A good lesson in repair, start from the most basic point and go down the list. The Toyota tech was a stand up guy, give him a 5 star review!

@asymsolutions

2 жыл бұрын

If it wasn't for the later technicality I would agree (on the lesson). I have no experience with toyota's transmission tech data, but their own TPB's were wrong on suspension installation on this generation. Considering engineers are behind the technical manuals and and technical parts bulletins/catalogs, I am more than willing to believe that tech #2 was working off from bad information from the manufacture, and "master tech" aka tech#3 ran into this issue after losing money diagnosing why on another truck the issue was persisting and had reused that knowledge later. That master tech saved you some money, after losing some money. He definitely is a stand up guy, because Toyota's own manuals are full of nonsense and extra steps. They are only a step below Boeing in bullshit time wasting maintenance procedures. Third gen tacoma's are well designed, and can be very easy to work on, but the engineers have no idea how to maintain them.

Nice to hear of a master tech with integrity. Awesome outcome.

The Toyota master tech is a true mechanic and not a dealer scam. You found a gem of a person. He is worth millions being honest and helpful.

Reminds me of that scene from Sling Blade where Karl asks, "Mmm, did ya check the gas?"

Not all dealerships are stealerships. There are honest dealerships that hosts the best mechanics and front desk customer service advisors in their team lineup, and those are the dealerships worth going back to for service any diy"er don't want to deal with. Great job and kudos to your tech guy that fixed the tranny issue with just 2 more quarts of atf.

Intro got me hype!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥 I’m looking forward to the upcoming content Chloe I enjoy watching your channel I’m learning something new about trucks everytime💯💪🏾

Intro got us pumped! Great work as always 💯

@ChloeKuo

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!!

The Car Care Nut channel has a great instructional video. Thanks for the great video.

Thanks for sharing this info. I'm buying a Taco and had no idea that it has a sealed transmission. This will help me avoid problems in the future if an issue pops up!

The exhaust sounds great! Thanks for the follow up! I love this truck 😍

I've done hundreds of sealed Toyota transmissions. I use 2 clear containers whatever dirty goes in one, clean goes in the other back in the transmission I don't worry about transmission temperature on drain and fills. Repeat process until you get the nice clean red Color the most I've ever done is 3 drain and fills.

Just put Pro Comp Nitro 3" Leveling Kit on my 2022 Tacoma, seventeen-inch Method wheels, and 33" KO2 tires. BUT this is a daily driver for now and not going off-road. Fun to drive indeed! In a year am going to follow Chloe's example before going off-road for replacing the 4 corners with Fox's latest offering. Can't wait.

Yep I changed the transmission fluid on my 2020 Tundra myself and you have to do it between 99-111 degrees to get it right. It appears that it may have been a little low but now my truck feels just a little bit smoother. Its not hard a long as you follow the correct instructions

@alecthenice8115

Жыл бұрын

Easier to get it right than a dip stick if you ask me

I'll do basically anything else on my TRD Tundra but for some reason the Transmission fluid change scares me so I take mine to the dealership. Glad you figured our your issue!

@KekeeBlack

2 жыл бұрын

Take it to an AAMCO instead. They have all types of OEM fluids

A lot of those have come from the factory low. I had a new 2021 and it was 2 quarts low from the factory. It was doing exactly what yours was.

Good info I just want to say that having your brake fluid flushed makes a huge difference on the brakes performance. I always thought that the brakes were poor because it was a truck but after having the brakes flushed it was like I was on a different vehicle it really made a difference.

@ChloeKuo

2 жыл бұрын

Great to know!

Thanks for the update Chloe 😀. That's so cool 😎 it was a simple fix. Thanks for the pic of Cody 😀! ♥️🌮🐕🐶

Major education, today. Thank you, Tacoma Lady

Awesome. Glad it wasn't a couple thousand dollar fix. Press on Chloé. Cant wait to see where this build is going.

thanks i actually learn from your channel. Its up beat and detailed.

Been waiting for this! 🥳

Great video! Do you have the final breakdown with all repairs included? And the video?

Have you changed the ATF in your truck yet? Just wondering…in case I missed that video. Thanks!

Have you had any more problems with it since the issue was resolved? My 22 just started having transmission problems and I suspect it's low on fluid. I'm taking it to the dealer tomorrow to have it looked at. I'm thinking that it probably has already caused damage because I've put 26,000 mile on the truck and it's been acting up since about 18,000 miles

How much did the repair cost at the dealership? What specific problem did they fix and how?

