flushing automatic transmission fluid and differential fluid

[NisAznMonk]

Anyone know how to do this properly? If not, does anyone know how much Jiffy Lube charges to do this. its my 60K tuneup time, and I need to flush the entire transmission and refill it. I've been told it is around 12-15 quarts (thats including flushing the torque convertor).

Oh yeah, what fluid should I use? I'm leaning towards Amsoil, unless someone has a better idea.

[5w20]

Anyone know how to do this properly? If not, does anyone know how much Jiffy Lube charges to do this. its my 60K tuneup time, and I need to flush the entire transmission and refill it. I've been told it is around 12-15 quarts (thats including flushing the torque convertor).

Oh yeah, what fluid should I use? I'm leaning towards Amsoil, unless someone has a better idea.

car info would be nice :thumb:

[NisAznMonk]

car info would be nice :thumb:

2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner with a 3.4L v6 automatic
and
2000 Toyota Camry LE with a 4cylinder automatic

[5w20]

2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner with a 3.4L v6 automatic
and
2000 Toyota Camry LE with a 4cylinder automatic

dont know my toyotas :(

[NisAznMonk]

wouldn't the same basic rules apply for all automatic transmissions?

[dak4.7]

One of the local dakota guys I hang out with is an Amsoil dealer, if you decide to use that lemme know what kind you want, and I'll pass it along to him.

It's what I use in my tranny and rearend :thumb:

[5w20]

wouldn't the same basic rules apply for all automatic transmissions?

we dont flush, we just drain and refill just like an oil change :thumb:

2-3 quarts of honda ATF or honda MTF depending on application

[NisAznMonk]

we dont flush, we just drain and refill just like an oil change :thumb:

2-3 quarts of honda ATF or honda MTF depending on application

and you do know that you are not emptying your torque convertor right?

[NisAznMonk]

One of the local dakota guys I hang out with is an Amsoil dealer, if you decide to use that lemme know what kind you want, and I'll pass it along to him.

It's what I use in my tranny and rearend :thumb:
Can you send me a PM on synthetic 0w-30 (6 quarts) and the amsoil synthetic ATF? Thanks!

[dak4.7]

Can you send me a PM on synthetic 0w-30 (6 quarts) and the amsoil synthetic ATF? Thanks!

You talkin about the "series 2000" oil? That's the only one I see 0w-30 in.

As soon as I get hold of the guy I'll get you the info. You talkin about the "Universal ATF" I assume too? How much you want? He can sell you a 10-quart jug (cheaper by a little bit) and some individual containers. Usually during a tranny flush you lose a little good fluid so, I'd plan on an extra quart or two just to be safe (you're already spending a good amount on fluid, what's another 13-15 bucks right? :) )

[GNBuick1]

a flush is simple, unplug a tranny line from the cooler and place a bucket under to catch all of the old atf then put a funnel in the dipstick hole, be ready to unload about 7-9 quarts of new atf into the funnel...now just turn the car on and start adding atf untill the atf going into the bucket is clean(or untill you run out). btw im a line tech at a toyota dealership. your tranny should hold about 3 in the pan(just for your own info).

[GNBuick1]

2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner with a 3.4L v6 automatic
and
2000 Toyota Camry LE with a 4cylinder automatic
both of those should run just regular dex 3

[dak4.7]

a flush is simple, unplug a tranny line from the cooler and place a bucket under to catch all of the old atf then put a funnel in the dipstick hole, be ready to unload about 7-9 quarts of new atf into the funnel...now just turn the car on and start adding atf untill the atf going into the bucket is clean(or untill you run out). btw im a line tech at a toyota dealership. your tranny should hold about 3 in the pan(just for your own info).

That's how I did it on my truck, cept the crap was pumping into the bucket faster than the funnel would LET me pour it in :hs:

[stephen]

i just drain and ATF fluid everytime i do my oil change 96 accord....every 3k..just pull the plug..let whatever come out come.clean off the magnet..and refill...i dunno if its bad...but iv allways done it that way..so my tranny fluid is allways bright red :D ..do yall think what im doing could cause harm in anyway?

[NisAznMonk]

a flush is simple, unplug a tranny line from the cooler and place a bucket under to catch all of the old atf then put a funnel in the dipstick hole, be ready to unload about 7-9 quarts of new atf into the funnel...now just turn the car on and start adding atf untill the atf going into the bucket is clean(or untill you run out). btw im a line tech at a toyota dealership. your tranny should hold about 3 in the pan(just for your own info).

