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Pink Milkshake?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Bigmikelakers, Sep 2, 2011.

  1. Sep 2, 2011 at 6:48 PM
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    Hey guys, I noticed 3rd gen 4runners tend to suffer from the pink milkshake where the coolant lines from the radiator to the transmission fail and mix coolant and tranny fluid together causing damage to the transmission. Is this also common in 1st gen Tacomas as well? Since the 3rd gen 4runner and 1st gen Tacoma are related somewhat.
     
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  2. Sep 2, 2011 at 6:52 PM
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    It can and does happen occasionally. You can install an aftermarket tyranny cooler and bypass the stock one in the radiator and you won't have to worry about the strawberry milkshake.
     
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  3. Sep 2, 2011 at 6:54 PM
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    1st gens have transmission cooler?


    edit: I mean, which model of 1st gens have transmission cooler?
     
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    I have never heard of it happening on a Taco. But on t4r.org, we strongly recommend that ALL Auto transmission owners bypass the radiator with an external cooler.



    Its built into the radiator. Its on all auto transmission drivelines.
     
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  5. Sep 2, 2011 at 6:59 PM
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    Thanks, I did not know that.

    I just looked it up and saw how it is set up.

    Are tranny oil coolers really required? how come manuals don't have em? or just select fews?
     
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  6. Sep 2, 2011 at 7:01 PM
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    Hey! Your 4runner is awesome! I hope I find a 2002 Sport 4runner Black or Silver like yours!
     
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    I had something much different in mind when I entered this thread...
     
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  8. Sep 2, 2011 at 7:09 PM
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    Thanks! I wish you luck with your search.
     
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    Lol!! So did I, TOTALLY different
     
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    Does this issue pertain to manual v6 first gen tacoma's?
     
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    No. Only on automatic transmission
     
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  13. Nov 18, 2018 at 9:42 AM
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    You should do some more research on how they work, but Manual Transmission "fluid" is oil to lube things.
    Automatic transmissions "fluid" is hydraulic fluid that is pumped around and gets to high pressure, which causes it to heat up. Cooling it down preserves it longer and prevents ruining your transmission (thanks previous owner to my truck who ruined my transmission).
     
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