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3rd Gen Transmission Fluid level Check

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by FOXY 367, Jan 15, 2016.

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  1. Apr 11, 2016 at 1:29 PM
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    I had my TRD Sport checked out at the dealer a couple weeks ago. They found it a quart low. Shifts great now. No "Placebo" effects here. The difference is night and day.
     
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    Took mine in today. Not really experiencing the problems described here (except 5th/6th), but told them delay in R to D. They checked ATF, diffs and transfer, and tightened some bolts. All found to be in spec:

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  3. Apr 11, 2016 at 2:02 PM
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  4. Apr 11, 2016 at 2:13 PM
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    Did the "check" cost you, or did they do it for free..??

    I doubt they actually checked the tranny fluid... another TechStream check...????

    I hope they did a proper check for you..
     
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  5. Apr 11, 2016 at 2:26 PM
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    Free as shown in pic. Master tech did it. Advisor also knew they had to cool it. Report says they cooled it to spec and checked it, so they better have…..
     
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  6. Apr 11, 2016 at 3:21 PM
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    Did mine this morning. About a quarter of a quart low. Drives a bit smoother, unless it's just a placebo.
     
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  7. Apr 11, 2016 at 3:27 PM
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    I just watched the tech check my trans oil and it was low buy a little over half a quart. (I work in the parts dep of a Toyota dealer and had him check and sure enough it was low)
     
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  8. Apr 11, 2016 at 3:47 PM
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  9. Apr 11, 2016 at 3:54 PM
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  10. Apr 11, 2016 at 4:44 PM
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  11. Apr 11, 2016 at 4:49 PM
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    About a month ago I checked mine and topped it off. It took about 3/4 qt. I also have the diff whine so I took it in this Friday and had them check all fluids. At first they said they weren't allowed to check any of it. I told them i wasn't going to pick it up. So they did it and even stapled the correct proceedures. All were fine except they said the AT fluid was overfilled. Even after I initially added fluid there was no change. After they drained out the ATF I saw no difference. So, I disconnected the battery after I got home and it still made no difference. My mpg seems to be better though. I got 25.7 going in to work today. I usually get 21-22. This whole thing is somewhat of a joke. At least I got a dealer report saying it was at the proper level. The report did not say it was over filled. That was a verbal from the service advisor. I'm thinking this is all about software.
     
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  12. Apr 11, 2016 at 5:18 PM
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    Yep, I have no doubt it's just mapping etc. Many of us got going on the fluid issue when Toyota just did a bad job matching the engine tranny mapping combo.
     
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  13. Apr 11, 2016 at 5:26 PM
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    I too think its just mapping that causes most of our issues, but low fluid over the life of the tranny will cause issues.
     
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  14. Apr 11, 2016 at 6:03 PM
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    Alrighty folks, here it is. 3/4 qt. low! Glad I was persistent with my dealership because it paid off. I highly advise if you have a tow package, get it checked regardless if you do or don't have signs of issues. You don't want a bigger problem down the road.
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  15. Apr 11, 2016 at 6:29 PM
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    taking mine in tomorrow for 6 month check will report back the results.......i stopped by the dealer 3 weeks ago and went to the service counter and had them pull up my appointment on the computer and add to check tranny fluid....they added it so will see.....
     
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  16. Apr 11, 2016 at 7:47 PM
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    My truck is coming in 2 weeks and I got the tow package.

    Is it reasonable to ask the dealer to check it during PDI? I'm expecting they'll oppose, so I'm willing to just pay them out of pocket for that peace of mind. Anyone know how much that'll cost?
     
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  17. Apr 11, 2016 at 7:56 PM
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    At first I told them I would pay if the shop foreman denied to manually check. Service writer quoted around $160 labor and parts. Luckily they agreed to check it based on feedback they've been hearing for free.

    It's completely reasonable to have them check it. Not with a scan tool, but with the correct process gearcruncher has posted here and other threads. He has a PDF in this thread you should print and take with you to the dealership to verify their process. Be courteous, but insistent. It's well worth the trouble especially since you haven't driven it off the lot. Print the screen shot I posted a few posts up as your proof of this being an issue.
     
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  18. Apr 11, 2016 at 10:58 PM
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    Do you have the tow package?
     
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  19. Apr 12, 2016 at 4:21 AM
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    Dropping it off tonight so they have it cooled down for the morning. I was told that they would completely drain the trans then refill to correct level.
    Yeah, not paying for the rental.... Brand new, 3 weeks old, I should not have to pay for anything.
    Hope this is the final fix, without any placebo effect...
     
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  20. Apr 12, 2016 at 6:01 AM
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    Nice wheels... What are they and what size?
     
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