Agent_Outside
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Brunswick Auto Mall (BAM wholesale) has the strainer for $50
Comprehensive Guide to 5th Gen 4Runner Trans Service
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Brunswick Auto Mall (BAM wholesale) has the strainer for $50
Agent_Outside
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The factory recommendation is a fluid change every 60,000 if you tow.
What about non towing . No extreme use ?
Agent_Outside
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There is no Toyota recommendation for normal use.
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Outstanding! Scan you please tell me the Bluetooth diagnostic adapter you used along with the app? Much appreciated.
Agent_Outside
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I mention it in the video but I use a Carista dongle and the OBD Fusion app with the Toyota enhanced diagnostics upgrade. You can save some money with a generic ELM 327 dongle but it’s not an expensive setup.
Xtremluck
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Love seeing folks put together super helpful content like this. Thank you very much for taking the time to do this. This is on my high priority list for this year since I'm about to hit 150,000 mi and my transmission has never been serviced before. Looks like a pretty straight forward job
1000MPH
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Sorry to bug you on this...
Your setup looked way easier than using my old laptop with TechStream but that Toyota enhancement is an $80 add-on. Is that what is needed on top of the OBD Fusion app ($10) and Carista Dongle ($27) to pull Transmission temps?
Toyota Enhanced Diagnostics for Windows | OBDSoftware.net
SpeedyKevin
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I just sent in a 30k sample for uoa. Will report back soon!
Agent_Outside
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The enhanced diagnostics is an OBD Fusion in app purchase for $10, I bought it for my 2011 4Runner and my 2016 Highlander.
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smeerun
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I've read all of the comments here and watched the entire video, all of this is excellent information, however, I am a bit confused after reading some of the back and forth regarding whether or not to change the filter EVER or what interval to replace the filter... While I am very comfortable with tools and general repairs, mechanical maintenance on a vehicle is new to me (besides engine oil changes).
Here is my situation:
- I just bought a 2016 Trail Premium with 97K miles, drove it from CA to VA and crossed the 100K mark during the trip. It drove great, no issues whatsoever.
- The carfax shows that it was always serviced at dealerships by the previous two owners.
- Based on the fact that it is a '16 with 100K miles I am sure it was taken on many trips and the owners' commute must have been long (likely highway)
- In addition to the above, the previous owner had left their home address in the GPS address book and I googled it, they lived way out in the mountains and based off of the satellite images it looked like a lot of dirt road.
With that said, the maintenance records are scarce (besides the Carfax) and I am unsure of when the various fluids were last replaced. I had a trusted toyota mechanic give it a look over before the trip and he replaced the front rotors, brakes all around and did an oil change. Nothing else was noted other than the front struts must have been replaced within the last 20K miles with OEM.
Now that I am in VA, I'm starting to learn more and more about the maintenance of the vehicle and wanting to do all of my own servicing from here on out.
My questions:
1) Should I simply drain and fill the trans or should I go in and all in and replace the filter?
2) If you were in my shoes, what other fluids would you tackle right away? (rear/front diff, transfer case, etc?)
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
~smee
Here is my situation:
- I just bought a 2016 Trail Premium with 97K miles, drove it from CA to VA and crossed the 100K mark during the trip. It drove great, no issues whatsoever.
- The carfax shows that it was always serviced at dealerships by the previous two owners.
- Based on the fact that it is a '16 with 100K miles I am sure it was taken on many trips and the owners' commute must have been long (likely highway)
- In addition to the above, the previous owner had left their home address in the GPS address book and I googled it, they lived way out in the mountains and based off of the satellite images it looked like a lot of dirt road.
With that said, the maintenance records are scarce (besides the Carfax) and I am unsure of when the various fluids were last replaced. I had a trusted toyota mechanic give it a look over before the trip and he replaced the front rotors, brakes all around and did an oil change. Nothing else was noted other than the front struts must have been replaced within the last 20K miles with OEM.
Now that I am in VA, I'm starting to learn more and more about the maintenance of the vehicle and wanting to do all of my own servicing from here on out.
My questions:
1) Should I simply drain and fill the trans or should I go in and all in and replace the filter?
2) If you were in my shoes, what other fluids would you tackle right away? (rear/front diff, transfer case, etc?)
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
~smee
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Agent_Outside
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If it were me and I just bought it with 100K I’d personally do it all. I’d do the full trans service, diffs, t-case, brake fluid flush, fresh coolant, air filter, pollen filter, spark plugs, set the tire pressure in the spare because neither the pervious owner or their shop has ever actually checked that - no one does. The fact that your questioning it means you have your uncertainties about it. A known baseline reset and the piece of mind that it comes with it counts for something.
smeerun
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Thank you. I think that I knew this was the answer but just wanted someone else to say it so I didn't feel crazy. You're right about needing a baseline, I know I'll sleep better at night.... and I certainly intend to drive this vehicle into the ground.
Good note about the spare tire.
Looks like I have a lot of work to do and your video is going to be a life saver!
I am also utilizing the spreadsheet and info from this post for other servicing: Beginner Fluid Maintenance
1000MPH
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I would add checking or replacing the serpentine belt and cleaning the MAF and throttle body. Both are cheap and easy to DIY.
My MAF and TB were pretty clean at 110k but looking online at vids, excessive dust and dirt could be a sign of air filter neglect or a lot of off-road use.
My MAF and TB were pretty clean at 110k but looking online at vids, excessive dust and dirt could be a sign of air filter neglect or a lot of off-road use.
smeerun
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Good call. I picked up some MAF cleaner and TB cleaner while I was out today. Going to order the belt.
Edit: Just placed a hefty order through a local dealer... Tackling the ATF, Transfer Case, Rear/Front Diff first and a few other items:
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DEF4Runner
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I have the same app with the Toyota plug-in but can't find the trans temp. Is it one of the prebuilt sensors?
1000MPH
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There’s a lot of talk on here about cost and availability of the OEM fluid for diffs and especially the T/C. Looks like you found a dealer willing to actually order and ship the liquid gold?
Also some talk on the serpentine belt: Toyota vs. “OEM” Bando.
If possible, could you post a pic of the belt you get from Toyota to compare?
Also some talk on the serpentine belt: Toyota vs. “OEM” Bando.
If possible, could you post a pic of the belt you get from Toyota to compare?
Lester Lugnut
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You don't need a dongle, software, techstream, scanner or any other hardware to set fluid level in an A750E(2WD) or A750F(4WD) 4R 5th Gen /Tacoma 2nd Gen transmission.
All you need is a jumper wire and the instructions found on the first 2 pages of the following URL:
How to Drain/Refill Automatic Transmission | Tacoma World
All you need is a jumper wire and the instructions found on the first 2 pages of the following URL:
How to Drain/Refill Automatic Transmission | Tacoma World
Agent_Outside
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Diagnostics-> PID values -> Menu -> Select PIDs -> Toyota, Lexus, Scion -> Engine and Electronic Controlled Transmission
Then select your values.
