2001 Toyota Tundra Transmission Oil Level
To fill the transmission you must use the Toyota manufacturers automatic transmission fluid and have the vehicle on a flat level surface.
2001 toyota tundra transmission oil level. Prior to this the fluid had never been changed. Fluid Level The fluid level in the automatic transmission should be inspected by means of the dipstick after the transmission has been warmed up to ordinary operating temperature approximately 158F to 176F. Place other end in the transfer case fill hole you can see the golden oil in the filler tube.
Could this have anything to do with adding too much oil. Tundra 34 V6 24V 44 1998 2001. Remove the overflow plug and place a drain pan under it to catch any excess that runs out.
3 Golden Rules of Automatic Transmission Maintenance 1. The next day the transmission started to act up. The new dipstick measured the oil level correctly when using the 6 quart capacity as noted in the owners manual.
I recently performed two 4 quarts each drain and fills of the transmission using Toyota Type IV ATF. Toyota Tundra - BAFFLE TRANSMISSION OIL. The 2005 Tundra has a sealed system transmission containing WS World Standard transmission fluid rated to be good for the life of the vehicle.
Manufactured from premium brass the part fits most 516 transmission lines with 12-20 thread. With the engine warm and the truck in park and running pull out dipstick wipe it clean replace then pull out and check level. Genuine Toyota Part - 3510352160 35103-52160.
As a rule of thumb if the graduated end is too hot to hold the fluid is at operating temperature. 1 extra quart is not that big of problem in my opinion but why add it if it is not required by the manufacturer. Remove the fill plug and fill the transmission with approved fluid until it begins to run out of the overflow hole.