How to Replace Transmission Fluid Drain & Fill Tacoma 3rd Gen

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Notes:
One user (zacharylechevalier202) reports they could get their 2020 Tacoma into temp check mode without a wire as their truck does not have a live connection in the OBD port 13. They just did the neutral drive back and forth.

[@tim3308]

Thanks TOD. Video link for temp check mode procedure on '20 -'23:
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[@codymoreland4496]

Is this tutorial correct for my SR 2018 tacoma 2.7 4cyl

[@iBlinkTVChannel]

Thanks for what you do! Buying my first Tacoma this week and I’ve been binging your content - New Subscriber

[@teamoildrop]

@@iBlinkTVChannel welcome to the team! 🍻 you’ll love that Tacoma! Check the OTT tune video, it’s worth considering for sure.

[@iBlinkTVChannel]

@@teamoildropdefinitely - I added several of your videos (Tacoma maintenance videos) and several OTT videos to my playlist 🤙🏽

[@galahomes11]

Just completed this service early this morning after starting late yesterday afternoon . Something helpful to those who live in warm/hot climates who decide to perform this service when the engine has been running for hours. After several attempts to get the transmission into temperature check mode from 30 minute cool downs to over an hour, I decided after multiple attempts to let it sit overnight. That was the ticket. The truck did exactly like the video showed. I would encourage this service be done with a cold truck engine or slightly warm. The temperature check range is just too close to ambient to try it hot. Paperclip worked great. A gauge of wire smaller than 14 should also fit. Thanks!

[@teamoildrop]

All great info! Very true on how much the ambient temp can mess with this process. Glad you got it done in the end.

[@thepokerpilotapp]

All these vids are very good. I’m a 61 year old aerospace engineer who writes procedures and reviews training materials for ground and flight operations- so I believe I’m qualified to know what GOOD is. We could use you on our team to create training material.

[@teamoildrop]

Thanks much! It’s always a pleasure to make these knowing they may help a few people out there. Give me a few more years to retire from the Army and I’ll be knocking with my resume 😂 - Tyler

[@thepokerpilotapp]

@@teamoildrop ah, your an Army guy. I build Black Hawks. There’s the connection.

[@teamoildrop]

@@thepokerpilotappSikorsky!! There it is ha! Very nice. Thanks for our 60s, we love em. Way more than those silly 64s and their guns and those pesky school bus 47s.

[@Rude1911]

Cringe boasting? You can’t think of anything more to add to the convo?

[@wtfchazpwnt]

I accidentally made the idiotic mistake of loosening my transmission oil pan plug instead of my engine oil pan drain plug while changing engine oil. Enough drained out that I had to refill it and this video saved my ass so thanks!

[@teamoildrop]

I did the exact same thing on my first car! A 1989 325i. I remember thinking “shit, why is it red??” Happy I could help!

[@wyattcupp9921]

Glad to know I’m not the only one

[@bronzeback29]

Lol, I did the same damn thing.

[@joselobato6058]

Yes today for the same mistake.. but this video save me.
I only have trouble getting the level oil

[@jigthebest1]

Brothers I did this yesterday I thought I was the only one 😅

[@jwicker579]

I use to take my second gen Tacoma to the dealership. I have a third generation now thanks for sharing this will save time and avoiding the dealership is priceless.

[@teamoildrop]

We love to her that, glad to be of help.
The Editor

[@scottgulkin]

Thank you for this video! I followed this video changing my fluid on my 22 and it literally fixed all my hard transmission shifting from the factory truck. It turned out it was low by a 1/4qt from the factory.
I was literally about to sell the truck bc of how bad it was shifting for a new vehicle and this was after multiple trips to the dealer filing complaints who assured me they checked the fluid while the truck still shifted awful and said this how these trucks drive. My suspicion is this dealers techs were either inconfident on the fluid check process for the tacoma or they just lied and didn't do it. Either way, check your transmission fluid if your brand new truck is shifting hard and don't believe the dealer when they tell you its how these truck drive.

[@teamoildrop]

I was in the same boat. It's always unfortunate when a dealership does not uphold Toyota's good name and actually do their jobs. Glad it worked out for you! Happy to hear you are good to go.

[@woodducc]

Same bro, mine started slipping and it guzzled 2 quarts...!!! And mine was a 23!!!

[@afree2121]

Most thorough, to the point tutorial I've seen on YT (not just Taco trans fluid, but anything). Thank you! Well done.

