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drained my tranny on accident

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

  1. Oct 5, 2017 at 5:55 AM
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    Taco Addiction

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    This. Drain both and fill both according to specs. Preferably not in the dark this time 'round. :thumbsup: M'kay?
     
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  2. Oct 5, 2017 at 6:03 AM
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    I guess at least you didn't blow a tranny last night.
     
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  3. Oct 5, 2017 at 6:05 AM
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    I see what u did there. :D
     
  5. Oct 5, 2017 at 6:10 AM
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    In 2017..... the term tranny doesn't mean what it used to.
     
  6. Oct 5, 2017 at 6:15 AM
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    I always ask myself, can anything be done about it now? The answer here is no, drain and fill oil, fill transmission. CHECK BOTH LEVELS BEFORE DRIVING ANYWHERE THIS TIME.
    If somethings wrong after the fact, deal with it then.
     
  7. Oct 5, 2017 at 6:16 AM
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  8. Oct 5, 2017 at 10:20 AM
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    Don't feel too bad, my sisters boy friend "topped" off her Honda with oil, he put in an extra 5 quarts then she called me asking why it was blowing smoke lol
     
  9. Oct 5, 2017 at 10:21 AM
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    How does that happen..... does he not know how to use a dipstick?
     
  10. Oct 5, 2017 at 10:22 AM
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  11. Oct 5, 2017 at 10:30 AM
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    He's a vegan who eats seafood. That should tell you all you need to know about his level of intelligence haha. I'm honestly surprised he knew how to put oil in
     
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    He is a dip stick.
     
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    i still never understood how one drains the trans on our trucks vs the oil.... The trans drain bolt is SOOOOOO FAR BACK.... there is NO motor above the trans at that point, not even the bell housing is close.
     
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    If 5 extra squares don't fuck your motor or at least your cats then that just goes to show that the 1grfe truly is indestructible. Probs for trying. You live and learn man don't beat yourself up.
    I for one have gone to great lengths cleaning my carbs, and replacing all fuel lines and shit on my jet ski thinking I had a lean out and turns out my freaking tank was just empty...
     
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    I hate the dipstick on my Tacoma too. Never gives me a decent readable anything. Just smudge. Both sides.
    Dead accurate on my Jeep. Wtf
     
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    Guess some people just see the first bolt and start unscrewing it
     
  19. Oct 5, 2017 at 1:14 PM
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    LOL.... wtf how does a fumoto valve make it to where you wont ever underfill or overfill..... that makes ZERO sense.


    Also you guys, do yourself a favor. pull the dipstick and scuff the section between the upper and lower dots with some sandpaper (obviously thoroughly clean before putting back in). This will allow one to see the oil level MUCH easier.
     
  20. Oct 5, 2017 at 1:53 PM
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    ROFLMAO

    I just lost my shit at work.
     
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