AT Transmission service

You're right, it holds 4 qts, I added some more, didn't check with engine running. But my 2001 owners manual
says "use Dextron lll" , have there been problems with using it?

 

Use what your manual says. Your dipstick should be marked also. They switched to type 4 in 2003.

 

On the back of the Royal Purple it says formulated for Toyota Type 4. But it isn't Toyota brand from the Dealer

 

I'm going to get Genuine Toyota T4 right now

 

I just had mine completely serviced at 135k miles. I'll start doing drain and fills every 25-30k now myself.

 

I'm getting 4 quarts but the parts dept says it is 2.1 quarts! Hmmm!

 

Don't touch the pan unless absolutely necessary....I refilled mine with mobil 1 synthetic at 175k...at 195k now with no problems

 

What's so bad about dropping the pan?

 

It doesn't always seal back properly unless cleaned properly....clean the pan lip with brake cleaner and the mounting surface on the transmission itself....use the toyota form in place gasket....orange kind one tube is plenty

 

Is it bad to flush the system, transmission cooler included?

 

I have an 02 3.4 auto. Should I replace my fluid with type 2 or 4?

 

I would use what is marked on your dipstick or in your manual.

 

No flush?