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can i drive it to the dealer?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by stewbaca, Jan 3, 2011.

  1. Jan 3, 2011 at 11:59 AM
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    The1youluv2hate

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    Beter yet push it to the dealership

    ......If ur that concerned tow it to the stealership ... 100$ is beter than a new transmisson
     
  2. Jan 3, 2011 at 12:02 PM
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    stewbaca

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    so they have like 12 quarts of tranny fluid. Is the rest in the torque converter. I should be able to creep 4 miles huh?
     
  3. Jan 3, 2011 at 12:05 PM
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    I assume you don't want to use the fluid you drained because you drained it into a dirty oil catch-pan. Call your nearest friendly auto parts store, explain the situation and ask how much for one of their guys to run a few quarts of fluid over to your place. Probably just be a $20 tip to the driver....well worth it!
     
  4. Jan 3, 2011 at 12:08 PM
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    Drive that bitch!
     
  5. Jan 3, 2011 at 12:09 PM
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  6. Jan 3, 2011 at 12:09 PM
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    don''t do this unless ur doing a full flush at the dealer. it requires WS fluid
     
  7. Jan 3, 2011 at 1:24 PM
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    Sorry, I missed that there's a 12 qt capacity....drive it
     
  8. Jan 3, 2011 at 3:59 PM
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  10. Jan 3, 2011 at 4:51 PM
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    +1. Best advice I've read in this thread.
     
  11. Jan 3, 2011 at 5:53 PM
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    i personally wouldnt chance it new transmission not cheap and toyota will definitely void any warranty u might have....
     
  12. Jan 4, 2011 at 6:14 AM
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    Drive it, tell the dealership to check out the tranny for shift problems while they check the airbag light. Keep your lips sealed about taking the wrong plug out. Wipe the tranny clean of any fluid you may have spread around it.
    You know that factory sometimes does not get them filled all the way;)
     
  13. Jan 4, 2011 at 8:29 AM
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    back to bone stock.
    X2. get the service guys name, ask his advice.

    i bet he says to tow it in.
     
  14. Jan 4, 2011 at 8:29 AM
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    back to bone stock.

    i wouldnt lie. what if they dont find it..and you just drive blissfully away. no thanks.
     
  15. Jan 4, 2011 at 8:55 AM
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    Put in 2 qts or tow it, unless you have $2500 for a trans.
     
  16. Jan 4, 2011 at 9:00 AM
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    i'm sure he has walked, drove, or towed it by now :D
     
  17. Jan 4, 2011 at 10:05 AM
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    better not drive it

    pick it up and carry it
     
  18. Jan 4, 2011 at 10:09 AM
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