08 Toyota Tundra Transmission Fluid Check

Get under the Tundra to check the transmission fluid.

08 toyota tundra transmission fluid check. 2016 Toyota Tundra transmission fluid changes are highly crucial to keep your vehicles transmission chilled and lubricated. Wipe off the dipstick using the rag and use stick to monitor the level of fluid inside the tube. Remove the overflow plug with the engine idling AC OFF.

Those transmissions dont like to be overunder filled as little as 500ml can cause problems. Most manufacturers use red fluid. Fluid temperature 140F - 175F 60C - 80C Cold.

The labor to check the fluid a shop would charge 3 hour to drain and refill 7 to 9h and to remove the transmission pan and resealrefill probably 11 to 13 hour. You may want to replace the metal gasket on the drain and check plugs but it is not necessary. If you dont routinely change your fluids at least every 30000 miles or so you may find that your 2016 Toyota Tundra transmission will slip.

The fluid temperature must be between 46 and 56C 115 and 133F to accurately check the fluid level. Pretty simple with a Scan Gauge a real PITA if you dont have one. I have a 2008 Tundra and figured a way to check the transmission level without a scanner.

That being said it can go bad and will no longer be able to do its job. Bad or Burnt Fluid. How to check transmission fluid 2007 tundra 2wd 57L you dont there is no dip stick you need to remove the fill plug over fill the transmission then remove the check plug and drain the fluid to a trickel and reinstall the plug.

Toyota has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid. Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III and rag or paper towel. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators.