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Should I change my Transmission fluid.

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by Fluxcapacitr609, Jan 26, 2020.

  1. Oct 8, 2020 at 7:12 AM
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    pilsnerpopper

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    When is it too late? I just crossed over 80k on a truck I bought with around 70k. Nothing in carfax about ATF change/flush. I was planning on doing the cooler-line drain, but would feel like an idiot if I broke something that was working fine.
     
  2. Oct 8, 2020 at 7:32 AM
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    Trooper2

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    You are not close to "Too Late". Too late is probably twice or more than your mileage; and that is just a loose consensus.

    It's definitely a good idea to drain and fill with some new fluid.
     
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  3. Oct 8, 2020 at 7:43 AM
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    ShreveportTSS

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    People need to learn the difference between changing the filter and fluid vs flushing. Flushing disturbs the sediment in the pan and reintroduces it into the transmission causing problems. Drain, filter change, and refill is a part of routine maintenance of all automatic transmissions through their service life.
     
  4. Oct 20, 2020 at 12:30 AM
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    tundraatx

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    1) Bought with 225k miles on it, a Westin bullnose bumper, and OEM tundra steps 2) Current Mileage 238k Mods: 1) Dirty Deeds BA Mufflers 8 inch with resonator (as of Feb 2021) - Had the 10 inch with resonator - Prefer the 10 inch without resonator - deeper sound hear it more in the cab 2.) Ranch Hand Summit Front Bumper/Guard 3) Ranch Hand Summit Bumper 4) Billstein 5100s all around 5) TRD front and rear sway bars 6.) Rough Country wheel to wheel steps 7) Pioneer 8400 NEX Wireless ApplePlay 8) Backup Camera: e-raptor 9) LED white lights replaced in headlights, fog lights, inside cabin, and exterior lights 10) Linex (unbranded by Central Texas Truck Coatings) 11) OEM Toyota side panels and generic panel on tailgate Maintenance/Repairs: 1) Valve covers, belt tensioner, alternator belt - $415 2) Evaporation fuel canister and filter replacment $1547 *This was a Toyota TSB for 07-08 AFAIK. Toyota covered in first 3 years of ownership. Mine failed after 13 years of daily regular driving use. Not bad at all. 3) Pioneer Unit - had to ship to Pioneer to replace Output IC - $45 (shipping) free under 1 year warranty fix 4) Pioneer Unit - Electrical feed back coming through speakers when accelerating. Fix was to check all wiring/tighten up/ make connections good again $42. 5.) Rear passenger door actuator replaced. Part was $287 with tax on ebay from Toyota dealer free shipping. 6.) Rack and Pinion, tow mirrors, shocks install, lifetime alignment - $1884.36
    Bought truck with 225k. changed my transmission fluid shortly after buying no issues 10k later.
     
    Last edited: Oct 20, 2020
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