[@teamoildrop]

🍻

[@verlaryder]

Wow - finally a tutorial that shows exactly how to get the tranny in fluid level checking mode. Good job!

[@teamoildrop]

Much more to follow in the coming weeks. Thanks!

[@user-wc5zo7bj5k]

This is the best video tutorial I've seen. Now, I feel like I'm confident in changing my transmission fluid. Very helpful video.

[@teamoildrop]

@@user-wc5zo7bj5k thank you brother! Happy maintaining 😎

[@IanRI1911]

Awesome, thank you!
Concise, everything you need to know in 5 minutes without any bs.
Appreciate this

[@teamoildrop]

We are thankful for the feedback
Thanks you
Greg

[@tomberg12]

I did the transmission drain and fill, only 2 quarts came out of my 2016. It was low from the factory, I'm at 50K miles. The video was spot on, Thanks! FYI I refilled with Aisin fluid from Rock Auto. It shifts Great!

[@teamoildrop]

@@tomberg12 outstanding brother! 🍻

[@nordicpride9708]

A lot of guys think the color is indicative of fluid condition… It is NOT!! You must send the sample in to be analyzed. The old Toyota WS had a tracer dye that changed color from RED to PURPLE when exposed to UV. This has been long discontinued (old Toyota bottles) but the new red dye (all atf starts out life clear when blended) simply wears out over time and changes color. Work on a few hundred of these Aisin transmissions and you will see WS is a superior fluid with units lasting well into the half a million mile mark with little maintenance! Great video for DIY folks 👍🏻

[@teamoildrop]

Thank you for the additional information
Always great to get input from Technicians
The Editor

[@donaldstogner9518]

Perfectly described! I like the Christmas tree comment. Did mine at 50K. You're describing how to put in temperature mode was accurate and to the point! I used a paper clip, because I could not get the wire to stay in. Keep the lessons coming.

[@teamoildrop]

My pleasure! I saved that bit of wire for next time ha! Next 1-2 days should bring the radiator and block coolant drain and fill video 😌- Tyler

[@donaldstogner9518]

@@teamoildrop Excellent. I changed my coolant at 50K, but only the radiator. I could not find the engine drain plug. Looking forward to the video.

[@teamoildrop]

@@donaldstogner9518oh I got you! 7+ qts draining out of the rad and block coming soon to a screen near you.

[@donaldstogner9518]

@@teamoildrop Great, I only got 3 to 4 qtrs. out. Can't wait!

[@rogerlewis5815]

Do you put it in park or leave it with neutral parking brake on to check?

[@duvalpenny100]

Wow you made this look really easy. This was the only maintenance procedure that I was going to go to the shop for, but after this video I'm confident doing it myself. Thanks a ton!

[@teamoildrop]

I will say... I make it look easy but please go slow and take your time... I have had plenty of cursing off-camera moments. Either way, its NOT hard. Enjoy!

[@rb7306]

Absolutely fantastic videos! I do most of the maintenance on my 17 Taco, but have stayed away from the transmission. This is the best video I've seen that clearly explains the process of getting it into temp check mode and overfilling and draining to light dripping. Great job - I'm doing the next interval change!

[@teamoildrop]

Glad to help
It's really not as bad as it seems. If you have done spark plugs you can do the transmission service.
Greg the Editor

[@uberleet01]

Just want to let you know that these are the best quality videos i have seen on youtube. Ever. Thank you to you and your team.

[@teamoildrop]

Thank you friend. So much more to come. Actually editing PCV Valve replacement right now 😌 🍻

[@liammahoney5644]

FYI, the newer gen 3s (probably 2020 and newer) don't require the OBD to be jumped when doing temp check. At least that's the case with my 2020 SR. Just start it up and do the back and forth between neutral and drive and the gear indicator will disappear without the "Christmas lights." I found out the hard way that the newer gen 3 Tacos don't even have a terminal in port 13 on the OBD!

[@teamoildrop]

@@liammahoney5644 sure enough! It’s in the “notes section” of the pinned comment and description. Buried a bit I know 😌

[@4af]

Far superior to other CZcams tutorials because it focuses on the more complicated procedures (for novices) the other ones skip over.

[@teamoildrop]

Thanks! I try to be thorough

[@mow-it-pros5040]

Great Content, Thanks for listing socket sizes and part numbers! I feel Confident to do this on my own now, not too much more than an Oil change. I'm at 40k but thinking Ill do this drain and fill every 20-30k going forward to keep fluid fresh, and never drop the pan in the life of the truck.

