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Manual Transmission Fluid

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Geeper, Aug 22, 2011.

  1. Aug 22, 2011 at 3:04 PM
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    Geeper

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    I can't find anything in the maintenance manual for my 05 Tacoma 2WD that says anything about changing the manual transmission oil. All it says is that it needs to be inspected. I'm coming up on 100K and I'm betting that its never been changed. I bought it used recently. Neither of the 30K or 60K maintenance/inspections were done. Anybody got any ideas on when this is usually done? Thanks
     
  2. Aug 22, 2011 at 3:56 PM
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    ee1284

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    I think its recommended every 30k.
     
  3. Aug 28, 2011 at 4:37 PM
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    Paulie

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    Replace fluid w/ Amsoil severe gera 75/90.
     
  4. Aug 28, 2011 at 4:57 PM
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    bjmoose

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    I just checked the manual for my 2011 4x4.

    It calls for changing the transmission oil every 30,000 miles only when using the vehicle for towing. Is there even a tow ball on your truck?

    If I were in your shoes, I might change it at 90-100k "just because." Or, I might leave it.
     

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