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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tedog, Jul 5, 2019.

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Jul 5, 2019 at 1:42 PM

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After reading several threads on fluid changes, I pull out the dip stick and it has written on it, ""No need to change fluid under normal driving conditions" Not knowing how it was driven the first 100K, should I go ahead with the change? It is a TRD off road 2012 4 cyl. Taco. Thanks

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Jul 5, 2019 at 1:47 PM

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You have a dipstick, makes it super easy, go to town.

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Didn’t know there was a dipstick on 2nd gens

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Jul 5, 2019 at 2:32 PM

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Not on my 08 anyway

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lynyrd3 said: ↑

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Yes, it has a automatic transmission dip stick. Just wanted to know if changing fluid is a good idea?

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4cyl does, V6 does not.

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4 quarts of T-IV transmission fluid down the dipstick hole, done

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