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59k miles transmission drain and fill

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Ob1, Mar 1, 2022.

  1. Mar 1, 2022 at 3:33 PM
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    Ob1

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    Just did my first drain and fill at 59k miles. My 2018 has been driven about 80% on highway and has only towed once, which was an 8000 pound RV for about 200 miles total. Is this tranny fluid filthy, or is it just me? Is this normal? BTW this pics are in full sunny South Florida sun at 2PM. Old vs new fluid, 20220301_161035.jpg 20220301_162805.jpg
     
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    MadMaxCanon

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    I think it looks like about whats to be expected for that amount of miles. Certainly isnt brand new, but it still has a pretty healthy amount of redness to it.
     
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  3. Mar 1, 2022 at 5:14 PM
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    Looks good to me
     
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    I’ve been wanting to do the complete flush and filter but I’m a bit nervous about doing it. Seems complicated.
    This is the video I’ve been watching
    https://youtu.be/cutlJH5KR2Y
     
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    If I had a way to accurately read the transmission temp I'd have done the same. Best of luck whatever you decide.
     
  6. Mar 1, 2022 at 8:56 PM
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    Looks normal IMO. I’ve read WS darkens faster than some other types of ATF but that doesn’t necessarily indicate a problem. I did my first one at 40k and have done two more since then and the fluid in the subsequent changes came out a little brighter than the initial one.
     
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    Looks normal, hell it’ll probably look like that if you drain it again at 10k more miles.
     
  8. Mar 1, 2022 at 9:10 PM
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    texasrho83

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    Pick up a mini OBDII scanner that stays in the port while you look at your temp. Download a solid app like OBD Auto Doctor, connect to the scanner thru the app then you're golden.

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  9. Mar 2, 2022 at 7:11 AM
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    It looks normal for the first drain of factory filled WS fluid. I have seen it on many Toyotas, some with fewer than your mileage.

    Even if you refill with WS, the next drain and fill will likely be much less dark. The factory filled WS atf seems to turn color faster.
     
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