I flushed my 2010 TRD OR 4x4 yesterday. I used this video as part of my studying for the procedure. Dropped the pan and used Valvoline Maxlife. So far it's a huge difference, thanks for the video.
Good work on the video. 2 things: - always pull pan first - clean inside + magnets and contrary to what some say - change the filter. The filter traps a lot of crud even though "it's just a screen". - fill the transmission from the top. 6 ft. long piece of 1/2 x 5/8 vinyl hose snaked down from the top to the fill plug hole. Attach a funnel topside and start pouring. much easier than wrestling with a pump over and over down below.
Well said M R. You are absolutely correct about the pan and filter, the magnets inside are covered with clutch material and the pan needs to be wiped clean as well. Watch the Don Smith channel, he shows ,and explains in detail the why and how of a proper trans flush. All mine get done this way, and when there's no pan, pull the drain plug first and clean it with brake clean. Jim
Awesome video. So glad I watched again before starting to make sure I disconnected the proper line for flushing. I dropped the pan and did the filter as well. I learned a trick about keeping the gasket and bolts in place as you set the pan back on the transmission. The holes in the gasket are just a tad smaller than the bolts and the bolts can all be inserted through the pan and filter (just a couple of threads showing) at the bench so you don’t have to worry about the gasket floating around as you set the pan and you don’t have to paw around for bolts while crawling around under the truck.
I’ve got a 81 ford truck that a aftermarket transmission cooler line came off as I pulled out of my driveway. And it’s a mile down hill to the highway. When I tried to get on the highway all the truck could do was just get me across the road to the shoulder. I was able to replace the line and walk to Casey’s for oil. I don’t remember how many quarts I put in but I think I bought 8. It didn’t hurt it and is still running today 15 years later.
This is a great step-by-step video, same as with all of your stuff, my opinion. I'd like to add one recommended, and VERY important step to the process. Anyone contemplating a transmission fluid change or flush should, drain the pan, DROP THE PAN, thoroughly wipe out any debris/metal shavings, clean the pan magnets and change the filter. It should be done prior to following everything else in this video. Omitting this step is screaming for trouble and is almost guaranteed to cost you $$$$ and grief. Simply performing a flush without a pan drop/clean will likely send a flood of debris and gunk into the transmission valve body and proceed to wreak havoc. I'm not saying the worst is going to happen , but its no more difficult than any other step in this video, adds about an hour to the process and only cost about $25 for the filter kit at NAPA (or your preferred parts retailer, also available on Amazon). A couple of other recommendations: (1) Replace the garbage OEM mild steel pan bolts with 316 stainless (M6x10mmx12mm) and coat them with a quality anti-sieze compound, or better yet use Tef-Gel. (2) Add a bottle of LubeGard (red or platinum) following the directions on the bottle; this stuff is a tried and true product.
Obviously 10 months after the comment, but I still wanted to reply. At the time of doing research for this project and having talked to a handful of people who had competed this I felt it wasn't necessary without only 60K on the truck. Most of the people who had dropped the pan and swapped the filter had almost no debris to speak of and couldn't tell a difference between the new and old filters. Also it's been a while, but I believe it was to the effect this type of transmission shouldn't require a filter change. That it's a sealed trans and simply swapping fluid would yield many miles without issues. Either way if done correctly it's a good maintenance step. There is certainly still a benefit to swapping fluid alone as the fluid loses it's lubricating benefits over time.
According to my Toyota Dealer….. Generally under normal driving conditions it is recommended to service the Trans at every 80K miles, of course if you’re off-roading a lot and/or towing, you should be good at about 50K-60K mile change intervals.
I have a 2008 Tacoma. I should have paid better attention but the dealership said never touch it because it’s sealed. 279,000 miles which I think is great but I should have been changing it. Solenoid is messed up and it want go into high gear. I have a used one coming with 90,000 miles on it. First thing I’m doing is dropping pan and changing filter and fluids
Nice video man! My 2012 has almost 70k miles and will be doing a flush in a few weeks. I have the tow package, I’m from TX so in the summer, tranny reaches 200 in traffic. I’ll be bypassing the stock radiator cooler and will be installing a bite Tru-Cool cooler with a fan just for the transmission.