Thanks for sharing the fix for your issue. Good to know.

Need help with a 2016 trd pro that is showing hi trans fluid temp. The dealer said the sensor is non serviceable and we need to replace the transmission?? Have you ever heard of this

Always great videos. Thanks!!

Great info. thanks.. keep the videos coming, you do great work..

What shop did you go to? Looks like Riverside Toyota, which is where I just had my trans flushed, but it didn't resolve the problem :( I'm having the same issue you had. On high-RPM upshifts from 3-4, it feels like it goes to N before SLAMMING into 4th. I was really hoping the trans flush would do the trick...

great video I'm sure this will help the community.

Thank you Chole! Engineer on !! 3 phase or single phase stay insulated . Stay classy San Diego. Stay classy you as well Cody ! Ruff ruff !!

Chloe you are such a blessing to me. You might wanna come to visit Tanzania🇹🇿 Africa & drive through wildlife reserves like Ngorongoro caldera & Serengeti wildlife reserve.

Congrats on you commercial!! Nice job.

Hey Chloe what brand and how many quarts u used? Please share the link.

Great video and thanks it gives a lot of good information.

Chloe Toyota at it again!! Make it look easy don’t she

Trans fluid change is ... a process for sure. I braved it, and had/still having great luck, after doing lots of research on how, why, blah blah.

To do the fluid change completely, You need to remove the return cooler line and allow the converter oil to pump out the old oil, otherwise You will be only changing about half of it if You just do a drain and refill. It is easy to do on the Toyotas.

What exhaust is that? Great Video By the way

My '09 4Runner (bought new with a dipstickless transmission) has had two Toyota dealer transmission fluid services since then. One minor at four years (four litres -- just draining the pan and refilling it) and a major one at ten years (10 litres -- flushing the whole thing with fresh fluid but leaving in whatever needed). Which did the tech do in this case -- or was it just a top-up?

@ChloeKuo

2 жыл бұрын

He did a complete flush

@dadgarage7966

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChloeKuo Nice.

Did you do the bodywork Chloe? What about the paint?? I was born in a bodyshop. Collision repair and paint is all I do.

@ChloeKuo

2 жыл бұрын

No. I'd love to learn though! I have zero experience with body work... are you local to Southern California by any chance?

Mitch’s. Surf shop shirt. Nice..see ya at Cardiff reef!

I also heard from the dealerships that people were over filling their transmission fluid so that's why they took the dipstick out

Thanks Chloe!

I sold my 13gt500 and purchased a 2018 Sierra denali. It was little bent outa shape but I just finished it yesterday. That’s it on my cover photo.

@ChloeKuo

2 жыл бұрын

looks good!

@curtishoward5584

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChloeKuo well thank you very much. So does your brand spanking new bumper! Good job Chloe. I need to hire you here at shop. I have a few 16 Tacoma parts. I have a bed side , tailight,inner bed panel, maybe a grill , TRD headlight. I belive a tailgate. If you ever get damaged and need just let me know, Ill hook you up. I do mostly GM trucks,but few Tacoma’s so I’ve ended up with some parts. They been up shops loft for months. And a word of warning from a Kentucky friend..... DONT TAKE THE VAX! Covid jab is far more dangerous than Covid ever will be. Media not telling truth to people. Goodluck. See ya later.

Great Video!

great information!

How much the dealer charge for a Transmission oil change?

Nice that you got an easy fix for your transmission issues. I have a 2016 Tacoma Offroad 4x4 with V-6 and auto tranny. Just before it hit 60k miles I had the dealer do a transmission flush. After that my fuel mileage went up significantly. For example on a mostly highway trip I often made before the flush, I averaged about 22 mpg, on the same trip after the flush I got 23.7 mpg, and the mileage improvement continues. The only thing I can think of is that the transmission was underfilled at the factory and it affected my gas mileage. I'm guessing it wasn't as low on fluid as yours because you had more serious issues. Wondering if you noticed improved fuel mileage after the transmission fix?

@ChloeKuo

2 жыл бұрын

It seems to be about the same--24 on the highway which is pretty good! Nice to hear that yours went up after the flush

@baryon9446

2 жыл бұрын

I just got 16 TacoOR. About to hit the 60k miles. I better take it to the dealer for that matter. I currently get about 20MPG on the highway.

Can you do a video on your garage, toolboxes and tools?