[@teamoildrop]

Thanks! Its really pretty simple. Happy to help. Heres to long tacoma life 🍻

[@philipritz4440]

Thanks for this video, my change was successful, glad you covered everything as I had the blinking indicator, would have never known had you not mentioned that. Good job.

[@teamoildrop]

Great to hear!
Greg the Editor

[@upland90254]

This is an excellent DIY video - thanks! I'm pretty handy with maintenance stuff, but this sealed transmission thing with the temperature check is a little different. Your video does a great job of walking through it nicely.

[@teamoildrop]

Thank you! Love to hear it! 🍻

[@jhughes3867]

Thanks! I've been dreading this so much but you made it look easy.

[@teamoildrop]

It’s pretty easy! Happy maintaining!

[@ivan199120]

Man this is such a good video, the whole thing, from the production, to the instructions.

[@teamoildrop]

Love to hear it!

[@Pawnfaz409]

This video was the best I've seen. Feel comfortable doing this myself now. Thank you!!

[@teamoildrop]

My pleasure!

[@kevenkokos1388]

this was one excellent video. easy to follow and made a job that might seem intimidating actually quite easy. thats a sign of a top notch video. keep up the good work!!

[@teamoildrop]

Thanks Keven! 🍻

[@clint5212]

Thank you for making this video. Extremely helpful. Still kind of a PITA but doable. Saved me $275 from having the dealer do it. Great video.

[@teamoildrop]

Glad it helped! Now you know it was done right because you did it yourself.

[@tonyrandall7956]

The dealer removes all the fluid and contaminants, flushing the torque converter and the transmission cooler, it all so back flushed the screen filter negating dropping the pan which you would break most of the pan bolts anyway , what he’s doing is just a slight drain and refill putting a few quarts mixed with several old dirty quarts, the machine that does that at the dealer cost over 4 k that’s why it cost so much, would you just drain a quart of motor oil out and just add one back in or would you drain it all out

[@americanmilitiaman88]

Excellent video. Wasnt sure how the temp check was supposed to be done but your video was so well done i can do it without having to reference back to this

[@teamoildrop]

Love it ! Thanks brother 🍻

[@paulhamilton9411]

Great video. Straight to the point, nice music, great camera work. Thank you

[@teamoildrop]

🍻 😌

[@blakethesnake1555]

This is awesome. Another excellent tutorial. Thanks for posting this

[@teamoildrop]

We do it for YOU!

[@kevinrug]

You can also pin the transmission cooler open which allows more time before it exceeds the temp check limit. Not needed but it helps.

[@teamoildrop]

Thanks!

[@georgen4077]

What happens if temp check limit is exceeded or not met?

[@kevinrug]

@@georgen4077 You aren't following the correct procedure and might overfill or underfill it. Follow the directions and you will get it right, don't follow the directions and you might get it wrong.

[@markk2060]

@@georgen4077 the "D" light flashes when the temp is too high.

[@Jess-ip9ep]

Hey thank you so much for this video, you explain things so well. Subbed!

[@teamoildrop]

Welcome aboard and thanks! 🍻

[@alphacrusaders6535]

After seeing this done, I can't believe that so many mechanic shops just refuse to do this service lol

[@jeffmarsh8799]

Typically from what i have heard it is a liability issue. Many shops will not touch it if it have been over 100k. The care car nut discusses this reasoning here (min 5:00) czcams.com/video/jJr30r6RRgw/video.html

[@MFaloisio]

Professional quality video very well done
Great overview, list of required tools and supplies, clear concise step by step process

[@teamoildrop]

Thank you brother!

[@araldf]

Informative and very well done video...keep up with the good content

[@teamoildrop]

@@araldf 🍻 deal 😌

[@cmc9823]

Very well executed video. Thank you.

[@teamoildrop]

Thank you! 🍻

[@cubsfan7761]

Nice video. No drama. Very clear.

[@teamoildrop]

That’s what we strive for! Thanks for the words 🍻

[@MrMoisesramirez12]

So glad I found your channel!! I love my taco and want to do all the maintenance myself to make sure its done right. Keep uploading please! :D Even if its simple things lol

[@teamoildrop]

You got it! Uploading now: 5100 Front Install! A better ride and a small lift if desired.