@@alecthenice8115 4 years later still going strong. haven't had any issues with the bypass or aftermarket cooler. as a matter of fact, i will be doing another 50k mile flush here soon. she's now at 120k miles
Good video. I suggest that you should have dropped the pan and replaced the filter and clean all three magnets. I did this on my Tacoma at almost 60,000 gentle miles and I was surprised by just how much was on all three magnets. After a very thorough drain and flush of the entire system I installed Amsoil’s best full synthetic automatic transmission oil. Transmission temperatures are now about 9 to 12 degrees lower with the Amsoil. I thought that was interesting. It just doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense to empty out a lot of quarts of old oil and install a lot of quarts of fresh new oil with a dirty filter and three dirty magnets still inside. Just my two cents worth.
I disconnected the return line to the transmission coming from the radiator. I connected a clear hose and put the end in a bucket with a measure on the side. After I replaced the fluid that I drained and after dropping the pan and cleaning the three magnets and installing a new filter and pan gasket I filled up my transmission with Amsoil. Then I started my engine with the return line disconnected. The old fluid came out and into my bucket. When it filled to two quarts of dark old fluid I shut off the engine and put two quarts of fresh Amsoil back in the transmission. I repeated this until I seen bright clear red new Amsoil transmission fluid in the clear tubing and pouring out. Then I filled up the transmission accordingly. It was actually pretty easy.
You are correct about the pan. Have you seen the Don Smith channel? He shows in detail all you need to know about properly flushing a trans, and always removes the pan and cleans the magnets.
Great video.... I don't see the link you mentioned for how to jump the two wires in the OBD II connector so can drain excess transmission fluid at the correct temperature. Thanks
Hey man great video. I have a 2012 Tacoma 2wd 50k miles and hate the way it shifts. If I am crawling along in traffic is lunges into 2nd and the truck will jerk into 5th just about every time. Shifts much smoother when I am towing or have something heavy in the bed. Have you heard of any of these issues with 12-15 models? Thanks!
Great video! I freakin searched all over for a video like this but couldn’t find one. I found a forum post that described it and followed that, but if I’d had this video too, I would’ve been less intimidated by the job. I’m actually thinking about dropping the pan and replacing the Transmission filter/screen. Have you done that yet?
its not a filter screen its just a wire mesh to filter out metal shavings so unless you are seeing that in your oil then just leave it alone you are spending more money and time thats not needed
Since you did not remove the transmission pan, would it have worked pumping the new fluid into the line returning to the transmission (the line you removed from the cooler)? I'm not sure how much fluid is in the line itself, but my OCD kicks in when I work on my 4Runner (same transmission) and I'd want to push the old fluid in the line back into the pan after the first start-stop. Great video and instructions!
Your video is going to be a great help but i do not have a scan tool to check the temperature.... Can i use a simple laser thermometer on the pan itself?______ If i have to i will buy the scanner
At 11:44, the sound that sounds kind of like a bearing spinning. Is that a normal expected sound? What is it? I've been researching for a while. My new to me 2013 does it and is louder when cold or when on brake and a little gas.
I love how this is a "sealed transmission" according to Toyota but Aisin still recommends fluid changes. Im just going to drain and fill the pan, would hate to wreck the tranny. Any update on slippage or gear stickiness?
At the time of posting this video it had been about 2 years since actually doing the flush with 0 transmission issues. I believe although it's a "sealed" transmission, fluid will eventually breakdown. I still consider a fluid change sealed as in you don't need to pull it apart.
Great video! Would you happen to remember the brand name of the quart pump you're using? I heard that a lot of pumps don't fit the Toyota fluid bottles due to their threads being different.
Awesome vid!! Just my $0.02, but I usually add about 1/4 to 1/2 of a quart (I usually do about 8 to 12 oz.) back to the transmission pan after draining excess from the check plug. This seems to be standard practice for some shops. I don't know if it is 100% necessary, but just something I do when I flush my transmission fluid. I have 250,000 miles on my 2009 Tacoma Prerunner with no issues!