How long is the dip stick

Did my Tacoma’s ATF drain and fill at 60k miles. Definitely a process but there’s some good KZread videos out there for it.

Hummm, now I’m interested on hard it would be to change my manual trans fluid?

@dalephillips8250

2 жыл бұрын

Its not that hard see my comment above or below where ever they place it.

You know Chloe my new 2021 Taco's tranny does shift gears abruptly at times. This makes a lot of sense to a Harley owner. When I got my Road Glide it was very difficult to shift into neutral. I started doing my own service and the gear oil had to be 32 oz exactly. I measured it and changed it and PRESTO! My bike shifts into neutral like butter. My first service is coming up, I usually let the dealers do this to spot obvious problems - I mean it's what they do but after than I'm hands on like you. Besides, the reason you buy a Toyota is it's pretty much oil, gas, brakes and tires.... The other reason you buy a Toyota or Lexus? My wife and grandson were minding their own business on the 101 fwy last week when an SUV changing lanes did not see her and forced her into a big rig. Not only were they not harmed, I drove the ES300H home like Kyle Busch heading back to the pits after the caution flag came out! The safety ratings on these products are no joke!

@Christian-kj4ox

2 жыл бұрын

Abrupt gear shifting is totally alleviated, and makes the truck feel 100 times better when you re gear to 4.88

What’s exhaust is on the truck? Sounds good!

@ChloeKuo

2 жыл бұрын

It is the TRD performance exhaust system!

Being that truck wasn't very old why was it low? If that was original issue it apparently was low before second option shop opened it up very strange sounds like maybe from factory Also manufacturers are doing these changes to force dealer only services. Very informative as always

Thanks Chloe

One of the major problems that you touched on is 'shady' shops and or dealers. Too many of them are only in it to suck out as much cash as possible from a customer; all to often they exaggerate the seriousness of a problem in order to raise their profits, and we really don't have a way of knowing what the truth is!! Due to the way vehicles are built these days they go out of their was to make it harder or impossible to diagnose and work on your own vehicle at home. It's no exaggeration to say we are literally at their mercy!!.... As the old saying goes..."What's a mother to do??" You're damned if you don't and you're damned if you do!.........

With AT trouble I always tell everyone change your fluid and filter first. 99% of the time that fixes the trouble.

Nice no more problem for your new Tacoma I hope you gonna upgrade the suspension for it and send me the parts you gonna use more power thanks

What exhaust is that?

If a sealed trans is not leak oil, how can you have 2 qts of fluid low ?

@kpgarrity

2 жыл бұрын

Very astute and relevant question. I have read that some latest gen Taco trannys are low from the factory. But in this case, the question is whether there was there rough shifting before the accident? If no, where did the fluid go ??

So happy for.you.

Why would it be low in the first place? Someone drained some???

They all shift hard

Did you figure out how the truck originally lost 2 quarts of transmission fluid?

@ChloeKuo

2 жыл бұрын

No. There were no leaks so I'm not sure why it was low in the first place, unless it came from the dealership low

I’d definitely recommend AMSOIL fluids in those Toyotas especially the trans fluid. I used AMSOIL Signature Series for my 93k mile Camry LE 2.5 for a flush and filter change. Shifts better than new.

@brianw8963

Жыл бұрын

I love AMSOIL products and use a lot of them, however I will not use their signature atf ever again, for one reason. IT STINKS. It is absolutely the worst smelling ATF of all time, and it does not have to be that way. With the Toyotas, I stick to the Toyota ATF WS. It is about the same price as AMSOIL and is great oil, AND it smells good. Thank You Toyota! I did use the AMSOIL signature I’m my old 94 Camry, and My garage stunk for almost a week. AMSOIL needs to correct this before I use it again, and I did let them know my thoughts on it.

@DuckMcDuckinson

Жыл бұрын

@@brianw8963 I used it in my car. Yeah it smells but OMG a billion times better than the Toyota WS.

@DuckMcDuckinson

Жыл бұрын

@@brianw8963 shifting when cold was like it was already up to temp.

@brianw8963

Жыл бұрын

@@DuckMcDuckinson Well,perhaps the old oil You removed was not Toyota ATF WS. The WS actually has a pleasant aroma, I’ve done many and never had stink with even 100K mile changes that had original Toyota oil.

