Tundra Transmission Fluid Level Check

DIY How to adjust automatic transmission oil level on 2007 Toyota Tundra SR5 TWD with Tow Package

[@arnietwo11]

Peter, we are all your friends now !! Would you be willing to tell us your life story ?? Not in too much depth but when you came over to the USA and from where etc. How you progressed in life to then having your own garage !

[@1jackvalley580]

I do not like sealed transmission 😤

[@bigdaddymak1439]

No transmission is sealed that's a made up term. Toyota, Subaru will say lifetime in US but 60k in Canada, Japan, Australia in Same car. US market is weird

[@dougm.635]

Top Tip***. get rid of the allen bolt and swap in another hex drain plug thus no more stripping out that lame 5mm allen...esepcailly if you plan on changing fluid every 30k (you should)

[@KendrasEdge757]

Have this on my 21’ 4Runner TRD ORP and I hate this “sealed transmission” with “lifetime fluid” which we all know only means for the life of the transmission which won’t be as long as if you did a drain-fill every 50k miles. If it had a dipstick I could do this myself in my driveway, but I don’t want to risk getting the wrong amount of fluid in the tranny so I just have my local Toyota shop do this job. Great job as usual Petr! Can’t wait to see the 1GR-FE rebuild you never continued lol God bless~

[@mahabubahmed8394]

Thanks Peter for sharing the information and helping the DIYers.

[@charlesdesmond6510]

So what ever is good and convenient for the consumer. These companies do the opposite

[@jt8084]

Appreciate your time on these videos. They are very helpful for folks who want to stay on schedule.

[@heavenscape]

At 10:02 the engine is making some clicking noise which was not there at 9:42, Can anyone please explain what noise is that? Thanks!!

[@LAactor]

chain not happy, could be tensioner. only guesses online. truth only in person

[@Z-Bart]

Some engineers really need to be fired. Up next Peter gets to change the water pump and timing chain tension adjusters.

[@DAveSMith-fw4jm]

dang glad I have a 04 still have a dipstick 😆 thanks for the video 👍

[@johnharden6343]

I just bought a 2014 RAV4. I got it home and realized the transmission has probably never been serviced. And was not shifting into third gear very well with some hesitation. So I pulled the pan and cleaned all the debris from the 4 magnets. After all the searching on the Internet, this guy finally taught me and showed and explained that you need to have the engine warm and running in park to check the fluid. Consequently, I had not filled it properly and was having problems in the shifting with the static oil level at overflow. Now that I filled it properly it works better.

[@andrewhawk1451]

What if you dont push in the thermostatic drive while filling it? Will it seem like there is too much or too little fluid in the tranny?

[@adamr8628]

was your over filled? so if nothing comes out.....then? shut off vehicle, and add how much safely without adding too much? and then repeat this to drain off the excess?

[@blakethesnake1555]

This is an excellent video. Very helpful. All your videos are great.

[@charlespratt8663]

Perfect timing Peter. Thats this weekends job for me.

[@johnchambers12]

I have a scan tool that will give me the transmissions temp but i will check with the non contact thermometer the next time I perform this service to do my own comparison, thanks for the advice for the diy service.

[@harolddonaldson2782]

Am losing 1/2 gallon out the tale pipe , question, is there a new head gasket seller for 2005 tundra 4.7 ,that will not ruin my engine,thanks for your help with this matter,harold, 1/2 gallon per 100 to 200 miles slow leak out the tale pipe ,P.S. can you make a video for this ???? thanks again harold

[@LAactor]

no guarantees and shops only change gasket not use clogging sealers. but you can try blue devil at your own risk and take a gamble and maybe you win. maybe you lose.

[@kusterflattail]

Go to Toyota dealer and get trans drain bolt to replace hex standpipe bolt . Same thread , so much easier. Then using same socket for both, also same size crush washer.

[@TakeAHikeToday]

Keep the Tundra Maintenance videos coming!! Thanks Peter!

[@Nickrioblanco1]

I have a Scangauge II which can be programmed to read Transmission Fluid Temperature and costs about $160. It is primarily designed to read fuel consumption which if you keep it calibrated is more accurate than the factory system when the vehicle gets older and less efficient.

[@KennethK-oz7hc]

Thanx pete👍👍👍

[@zdzislawbazydlo7074]

Hi Peter, I think the ticking noise is coming from timing chain, one of the hehydraulic tensioner is failing. Big job 😮

[@chrisc308]

I use a bluetooth OBD connector and the OBD Fusion app on my phone (purchase required). You can set up this app to read the ATF pan temp to see when it hits 115F.

