Tranny Flush

bajaracer · 11-20-2008, 10:06 AM

Have any of you guys taken your tacoma to get a tranny flush some where besides the dealer? Any positive/negative side effects? Thanks

-TRDMAN- · 11-20-2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bajaracer

Have any of you guys taken your tacoma to get a tranny flush some where besides the dealer? Any positive/negative side effects? Thanks

do you have an auto??

bajaracer · 11-20-2008, 10:25 AM

yes

-TRDMAN- · 11-20-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bajaracer

yes

ow sorry i have manuals i always do it myself

ubermx5 · 11-20-2008, 11:02 AM

if you can do it your self it is cheaper.

Here is what you do.

if you have a drain plug, just open it up let everything out.
THen fill it backup. Do this every oil change.

if you need to drop the pan then do that, but only replace or clean the filter once.
But do it every oil change for 4 oil changes.

Then do a drian fill every 15k and you will be set for life.
unless you tow allot, then do it more often..

backwoodking · 11-20-2008, 12:57 PM

I took my old suburban to Valvoline and had it flushed. I felt better having somebody with all the tools to flush it and just do it once and be done. Seemed to work great. No Negetives.

HerNameIsLucy · 11-20-2008, 01:08 PM

To properly FLUSH it you're gonna need to drop the pan and drain the torque converter. Add some tranny flush first, I've never tried it but I've heard Seafoam works well. Run it with the flush in for a while (RTFM), then completely empty it, change the filter, and refill.

tacomaman06 · 11-20-2008, 02:40 PM

im getting mine done pretty soon at my buddys shop. they have a machine that pulls all the old fluid out, then fill with new fluid. i dropped my pan a couple of months ago and cleaned the filter, and added 5 quarts of new fluid, so when i get my flush done, it should be in pretty good shape. im waiting til i install my auxiliary tranny cooler though.

HerNameIsLucy · 11-22-2008, 08:02 AM

http://www.gadgetonline.com/TransFlush.htm

trailinTaco · 11-28-2008, 09:31 PM

i do them myself with the machine. it costs alot i think around $250. its only worth it if you really need it and havent changed your fluid for a while. but if you maintain it all you need is a drain and fill. and the filter whenever how long toyota says to do it.

genxer36 · 11-28-2008, 09:35 PM

Check the dealers website for coupons. I found a coupon at my dealer for $50 for a transmission service.

11-20-2008, 10:06 AM	#1
bajaracer Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7228 Location: PHX Posts: 78 01 PRERUNNER DBLCAB 3.4 2001 Double Cab Automatic AEM DRY BRUTE FORCE, TORNADO, 3.5 FABTECH COILOVERS, FLOWMASTER 50 SERIES, 32X11.50 BFG'S ON 15X10 ALCOAS, PRERUNNER LIGHT BAR, PROCOMP 130'S LIGHTS	Tranny Flush Have any of you guys taken your tacoma to get a tranny flush some where besides the dealer? Any positive/negative side effects? Thanks

11-20-2008, 01:08 PM	#7
HerNameIsLucy Chemical Disaster Master Joined: Jul 2008, #8256 Location: Slowcala, Floriduh Age: 49 Gender: Male Posts: 1,541 02 Prerunner V6 SR5 extended cab 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 lotsa little stuff	To properly FLUSH it you're gonna need to drop the pan and drain the torque converter. Add some tranny flush first, I've never tried it but I've heard Seafoam works well. Run it with the flush in for a while (RTFM), then completely empty it, change the filter, and refill. __________________ 2009. Ok, now what?