So I am pretty sure when I was pumping in each time I was pumping slightly more than I was removing each time. It looks like a lot over, but the actual volume was pretty small. I also wanted to be a little over than under so I didn't have to top it off and check again.
Adam Shirley you drain and refill first so when you start the truck, the oil pump starts pumping the fresh clean oil through whatever components it lubricates, thought the torque converter, and out the line he disconnected. You repeat this process until clean oil comes out of the hose he disconnected.
So by starting the truck it runs the transmission pump that is used for circulating the system. The "Flush" happens by pumping out and replacing the fluid over and over essentially flushing out the old fluid. The steps would be the same for you, but you just need to find where the line running back to the transmission is. I am not familiar with first gens, so I wouldn't be able to tell you for sure which line to use.
Correct. He started by replacing the fluid in the pan. Then he disconnected the return line and started the engine to run the transmission pump. The pump picks up the new fluid from the pan and pushes out the old fluid. He needed to do that a few times in order to get all of the old fluid out.
Not all OBD2 readers will read AT temp since AT temp is not a standard output data point. One must research which scan tool is configurable and also have the specific vehicle make/model code to read the AT temp. ScanGauge can do it.
I bought a new transmission filter for my 2015 Toyota Tacoma 4.0l I’m also doing a transmission flush. Should I put my filter first then flush or flush them filter on?? What’s ur opinion on it?
Put the new filter in before you do the full fluid change. Drain and drop the pan, change the filter, button it jp, add in the amount that came out, then proceed with everything in the video. I usually cycle through the gears once before I take the outside hose off, but I don't know if that's necessary or not...
@@MrDLRu you alright , I put my 2005 toyota Tacoma prerunner in transmission temperature check mode, and when the indicator turn on , I connected the scangauge and it was exactly 97 degrees.
From the research I did their is no need to replace the inner mesh filter in the transmission ever and the potential adverse effects out way any gain from swapping that piece out. Also for what it's worth, per conversations with folks who did swap the mesh the old one looked almost like new and advised me that they didn't see much of a difference.
www.scangauge.com/xgauge/toyota-lexus-scion-cansf-transmission-temperature/ read pg. 41 in the scan gauge manual under "Add or Edit an X-Gauge".... the Transmission Temp is a gauge that has to be manually added once it is hooked up.
www.walmart.com/ip/Valvoline-MaxLife-Multi-Vehicle-Automatic-Transmission-Fluid-1-Gallon/15125768?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=3568&adid=22222222227009494263&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=80417794969&wl4=pla-81427101409&wl5=9029767&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=15125768&wl13=3568&veh=sem This has great reviews, is much cheaper than $13 a quart
$5.81 a quart (+shipping) for Aisin brand WS. Aisin makes the transmission. www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/toyota,2009,rav4,2.5l+l4,1442964,transmission-automatic,transmission+fluid,11387
I am luck to have a dipstick on my 2013 Tacoma. Any reason I couldn't just add fluid through the dipstick, instead of pumping it in through the transmission fill underneath ? It would be nice if i could just add fluid through the dipstick line while draining it out through the radiator send line. I'd drop the pan and clean the pan and magnets while changing the filter before running about 10 more quarts through the dipstick to flush it completely. Anything wrong with this plan ?
To be honest I am not too sure, but my first thought is how slow actually filling through the dipstick would be. It was pretty easy pumping into the transmission through the fill hole. + I didn't have to worry about getting transfluid all over the engine bay.
This is not a flush. It's just a fluid change. A flush is when the whole system of fluid is removed, including the converter , and fresh trans fluid put back in .
There is a filter, but it doesn't get gunked up like a regular oil filter. In my opinion, it would be easier to get more junk into the trans replacing the filter than just flushing the oil.
ATF WS Fluid. Toyota 00289-ATFWS Automatic Transmission Fluid. About 9-12 bucks per quart. Sold at amazon and le old stealership at the parts counter. Remember to get the crush washers too. Cost me $3 (part #35178-30010)
Hey man. Are you sure that you need to bring the oil up to temperature??? Everything I read on line said that the level is only accurate when cold. I could be wrong.
ding174 I’m not sure exactly which ones are on in the video. One was parking break, two others were abs and traction control lights were on because I had a damaged abs sensor in the rear. Other than that I don’t remember any other lights being on. I definitely would have noted it or just not posted the video if I ran into issues.
