Auto Trans Oil Change 2002 Tacoma 2.4l?

I did a search on this forum to find info but didn't get a hit so...
I have a 2002 Regular cab 2.4l with the auto trans that I bought new in 2001.
Thanks

 

What are you asking? Regular change interval is usually 30k.

 

Wrencher,
Sorry for my confusing post. i read my owner's manual and it only states a trans fluid change at 30k intervals for towing,dusty,etc conditions. Since I have only tow a very light load (motorcycle trailer) a few times I haven't changed the fluid. I am coming up on 90k miles so I'm thinking about changing the fluid. Should I pull the pan and change the filter also?
Thanks

 

I went ahead and ordered the trans filter/gasket kit and will do the pan drop..

 

It's cool. I just didn't know what you needed. Changing the fluid every 30k is a good idea no matter what conditions you drive in. I don't know about Toyota trucks but the cars don't have a lot of flow to the coolers and the fluid seems to break down a little faster than most other cars.

Doing a fluid change at this mileage is kind of a gamble, though. ATF is a high detergent oil and with that many miles on it there might be build up in the trans that could get washed off and clog a port or cut a seal. I've heard of severe cases using a fluid exchange machine and it actually washed the friction material off of the clutch plates.

It's not a guarantee or anything. Just a heads up.

 

Wrencher, thanks for the info.

I just change the auto fluid. Thought I would do a two step for a kinda semi flush. I checked it before the drain and it was right on the hot mark.
I measured the fluid and got 2 quarts 1/4 pint out. The manual states a 2.5 quart capacity so I got most of the old fluid out.
Kinda interesting, I just drove about 30 miles before the fluid change and the fluid was only a little warm. Guess the cooler is doing it's job. Oil did not smell bad after 90k miles,
When ahead and changed the rear differential oil while I was under the truck. It had a magnetic drain plug?

 

There is close to 9qts of ATF in these trannys. I wouldnt worry about doing a simple fluid change, since you're only draining about 1/4 of the fluid.

 

dually,
Thanks for the info. I reread the owner's manual and the 2.5 quarts is for a drain so like you say I only changed out 1/4 or so of the total capacity. I've had this 2002 since new and you would think I would know more about it but it has been so trouble free that I just do the service by the book.

 

Ha very true!