3rd Gen Tacoma Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill
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- Опубликовано: 12 апр 2024
- Suh Dudes! This is a quick run through on how to perform a transmission fluid drain and fill on 2nd/3rd gen Tacoma. Dealer recommends this service at 90,000 I believe. I already knew that didn't sound right. Kinda like when the dealer tells you to change your engine oil every 10,000 miles because "its synthetic and last longer" No thanks! My truck was right under 80,000 and it was already pretty burnt/dirty...surprise surprise! I would say you're better off doing this every 35,000-50,000 to stay on top of it and not be draining out dirty fluid like me. This simple maintenance is crucial in keeping your transmission happy for the life of your Taco. It can be intimidating reading the steps on how to do this service. I know it was for me at first. Almost thought I would just have the dealer do it. Had to slap myself for thinking that...Close one! If you can do a oil change then you can handle this service no problem. Save yourself the $$$$ avoid the stealership and get this done at home. If you don't have a place to work on your truck no problem. You are saving so much money you can just bribe a buddy with brewskis and food to do this at his house/garage. Your Taco and Wallet will thank you!
Crush washers:
www.amazon.com/Rexka-Transmis...
Transmission Fluid: (I purchased 3x of these and it was just enough to do 4x drain and fills)
www.amazon.com/Valvoline-Mult... 
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Good job and thanks for the link
Right on thanks for watching! 🤙🏻
Sadly my vision has failed enough that I can no longer see well enough to do the maintenance on my vehicles, so I have to take our vehicles to the dealership.
Yes it sucks. I’d rather do it myself.
@@Doc1855
Man I’m sorry to hear that, especially with how hard it is to find people that do good/honest quality work these days. Not to mention how expensive everything is. I’m grateful for my health everyday even if I’m having a bad day…Crazy the things we take for granted in this life. We all have an expiration date on the things we love to do just a matter of time. I try to do what I can now, but one day I won’t be able to do this stuff anymore either. Just trying to enjoy it and share while I can. Thank you for watching. Hope you have a great weekend! 🤙🏻
@@dylanjischke1993 Thanks for your reply.
Yeah having to take my Tacoma to the dealership for repairs is definitely expensive but in our area finding an honest mechanic is absolute.
We do have an honest mechanic who solely works on Subaru’s, so that’s where we take my wife’s Outback to.
We’re going off roading tomorrow with my Tacoma on part of the WA BDR.
@@Doc1855 Sounds like a perfect way to spend the weekend. I really need to plan a off-roading trip soon. I’ve been so busy with work/life I keep forgetting to have fun. Hope you guys have a blast out there in the Taco! Be safe and enjoy the trials my friend! 🤙🏻🌲🌮😎
Straight to the point, good video! Did you notice any differences with the valvoline fluid?
One more thing, where did you get that gauge?
Thank you!
At first I didn't notice much of a difference, if any at all. I was just happy to get that old burnt fluid out of the poor gurl. However, after about 800 miles I can say I really have noticed the shifts getting much smoother day by day! My 17' has always had slightly rough shifts on the first couple of stop and goes in the morning when the transmission is still cold. Even that has gotten much less noticeable ever since the fluid change and giving it some time to work itself through the system. Stoked on that, Taco is much happier now! 🌮😎
@@bbogue4
Here is a link for the gauge I have! Actually picked it up for my 3rd gen 4runner a while ago, but they are programable to work on different models. Had to change some parameters to work with my 3rd gen taco to see trans temp etc, but its simple to do and works like a charm. Make sure you select the "Toyota" option when purchasing.
ultra-gauge.com/ZC/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=224
When you repeat the flushes do you run all new fluid each time?
@@seagraverider Yes every time you drain the transmission pan you need to pump new fluid back in. The idea is after each drain and fill with fresh fluid the system is gradually getting cleaner and cleaner. After about 4x drain and fills with fresh fluid on every refill the system now has new clean fluid throughout.
@@dylanjischke1993 after I read what I wrote it sounded like a really really dumb question but thank you very much. I’ll do it more confident.
@@seagraverider 🤣 No worries man thanks for watching! Good luck on the fluid swap you got it 👌🏻🤙🏻
Nice video, how does she drive now, you notice a difference?
Thank you! At first not really, but after about 800 miles of driving and letting the new fluid work through the system I have definitely noticed my shifts getting smoother by the day! My 17’ always had slightly rough shifts for the first few shifts in the morning when the trans was cold, even that’s getting less noticeable. She’s a happy taco! 😎🌮🤙🏻
what gauge are you using for the temp readings
@@kiranodin
ultra-gauge.com/ZC/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=224
Just make sure to select Toyota Tacoma under pre programming option when purchasing 🤙🏻
Why are you reflushing it/????
@@stevie6249 When you drain the pan you only get roughly 2.5 quarts out. The system holds about 10 quarts. The idea is that after 4x drain and fills the system should be all clean fluid at that point. Thanks for watching!