atf fluid on a gen 3

First time taco owner here. One question....don't laugh but.... Where is the atf dipstick?

 

It is non existent.

 

So the only way to check it is to service it?

 

Exactly ^^^

Which isn't necessarily a good way to check it either.

 

Ha! Ok thanks

 

Ok sounds good. Thanks guys

 

And ignored...

 

Is there anyway to make the search icon large and colorful?

 

Wow

 

Welcome to TW.....sometimes some of the users get a little cranky. You're new here so I'll tell you why those two said that. They like it when people use the search bar, which is towards the top right, and recently the transmission has been a big heavily discussed issue. Like others said earlier, you can check it but it does require a little bit of work and patience. You can't just drop the plug and stick your finger in and hope for the best. Check out these links, they may help you out some:

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/transmission-slipping-when-cold-and-after-reverse.408895/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...omatic-in-the-2016-write-up-with-pics.361114/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/just-dropped-her-off-for-trans-issues.414853/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3rd-gen-transmission-fluid-level-check.410615/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-drain-refill-automatic-transmission.63851/

Also, if yours is 4x4 you may want to go ahead and grease your u-joints as well. A lot of members, including myself, have found out that they don't seem to be properly lubed from the factory.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/check-your-u-joints.409042/

 

Thanks for the info.

 

If the fluid comes out of the overfill hot enough for a second degree burn, it's good.

 

He's new, why not try to help him out instead of being the "Forum God's"?

I joined this forum when I bought my first Tacoma a few weeks back and there is so much negativity here...Trying to stick it out, but have seen a lot of childish stuff. Don't get me wrong, for every negative post, there are a thousand helpful one's, but the negative one's are the one's that stick out in people's minds.

I'm sure I'll get slammed for this one

 

I agree I'm a long time follower and a noob for subscribing.. I'm also ASA certified BMW Master Tech I own a 2009 Taco. Currently working on trying to save the finances to buy 16 TRD Pro .off road .sport .not sure yet. I am had multiple sports cars and found forums very helpful. Once I get my 2016 I intend to be as helpful as possible. There are a lot of the people on here that do help. Don't give up there are asshats everywher!

 

wow, if we used the search the jackwagons wouldn't have any reason to post? lol

wee

 

It's all good. I'm a longtime member of other forums/groups, non Tacoma related... So I've learned to filter out a lot of BS over the years. Lol. Thanks for the help though. I'll try and remember the search button in the future. Hahaha

 

Was it the cost of the dipstick that killed it? Too bad there is not an aftermarket kit to add one.