Fyi, in cold weather it can take quite a while for the D light to illuminate, indicating the correct temperature has been reached. After about 40 minutes, I began to feather the throttle to increase heat output. It worked.
Do you have to put pin in coolant bypass valve for only a drain and fill? I thought that was only if you did a flush? I had a drain and full done at my Local Toyota Dealer and they did not do the pin at all?
I don't understand why Toyota didn't just make it so the level check can be done at full operating temperature instead of a specific temp like that. They could have easily made this part much simpler. Anyways, thanks for the video!
Just out curiosity, how much fluid does the transmission hold including the torque converter. Would this have to be completed at least three times in order to completely have clean fluid?
I have a 2007 tundra with A750F (5 speed). I drained 4.6 quarts out. Added 4.75 quarts. Then 2.25 spilled out of the check plug hole. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Hi Junjun, Nice video! I saw your gas mileage is 18.1 MPG? Perhaps you can make a video on your driving style, tire pressure, speed or how you make that possible in a cold climate? I have a 2012 Sequoia Limited. I am envious of your skills and MGP.
I didn't even notice the gas mileage on the video! I was running a slightly smaller set of winter tires 286/60r18, which should give about 1.4% inflation on the MPG. So the 18.1MPG should be 17.6MPG actually. Usually around 70 mph highways, very few local speeds at a rural town. Having the family in most of time, I try to drive it smoothly. Again, it's a benefit of living a rural area. Now it's around 16 MPG during the summer with 35 psi tires. Probably it's time to lubricate.
please how many liters did we need, 2, how can I know the normal level of the transmission 3, must we use check the temperature level, what will happen if we fall to know the temperature level 4, how can I know the transmission fluid number , drexol ii, iii or IV
This has to be your own call. I would try drain and fill to see the condition of the old fluid, definitely not flushing. However, there is still risks...
I'm not sure if the engine was running when you check the fluid but the engine needs to be running when you do the fluid check. If it's not then the level will be too low. Otherwise, good video.
Junjun small mistake, you mentioned gallons you meant to say quarts. 3.5 quarts, not 3.5 gallons, but excellent job!
Thanks for pointing this out! Cheers!
Fyi, in cold weather it can take quite a while for the D light to illuminate, indicating the correct temperature has been reached. After about 40 minutes, I began to feather the throttle to increase heat output. It worked.
Do you have to put pin in coolant bypass valve for only a drain and fill? I thought that was only if you did a flush? I had a drain and full done at my Local Toyota Dealer and they did not do the pin at all?
Great simple video!!! thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
I don't understand why Toyota didn't just make it so the level check can be done at full operating temperature instead of a specific temp like that. They could have easily made this part much simpler. Anyways, thanks for the video!
Just out curiosity, how much fluid does the transmission hold including the torque converter. Would this have to be completed at least three times in order to completely have clean fluid?
Great Video, I just did mine today, this was a big help!
Glad it helped! Thanks!
I have a 2007 tundra with A750F (5 speed). I drained 4.6 quarts out. Added 4.75 quarts. Then 2.25 spilled out of the check plug hole. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Any update? Thx
Probably too hot before opening check level plug.
Hi Junjun, Nice video! I saw your gas mileage is 18.1 MPG? Perhaps you can make a video on your driving style, tire pressure, speed or how you make that possible in a cold climate? I have a 2012 Sequoia Limited. I am envious of your skills and MGP.
I didn't even notice the gas mileage on the video! I was running a slightly smaller set of winter tires 286/60r18, which should give about 1.4% inflation on the MPG. So the 18.1MPG should be 17.6MPG actually. Usually around 70 mph highways, very few local speeds at a rural town. Having the family in most of time, I try to drive it smoothly. Again, it's a benefit of living a rural area. Now it's around 16 MPG during the summer with 35 psi tires. Probably it's time to lubricate.
please how many liters did we need,
2, how can I know the normal level of the transmission
3, must we use check the temperature level, what will happen if we fall to know the temperature level
4, how can I know the transmission fluid number , drexol ii, iii or IV
I have 2008 toyota sequoia limited bought 2 yrs ago 175 thousand miles should I replace the transmission fluid?
This has to be your own call. I would try drain and fill to see the condition of the old fluid, definitely not flushing. However, there is still risks...
Hi Junjun, I have 2018 Sequoia. I dont have thermostat bypass to keep open with a pin. Does this fluid level check still apply for 2018 Sequoia?
You still need do this fluid check.
I'm not sure if the engine was running when you check the fluid but the engine needs to be running when you do the fluid check. If it's not then the level will be too low. Otherwise, good video.
Good point! The engine was running to bring up the temperature of the fluid in order to check the fluid level.
It should also be running when you adjust the fluid level
Yeah and you need to put a pin in the trans cooler while doing this also other wise it’s wrong
Good job!
Thanks!
I understood everything in the video....
What I don't understand is; 'HOW DO YOU GET 18 MPGS?!?!"
It's not 4 gallons, it's 4 quarts....
Thanks for pointing out!
I heard that and 😮😮😮