@@TunnelVision4x4 Even if you ran into issues you still should post it and post your solution to fix it. not all repairs go smooth, people still have issues and I always appreciate the ones that say what the issue was & the fix.
How long does it take to empty a quart container of transmission fluid withe that Pennzoil Fluid Transfer Pump ? How many pumps ? How much is left in the bottom of each container that you cannot pump out ?
Awesome video thank you for taking the time to film it.
Thank you so much for posting this video. My wife and I just flushed ours and this video was really helpful. Thanks again!!!!
Great video...thanks. I read up on it, but watching you do it sure made it make more sense.
I flushed my 2010 TRD OR 4x4 yesterday. I used this video as part of my studying for the procedure. Dropped the pan and used Valvoline Maxlife. So far it's a huge difference, thanks for the video.
What made you go with Maxlife over Toyo WS, besides price of course?
@@ryan6391 The Maxlife is a full synthetic ATF and has better specs than the Toyota WS. The Toyota WS is decent stuff though from what I've read.
Good work on the video. 2 things:
- always pull pan first - clean inside + magnets and contrary to what some say - change the filter. The filter traps a lot of crud even though "it's just a screen".
- fill the transmission from the top. 6 ft. long piece of 1/2 x 5/8 vinyl hose snaked down from the top to the fill plug hole. Attach a funnel topside and start pouring. much easier than wrestling with a pump over and over down below.
He can do that next time if he wishes.
Well said M R. You are absolutely correct about the pan and filter, the magnets inside are covered with clutch material and the pan needs to be wiped clean as well. Watch the Don Smith channel, he shows ,and explains in detail the why and how of a proper trans flush. All mine get done this way, and when there's no pan, pull the drain plug first and clean it with brake clean. Jim
The life of an automatic transmission is in the filter and oil changes. They can last for years with the right maintenance.
Just what I was looking for. Thank you.
Awesome video. So glad I watched again before starting to make sure I disconnected the proper line for flushing. I dropped the pan and did the filter as well. I learned a trick about keeping the gasket and bolts in place as you set the pan back on the transmission. The holes in the gasket are just a tad smaller than the bolts and the bolts can all be inserted through the pan and filter (just a couple of threads showing) at the bench so you don’t have to worry about the gasket floating around as you set the pan and you don’t have to paw around for bolts while crawling around under the truck.
nice, you can also apply a tiny amount of grease, the smallest amount just to hold it in place. At least i use that method on valve cover gaskets.
Man you got some good videos on here! Subscribed!! Going to do the rear diff today :)
Been looking for this, thank you.
I like the "oh yeah" when you pump it. Ha!
Haha! Thanks!
Scott Showen lol me too i need to do this flush now
I laughed every time when I realised he's used the same clip
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I’ve got a 81 ford truck that a aftermarket transmission cooler line came off as I pulled out of my driveway. And it’s a mile down hill to the highway. When I tried to get on the highway all the truck could do was just get me across the road to the shoulder. I was able to replace the line and walk to Casey’s for oil. I don’t remember how many quarts I put in but I think I bought 8. It didn’t hurt it and is still running today 15 years later.
Thanks man! Everything I needed to know!
Great vid, “OH YEA”
Awesome vid , cheers
Great video, will be attempting this soon.
This is a great step-by-step video, same as with all of your stuff, my opinion. I'd like to add one recommended, and VERY important step to the process. Anyone contemplating a transmission fluid change or flush should, drain the pan, DROP THE PAN, thoroughly wipe out any debris/metal shavings, clean the pan magnets and change the filter. It should be done prior to following everything else in this video. Omitting this step is screaming for trouble and is almost guaranteed to cost you $$$$ and grief. Simply performing a flush without a pan drop/clean will likely send a flood of debris and gunk into the transmission valve body and proceed to wreak havoc. I'm not saying the worst is going to happen , but its no more difficult than any other step in this video, adds about an hour to the process and only cost about $25 for the filter kit at NAPA (or your preferred parts retailer, also available on Amazon).
