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Transmission Fluid Change

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma! Yea!, Apr 24, 2009.

  1. Apr 24, 2009 at 11:16 PM
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    Hello! This is my second post here as I've recently purchased 2005 Tacoma 4x2 PreRunner V6 with Access Cab. It has little over 48,000 miles and I was planning on changing or flushing the transmission fluid as I've read that it's good to change transmission fluid every 30,000 miles. However, I've heard that 2005 Tacoma's transmission is sealed and does not need change. Is this true? Do I not need about changing or should I go ahead and have it changed? Thanks!
     
  2. Apr 24, 2009 at 11:20 PM
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    Hi! do you have a 6 spd or an automatic?
     
  3. Apr 25, 2009 at 12:55 AM
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    To change your Transmission fluid, just do an oil change and fuck it up.

    That's the easiest way.
     
  4. Apr 25, 2009 at 6:07 AM
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    That was my first thought too...:laugh:



    Depending on what tranny ya got, what's your owners manual say to do?:confused: Auto and manual calls for different intervals.
     
  5. Apr 25, 2009 at 6:57 AM
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    The tranny on your truck is a sealed unit, and shouldnt be touched until around 100,000 miles. IF you tow you can have the dealer service it sooner. It uses a WS fluid. Its not very "Do-it-yourself" friendly, as the truck has to be at a certain temp before the oil can even be chacked.
     
  6. Apr 25, 2009 at 7:03 AM
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    All second gen autos, yes.
     
  7. Apr 25, 2009 at 7:16 AM
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    Thanks for your responses! I have an automatic and only dipstick I could find was the engine oil so I must have the sealed tranny. I'll just leave it alone for now!
     
  8. Apr 25, 2009 at 7:25 AM
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    Another reason I'm glad I have a stick. Sealed trans. Makes no $ence 2 me.
     
  9. Apr 25, 2009 at 7:28 AM
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    Welll.......fwiw, the Auto is much stronger than the manual. :D
     
  10. Apr 25, 2009 at 7:51 AM
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    How about the manual 2nd gens? what interval should it be checked?
     
  11. Apr 25, 2009 at 7:54 AM
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    Depending on use, Checked at 15K changed at 30K
     
  12. Apr 25, 2009 at 9:50 AM
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    I'm sure I'm being f'd over but since I don't know wtf fwiw is I'm not sure, please help me out so I'll know next time. Thanks


     
  13. Apr 25, 2009 at 10:40 AM
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    Ya C that's what I love about this forum, someone is always willing to help ya out. I'm temped to say which way did I come it? but na.

     
  14. Apr 25, 2009 at 2:03 PM
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    In what sense might I inquire?
     
  15. Apr 25, 2009 at 2:06 PM
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    In the ability to handle power from the engine. The 5speed auto has been used behind the 4.7 for a few years. The 6 speed manual is all new for the Tacoma, and only designed for the 1GR-FE. I cant site the source off the top of my head, but I read the auto is capable of handling 350lb-ft of torque or more. Its a beefy tranny.
     
  16. Apr 25, 2009 at 2:08 PM
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    Ooo Impressive. Is that part of the reason we can throw a charger on our trucks with little to no modification?
     
  17. Apr 25, 2009 at 2:40 PM
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    Well, Technically, So can the manual tranny trucks. Just seems, And I dont know the power specs on the manual, that the manual trannies have a hard time handeling the stock power of the 1GR engine.
     
  18. Apr 25, 2009 at 2:47 PM
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    Good for you. I was afraid to ask. I'd still rather have a stick.

     
  19. Apr 26, 2009 at 1:35 AM
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    Why be afraid? Better to ask appear to be seeking knowledge than bumbling around in the dark right? :)
     
  20. Oct 13, 2010 at 3:25 PM
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    I agree . i dont care what kind of oil is in it it will go bad.
     

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