[@DavidSanchez-pr7he]

Loved your video man! Keep up the great work!

[@teamoildrop]

Thank you brother! 🍻

[@garrettiesamoe]

Oh my god the "Narsil" at the end. If I lived in CO we'd be friends. I love these videos, I never learned this stuff growing up and now I need to make up for disrespecting my first car by treating my Tacoma just right. Thanks for making these!

[@teamoildrop]

Glad you enjoyed it!
My son in Law was in the same boat as you, or so it seems. With time, he has learned to do quite a lot now. And he actually ENJOYS doing it as well.
Thanks for the feedback
Greg the Editor

[@AMatofFact]

These are amazing, they make it seem so simple. Thanks!

[@teamoildrop]

Thanks brother!

[@buc_mac]

Best video I've seen for 3rd gen taco trans fluid change 👍

[@teamoildrop]

Thanks! more coming soon

[@brookebrawley2142]

Would you use the same amount on a 21 Tacoma SR?
Same steps etc?
Thanks for all your videos ❤

[@teamoildrop]

@@brookebrawley2142 sure would Brooke! If it’s the 6 speed auto do exactly as this. However check notes for a word on 2020+ models

[@robertrobbins1367]

Great Video!! High Quality!!!

[@teamoildrop]

Thank you Robert! 🍻

[@demarrsurfboards3656]

The music was on point Brah!🔥

[@teamoildrop]

Thanks brother 🍻

[@giovannirodriguez1385]

@teamoildrop
Please please please, add this important step.
Perform the transmission oil change COLD.
I just did the oil drain and fill on my 2017 TRD Off Road your instructions were perfect.
Thank you

[@NW2300]

That was going to be my next question if the trans needed to be cold or hot. Thanks!!

[@teamoildrop]

It's certainly better to do this with a cold engine and trans, but it's not required. The chances of burns are worth doing the service cold though.
Greg the Editor

[@teamoildrop]

It's best to do it cold. Not to mention the safety factor of burns, the trans temp needs to be >95*F to check the fluid level.

[@thatdonnyguy]

Great video. Still have some miles to go before I do this and this is much better then going by how much you took out! Thanks!

[@teamoildrop]

Thanks and good luck when that day comes!

[@bbieger2]

thanks for the vid. just changed ALL the fluids on my 19 taco. 115k and going strong

[@teamoildrop]

Love to hear it!

[@MasterofNone365]

Thanks for these awesome videos man!

[@teamoildrop]

My pleasure!

[@markk2060]

Great job on the video. Thanks for posting!

[@teamoildrop]

Thank you Mark!

[@derekp6636]

Sweet thanks, swapping some other fluids tomorrow and wanted to do the transmission as well, appreciate the video. Will order the gasket for the next time and drop the pan to get more out.

[@teamoildrop]

Niceeee! Get er done! Remember 2020+ check the notes

[@derekp6636]

@@teamoildrop got a 2017 trd off-road, thanks to yall and others got the rear/front diff and transfer case done this morning, now to tackle the transmission.

[@teamoildrop]

@@derekp6636 good stuff! Killing it 💥

[@dylanbrown3840]

Man I almost thought about taking g mine to a dealership thanks for the vid.

[@teamoildrop]

My pleasure brother

[@NGABrad]

This whole series is great. Brakes? Done! Oil? Done! I do have a question on the transmission fluid. The spec for the trucks states a capacity of 10.6qt of ATF, but maintenance takes 3-4qts? Is the manual wrong? Are there now 6 quarts of old ATF in there mixing with the new stuff?

[@teamoildrop]

Thanks for the words! So the way we do this is the same way a dealership does it. Drain about 40% of the fluid and replace with fresh. If you do this once, great, twice, even better, 3 times, good as new pretty much. The only other option really is to do a complete pump through of all new fluid but this is expensive, unnecessary, and debatably not the best move. Many consider the old fluid to contain deposits and microscopics from transmission wear to continue to be good for the moving parts.

[@NGABrad]

@@teamoildrop Great! Thanks for the quick reply

[@derekp6636]

@@teamoildrop glad to hear, similar to how i maintained my civic, didn't need a full swap just a 50% refresh every so often.

[@teamoildrop]

@@derekp6636 exactly, pretty easy in the end

[@ammarmd]

​@@teamoildrop
Great professional reply. Thanks ❤

[@jamesxiong4307]

U made it super ez n simple to understand. Thanks

[@teamoildrop]

Much more to follow in the coming weeks. Thanks!

