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Originally Posted by phattyduck
There are many different versions of the dipstick -
2WD vs. 4WD, I4 vs V6, CA emissions vs. federal emissions...
Make sure you have the correct one.
And yes, it is really hard to get in there. Push on it right as it is entering the tube, not just from the handle at the top.
-Charlie
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Oh yeah that's the method I've been using. Right hand just right above the tube trying to keep it straight.
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Originally Posted by fourfive
You can remove the uppermost portion of the trans dipstick tube first to see if there is an obvious issue there before removing the pan since that is a little more time consuming.
I usually have one hand on the handle & my other hand on the most distal end of the dipstick right by the opening manually feeding it in to prevent it from binding.
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I had to take the top part off before when the stick first broke. Thankfully it stuck up out of the lower tube and I had to pull it out with plyers. Still took a good amount of force.
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Originally Posted by plcfcng
I don't know if you have done this already you could order the dip stick based on the vin if this the Original transmission including pan then you should get the correct Dip Stick. Again the dipstick should not hit the bottom of the pan. I was wondering if some one had changed the pan out for a deeper one someone might do this to increase fluid capacity.
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Well I called up McGeorge Toyota parts, as they've been my go to for a hot minute now, they gave me the part number that I ordered based on the VIN.
Out of curiosity, do any of you know what part number yours needs? I'll edit this with the one I got once I get home
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Originally Posted by plcfcng
If you can take a look at the top of your transmission back from the bell housing you should see a large sticker saying what transmission you have from there you can check to see which Dip stick you need. Also try to figure out if you have the correct transmission pan. If you can find any 3rd gen either 4wd or 2wd to compare with yours. How close are you to Newnan Georgia
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About 70 miles from Newnan, haha.
I'll have to try to get in there this weekend or sometime after work. What's the best approach position? Engine bay or below?