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transmission fluid
Hi! I have a 2005 SR5 and for the last week I have experiencing a lot of shuttering when I am driving. My mechanic said that it is probably a transmission problem and advised that I change the transmission fluid first before doing anything. How often am I supposed to change that fluid?
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06-22-2011, 03:07 PM
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There are a few threads on this. Use the google search above and put in something like: transmission shudder torque converter.
The verbiage may be slightly different on the 'shudder'. But there are definately a few threads discissing your very issue. Just need to drain/refill your trans a few times to change out the fluid.
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07-27-2011, 11:47 AM
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Mixing new fluids
If you run out of new transmission fluid and have more from a different manufacturer, can you mix them together as long as they're the same version Dex II/III et cetera?
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Last edited by pdx650; 07-27-2011 at 11:47 AM.
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The Toyota WS fluid is said to be good for 100k miles, but this will naturally vary depending on vehicle usage. I just had mine drained and refilled at 75k. It looked decent, but I'm glad that I have some fresh WS in there now.
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I ask because I picked up some Valvoline 75,000 mile max life trans. fluid yesterday at Advanced and it was not cheap for the gallon jug. $23. I do have 1.5 gallons of a Super Tech brand from Walmart, but I don't know if I should put something in my trans that costs as little as supertech. I added the pan amount of fluid with Pennzoil atf in March after changing out my trans. filter and gasket.
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Originally Posted by pdx650
I ask because I picked up some Valvoline 75,000 mile max life trans. fluid yesterday at Advanced and it was not cheap for the gallon jug. $23. I do have 1.5 gallons of a Super Tech brand from Walmart, but I don't know if I should put something in my trans that costs as little as supertech. I added the pan amount of fluid with Pennzoil atf in March after changing out my trans. filter and gasket.
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When did you add the new transmission fluid? And how did you do it? An '05 should be a sealed transmission that uses only Toyota WS fluid, you can't mix it with dextron or any other fluid. These sealed transmissions also have a specific way to check the fluid level and do not do well if under filled or over filled.
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Oops
I'm commented on the wrong generation. I have a 3rd gen, not a 4th. However, the question was about mixing different brands of trans. fluid. Third gens have a dipstick. I filled it there. I used pennzoil atf in March this year.
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I'm commented on the wrong generation. I have a 3rd gen, not a 4th. However, the question was about mixing different brands of trans. fluid. Third gens have a dipstick. I filled it there. I used pennzoil atf in March this year.
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Partially my fault also, mistook your post as the OP, but if you're running a 3rd gen 4Runner Dextron III or higher will be fine for your transmission. You can always put a newer generation of fluid in a transmission but never go backwards. I.E if you're vehicle takes Dextron III, then IV, V, and even VI are acceptable, just a nifty thing to pass on I suppose.
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Partially my fault also, mistook your post as the OP, but if you're running a 3rd gen 4Runner Dextron III or higher will be fine for your transmission. You can always put a newer generation of fluid in a transmission but never go backwards. I.E if you're vehicle takes Dextron III, then IV, V, and even VI are acceptable, just a nifty thing to pass on I suppose.
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'OP'? I am not familiar with that one.....'original poster' maybe?
Referring to atf though, I read the back of the pennzoil atf and read that it covers dex II and III, but not to use Mercon. I really want to take special care as to what fluid I put in my transmission. I don't want to make the mistake of adding the wrong stuff and getting stuck on the side of the road.
Thanks for the intel.
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Originally Posted by Doozi
The Toyota WS fluid is said to be good for 100k miles, but this will naturally vary depending on vehicle usage. I just had mine drained and refilled at 75k. It looked decent, but I'm glad that I have some fresh WS in there now.
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You said you had yours "drained and filled". OK but when the dealer does a tranny fluid "service" they just drain 5 quarts (out of the 13 quarts in there), and fill with 5 quarts.
That's what the T dealer did to my SR5 2005 100,000 miles V6. 5 quarts.
Tranny fluid was type IV. says on receipt - June 15 2011
Draining all 13 quarts may not be advisable.
Deal changed my filter and new gasket for $250.
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Originally Posted by Captsolo
You said you had yours "drained and filled". OK but when the dealer does a tranny fluid "service" they just drain 5 quarts (out of the 13 quarts in there), and fill with 5 quarts.
That's what the T dealer did to my SR5 2005 100,000 miles V6. 5 quarts.
Tranny fluid was type IV. says on receipt - June 15 2011
Draining all 13 quarts may not be advisable.
Deal changed my filter and new gasket for $250.
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this is a very old thread... but you should find a new dealer if they used T-IV in your 05!
05 4runner has the sealed trans & does NOT call for t-IV! calls for WS.
a pan drain & fill is only ~3qts, nowhere near 5.
why is draining/replacing all 13 qts "not advisable?"
$250 to change the filter & drain & fill?? highway robbery... im in the wrong business!
& you absolutely can mix WS with other fluids that are rated for WS!
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