[@derekp6636]

Turns out even with ramps i'm still on a pretty decent incline in the driveway, got a bit over 2 qts out from just draining, refilled 2 1/2 and will find a flatter spot to do the temp check. Found homedepot carries some 10qt clear containers for paint with markings on the side. As always appreciate the vids, this one was simple!

[@teamoildrop]

The vehicle being level is a crucial step in getting the proper fluid level.
Greg the Editor

[@derekp6636]

@@teamoildrop just to double chuck, i stuck the level on the frame underneath. then used the jack to level it out on the street. Is that the correct location to measure from?

[@darkodeejo9842]

Great vid! Could you also possibly let us what would need to be done for manual transmission 3rd gen tacos?

[@josefermalino461]

Love ur video it helps me to have confidence to do it by myself

[@teamoildrop]

Love to hear it!

[@josefermalino461]

@@teamoildrop is infrared thermometer ok to check also the trans fluid temp?

[@teamoildrop]

@@josefermalino461 some people do this but I think why bother? The internal sensor of the truck will be most accurate.

[@mitchellb.9877]

Good videos. I wish tho you would start the camera from outside the truck then move to camera to where we’ll be working. Like with the drain plug…you just went right to the drain plug. But for us amateurs it would really help if you started the camera from the outside of truck and move underneath to give better reference points and where these things are located.

[@teamoildrop]

I totally see that! And I’ll keep it in mind. Thanks for the words and recommendations.

[@Patrick-lh6up]

I am in Florida and at the step getting into temp check mode. It’s about 85 outside in march. I have let my 2017 Tacoma. First attempt at solid D it was blinking. Let truck sit off for an hour and still blinking D. I’m going to wait 2 more hours, and then try again tomorrow morning. Can I still drain overflow if the D is blinking tomorrow? What if the temperature never gets cool enough?
Edit: had to wait till the next morning to get the light to a solid D. Took many hours, but it worked. Executed rest of process perfectly. Thanks for your video! Gave me confidence.

[@teamoildrop]

Thanks for sharing
Appreciate the feedback
Thanks
Greg the Editor

[@joeklein5606]

Best video I have seen tyvm!

[@teamoildrop]

Our pleasure! Join us in the discord!

[@jtaco66]

should add links to items you used in your description, great vids bro

[@teamoildrop]

Facts, I’ll get us squared away. Thanks brother

[@snorlaxTACO]

Nice Brah! Over 80K miles!
Anyone here switch fluid to Valvoline Maxlife?
Mannn OEM WS is so expensive 🤣

[@teamoildrop]

Some have, most use WS.
It's certainly an option. IMO, the OEM fluid is a lot cheaper than a transmission.
Its your call
Greg the Editor

[@santana6678]

Thank you for such a well detailed explanation superb! 👏 my question is after you drained it towards the end torqued all plugs do you need to fill again or it should be at the proper level. Thanks again 🤙🤙

[@teamoildrop]

Once you seal up that “small trickle” you are done! Thanks for the words!

[@santana6678]

Thank you my
Friend god bless you and the team 🤙🤙

[@teamoildrop]

@@santana6678 the same to you brother 😌

[@Pfillwieffer]

Great video, I think I’ll pay a technician the 150$ to do it though, my luck I’ll mess something up

[@teamoildrop]

@@Pfillwieffer hey if that’s all they want for parts and labor more power to you 😎

[@erichampton6781]

I’m struggling to find the fill plug. Based on the video it’s obviously in a weird spot, but looking in the same area as your video shows I cannot find a 24mm bolt. I think some of the newer gen 3s may have the fill bolt in a different area. I have a ‘22 TRD Sport 2WD. Can you provide some guidance? Thanks!

[@Taylor510ce]

Does moving into temp check mode work just the same for Early Gen 3 Tacomas with the base model instrument cluster/display? Yours is a higher trim level clearly :)

[@teamoildrop]

@@Taylor510ce mines a 2016 TRD Sport… so your SR5 should be identical!

[@dannothelegend5981]

Love your videos. Any chance of adding videos specific to manual transmissions? Drain and fill and clutch fluid replacements, clutch adjustments? Thanks!

[@teamoildrop]

Great suggestion!
We are always looking for more content ideas.
Thanks
Greg the Editor

[@bubusanchez4431]

Love your videos! Just gotta find the procedure for a manual transmission. Please go buy one and make a video 😂😂

[@teamoildrop]

It’s easier than you think! Way easier than an auto. Basically like a drain and fill of a transfer case or diff. There’s some great write ups online for sure.