A couple of other recommendations: (1) Replace the garbage OEM mild steel pan bolts with 316 stainless (M6x10mmx12mm) and coat them with a quality anti-sieze compound, or better yet use Tef-Gel. (2) Add a bottle of LubeGard (red or platinum) following the directions on the bottle; this stuff is a tried and true product.
James Deal definitely gotta drop the pan and change the filter, pointless orherwise
I wondered why the pan and filter was being touched....that was scary to watch....I'm not pushing with my tacoma....dealers job....
Obviously 10 months after the comment, but I still wanted to reply. At the time of doing research for this project and having talked to a handful of people who had competed this I felt it wasn't necessary without only 60K on the truck. Most of the people who had dropped the pan and swapped the filter had almost no debris to speak of and couldn't tell a difference between the new and old filters. Also it's been a while, but I believe it was to the effect this type of transmission shouldn't require a filter change. That it's a sealed trans and simply swapping fluid would yield many miles without issues. Either way if done correctly it's a good maintenance step. There is certainly still a benefit to swapping fluid alone as the fluid loses it's lubricating benefits over time.
you got lucky - as I said in post just made - crud is inside the so called "it's just a screen" filter.
M R spray it with brake cleaner 🤓
Transmission , very good luck on that .
According to my Toyota Dealer….. Generally under normal driving conditions it is recommended to service the Trans at every 80K miles, of course if you’re off-roading a lot and/or towing, you should be good at about 50K-60K mile change intervals.
I have a 2008 Tacoma. I should have paid better attention but the dealership said never touch it because it’s sealed. 279,000 miles which I think is great but I should have been changing it. Solenoid is messed up and it want go into high gear. I have a used one coming with 90,000 miles on it. First thing I’m doing is dropping pan and changing filter and fluids
The proper temp check spec is 97 - 115 degrees.
Nice video man! My 2012 has almost 70k miles and will be doing a flush in a few weeks. I have the tow package, I’m from TX so in the summer, tranny reaches 200 in traffic. I’ll be bypassing the stock radiator cooler and will be installing a bite Tru-Cool cooler with a fan just for the transmission.
How's it working out?
@@alecthenice8115 4 years later still going strong. haven't had any issues with the bypass or aftermarket cooler. as a matter of fact, i will be doing another 50k mile flush here soon. she's now at 120k miles
Good video. I suggest that you should have dropped the pan and replaced the filter and clean all three magnets. I did this on my Tacoma at almost 60,000 gentle miles and I was surprised by just how much was on all three magnets. After a very thorough drain and flush of the entire system I installed Amsoil’s best full synthetic automatic transmission oil. Transmission temperatures are now about 9 to 12 degrees lower with the Amsoil. I thought that was interesting.
It just doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense to empty out a lot of quarts of old oil and install a lot of quarts of fresh new oil with a dirty filter and three dirty magnets still inside.
Just my two cents worth.
How did you drain and flush the torque converter?
I disconnected the return line to the transmission coming from the radiator. I connected a clear hose and put the end in a bucket with a measure on the side.
After I replaced the fluid that I drained and after dropping the pan and cleaning the three magnets and installing a new filter and pan gasket I filled up my transmission with Amsoil.
Then I started my engine with the return line disconnected. The old fluid came out and into my bucket. When it filled to two quarts of dark old fluid I shut off the engine and put two quarts of fresh Amsoil back in the transmission. I repeated this until I seen bright clear red new Amsoil transmission fluid in the clear tubing and pouring out. Then I filled up the transmission accordingly. It was actually pretty easy.
You are correct about the pan. Have you seen the Don Smith channel? He shows in detail all you need to know about properly flushing a trans, and always removes the pan and cleans the magnets.
Great video!!!
Good video! Thank you.
very good video ,thanks very much
Thank you so much for your video
Great video.... I don't see the link you mentioned for how to jump the two wires in the OBD II connector so can drain excess transmission fluid at the correct temperature. Thanks
Great vid. Just curious how did you able to link the scan gauge to the transmission temp? Do you have to program it?