@DuckMcDuckinson

Жыл бұрын

@@brianw8963 oh no you’re mistaken. The WS I drained was in ok condition but the sig series did smell but it was way better than the WS in performance, NOT smell. It smelled bad you’re right. Yeah the WS had a good smell for ATF fluid. I used LIQUI MOLY ATF1800 for my BMW and it smelled like expired orange juice. Their OE motor oil that AMSOIL makes smells bad as well. Their sig series motor oil smells pleasant tho.

Wow that is a relief, you're smart to get a second opinion. That's another reason why I don't trust the dealers. I'm happy for you not get rip off by the dealer and got it fixed.

That's a big time update. Hmmm, wonder why it was 2 qts low? But, glad they got you back on the road quickly and on the cheap. Merci

@stevemace1725

Жыл бұрын

Dealership probably just filled it when it was to hot. I don't trust them at all. They sabotage people all the time.

@biz4twobiz463

Жыл бұрын

@@stevemace1725 ... that is a good point

What dealership you take it to and guys name

Very Interesting!

Their are some very good videos on changing the transmission fluid in Toyota sealed transmission. A scanguage scan tool which can read transmission temperature costs around $150 - that is the only expensive item needed for this job. You probably can get a scanguage for a lot less on ebay.

@brianw8963

Жыл бұрын

If You don’t have a scan tool, You can use one of those red dot laser thermometers, however, you must find a “hot spot” to point it at and be sure to use that spot when adjusting the level . I tried a relatively cheap harbor freight General I have and compared it to my scan tool temperature. Surprisingly it was very accurate.

@CapWalks1

Жыл бұрын

@@brianw8963 I've wondered about that. I wouldn't use the temp gun on a freezing cold day but I would imagine that would be accurate in tee-shirt weather. Plus, Car Care Nut has a video on a procedure of jumping two contacts on the OB2 and manipulating the ignition on/off in a sequence. One could then compare the results with a heat gun and see if there is any difference.

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Interesting video just to add a comment I wouldn’t recommend flushing as I’ve had some friends who done this and it’s create nothing but problems. Particularly in a new truck as you’re breaking it in little shards of metal come off the gears and settle down in the bottom where they’re supposed to. However when you flush it you move all those little metal fragments around and it creates all sorts of problems. Sure get your transmission fluid replaced but from the experience some of my friends had I wouldn’t take the risk in flushing it.

@ChloeKuo

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like that is the consensus. Metal shavings can cause a lot of problems for sure. After this experience, I likely won't flush mine unless it needs it!

@kevinriordan7842

2 жыл бұрын

5th generation 4runner owner here. If you plan to keep truck long term then I recommend flushing tranny oil every 50K miles. The transmission isn't sealed, just doesn't have a dipstick. I have flushed my 4runner tranny. In a nut shell.... drain pan, remove pan, c/o screen, reinstall pan with new gasket, refill with oil to level, start engine and go through gears stopping at each gear for a few seconds. Now, find the tranny return line at front of vehicle near radiator, open this line and aim into catch container, start engine and prepare to turn off when either first spurt of air or I use a clear container with graduation marks and run engine till I see 3 liters come out. Repeat this till you have gone through total fluid capacity and fluid is nice and bright red. Replace return line as you found it. Finally, bring transmission fluid to correct level by running engine, wait for temperature window and fill till fluid runs out of fill port and slows to drip. I use a simple vacuum pump to fill and makes this task very easy. Also, spend the 20 or so dollars and purchase factory manual as this will have the Toyota procedure that dealership techs use.

Way out of subject.. can I tag along with you guys next time y’all go off roading around so cal? I’m new to off roading

Interesting... I was experiencing the same problem in my 21 tacoma. And it was also about two quarts low.

@cesarrobles7805

2 жыл бұрын

I am experiencing some hard shift on my 2021 Tacoma 4x4 off road. Did you take to the dealership? Also did they mentioned why it was 2 quarts low?

@a1tanner528

2 жыл бұрын

@@cesarrobles7805 I did take it to the dealership and originally they told me I would need a new transmission. When I dropped it off to the dealership for the new trans they called me up and said I was two quarts low and tried blaming who ever did the oil changes for not knowing which drain plug to pull. Since I’ve done all the oil changes myself I know thats not true.

Whats weird is I only got 1.5 quarts out of mine when I drained it, but I get 3 quarts from my Camry.

Very nice

Was this truck's transmission 2 qts low from the factory or was there damage to one of the fluid lines somewhere that caused a loss of fluid? I kmow some of the earlier year tacomas were found to be a qt low on fluid

@dalephillips8250

2 жыл бұрын

It is definitely possible because when I added a Cooler to my 2020 Tundra and drained Transfluid for a refill it was at least 1/2-1 quart low

@ChloeKuo

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure because there were/are no leaks... it's either from the crash or it came low

Wow!!

