2016 Transmission Update and Fluid Levels

I would go to another dealer. Look around for good service reviews and try them. Some already on this forum have been told buy the dealer that they checked the AT fluid and it was fine. They went to a second dealer and guess what, the AT fluid was low because they actually checked it. The typical service center won't check the AT fluid if they think the AT is working fine.

Sounds like yours is low.

 

My wife's dealership just got a service memo to check ever tacoma on the lot for trans fluid level.

 

Shit just got real.

 

Hopefully that's progress

 

Would like to see this verified by a 2nd person.

 

How about they check it at the factory?

 

I would hope that goes along with asking dealers to check it.

 

I'm lazy, so I am just going to add a quart and call it good.

 

be nice to get a copy of that memo and post up here. just e-mailed my dealer service dept today they know nothing, or so they say.

 

Doesn't make any damn sense unless the famous TCM is bullshit. This is a safety issue and the alarms should be sounded along with notifications to all owners to bring their trucks in to be inspected.

 

How many of these threads do we need, I think there's 3 or 4!
OP don't you know how to Google!

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Hopefully it is not the same as the software updates that are out but really don't exist..........

 

Swimmer and old school acting like theyre paying for the servers and are worried about your 31kb thread. The point of a forum is to post topics. Being autistic and crying for everyone to use the search button improves your life how?

 

Thanks to members like kahanabob for an informative answer.

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wheelie, dont mind the trolls. Good question.

 

Just talked with Toyota dealer I bought my truck from. They claim Toyota "got the memo" and is required to Check all 2016 Tacos before they hit the Dealer for Transmision level. But, he still agreed to check my Trans fluid levels free of charge. Said it take 2-3 hours...

 

I wish for an aftermarket mode to the AT pan, where the check ‘tube’ is changed for one where the height is correct for the ATF at normal operating temperature, with a side benefit of a fully open thermostat.

That would simplify checking the ATF for both, the end consumer and all shops w/o the special tools, in less time.

Toyota please read: Simplicity is the name of the game...

 

Just got back from the dealer. Mine ATF was spot on! They agreed to check it free of charge even though I didn't buy it from them. He had heard nothing from Toyota about low levels. He mentioned they check the level when they receive the new stock. Before I left, the service rider mentioned some of the southern states have different rules and warranties they follow.

Solid guy and great start to owning my Tacoma! Very happy with my local.

BW

 

Best news I have heard in 4 years
Posting corporate,s phone number in the low fluid poll may have had something to do with this LOL .
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...be-low-on-fluid-directly-from-factory.405642/

 

2-3 hours to check the transmission fluid? Why so long?