Excellent video. Congratulations ... Fluid changed with how many miles? ... Hugs.
Hey man great video. I have a 2012 Tacoma 2wd 50k miles and hate the way it shifts. If I am crawling along in traffic is lunges into 2nd and the truck will jerk into 5th just about every time. Shifts much smoother when I am towing or have something heavy in the bed. Have you heard of any of these issues with 12-15 models? Thanks!
Just a heads up, the proper torque spec for the drain plug is 15 ft/lbs.
Nice Video, my car is Lexus ES350 2015 , its done 70K KM , when should I change transmission fluid?
Great video! I freakin searched all over for a video like this but couldn’t find one. I found a forum post that described it and followed that, but if I’d had this video too, I would’ve been less intimidated by the job. I’m actually thinking about dropping the pan and replacing the Transmission filter/screen. Have you done that yet?
its not a filter screen its just a wire mesh to filter out metal shavings so unless you are seeing that in your oil then just leave it alone you are spending more money and time thats not needed
Since you did not remove the transmission pan, would it have worked pumping the new fluid into the line returning to the transmission (the line you removed from the cooler)? I'm not sure how much fluid is in the line itself, but my OCD kicks in when I work on my 4Runner (same transmission) and I'd want to push the old fluid in the line back into the pan after the first start-stop. Great video and instructions!
🤣🤣😂 him just put the new fluid and he remove at the same time. .. is like he run in circle
Your video is going to be a great help but i do not have a scan tool to check the temperature....
Can i use a simple laser thermometer on the pan itself?______ If i have to i will buy the scanner
Just wondering, if you can pump the old fluid out. Why can you not attach a hose to the other tube and pull the new fluid in ?
You think you could save 3 quarts and ~30.00 if you started with a 3 quart flush, then added 3 clean and repeat?
“Oh yeah!”
Just got 2012 Tacoma it’s at 68,000 don’t know if the previous owner did a transmission flush should I wait to 70,000?
Isn't there a maintenance mode that it need to be put in the properly set and check levels?
why didnt you go with amsoil trans syn?? alot better that ws.
At 11:44, the sound that sounds kind of like a bearing spinning. Is that a normal expected sound? What is it? I've been researching for a while. My new to me 2013 does it and is louder when cold or when on brake and a little gas.
Can you tell us the name of the scan gauge you used (I.e., a link to it)?
Thanks!
I love how this is a "sealed transmission" according to Toyota but Aisin still recommends fluid changes. Im just going to drain and fill the pan, would hate to wreck the tranny. Any update on slippage or gear stickiness?
At the time of posting this video it had been about 2 years since actually doing the flush with 0 transmission issues. I believe although it's a "sealed" transmission, fluid will eventually breakdown. I still consider a fluid change sealed as in you don't need to pull it apart.
@@TunnelVision4x4 every 60 to 70k seem correct?
Great video! Would you happen to remember the brand name of the quart pump you're using? I heard that a lot of pumps don't fit the Toyota fluid bottles due to their threads being different.
Yeah it was this one amzn.to/2x21cYl.
thank you!
Took my truck to the dealership to have this done and now my check engine light comes on. Taking it back tomorrow
Awesome vid!! Just my $0.02, but I usually add about 1/4 to 1/2 of a quart (I usually do about 8 to 12 oz.) back to the transmission pan after draining excess from the check plug. This seems to be standard practice for some shops. I don't know if it is 100% necessary, but just something I do when I flush my transmission fluid. I have 250,000 miles on my 2009 Tacoma Prerunner with no issues!
Once the trans is at the proper temp, and level, the check plug is what you go by, there's no adding more fluid? The check plug IS the level.
Oh yeah
You mentioned, according to the write up. What write up are you referencing and could you give us a link to it. Thanks. How about an answer?
Mike Thomas the write up is found on Tacoma World www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diy-full-flush-for-automatic-transmission.68462/
You already play around the most trustworthy
thank you body... its a great help full video...
What exhaust do you have on it?