[@Methodical2]

Good to know. I have one of those readers.

[@DIYDaveOK]

My trusty ThinkDiag tool reads transmission oil temperature with no problem. Used it to change transmission fluid in my 2015 Lexus ES 350, even did a video on it.

[@coburn_karma]

I watched your video it was very handy. Thank you for sharing.

[@Nick41622]

I was wondering what the ticking was.👍

[@Shododaan]

We all appreciate how much valuable information your provide in your videos. Bless you sir because of your kindness many of us can learn and do more.

[@SteubeMan]

"Hey Peter, you need to give me attention." LOL

[@proudtexan5513]

Peter, what is that TICKING SOUND in your engine when it’s running?

[@LAactor]

chain tension

[@billsimpson604]

Anyone out there thinking about buying a used vehicle might want to remove the oil filler cap and check if you can see down onto the engine with a bright flashlight. If you see black crud down in there, instead of nearly clean metal, you may want to pass on that one. There are some folks who NEVER change their oil, and if they did that, the engine will be worn way beyond the actual mileage on the odometer. You will see a layer of black gunk coating the metal down in there. These modern engines have so many tiny oil passages in them, that dirty oil can cause very expensive engine damage. Oil is cheap, engines aren't. That transmission wasn't too overfilled. It will probably be fine. That ticking might be a sign of a bigger problem.

[@Methodical2]

Or even better get one of those inexpensive borescope and look inside and also look under the oil cap.

[@thomasmeadows256]

❤

[@MarzNet256]

Cool. The Xtool A30D model can read transmission temp on my 2006 Matrix. I paid about $135 for it. Thankfully, i don't need it as there is an ATF dipstick.

[@nickstosz6730]

I have 308000 on my 2008 tundra and bought it with 87,000 on it. Never serviced transmission, is it safe to at this point?

[@notyouraverageredneck8167]

I've owned Toyota's for the last 8 years and no matter which one I upgrade to you have a detailed video for the issue I'm trying to troubleshoot. Thank you for doing what you do, I appreciate your videos.

[@flir67man84]

The first thing i thought was wow the ticking.. valve adjustment maybe if thats a option.. ..

[@Methodical2]

Why can’t you just replace the same amount of fluid that came out during the drain and use this method when you do a complete flush?

[@blakethesnake1555]

That’s what I did at 100k miles. I did it 3 times driving a few 100 miles in between drain&fills

[@chefchris5133]

I did mine a few weeks ago. I replaced the same amount as I drained out. When I checked the level nothing came out. Had to add another 1/2 qt. That was from the factory. My truck has 50,000 miles on it. Always good to double check the level.

[@blakethesnake1555]

@@chefchris5133did you use a thermometer like he shows in video? If so which one. That’s the only thing that’s holding me back from doing this

[@timflagstad8411]

Hi Peter, Is it the same procedure for the '05 ? Thanks as always.

[@maxl1347]

Great video Petr,thanks for sharing, helped me out tremendously.

[@robertpsarudakis3474]

Did both my dads and our '12 and '13 Tundra last summer. One bolt broke on pan. 90k towing camper no dirt in original filter. 4.6 V8.

[@niradz]

Great video thanks. i just picked up a Tundra and you're helping make sure she's roadworthy!

[@paulodisano502]

Thank you,Peter and you have a great day too my friend.🇨🇦🇺🇸👍

[@MrCalifornia1234]

Drain and refill exactly what you take out is another option if no leaks. 👍👍

[@travissheehan6082]

Only if both are the same temperature

[@ryanb5189]

I was thinking the same thing. I guess you can park your vehicle overnight in the same place that your new jug of ATF is and then they’d be the same temperature. And be careful not to spill any

[@dusty1308]

Great video! This can be easily mistaken job if not careful. On my 05 tundra you can jump some pins on the obd and it will flash a light in the dash when you’re at the correct trans temp. This may be possible on other vehicles if you search.

[@Methodical2]

@@ryanb5189 That’s what I did. I drained fluid into 2 4 quart containers to make sure to replace exact amount, which was 4-1/4 quarts. She shift like she did before the change.

