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TRD transmission fill

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by rcm949, Mar 27, 2024.

  1. Mar 27, 2024 at 9:13 AM
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    I have a 1999 SR5 Tacoma (200K) and recently bought a used 2022 TRD off road (40K). Yesterday I thought I was changing the TRD oil but accidently drained the transmission fluid. Did not pay attention to how much fluid came out. When I refilled the transmission it took 5 quarts of fluid but most of the info I've seen says trans refill takes 2-3 quarts. Should I drain a couple quarts of fluid or let it be? Thanks.
     
  2. Mar 27, 2024 at 9:18 AM
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    Ok, saw that video and that's what got me thinking. Makes sense. Thank you
     
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    What is TRD oil?
     
  5. Mar 27, 2024 at 5:13 PM
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    This has been bothering me all day too
     
  6. Mar 27, 2024 at 6:20 PM
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    Check your level like shown in the video in post #2. My Tacoma came from the factory one quart low on transmission fluid.
     
  7. Mar 27, 2024 at 10:38 PM
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    Overpriced snake oil from the dealership packaged in TRD bottles.
     
  8. Mar 27, 2024 at 11:27 PM
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    OP was specifying which of the two Tacomas he mentioned was getting the oil change - the TRD, not the SR5.
     
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