[datadude]

First timer here! First, my apologies for asking something that may have been covered in another posting, the search feature on the website isn't functioning properly tonight.

I have a 2000 Toyota Tundra, 4WD, V8. The radiator had a problem experienced by many and I ended up with the Strawberry Quick issue.

Focusing on the transmission only for this post, I've removed the fluid that was in the pan and will be installing a new filter and a gasket once they arrive. I'm wondering how to flush the fluid out of the rest of the transmission, like the torque converter, before I drive it?

 

[Jonesy]

My brother had this issue (Strawberry Milkshake) with his 2003 Tundra V8. He had just picked it up from the dealership after a transmission fluid exchange when he found the milkshake. He took it back to the dealership and had them repeat the fluid exchange. This was after a new radiator, coolant and a drain and fill was completed at home.
The best way would be an entire fluid exchange but you could easily do several drain & fill procedures until you were satisfied with the final condition of the ATF in your transmission.
This incident took place several years ago ~ my brother caught it right away ~ the transmission and new radiator are doing just fine. This was some 50-60K miles ago.
Of course, your mileage may vary.

Below you will find a nugget from our extensive DIY library that may help shed some light on the subject.

DIY: ATF Flush, With Pics.

Over the weekend, after all the questions (my own) about all the what's and which's and how's, I finally flushed my tranny. Before starting, I like to thank all the TS members who took the time to write up their own instructions, without which I could not have done this, and from which come...

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datadude

 

[datadude]

Thanks for the link Jonsey, just what I was looking for.

 

[Jonesy]

There's a lot of helpful DIY content here on the forum !

DIY (Do-It-Yourself) & User Knowledgebase

 

[OnCapeCod]

If you own one of these vehicles you can get a radiator on amazon for under $150, you'll spend more than that trying to clean up that mess if it didn't kill your transmission outright. It's not a question of if it will happen but when do to electrolysis. Cheap insurance. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049GHV3U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1