[@chrisunderwood7560]

One question I have, the Toyota manual makes mention of bypassing the thermostat for the trans cooler by pushing the plunger in and using a hex key to hold it in while you do the check procedure. Is there a reason that you did not do this? I have a 2017 with the Trans Cooler so I am not sure if it causes a false reading or not by skipping that step. Thanks.

[@teamoildrop]

Hey! I too have a trans cooler and tow package. I never bother as it will eventually circulate through. I don’t recall it in the Toyota TSB either, however I could be mistaken on that one.

[@soporte2023-mz3dv]

Excelente amigo, muchas gracias...🏁

[@teamoildrop]

@@soporte2023-mz3dv 🍻 Dena da!

[@mauiboy96768]

I love your video, after watching it i feel really comfortable doing it myself, but i must ask: why would you flush your fluids without replacing the trans fluid filter?

[@teamoildrop]

Thanks! This involves a pan drop, but even then, most 3rd gens have wire screen filters that don’t get replaced unless damaged. I’ve taken mine out before to make sure I didn’t have a fibrous one. A future pan drop vid will cover 🍺

[@georgesantiago6005]

No need to pay over 200 bucks. Thanks

[@spacejam7073]

Haven’t changed the trans fluid yet and my truck is at 100k I heard this can affect your transmission? Do you think it’s too late to change it?

[@teamoildrop]

100k isn't too late, approaching 150k gets a bit questionable.
The Editor

[@goodtalker]

Hello sir....Roy from Yuma, Arizona. My Tacoma is a 2019 with a 4 wheel drive unit. It has 75K on and am thinking about having the transmission serviced. 95 percent of my miles are on pavement, but I do live in a dusty area. Would you recommend changing out the filter as well on the trannie? Thanks.

[@teamoildrop]

Hey brother! I’ve been needing to make a deeper dive transmission video but pretty much all of us have metal mesh filters that don’t get changed out unless damaged. I’ll show as soon as I can 😌

[@kerktam]

awesome, thanks man

[@teamoildrop]

Always our pleasure 🍻

[@ovrt21]

Quick question - do you just do one of these drain and fills at the recommended 60k interval or multiple over the course of a few oil changes to ensure all the fluid turns over?

[@teamoildrop]

@@ovrt21 honestly it’s going to be up to you. I tend to do one d&f every 25k or so.

[@ovrt21]

@@teamoildrop ok sounds good. I may do a few at a lower interval to cycle through the old fluid and then go to 25k intervals

[@deepriku90]

Awesome video tutorial and good job at explaining! Subbed and Liked
I have a question, when you measured the amount of fluid drained (the 3 Qts), was it only after removing just the drain plug?
Or did you measure the fluid after removing both drain plug AND overflow plug?
Thanks!👍

[@teamoildrop]

Thank you! And that was after removing the drain plug. If you drain it from the drain plug nothings coming out of that little overflow.

[@deepriku90]

Thanks again bro 🙏

[@jjnicolas]

Great video! Just one question. After cycling from neutral to drive and the gear indicator disappears, do I leave it in neutral or can I throw it into park?

[@teamoildrop]

Move it to park for safety. You’ll be good to go.

[@jjnicolas]

Right on! Thanks

[@teamoildrop]

@@jjnicolas happy maintaining brother!

[@prestonhanson501]

Just a note. If its hot outside your transmission will be to hot for this to work. Its gotta be cool outside regardless if the car has been running or not . Setting in the sun for a few hours will make it to hot to check

[@teamoildrop]

@@prestonhanson501 ambient temps will most definitely play a role here ☀️

[@prestonhanson501]

@@teamoildrop just got doing it a few min ago. It kept flashing even thou I hadn't driven my car today. Was the heat today driveing it to hot turns out lol. Had to wait for it to cool down outside

[@thenavigator5889]

Thank you for the video! Can you tell me, is this what you recommend at every say 30K miles? VS what they call a flush? So basically 3.5 quarts every 30K?

[@teamoildrop]

You’re welcome! It’s really up to you. Doing this once every 30k would be great or doing it 3 or 4 times in one day would get you so clean you could ride another 100k 😎

[@thenavigator5889]

@@teamoildrop ,
Ok.
If we were to do it 3 times in a day, do we only do the temp check on the last 3. Quarts?