Thanks a lot for this video. This really helpful. If you pumped the same amount as you drained, why did get all of this amount as overfilled?
So I am pretty sure when I was pumping in each time I was pumping slightly more than I was removing each time. It looks like a lot over, but the actual volume was pretty small. I also wanted to be a little over than under so I didn't have to top it off and check again.
Tunnel Vision 4x4 how long it took to warm it from 80F to 110F?
It took at least 30 min. I don't remember for sure, but it crawls up to the temp.
Where did you get that measuring container you drained you old fluid into ? How much did it cost ?
Here is an amazon link. It's just a 5L plastic beaker.. amzn.to/2Yh4e9Y
No filter?
What's the point in draining the pan first and then refilling? Wouldn't the actual line flush take care of that too?
Adam Shirley you drain and refill first so when you start the truck, the oil pump starts pumping the fresh clean oil through whatever components it lubricates, thought the torque converter, and out the line he disconnected. You repeat this process until clean oil comes out of the hose he disconnected.
I would do approx 1 qt at a time on the pump out.....then the pump in thr trans dont run dry.✌
Great video . How did you flush it , I’m a little confused on it it worked . I have a 2001 tacoma and I don’t have that line . And I’m worried now
So by starting the truck it runs the transmission pump that is used for circulating the system. The "Flush" happens by pumping out and replacing the fluid over and over essentially flushing out the old fluid. The steps would be the same for you, but you just need to find where the line running back to the transmission is. I am not familiar with first gens, so I wouldn't be able to tell you for sure which line to use.
If you want to do it right check out the video of .. Toyota maintenance " this guy talk real slow but he is doing the right way with the right tools.
Link?
So when you do it this way. Your pumping out the old while the new is being stored in the transmission?
Correct. He started by replacing the fluid in the pan. Then he disconnected the return line and started the engine to run the transmission pump. The pump picks up the new fluid from the pan and pushes out the old fluid. He needed to do that a few times in order to get all of the old fluid out.
What's the gauge thing that you had with the temp and volts. (Make and Model) I'd like to get one. Thank for the info and video.
Torren he called it a Scanner Gauge . Plugs right into the OBD. An OBD reader can also tell you these details.
Not all OBD2 readers will read AT temp since AT temp is not a standard output data point. One must research which scan tool is configurable and also have the specific vehicle make/model code to read the AT temp. ScanGauge can do it.
I bought a new transmission filter for my 2015 Toyota Tacoma 4.0l I’m also doing a transmission flush. Should I put my filter first then flush or flush them filter on?? What’s ur opinion on it?
Put the new filter in before you do the full fluid change. Drain and drop the pan, change the filter, button it jp, add in the amount that came out, then proceed with everything in the video.
I usually cycle through the gears once before I take the outside hose off, but I don't know if that's necessary or not...
Thank you. ^_^
How long did it take for the truck to reach 115-130 degrees?
I saw another video saying on average 8 mins from a cold start
The fluid check should be done between 97 - 115 degrees.
@@MrDLRu you alright , I put my 2005 toyota Tacoma prerunner in transmission temperature check mode, and when the indicator turn on , I connected the scangauge and it was exactly 97 degrees.
Why not drop the pan and change the filter? I've seen other videos mention the filter.
From the research I did their is no need to replace the inner mesh filter in the transmission ever and the potential adverse effects out way any gain from swapping that piece out. Also for what it's worth, per conversations with folks who did swap the mesh the old one looked almost like new and advised me that they didn't see much of a difference.
Why no filters change?
Hey wondering what happened to OBII temp process link your we’re going to post below
www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-drain-refill-automatic-transmission.63851/
Sorry about the missing link. The above link has how to do it without a scan gauge.
www.scangauge.com/xgauge/toyota-lexus-scion-cansf-transmission-temperature/ read pg. 41 in the scan gauge manual under "Add or Edit an X-Gauge".... the Transmission Temp is a gauge that has to be manually added once it is hooked up.
What year Tacoma?
2012
Nice job, curious, a few hours? and what was your total cost of products used? Thanks
Couple hours for sure, but not crazy. It's a pretty easy job.
