08 tundra 5.7

I have 2 questions regarding my 2008 Tundra 5.7 DBL Cab. I changed 7 of the 8 plugs. The pass. side rear (near firewall) looks like a bitch. I think its a wiring harness close to the coil for spark plug access with no slack to move harness to remove coil let alone plug. I'm leery about disconnecting and if I do which side firewall or rear of engine? what will happen after I hook it up? any thing to reset?

2nd question: I have no transmission dip stick. I have been told by my dealer that it is a sealed transmission and they have to drop the pan and replace my fluid, filter and gasket which costs $647.00 out the door. I was told by another Toyota dealer I have no filter but I do have a screen and no need to drop pan just flush and replace fluid. Firestone said they could tell by my vin number. How I hate to have my truck on a lift for them to say you have this or you have that. does anyone know? Ohhh by the way this truck has the tow package and transmission temp. gauge.

 

I recall moving the rear wiring harness off its clip and that gave me enough room to work.

Welcome to Toyota's "sealed" trannys and "lifetime" ATF. There is a drain and fill hole. Just have to get under the truck. Many thoughts on what types of fluid changes to do (drain and fill / inline change off the cooler hard-line). Up to how much you want changed and how comfortable you are.

 

I did what you said but, instead of removing the wiring harness off it's clip I removed the 2 10mm nuts then removing the harness holder forward off the fire wall allowing me to just squeeze the coil pack out. Thanks for your help

 

Welcome from NY.

 

The transmission has a screen that some call a filter. Some replace it, some say replacing isn’t needed. So both dealers were somewhat correct. Most just drain and fill especially if you aren’t having any issues.

 

Haven't done the plugs yet but I just had my local dealer do a drain and fill last year, and another one last month(even though they only recommend the one) They charged me $119 including fluid which was well worth not having to measure what was drained and refill exactly that amount. "Lifetime ATF" is a pretty funny notion isn't it?

 

Welcome J and congrats from Gettysburg

 

Welcome from TEXAS

 

Howdy from DFW and