[@teamoildrop]

@@thenavigator5889 if I were in your shoes, yes, I'd drain and replace the same amoutn, drive aroud the block twice, then last time follow these exact steps

[@gooffy89]

Where did you get that big old box jug of atf ws? And how my h if you don't mind me asking?

[@teamoildrop]

I got mine straight from the dealership if I recall correctly! Your H?

[@adamturner9512]

MAKE SURE YOUR AC IS OFF! The truck won’t go preform the temperature test. It took me a few tries to figure that out.

[@teamoildrop]

Interesting! Where did you find this online? I wanna source it and credit you.

[@Dankyjrthethird]

@@teamoildrop
On a hot day just shifting the truck into reverse and drive 2 times might be enough to warm up the fluid to the point that it will drain out of the overflow.
When i put my truck into temp check mode, the shift position indicator disappeared for a couple seconds, then went to a solid D.

[@makefe123]

My dash didn’t flash, can I still shift from N to D?

[@teamoildrop]

Wouldn’t hurt to try. Hop in the discord for quick help!

[@johnwojcik977]

Do you have to do the temperature check mode? What happens if you don't do it? Like if I put the fluid in, cycle the transmission and then check the overflow, will it cause a problem?

[@teamoildrop]

Great question. It will cause a problem. The fluid expands with heat and should be at the proper temp to measure. Thus, temp check mode. See the notes if you have a 2020 or newer.

[@Albanoa21]

Great video and explanation. For proper orientation, what side of the truck is the fill plug on? And where did you get that awesome fill pump? Thanks.

[@teamoildrop]

Thanks! If you check at 0:45 I listed the passenger and driver side icons in the video. The full plug is on the passenger side. That pump is just a basic autozone special if I recall.

[@HD-on2eg]

Many others say to pin the thermostat if your truck has the tow package with external cooler. I look at it this way, if you get it up to temperature in temp check mode, that thermostat should open anyway on its own, or is it always better to manually pin it first? Thoughts please? Want to be sure all the fluid is flowing through the system including the external cooler to get an accurate fluid level.

[@teamoildrop]

The Toyota procedures call out to pin the thermostat open regardless if you have an external cooler or not. I'm not an engineer or a transmission specialist. I just follow the data.
Greg the Editor

[@americanmilitiaman88]

Whats a good place to put the level when checking for vehicle level?

[@teamoildrop]

GREAT question! I usually eyeball it but flat bottom of the frame would do nicely and be appropriate.

[@richardson_adventures]

I might sound silly but is it safe to have the ramps on the driveway like that? This is innovative and seems easier than floor Jack & jack stands

[@teamoildrop]

Hey brother! I only do it because my driveway is sloped. But yes, completely safe 🍻 always keep in park and e brake when you can

[@richardson_adventures]

@@teamoildrop sick!! Truck needs to be level for this correct? Or is it ok to have the front lifted due to the ramps?

[@teamoildrop]

@@richardson_adventures level as you can get her 😌

[@frank8938able]

Great video , I have a 2016 Toyota Tacoma 4 cylinder sr would this be the same process? Thank you .

[@teamoildrop]

The processes will be very similar. The fill capacity and torque specs will be a bit different.
Greg the Editor

[@Pawnfaz409]

So im currently waiting on my truck to cool down. Was thinking i had a 24mm socket already and of course find out i didnt. I went to 2 stores and found one. Came back and did everything step by step but now i can feel its still to hot. Temp check instantly blinks (P). It's been over an hour now lol but should be good!

[@teamoildrop]

Love to hear it! You’re almost done!

[@Pawnfaz409]

​@@teamoildropjust got back from a test drive. Shifts alot smother hardly feel it. It's a at 95,000 miles I bought it with about 50,000. Not sure if previous owner changed it at all. Alot of guys at work said they wouldn't do it but I know if I want it to last it needed done. Thank you again so much. More to do on my own though thanks to your videos!

[@teamoildrop]

@@Pawnfaz409 outstanding! I too felt mine shift smoother significantly. I also believe I may have been under filled by half a qt from the factory. Those coworkers of yours… plain scared is all 😂

[@Pawnfaz409]

@@teamoildrop same actually I only got like 2 and a half, though I did spill a bit when transferring to measure. I did put in 3 and alittle more to be safe. Came out the over fill exactly like yours showed and capped it when it came to a slowish trickle. And yea 3 of the 5 drive a Ram haha, they have plenty to worry about. Thanks again brother see you in the next video!

