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Ive done it before.. There is a thread on here about properly servicing it. Or u could drive it. I cant remember how many qts are in the transmission, bit 1 pint u should be fine. Maybe call ur dealership.

 

I've never seen anything like that from a professional automotive shop. Seems to me torque stripe would have been a better alternative. What are they going to use next time...purple paint?

 

Ok, you caught me...I was assuming she had a face and lying about ever seeing it, lol.

 

I forget what thread this was after your sig...

 

lmfao. you are far from the first one to comment about it. I actually mentioned changing it, and I received death threats via PM.....lmfao (just kidding)

 

Yes a torque stripe would've been logical and actually prefered. I've been lucky that they have used the same color.

 

That is the stuff we used, the torque stripe. We just called it paint. Same stuff we used tho.

 

I called Toyota and the service manager said much the same as several on the forum. A pint, plus or minus, should not make a difference in the performance of the tranny. He suggested adding a pint and go my merry way. Valvoline Max Life makes a Type iv synthetic that is rated for the Toyota tranny. I purchased the pump from Napa for $5. I will make the trip to E-City Toyota from Hatteras, 2 1/2 hours, and have them pull a complete service. Thanks guys for the imput.

 

when i climbed under my truck..i found it painted red. i think dealership do it for their regular clients. dunno.

 

that effen sig..erases my mind..what?..look..puppies

 

if she said i'll suck your lolly pop for a thousand dollars i'd go find a cash machine.

 

Well this is partially true. I have a 2012 Pre-Runner 2.7L with automatic transmission and it indeed does have a dipstick for the transmission.

I guess you were just referring to the automatic that comes on the six cylinder. Just trying to clear this up.

 

I would be pissed off if they did that to mine...

 

just curious is anybody knows if the 4 speed auto on the tacomas has one as well? cause my friend has an 04 4runner with 4.0 V6 4 speed auto, i thought they would have been the same cause the motor looks the same, but he has a tranny dipstick too

 

Why?

 

i wouldn't prefer it either, they should ask before spraying your stuff to make it easier/less liable for them

 

That is what I said. My 2012 2.7L Pre-Runner ( Tacoma ) Automatic ( which is a 4 speed ) has a dipstick for the automatic transmission.

So the answer is yes, it does.

 

1. It looks like shit. They turned a 3 year old loose under your truck with a can of spray paint.

2. It isn't needed as mentioned above there are better methods that actually look like a professional did it rather than the above mentioned 3 year old.

3. It is mine, I paid for it black. If I had wanted it painted yellow, red or any other color I would do it myself.

If they did mine that way they will be painting it black again.

 

oh my bad, somehow i thought urs read manual, cause u said auto in the v6's, thanks

 

... ^^^ ... Ditto ... you will be ok ... just do not take it to the drag strip ... or off road or tow a big load before you top it off ...


You can top it off yourself with Toyota OEM fluid with a small hand pump.
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