Transmission Fluid and Oil Filter Change

How to change the oil filter and fluid on the 3rd generation Toyota Tacomas. This applies for all of 2016 and up. By just doing a drain and fill on a transmission, you miss at least half of the fluid that is still in the pan. Enjoy the video on my 2018 Toyota Tacoma V6 SR5 Automatic.
TOYOTA 35330-34010 Auto Trans Filter: amzn.to/3LGbN2j
Toyota 00289-ATFWS, highly recommend 6 quarts: amzn.to/3s8uALI
1/4" torque wrench, highly recommend: amzn.to/38Nrq9B
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Genuine Toyota Automatic Transmission Filter O-Ring 90301-A0026: www.ebay.com/i...
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[@justineganob3929]

How many ft-lb for the oil pan bolts? I heard you say 65ft-lb? Or is it 65 in-lb?

[@92813justin]

It is in in-lb. The small black and yellow 1/4" torque wrench is in in-lbs

[@erinericsson]

@@92813justin would you say a new trans pan gasket is necessary?

[@jorgeortiz7612]

I was just about to ask 65 ft seemed excessive

[@SurprisedLemonZester-sp1lp]

@@92813justin where did you find these torque specs and how is your transmission acting now?

[@kylepointer606]

It is excessive. Broke my bolt off then checked the torque spec and it's 69in-lbs.

[@photogcsloan]

Recently did this as part of my 60K service. Your video was a great resource in preparing for it! Hope you continue to enjoy your Tacoma.

[@92813justin]

I appreciate the comment. At least you know you did it right and saved a bunch of money doing it yourself!

[@xrpadoption3293]

Photo: at 60K how dirty was the oil pan and magnets? Thx Greg, 18' Taco QUAD 4x4. 55K miles current

[@brettbenson4516]

Great job buddy! I appreciate how well you cleaned up everything before you reinstalled the pan.

[@verlaryder]

Very thorough job explaining plus great photography and sound quality.

[@gregory1101]

For all of us who are wondering, he said 65 all right but NOT ft-lbs, it's IN-LBS. so you want to set your wrench to 5.41 ft-lbs.

[@alphasierrahotel7]

How many quarts of ATF WS did you have to add back in?

[@lucasr5675]

Great video and well done. Thanks for taking the time to show it to us.

[@brianfowler1879]

Another great video! Loving the Dale Earnhardt look👌

[@92813justin]

Thank you!! hahah

[@fasnuf]

Thanks for the4 torque specs and edit. The magnets were reinstalled incorrectly but is probably fine. The have dimpled locators and 1 goes on top, 3 on bottom.

[@92813justin]

Great point, I never noticed that

[@xrpadoption3293]

Great video bud. Doing mine soon.

[@tonypuntillo4931]

Thanks for your video, it was well worth watching!

[@92813justin]

My pleasure!

[@kennethbecerra7362]

Awesome video! I’m getting ready to do my transmission fluid on my 2nd gen and the components are the same. What degreaser do you recommend & do you also recommend a complete flush?

[@ToyoTamps]

Some one knows the part # for the filter O ring ? Tks 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@truthalways247]

Wonderful helpful tips and guide. I have a 2018 Toyota Tacoma SR5 3.5L V6. @ 36,000 miles I have a question and wanted to know if the same things you use work for mine as well or should I get a different kind of oil? Second question is what kind of transmission oil fuild do I use to change and what other things do I need to change also? It's hard to find real loyal mechanics so I came across your channel and hoping to get some help all the way from: Juneau Alaska

[@92813justin]

I have the exact same truck as you so this will work for you. Here are the exact parts I used: TOYOTA 35330-34010 Auto Trans Filter: amzn.to/3LGbN2j Toyota 00289-ATFWS, highly recommend 6 quarts: amzn.to/3s8uALI 1/4" torque wrench, highly recommend: amzn.to/38Nrq9B Genuine Toyota Pan Gasket 35168-04010: www.ebay.com/itm/303994153812... Genuine Toyota Automatic Transmission Filter O-Ring 90301-A0026: www.ebay.com/itm/353830274715...

[@95Eg6SoCal]

My local dealer does it for $330. I’m debating between doing it myself or taking it. Thanks for the video.

[@92813justin]

Thats a pretty good price to be honest. I just enjoy doing them myself so I know it was done right without any shortcuts

[@95Eg6SoCal]

@@92813justin I agree. They told me my 2018 does not need a filter change. I found that odd. They also said the first drain and fill is recommendes at 60k amd 120k. I don’t know about that. I might stick to drain and fill every 20-30k

[@mysticjedi6730]

The filter is just a mesh screen. Only if varnish and sludge accumulate and you change fluid you should think about changing the filter.. Now that its done just do a drain and fill yearly and keep the fluid clean... I think i did a couple filter changes unnecessarily myself... you also risk bending pan, leaks...

[@johnbalasa711]

Thanks for showing it.

