How to check ATF?

How to properly check ATF? I searched.. couldn't find anything

Thanks.

 

Its a sealed tranny.

 

not on first gens, I think.

 

oh shit my bad I didn't see that.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pcqVQe-4z0

 

I don't have the manual.. how long to leave it on to consider it warmed up?

Yeah no I dont have a sealed tranny.

 

till it reaches operating temperature

 

Wouldn't this type of info be in the FSM located at the top of the 1st Gen page marked STICKY

 

Why would something as basic as checking the ATF take up room in the FSM? Would checking the engine oil and air filter be in the FSM as well?

 

Here's ur air filter:

Hold on and I'll grab the engine oil for u as well

 

nah just spend your time and grab the ATF page. Thank you sir

 

Here u Go :

 

I was looking in my owners manual and there is nothing regarding checking the fluid ( ATF ) level.WTF! I am going in for a flush and wanted to make sure the tech didn't over fill it, I did check it hot in park so I have an idea where its at.

 

What's the symptom of overfilled?

I just checked the ATF immediately after pulling into my garage with the truck running and having shifted through all the gears... the level is slightly above the HOT range.

Do I need for it to settle a bit before checking?

 

30 min cool down is ideal...after extended driving at high speeds, in hot weather, in heavy traffic or pulling a trailer...

 

i don't think any tacomas have a sealed tranny, I could be wrong but I think that little round cap pops off and there is a dipstick under there.

 

I have herd mixed reviews (ok bad experiences) on flushing your tranny. talk to tacomaman06, he knows his stuff!
My dad has been a mechanic for 40+ years and flushing is a call for disaster! Drain and refill 2 or 3 times in 500 mile intervels and you are good to go for another 30k. If its really bad drop the pan and clean the screen. just my .02