[@teamoildrop]

@@Pawnfaz409 I ain’t wurkin on muh truck! She’s uh a dodge rim and she’s purfec the way god desined er’
Good work! Enjoy your fresh Tacoma .

[@josuemendieta4126]

Hello , I did the drain and fill and put in 4 quarts in total but I never did the Temp check mode
Do you think It will affect overall?

[@teamoildrop]

It's really hard to say. Many transmissions have been found to be 1/2 to one full quart low from the factory. You could be low or you could have over filled it.
Did you measure how much you took out? Too high of level can be just as bad as too low.
I would suggest completing the temp check and overflow portion of the task.
Greg the Editor

[@garybaldwin1061]

Just curious..what gauge wire did you use at the OBD 2. Thanks.

[@teamoildrop]

Ya know it’s been so long… was about the thickness of a paper clip or so… and you can even use a paper clip instead haha

[@comodice905]

Insane yank insane

[@teamoildrop]

🦫🍻

[@lji2000]

@Team Oil Drop What AWG is that copper wire? Sorry, the only thing I couldn't ascertain from this detailed video. Thinking 24 or 20 AWG would work here. Going to use this procedure for my ES 350.

[@teamoildrop]

Hey brother! As long as it fits it’s good to go. You can safely even use a paperclip. No amount of current is being passed beyond just the truck talking to itself. As for the wire I used… I can’t recall. Gauge similar to a paperclip.

[@lji2000]

@@teamoildropThank you. You got yourself another subscriber 😊

[@teamoildrop]

@@lji2000 welcome aboard! 🍻

[@MSCownage]

Awesome tutorial! What is the name of that kind of wire and where can you get one?

[@teamoildrop]

Thank you! It’s honestly just a small piece of cheap wire. Anything to make contact between point a and b will work, even a paperclip!

[@jamest5081]

Looking at the FSM, it states to basically do 3 drains and refills during the process: In otherwords
1)drain it
2)fill it until the fluid comes out the overflow, stop and and wait till it just drips
3) replace overflow and fill with 1.6qts (3.3 for your engine)
4) repeat steps 1-3, with the addition of shifting the gears like you did
5) drain once again, but install new drain plug gasket/washer and torque this time
6) repeat 2-3 once again, but torque everything down
Any idea why the process is so....convoluted in the FSM?

[@chriswkbrd]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@teamoildrop]

the wording is a bit “wordy”. you are basically mixing in as much as you safely can each time to freshen it that much more each iteration! it’s the easiest way with these sealed trannys.

[@KrinklingPlasticBits]

What about dropping the pan & changing/cleaning the trans filter, is that an option and also get more fluid changed as well?

[@teamoildrop]

Good question! I’ll be dropping the pan in a future video. However, as for the filter, most of us have a metal screen permanent type that only gets replaced if damaged. Some of us do have a fibrous filter that can be changed but not many.

[@ogdadbod]

All of the videos I’ve watched show people dropping the pan. This was nice to see done

[@teamoildrop]

@@ogdadbod pan drops serve a purpose like making sure you don’t have metal bits stuck to the magnets and ensuring your filter isn’t clogged etc, but not needed often. I’ll cover it soon.

[@calebnicholson415]

During Temp Check how much fluid do you want to see come out of the overflow plug to be satisfied? If it doesn't gush out but there's a small stream would you call it good or add more?

[@teamoildrop]

It’s a bit subjective. The actual verbiage from the Toyota service write up is indeed “small trickle”. I wouldn’t think into it much past that and you’ll be good 👍

[@calebnicholson415]

Awesome, thank you so much for your response and an awesome video!

[@RUGBYmusic]

Hello! When you finished the temp check and went under the car to drain the fluid did you leave it in drive? Thanks!

[@teamoildrop]

Great question but no! Park for sure. Nice and safe.

[@RUGBYmusic]

@@teamoildrop awesome and thanks!

[@alexfrank1565]

Is there no transmission fluid filter?

[@teamoildrop]

@@alexfrank1565 there’s a wire mesh screen that you don’t change out I’ll show us asap

[@tommye77]

Could I also use the “trans temp 1” from my scan Guage that’s plugged into the OBD?

[@teamoildrop]

Ya know, that is not something I have messed with... cannot say with 100% certainty the reading would be the same.