[@dustinjohnson8263]

Sadly my 2020 didn’t have this same transmission filter in your description probably should of double checked myself

[@sungheehan9729]

Your explanation is great. How to change Automatic Transmission fluid(oil) and oil filter. my car..... 2013 TOYOTA TACOMA 2.7L(DOHC), 2WD, SR5, REGULAR CAB(4X2), 4CYL

[@kevinmeraz1566]

I really like your videos man my tacoma is about to hit 60k and I was wondering if you can do video on change the coolant bc im about to change mine

[@92813justin]

I have not yet changed my coolant yet but when I do I'll film it and upload for you Kevin

[@goodtalker]

On your video, is that an aftermarket item on the side of your transmission? I believe this is a Tacomos. It kind of looks like an item that used to standard on the Tundra...I think it helped with cooling the transmission? Thank you for your help.

[@farmingtonctyesteryear8544]

Those 10 bolts holding on tranny pan are a PITA. They are threaded completely through the housing so the tops of them are exposed to weather, and gravity makes sure corrosion gets packed in tight. 4 of mine snapped, 60,000 miles . I snapped off N “easy out bit on one, so it’s a complete shit show on 1 hole now. Other 3 I drilled straight thought and re-tapped them. Easy enough but be careful on those 10 bolts

[@farmingtonctyesteryear8544]

They are grade 4 bolts. Got 8.8 grade now, pan was pretty clean, little sludge on magnets, no metal. I plow and tow so I was happy

[@oscargarcia1457]

How many quarts did you use total ?

[@mikecrowell4809]

What's the part # if that filter o-ring?

[@alfredreyna9896]

So, I recently dented my trans oil pan, this video helped alot! But I was curious, where is the best site or parts store to order the pan itself from?

[@92813justin]

I would buy that part from toyota so you get an OEM part

[@alfredreyna9896]

@@92813justin thank you! Much appreciated !

[@emorse912]

Hey bud. I'm looking for some input. I made a big mistake and I did a drain and fill with Valvoline Import, not MaxLife. I'm not nervous on what to do between a few drain and fills with OEM WS or take the chances on getting a full flush. I'm so sick to my stomach. I can't believe I did this.

[@ChiliStyles]

another good informative video

[@92813justin]

Glad you think so!

[@bkretschmann90]

Beware, the bolts that hold the pan on are extremely weak. The first one I tried snapped. I will be upgrading them to a 10.9 bolt assuming I get the rest out.

[@ahitch3681]

I heard that always happens to gay guys for some reason.

[@rogerreyes4694]

Good video brotha been looking to do this

[@rogerreyes4694]

About how much would you say drains from doing all this cause some of the oil is still in the torque converter right

[@92813justin]

You should

[@stevetracy27]

Magnets were not replaced to their correct location

[@Steve_Balboni]

Where did you find the torque specs for the pan bolts and filter bolts? I can't find anywhere that says 69 lb/in. Some say 9 lb/ft... I'm doing this a little later on today and didn't know how hard it would be to find exact documentation. Thanks!

[@Euthymia2020]

I look forward to the truth more than ever

[@goodtalker]

Do magnets come standard on the inside of the pan, from the factor? Thank you sir.

[@kirkdarling4120]

Yes, magnets come from the factory.

[@Jesusisthe1way]

Is it easier to drain the fluid from the drain bolt before dropping the pan to change the screen filter and gasket or just drop the pan and let the fluid come out that way?

[@92813justin]

I would drain the fluid with the bolt first

[@dannylewandowski2822]

Seems like this something you can do while the front end is jacked up.

[@charoenchansathon8893]

Thanks

[@hodady1]

Not to belabor this but are the pan bolts 65 in-lbs. or 69 in-lbs. torque? Perfectionist minds want to know

[@hodady1]

Yes i answered my own question ------its 65 in-lbs. for the pan bolt torque as per the Service Manuel (props to Gearcruncher an Splitbolt on this one)

[@tristinsmith7217]

How many quarts did it take to fill it back up to the proper level?

[@92813justin]

About 5.75 quarts

[@stevanrose7439]

It’s bast to drain your oil into something clean so you can measure what came out of your transmission. That way you replace the same amount back in. Do a test drive and check it. And add if necessary.

[@christophermurray7027]

Hi, I am sort of confused. According to the owners manual, the transmission holds 10.7 quarts of fluid. However in a previous video you said you drained and added only 4 quarts. How much oil is taken out when you just pull the plug and let it drain? It’s obvious that only a small amount of the oil is drained whenever the plug is pulled. Wouldn’t this mean you would have to drain and add several cycles to fully change oil? Or can you just drop the pan and all 10.7 quarts will be removed? I’m so confused! Help! I appreciate it!!