Can you take a look at this site? He details the process on how to do a transmission flush, but I wanted a 2nd opinion before starting my own adventure. what do you think?

[NisAznMonk]

That's how I did it on my truck, cept the crap was pumping into the bucket faster than the funnel would LET me pour it in

Man, thats what I'll probably have to deal with.

You talkin about the "series 2000" oil? That's the only one I see 0w-30 in.

As soon as I get hold of the guy I'll get you the info. You talkin about the "Universal ATF" I assume too? How much you want? He can sell you a 10-quart jug (cheaper by a little bit) and some individual containers. Usually during a tranny flush you lose a little good fluid so, I'd plan on an extra quart or two just to be safe (you're already spending a good amount on fluid, what's another 13-15 bucks right? :) )

on the ATF, I need about 20 quarts. On the motor oil, 6 quarts. both needs to be synthetic.

both of those should run just regular dex 3

I found a coupon for $99 for a full transmission flush at any local toyota dealership. I'm curious if the ATF is toyota's synthetic version? got any input?

Oh yeah, who makes toyota's oil filters? :)

[NisAznMonk]

Can you take a look at this site? He details the process on how to do a transmission flush, but I wanted a 2nd opinion before starting my own adventure. what do you think?

sorry i forgot the website :cool:

http://www.staff.uiuc.edu/~dneece/atf/atf.html

[GNBuick1]

Can you take a look at this site? He details the process on how to do a transmission flush, but I wanted a 2nd opinion before starting my own adventure. what do you think?
what he decribes was a major trannsmission service....not just a flush. from what i can tell so far is he's doing a flush, pan gasket/clean and a filter.if you wanna do all this in his order by all means go ahead. he seems a little bit caught up in small details and "wifes tails" that i commonly hear though IMO. and in general if the pan isnt leaking in the first place i'd not recommend re-doing the pan.when flushing the tranny if the fluid is coming out quicker than its going in this wont be a problem(because the pump still has atf in it so it cant score itself up) it might cough and sputter a bit but it wont phisically damage the transmission.of course if you wanna do the start and stop method then by all means go ahead.theres almost no wrong way to do a trany flush to a toyota.

[NisAznMonk]

What does Toyota use for fluid when doing a major transmission service? Synthetic or conventional ATF?

[dak4.7]

on the ATF, I need about 20 quarts. On the motor oil, 6 quarts. both needs to be synthetic.

I think everything they make is synthetic... AMerican Synthetic OIL (AM S OIL) :)

Talkin to the guy now, I'll PM you soon sir, or just get on AIM.

[Becca]

What does Toyota use for fluid when doing a major transmission service? Synthetic or conventional ATF?

on a major service we only drain the pan and replace the pan gasket. and they use regular dex-3

p.s. i work for toyota too

[NisAznMonk]

on a major service we only drain the pan and replace the pan gasket. and they use regular dex-3

p.s. i work for toyota too

So what service would I need to purchase for them to drain and fill my torque convertor?

[TeamShiftPoint]

So what service would I need to purchase for them to drain and fill my torque convertor?

a full tranny flush from the dealership will change the fluid in your torque convertor. they hook up a machine that sucks out the old and pumps in the new stuff while they run the car, run through the gears also.

toyota uses their factory fluid which is conventional. which has some special additives, friction modifier.

toyota oil is semi-synthetic. oil filters are I'm pretty sure are made by denso.


if you want to change and fill your torque convertor, take out your tranny, and remove the torque convertor, and bring it to a transmission shop to get rebuild. they will cut open your converter and drain and repair it. they will reassemble and balance. and will return it to you dry, and you can fill it up.

[TeamShiftPoint]

here's pics of my A340H tranny, 4wd version of yours (A340E)

I completely removed my tranny fluid and replaced with new clutches. cause it had over 250k miles and still running within factory specs.

http://upload.houston-imports.com/uploaded/DSCF0211.JPG
http://upload.houston-imports.com/uploaded/DSCF0212.JPG
http://upload.houston-imports.com/uploaded/DSCF0213.JPG

EDIT: full flush will flush out the whole tranny including the torque convertor.

[Becca]

u would just need to tell them u want the flush.

if you live close to my dealership i know a couple of techs that do side jobs. usually have pretty good prices.