DIY Tundra transmission fluid change.

DIY Toyota Tundra transmission fluid change.
‘Sealed transmissions’ are anything but sealed. Anyone with a few hand tools and a bit of experience using them can easily drain and fill their ‘sealed’ Toyota Tundra transmission at home. This is the DIY version of the fluid service for the AB60F transmission.

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Lastly, you will need a sharp pick, a long handle ratchet, a 14mm shallow socket, and a 24mm shallow socket.

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[NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you for sharing Steve. How often do you replace the transmission filter?

[Alcids]

This by far the best video as to how to change the oil in the Toyota Tundra transmission. Well explained step by step. Congratulations.

[samlewis]

I got completed this process as you described. I didn’t care much for the adapter from Walmart, just the extended 5/8” tubing and a funnel would work better and less mess. Thanks for your video, it gave me confidence for DIY projects on my truck. 👍

[markfromtexas]

Hey Steve, Im a yota tech, I use a mightyvac mv6400 pump to fill from underneath. Even though I'm a tech, I do appreciate you showing folks stuff like this.

[verlaryder]

Wow, everything was done correctly without skipping steps like so many other YouTube authors do. Great job!

[mbaygregg]

I had a $140 drill pump in my shopping cart for what would undoubtably be a once or twice in a lifetime usage when I saw your video. Thanks for doing this video with this cost saving method of filling the transmission!

[markthompson]

Worked great! Thanks for sharing. getting a pin in the trans cooler was the most difficult.

[joelin]

If the filler bolt for reason can't be unscrewed, you can use a bottle rubber stopper and drill a hole size in middle that fit a vinyl tube and plug into the drain hole. Pump new ws fluid through the tube inside with same amount plus 1/4 quart that drained out. Because when you unplug the rubber stopper and screw the drain plug back the extra 1/4 quart to compensate for the fluid lost

[shanebrown]

I have 08 tundra with 250, 000 miles. I have only changed the trans fluid 3 times and about to do it the for the 4th time. Never a problem!

[byronswogger]

I have been using amsoil fs transmission fluid version, in my work tundra since 70 k miles, it now has 250k.
Tows a 7000 lbs trailer full time, still shifts great.
One suggestion, measure what you take out, then just put the same amount back in, much easier.

[jamesfuentes]

I just hit 100k on mine. And I plan on doing a drain and fill on the transmission.. thanks for the video this definitely gives me the confidence to DIY

[failranch]

That was an EXCELLENT video. I'm glad you overfilled it to demonstrate how to rid the excess fluid. Much appreciated.

[charlespratt]

Just a tip. Always remove the fill plug before the drain plug. If you drain the pan but cant remove the fill plug you may be walking.

[gjm]

Thanks for a great video including part numbers and torque settings too.

I appreciate you showing how close a temp. gun is compared to going online with an expensive ODB tool.

[MrSakamotothecat]

Toyota told me that a special tool was used to replace the transmission fluid, and only Toyota was able to do it. (Sure 😏) I'm about to do mine very soon, your video is very helpful thanks for the info, mine is a 08 Tundra V6 4.0 with 70, 890 miles, and she is a champion, and leaves the coma taco (eat taco), ahem I mean Tacoma behind, always starts right away, doesn't burn oil, and she's s always hungry for a trip. Bless you all

[rydplrs]

I’m glad I decided to check the fill and level plugs first. The fill plug was difficult, the check plug was rusted so bad a 5mm spins free, 5.5mm won’t fit.

[RM.....]

NEVER EVER REMOVE the drain bolt UNTIL you've LOOSENED the FILL PLUG FIRST. Gonna be a bad day if you've already drained the fluid and can not loosen or remove the fill plug. 👍 Also a drain and fill on a Tundra should only take 4qts max .Flush or any other method will take more

[daves-space]

Man I'm jealous of the lack of rust! I just had to replace my transmission pan and all 12 bolts because of the rust. Even had to drill out 6 of the bolts that got corroded, installing helicoils to make it work! Great video!

[MidnightMiata]

Glad I found this video! I've read on the forums that folks like to use Valvoline Max Life for the higher mileage Tundras like mine. I'll definitely be using this method you did!

[phendrix]

Great video with a lot of cool tips. Great camera placement too! Def grabbing that funnel from Wally World.

I’ve used ONLY Valvoline Maxlife in Toyota 5.7, 3.5, and 4.7 engines. I’ll never understand the fascination with the WS. The heat range for Maxlife is better. Plenty of info on the net about this and now, remarkably, the price of the WS has gone down.