[@zacinnc78]

u cant drain it all out even when dropping the pan u might be getting like half of it (torque convertor is holding half of it too)thats why people will do multiple drain and fills (youre just incrementally getting more new to old ratio unless you actually do a flush)

[@92813justin]

There is a l out half of the build in the torque converter and trans cooler lines. I’m just performing the transmission drop and replacing about half of the fluid every 30k miles. This also helps not shock the system if your trans fluid was never changed.

[@christophermurray7027]

@@92813justin​Thanks so much! So to reiterate, when you do what you did in this video, only about half of the fluid drains and you just replace that half? Thanks again!

[@92813justin]

@@christophermurray7027 yes, if you just pulled the drain plug you would get let’s say a 1/4 of the fluid out and when you drop the pan and replace the filter you replace about half of the fluid.

[@I_discovered_civilization]

@@christophermurray7027 to do a proper flush requires a fancy machine that qualified mechanics use, and it literally sucks out all the old fluid and pumps in new fluid giving you a full flush. The problem is finding a shop that does this and it usually costs something like $400. Most people don’t want to spend $400, so instead they opt for a drain and fill and do it themselves at the cost around $30 each drain and fill. But you will have to do multiple drain and fills, maybe something like 3-4 drain over the course of a month. You drain and fill and then drive it for a week. And then repeat the next 2-3 weekends. Or many people just opt to do it once every 30k, which isn’t really adequate, but at least it’s 22-23% new fluid. 5 drain and fills gets out about 7.87 quarts of old fluid. 4 drain and fills gets out about 7.009 quarts of the old fluid. 3 drain and fills gets out about 5.88 quarts of old fluid. See the law of diminishing returns? Going past 4 drain and fills only gets out 0.87 quarts.

[@Deuce_Dufresne]

Approaching 30k right now, drain/fill or drop the pan and replace the filter too?

[@92813justin]

I did drain and fill and 30k and then dropped the pan at 60k.

[@bracyirby9408]

Where can I order the gasket and filter for a 23?

[@92813justin]

online, see links in description to help guide you or contact your local dealer

[@ToyoTamps]

Your link for the O ring does not take you to the page

[@xrpadoption3293]

How many miles were you at?

[@92813justin]

60k

[@kenoldbeauzil8834]

How much you Hargett me to do that on my 4runber 2020

[@jerryross8215]

Toyota doesn't recommend changing the filter i called 3 different dealers some say yes and 2 says just change oil

[@Lonewolf4641]

I wouldn't listen to the ones saying don't change it. My local toyota dealer said change it if you have the time and ability to do it.

[@AJFRAN3]

They want you to bring it in so they can do it or for your trans to get messed up so they can service it for big bucks

[@donhoe100]

@@Lonewolf4641 The Car Care Nut on KZbin (certified Toyota technician) also says no need to change filter, not for a long time.

[@nastysoda9212]

This isn't engine oil, changing all the fluid to clean is NOT what you want. The trans needs particles to fill in the clutch plates and help grab. Follow the maintenance manual with a simple drain and fill at the posted intervals. After 100k miles and you do this it will gives you tons of problems.

[@92813justin]

I agree but this is important to highlight why. When the transmission is brand new the oil is perfectly clean and still shifts flawlessly without any particles. When particles start to accrue over 60k plus miles and the trans is getting older people will start to feel the trans shift a little funky so they service it and that’s what you are referring to which “shocks” the systems and moves all the particles in a different place and creates even worse trans shifts. There is still about half the oil left in the system inside the oil cooler and lines. If you keep the trans is new like condition it will take care of you

[@danielhuerta6575]

That only happens when you flush the transmission. Yes old transmission fluid contains particles that grab, but changing the fluid and filter is doing better than nothing.

[@yzrippin]

False you would have to have burned all of the clutch packs as that's most likely not the case doing 3 to 4 drain and fills driving just about a 100 MI in between and doing this every 40,000 to 60,000 miles has kept mine 2013 Corollas transmission running flawlessly for 205,000 miles now

[@DavidY-mb6zg]

you need to adjust your video, not 65ft-lbs 65in-lbs, someone may not figure out that part of your video is incorrect and break something and end up suing you for damages.

[@juspat2]

Good video - also….. FIRST

[@92813justin]

Thank you!

[@bubbles_number2]

absolutely do not torque you bolts to 69 ft lbs. you will break a bolt. found out the hard way

[@useryggfdcc]

What is the cost of a new tranny filter?

[@92813justin]

TOYOTA 35330-34010 Auto Trans Filter: amzn.to/3LGbN2j

[@donhoe100]

According to "The Car Care Nut" (KZbin) who is a Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician, there is no need to drop the pan or change the filter and do only 1 drain and fill every 60000 miles or 6 years, which ever comes first. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIakpnqjeayhqrs

[@92813justin]

It’s way better than not changing the fluid. Cleaning those magnets, bottom of the pan, and changing out the filter is worth it. All this contaminates are still in there if you don’t change that stuff out. But it’s also a Toyota, it will last

[@dineshw9370]

Thanks

[@92813justin]

Welcome