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Change transmission fluid or not?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by ncbowhunter, Mar 23, 2013.

  1. Mar 24, 2013 at 6:03 PM
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    FBGW01

    FBGW01 Well-Known Member

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    check my build
    i changed mine out. drained, filled a little, drained it again(to get some more of the old fluid out and grime), and then filled it all up. Shifts great, no problems either.:thumbsup:
     
  2. Mar 24, 2013 at 6:16 PM
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    TACO TX

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    Yea i did mine and it smoothed out alot.
     
  3. Mar 29, 2013 at 7:38 AM
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    ncbowhunter

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    Just left the Toyota dealer after a complete transmission flush (about 6 miles from the house). Got them to add the Lubegard Platinum....I can honestly say it shifts a lot smoother....I could tell the closer I got to my house the smoother it continued to shift......Hope it continues.....Thanks to everyone for the advice....Have a great Easter!
     
  4. Mar 29, 2013 at 8:13 AM
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    StAndrew

    StAndrew Wait for it...

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    Holy hell! 200k on the same fluid? Shouldnt it be changed every 30k?
     
  5. Mar 29, 2013 at 2:08 PM
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    Fernando

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    Im doing mine tomorrow along with the diff. not sure when mine was last changed. truck will hit 200k sometime next week.
     
  6. Mar 29, 2013 at 2:16 PM
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    OffroadToy

    OffroadToy old, forgetful, and decomposing

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    I'm surprised they did a full flush with that many miles. How much was the cost if you don't mind me asking?
     
  7. Mar 29, 2013 at 7:02 PM
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    ncbowhunter

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  8. Mar 14, 2016 at 1:18 PM
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    Boston6154

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    I just paid $250 for a flush and Refill with synthetic shutter left for a day and a half and is now back NOW I'm going to add the Lube gard Tranny Dr . and if this doesn't work I'm going to Light a Match !
     
  9. Mar 15, 2016 at 5:07 AM
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    high n mighty

    high n mighty Well versed in sarcasm

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    I would drop the pan and do the filter too
     
  10. Mar 15, 2016 at 6:22 AM
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    bellassaiw10

    bellassaiw10 Formally afroman5015

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    I did my own full flush before I got rid of my truck. Truck liked it a lot more and I was skeptical. You'll notice if you have any problems especially with new fluid lol.
     

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