[@adamr8628]

Many people don't drain all the fluid because you lose friction that is in the old fluid. Can cause lots of problems. Especially if regular changes weren't done. But I think you know this already

[@agostinodibella9939]

I see this procedure is similar to the transmissions on the small SUVs and cars.

[@Randellro111]

awesome now pls a tip on how to replace all the snapped bolts for the transmission pan 😅😅

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks Peter, great video.

[@HarryCane305]

brilliant! Thanks man!

[@covering-some-things]

i have a 2007 toyota 4runner , im the second owner and maintenance was done on everything from available records, however not sure transmission fluid ever had a service, it has 200,000 miles and runs great but ive been told not to change the fluid now because it could be an issue? but i would like to do something to keep it running good for as long as possible. What would be your recommendation...i thought a drain and fill would be good.

[@LAactor]

drain and fill. aisin makes strong trans. save old fluid if problems happen. You can try to drain new mix out and put old back in but no guarantee. most is never drained because it sits in tc

[@jesusfelix2605]

Love the videos is there a video in your library of a 2013 Corolla that idles low 400-600 when approaching a stop sign and idling and high idles to 1,600 when first turning on even after engine is warmed

[@LAactor]

High idle is normal at cold start but how warm to you may not be warm enough for the car. Check and clean throttle and MAF and check ohms of temp&other sensors, etc.

[@joshdupree4442]

Thank you sir

[@jasonchristman9880]

Thanks so much doing my 08 soon

[@hokie9910]

I’ll be honest, I actually like these sealed transmissions better. The dipstick is all over the place when trying to read it on my kids 100 series Land Cruisers. My wife’s and my newer Lexuses, man I can do a full 12 quart flush in 20 minutes using the Amsoil easy paks, let the tranny warm up to 110 with the use of a temp gun, check the level and done. At first I didn’t like them but after doing several of these I’ll take it over the older style. Also I can shoot 5 quarts of fluid into the newer transmissions much faster then trying to fill it through the ridiculously small filler tube.

[@blakethesnake1555]

Do you purposely overfill by a half quart so that some will drain until proper level is reached? I suppose if it was low when I open the level bolt it would not flow, but drip. Does that make sense? I really want to check the level on my 2008 tundra 5.7.

[@hokie9910]

@@blakethesnake1555 I do over fill by at least a half a quart.

[@adamr8628]

So amsoil is safe to use? so many people warn against anything except Toyota WS fluid. They say that shift points will change and transmission may start having issues, etc.

[@hokie9910]

@@adamr8628 People get so wound up. Amsoil is a great product and Do their research. They are one of the only 100% synthetic products on the market today. I have it in the following currently…1998 LandCruiser, 2002, Landcruiser, 2004 Tundra, 2013 Lexus RX 350, and a 2016 Lexus LX 570. They all run great.

[@hokie9910]

@@adamr8628 I use Amsoil on all of my Lexus and Toyota transmissions and they perform flawlessly.

[@chrisluquette1615]

Torque level for fill access bolt? Thx chris

[@coburn_karma]

15 ft lb

[@chrisluquette1615]

@@coburn_karma That's low

[@coburn_karma]

@@chrisluquette1615 Remember, it's a refill bolt, it doesn't need to be really tight. You can just hand tight with new crush washer.

[@LAactor]

@@chrisluquette1615 It's not a big bolt. crush wash seals plenty

[@Nick41622]

If you have high mileage & still have the original fluid you should not replace your automatic transmission fluid, it can cause it to slip.

[@adamr8628]

Some people replace 1/4 of the fluid at a time. What do you think of that? Of course it mixes and you dont get all the old out, but it gradually replaces some of it.

[@adamr8628]

And I thought many people add fluid before this procedure, because if its low, you wont have any come out. Or do you wait, and if nothing comes out, you start over and add some? And how much do you add?

[@Nick41622]

@@adamr8628 Well then you have no choice. Watch Scotty Kilmer for more information.

[@blakethesnake1555]

@@adamr8628id add 1 quart and start the process over from a cold engine. If that doesn’t do it. Then add another. Unless you are having serious issues, that should be sufficient

[@alanreynolds2125]

1st 👍

[@Igryan8]

Are you in the US? If so, what state?

[@Gretzky2857]

Pretty sure California

[@LAactor]

cali

[@Igryan8]

@@Gretzky2857 That's sad. Thanks, man.

[@Igryan8]

@@LAactor Thanks.

[@LAactor]

@@Igryan8you're welcome. why sad? I also live here but nine hours or so