11-20-2008, 02:40 PM	#8
tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Redneck Division Joined: May 2007, #1475 Location: rock hill, sc Age: 29 Gender: Male Posts: 12,530 04 trd tacoma 4x4 v6 double cab 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 vent visors,deck plate mod, gray wire mod, black steelies and emblems, mag-lite mod, wheelers/ome suspension, stainless brake lines,blacked out bumpers(bedliner),dynomax super turbo muffler,cabelas mossy oak seat covers ans camo steering wheel cover....still to come.... afe pro dry s filter..........plus many,many more!!	im getting mine done pretty soon at my buddys shop. they have a machine that pulls all the old fluid out, then fill with new fluid. i dropped my pan a couple of months ago and cleaned the filter, and added 5 quarts of new fluid, so when i get my flush done, it should be in pretty good shape. im waiting til i install my auxiliary tranny cooler though. __________________ i am WILL--my ride=04 tacoma trd 4x4 double cab, v6, auto,deck plate mod, grey wire mod, billy 5100's all the way around,black low-pro uws toolbox, black steelies,blacked out emblems, mag light mod,wheelers/alcan springs, ome 881 coils, braided stainless brake lines, polyurethane bushings,dynomax super turbo/slash cut tip-blacked out,chrome deleted bumpers via herculiner bed liner,color matched bedlinered tailgate, camo seat covers,sockmonkey decals,husky floor liners and still to come....15 inch wheelers steelies and gy wrangler mtr's!!! http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa269/tacomaman06/ signature by piercedtiger www.myspace.com/goodolboy1979

11-22-2008, 08:02 AM	#9
HerNameIsLucy Chemical Disaster Master Joined: Jul 2008, #8256 Location: Slowcala, Floriduh Age: 49 Gender: Male Posts: 1,541 02 Prerunner V6 SR5 extended cab 2002 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 lotsa little stuff	http://www.gadgetonline.com/TransFlush.htm __________________ 2009. Ok, now what?

11-28-2008, 09:35 PM	#11
genxer36 Bender The Pimp Joined: Nov 2007, #3442 Location: Bethlehem,GA Age: 40 Gender: Dude Posts: 3,232 2005 Toyota Tacoma DC PreRunner 2005 Double Cab Automatic V6 Fiberglass lid, Tow bar, XM Satellite radio, K & N Air filter, & Channel Vent Visors	Check the dealers website for coupons. I found a coupon at my dealer for $50 for a transmission service. __________________ 2005 Tacoma DC Pre Runner, 20" Enkeis with 265/50/20 Nitto NT420 tires, K&N air filter,In-channel vent visors,A.R.E. Tonneau cover, Removed secondary air filter. 103,000 miles & still going strong! http://www.myspace.com/genxer36 http://community.webshots.com /user/genxer36 The Underground where adults play on TW!

11-20-2008, 10:25 AM	#3
bajaracer Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7228 Location: PHX Posts: 78 01 PRERUNNER DBLCAB 3.4 2001 Double Cab Automatic AEM DRY BRUTE FORCE, TORNADO, 3.5 FABTECH COILOVERS, FLOWMASTER 50 SERIES, 32X11.50 BFG'S ON 15X10 ALCOAS, PRERUNNER LIGHT BAR, PROCOMP 130'S LIGHTS	yes

11-20-2008, 11:02 AM	#5
ubermx5 Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #6783 Location: Santa Clara CA Age: 32 Posts: 160 98 2.4 5 speed 1998 Regular Cab Manual 2.4 K&N Air filter	if you can do it your self it is cheaper. Here is what you do. if you have a drain plug, just open it up let everything out. THen fill it backup. Do this every oil change. if you need to drop the pan then do that, but only replace or clean the filter once. But do it every oil change for 4 oil changes. Then do a drian fill every 15k and you will be set for life. unless you tow allot, then do it more often..

11-20-2008, 12:57 PM	#6
backwoodking Member Joined: Jan 2007, #743 Location: Thousand Oaks/Southern CA Posts: 53 3.4 V6 Deck Plate and Cut Turn-Down 2000 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4 V6 Deck Plate, Hitch, Cut Turn-Down Exhaust, Tint, Clear Corners, Shell, Full Size bed in the pickup, Hopefully More Soon	I took my old suburban to Valvoline and had it flushed. I felt better having somebody with all the tools to flush it and just do it once and be done. Seemed to work great. No Negetives.

11-28-2008, 09:31 PM	#10
trailinTaco Member Joined: May 2008, #6721 Location: Bel Air, MD Age: 19 Gender: Male Posts: 39 2000 Tacoma SR5 TRD 3.4L 4x4 2000 Access Cab Automatic 3.4 L V6 2 1/2 inch Daystar suspension lift with Fabtech shocks, 33 inch bfgoodrich mud terrain tires, Procomp alloy wheels, hella fog lights	i do them myself with the machine. it costs alot i think around $250. its only worth it if you really need it and havent changed your fluid for a while. but if you maintain it all you need is a drain and fill. and the filter whenever how long toyota says to do it.

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