Trans leaking? Pics included

Good shout. Maybe it was damaged when they initially removed it

 

they probably aren't torquing the pan properly. or they dropped the pan and screwed up the mounting surface.

i would ask for a full refund and take it to another shop if they messed it up three times in a row. they have struck out.

 

Yeah we'll see. They've always been good to me with my vehicles in the past so I don't necessarily want to raise a stink

 

You can see the fluid weep on the pan bolts. Its either a bad gasket, undertorqued bolts or a mis-shapened pan or flange.

 

I know 2nd gens units are very low torque, maybe 78 INCH-lbs (don't quote me on that exact number Im working off memory here). But very low in inch pounds, not foot pounds.

Also, I noticed that the OEM gasket was much nicer looking / softer / thicker than the aftermarket one that came with my pan filter kit. I would ask what brand gasket they are using and request OEM if they are using aftermarket

 

I just texted him to ask about what sort of gasket they're using.
According to this site (not sure if reputable or not) says only 6ft/lbs
https://toyota-specs.com/cars/2017/tacoma3.5/torque-specs_trans.php

 

5.5 ft / lbs for the pan bolts or 65inch lbs.

 

I see 65 in*lbs. from this, sure someone else can confirm or deny if thats accurate