I miss the days when we put shift kits in our Th350's and 700R4's so they would snap your neck when they shifted. 🤣

To get my transmission fluid drained and filled with the same system as the one Chloe has would be $350-$400 and they recommend to change it when when it starts to have issues, not before... So annoying!

@ChloeKuo

2 жыл бұрын

Makes sense! And it's not the cheapest service!

@kolby2270

2 жыл бұрын

Small update on this, it is VERY user replaceable, you just need a little knowledge, a small tube with a funnel and a catch pan with measurements. Took me an hour to do with the guidance of a friend of a friend who has 3 tacos. Took 4 quarts of fluid and a new filter and ready to go!

Nice

If you’re Toyota vehicle came with a transmission that was fill with WS fluid you don’t have to ever change it, and you can check if yours have WS fluid by looking at the drain/fill plug, if it has a WS stamped on it you’ll better by leaving that transmission alone, and if you ever find yourself considering changing the oil on your transmission ask the dealer to use WS oil and request a flush not just a simple oil change because they will basically just drain the oil that it’s sitting at the transmission pan and most of the old oil will stay on the hoses and on the radiator passages ✌🏼

@dsprecision4782

2 жыл бұрын

Transmissions dont use "oil" they use trans fluid. No one should ever mess with a trans on any newer vehicle because almost all of them require complicated special procedures that generally only dealership mechanics know and can do 100% correctly. and if the dealer doesnt know if the vehicle takes WS, and check first, there is a serious problem... Lol. Also toyota only has one method of changing trans fluid on this specific trans, and the trans fluid does not go through the radiator, third gens have a separate trans cooler in front of the radiator, so it is a closed loop not connected to radiator.

@boluchhh

2 жыл бұрын

@@dsprecision4782 The little radiator trasn cooler that you see in front of the big one only comes with the towing package 😎 so clearly you have no idea how it works

@dsprecision4782

2 жыл бұрын

@@boluchhh Yes, but how many v6 tacomas come with the tow package vs. how many dont? I dont know how it works but your calling trans fluid oil and telling people to ask their toyota mechanic to use WS as if the mechanic doesnt already know... Ok bud lol

@boluchhh

2 жыл бұрын

@@dsprecision4782 Mechanic’s can be dumb sometimes, trans oil/ trans fluid same 💩

Wow, how do you get 344 miles to empty?

@kusterflattail

10 ай бұрын

416 to empty here , much better

The truck is under warranty. If they are replacing the transmission let them. You said low fluid means gear grinding I would want new parts or a new trans adding fluid is fixing it 100% parts are worn

So I assume at some point your friend sold you the PRO?

This lack of a dipstick is really annoying on my 4Runner....come on Toyota, we are DIY kind of owners!

Why do u think it was low to begin with?

@ChloeKuo

2 жыл бұрын

Could have been from the factory. That’s what others have pointed out, but there was (and currently is) no leak so I’m not sure.

@---rg1gb

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChloeKuo low from factory. Geeze thats scary

Go to 4:00 🙄

Aren't we worried about, "where did the two quarts go?" That's a fairly young truck... isn't that consumption way out of spec?

@ImMIRADOR

2 жыл бұрын

Improper fluid replacement procedure. I'm guessing the first person to ever replace the fluid didn't check the level with the engine running and fluid temp between 35-45 degrees C. Probably added fluid until the check level plug started overflowing with the car off.

@randyjackson347

2 жыл бұрын

Transmissions don`t consume fluid .

@ChloeKuo

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with a comment above, improper fluid replacement at some point. Who knows if that was from the previous owner or from one of the many times it went to the shop to be fixed.

@zacinnc78

Жыл бұрын

@@ImMIRADOR that wouldve made it overfilled(unless they waited till it was piping hot to drain it from the overflow tube)im thinking it was another factory fuck up im reading about alot of these

Keep it simple.

September 4th, 2021....

👍👊

Did you ask how often you have to chang the tranny oil

@R2OONE

2 жыл бұрын

Asking for a friend lol

Hey, I know that dealership!

They seal the transmission so they fail sooner. Replacements are very profitable. Sealed for life means its life is over when the fluid is dirty & worn out. No oil lasts forever.

Luckily it's only because of the low fluid.