2001 Toyota Tundra Transmission Fluid Check

If the transmission fluid level in your Tacoma is low you need to add transmission fluid through the dipstick tube.

2001 toyota tundra transmission fluid check. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your Tacoma and how to check the transmission fluid level. Dont overthink this -- any fluid that meets Dex-III spec will be fine. 2000 Tundra AC.

Would recommed taking to the dealer if your haveing shift issues or if its leaking. Joined Feb 19 2002 114 Posts 4 Nov 11 2003. Add the ATF WS transmission fluid through the refill plug hole.

Let the truck idle with the AC off so that the transmission fluid is heated between 115 and 130 degrees Fahrenheit. 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. This price appears decent for 5 qts.

3 Golden Rules of Automatic Transmission Maintenance 1. Im pretty sure the new ones are similar to the Taco which has a real convoluted process to get a light blinking and then you pull the fill plug and it should just drip out. Remove the refill plug and leave the overflow plug out also.

Those transmissions dont like to be overunder filled as little as 500ml can cause problems. Would recommed taking to the dealer if your haveing shift issues or if its leaking. 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.

Leave the truck idling while checking the fluid. Their TLS is the Toyota equivalent type T-IV. Any Dex-III will work for the transmission and the power steering system.