Not sure on total cost. 14 qts of Toyota trans fluid, pump, and gaskets.
14 Quarts at $13 a Quart,
www.walmart.com/ip/Valvoline-MaxLife-Multi-Vehicle-Automatic-Transmission-Fluid-1-Gallon/15125768?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=3568&adid=22222222227009494263&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=80417794969&wl4=pla-81427101409&wl5=9029767&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=15125768&wl13=3568&veh=sem
This has great reviews, is much cheaper than $13 a quart
$5.81 a quart (+shipping) for Aisin brand WS. Aisin makes the transmission.
www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/toyota,2009,rav4,2.5l+l4,1442964,transmission-automatic,transmission+fluid,11387
I am luck to have a dipstick on my 2013 Tacoma.
Any reason I couldn't just add fluid through the dipstick, instead of pumping it in through the transmission fill underneath ?
It would be nice if i could just add fluid through the dipstick line while draining it out through the radiator send line. I'd drop the pan and clean the pan and magnets while changing the filter before running about 10 more quarts through the dipstick to flush it completely. Anything wrong with this plan ?
To be honest I am not too sure, but my first thought is how slow actually filling through the dipstick would be. It was pretty easy pumping into the transmission through the fill hole. + I didn't have to worry about getting transfluid all over the engine bay.
"Oh Yah"
This is not a flush. It's just a fluid change. A flush is when the whole system of fluid is removed, including the converter , and fresh trans fluid put back in .
Is there no filter to replace?
There is a filter, but it doesn't get gunked up like a regular oil filter. In my opinion, it would be easier to get more junk into the trans replacing the filter than just flushing the oil.
What year is your tacoma?
2012
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Ey someone explain me what oil use for Toyota taccoma
ATF WS Fluid.
Toyota 00289-ATFWS Automatic Transmission Fluid. About 9-12 bucks per quart. Sold at amazon and le old stealership at the parts counter. Remember to get the crush washers too. Cost me $3 (part #35178-30010)
Congratulation my friend do the only people explain better in the videos you also
Hey man. Are you sure that you need to bring the oil up to temperature??? Everything I read on line said that the level is only accurate when cold. I could be wrong.
Your absolutely have to bring it up to temp. The fluid expands a lot when it warms up, and overfilling or underfilling will damage your transmission.
At 8:57. Did I just see the truck move?!?
His buddy was stepping out
this is a backyard mechanic.
Yeah, and a 10mm in the yard still works just like it does in the shop.
Be atf FL
There's a bunch of warning lights that stayed on after you started your truck🤔😳
ding174 I’m not sure exactly which ones are on in the video. One was parking break, two others were abs and traction control lights were on because I had a damaged abs sensor in the rear. Other than that I don’t remember any other lights being on. I definitely would have noted it or just not posted the video if I ran into issues.
Tunnel Vision 4x4 good job 👍🏽 on the video tutorial all that work was definitely worth a🍺
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Even if you ran into issues you still should post it and post your solution to fix it.
not all repairs go smooth, people still have issues and I always appreciate the ones that say what the issue was & the fix.
How long does it take to empty a quart container of transmission fluid withe that Pennzoil Fluid Transfer Pump ?
How many pumps ?
How much is left in the bottom of each container that you cannot pump out ?
Is this an Automatic or manual transmission?
Automatic
Did you replace the filter in the pan? Just curious
No from what I read that would be pretty unnecessary and it seems much less intrusive to just replace the fluid.
bash5995 it really isn't even a filter it is more like a fine,single layer, screen mesh. Its really not necessary to change.
Why not just put in what you took out?
what do you mean?
Would you take a shower with recycling water ?
Easier if u could removed the transmission.
thanks for blowing my ears out with my speakers only on 10% holly shit man.... dont increase your volume on videos
Jerry Stillwell appreciate the feed back, but 100% didn’t increase the volume. No need to do so.
Jerry, you forgot to thank him for the video he made for you.
Don't , don't don't flush , most of the modern transmission come seals in order to keep the people away :):):):):)
Understandable because most people don't know what they are doing or refuse to follow directions...
To much bla bla bla 🙄