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drained my tranny on accident

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Wyoboypt, Oct 4, 2017.

  1. Oct 4, 2017 at 6:16 PM
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    Wyoboypt

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    ok so i drained my tranny one night instead of my oil. it was dark. yes im a retard. so the next morning i drove up the interstate to the car wash and noticed my transmission slipping. i drove home and discovered my mistake. i then emptied some oil out and drove to my mechanic. we filled it back up. no problems. now 2 weeks later my tranny has slipped a couple times. did i trash my tranny when i drove it 2 plus quarts low on atf?
     
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  2. Oct 4, 2017 at 6:21 PM
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  4. Oct 4, 2017 at 6:22 PM
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  5. Oct 4, 2017 at 6:23 PM
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    No worries it happens...follow the thread and you will be fine!
     
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  6. Oct 4, 2017 at 6:26 PM
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    Also, don't worry too much it has happened quite a bit on here.
    5 quarts??
    Halp
     
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  7. Oct 4, 2017 at 6:28 PM
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  8. Oct 4, 2017 at 6:28 PM
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    TashcomerTexas

    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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  9. Oct 4, 2017 at 6:28 PM
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    I get that accidents happen, but didn't the oil level on your dipstick cause some question or concern? I ask because I've never overfilled my motor by 5 quarts and would assume it would be obvious on the dipstick, but maybe not.
     
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  10. Oct 4, 2017 at 6:30 PM
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    Yeah you probably screwed up your transmission big time, not to mention engine since you added a ton more oil into your engine than it’s supposed to have.

    May want to do a complete drain and refil of both engine and transmission to make sure you get all the metal pieces out
     
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  11. Oct 4, 2017 at 6:31 PM
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    Well, I know for me I never check my oil dip stick since it’s so inaccurate anyhow. Granted I have a fumoto valve so I know I’ll never overfill or underfill it.
     
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    yes but like i said it was dark. i threw in 5 qts and was gonna check it for topping off the next morning after the car wash.
     
  13. Oct 4, 2017 at 6:50 PM
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    Shame you didn't check it before the car wash.
     
  14. Oct 4, 2017 at 9:28 PM
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    I'm actually kinda surprised 5 extra quarts of oil in the motor doesn't hurt anything.
     
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    Off topic but can you explain the reasoning behind the dipstick being inaccurate? Also explain how you know you'll never over/underfill.
     
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    How did you fit 11 quarts of oil in your truck?
     
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