage nothing big just about $1500 to $3000 to replaced or overhaul. Who wrote the manual? Sounds like a way to make money. Hope you dont plan on driving over 100,000 miles if you use the truck as advertised. Thanks for the info and steering me in the right direction, buy domestic.

Yu are on the wrong forum dude.

[MOREPOWER]

Originally Posted by superbad

Thanks guys. Your comments made my discission. I will NEVER buy a Toyota. I was really thinking about it. buy domestic.

Thinking of buying a Toyota, I doubt that. whats a bridge dweller need a long lived vehicle for. Buy domestic, it will look great up on jacks under the overpass within a few short years.

[LIMITED]

I Have Done Service Work All My Life, If You Want It To Last Change The Oil. It Will Go Bad If You Work Your Truck, Bad Oil And Towing In Over DRIVE Is What Will Take Your Trans Out, If You Are Very Nice To Your Truck The Oil Will Go A Long Time, But If You Tow With It And It Gets Hot It Will Burn The Oil Or Shorten The Life Of The Oil And The Trans. I Have A 07 2.7 And A Big Oil Cooler And If I Tow A Good Load With The Little Truck I Do A DRAIN And Refill With The Iv Toyota Atf, I Have Had No Problems, There Nothing You Can Do That Your Truck Will Like Better Than New Oil, I Do Not Have All Of The Certifications That Some Have But Have Been To The School Of Hard Knocks And Been In Service All My Life. Yes It Cost To Be A Oil Chang Nut. I Have Never Had A Eng Or Trans Go Bad Because Of Oil Please Change Your Trans Oil. Toyota want to sell cars and trucks not make them last a long time.

[zcd]

Seems like a lot of us 05/06'ers mistook the drain plug on the tranny for the one on the engine oil drain pan. This has been a very helpful thread. A buddy of mine who owns an 05 Taco couldnt believe my tundra doesnt have a dip stick for the tranny, hell neither could I.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by achordkent

I am looking for detail information on checking and changing transmission fluid on a 2006 toyota tundra. I saw the detail sheet on 05 tundra, but I think it will be diff. for a 06 tundra.

Thanks for any help
Kent

spoke to the service advisor at Toyota and he said for the 2006 Tundras has a sealed transmission case. He said that's why there's no dipstick. You can't top it off. He said you can however do a trans drain and refill which would cost $59 bucks but he said it's not really recommended but at 60k you can get a transmission flush which he said would cost $250 bucks. I'm only at 37k so i'll just wait till I hit the 60k mark and than do the flush...

[HOGWILD]

service advisor does what he is told by service manager and they both are wrong! all sealed transmissions can be topped off, as a matter of fact if you check it like the Toyota wants you to you have to top it off due to opening it up! 05 and 06 are same procedure!

[shatto]

Originally Posted by fastman9

I've used Dex III for years with no problems.

That you have used Dexron III for years in a different transmission is fine, but it just might not work in a newer one.
Sort of along the lines of 3,000 mile oil changes and using straight 30 weight oil. Obsolete.

I'll get back to you as soon as I hear from Amsoil about using 'only Toyota' ATF-WA.

My 06 automatic has no dipstick.
Looking forward, on the right rear side is the filler plug. there are two plugs on the bottom of the transmission pan. the larger one, on the right is the overflow. Fill until fluid comes out of the overflow.