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Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by T-Rex266, Aug 15, 2015.

  1. Feb 22, 2018 at 4:24 PM
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    nowayout

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    Took my truck in to Toyota for the first oil change. Next day before starting I check the oil. Its overfilled by a little.
    Should I worry and complain?
     
  2. Feb 22, 2018 at 5:02 PM
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    Run it for a few minutes (or up to full temp), shut it off. Let it sit for a few minutes and check it again.
     
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  3. Feb 26, 2018 at 6:15 PM
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    Transmission fluid question. Toyota says the fluid should be good for 100k. However, the local shop installing my suspension did a look over the vehicle and are recommending the transmission fluid be replaced. In the photo they provided me, the fluid is looking very dark. Not sure who I should believe, what would you recommend?

    Edit: I'm about to hit 60k

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  4. Feb 27, 2018 at 7:55 AM
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    Randy Morton

    Randy Morton Life takes its toll, please have exact change.

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    Transmission fluid (and filter) changes are high profit items. Many shops recommend a fluid change and transmission flush any time they think they can sucker you into it. A friend's wife took her car in for an oil change and they talked her into a flush and fluid change. There were no issues with the transmission before that, but the transmission failed a couple of months later. A mechanic friend said that the flush is often done wrong, and even when done right can dislodge something that will screw up the valve body. Does your transmission have a dipstick? Mine doesn't. I'd take it to the dealer and let them check it before I'd trust a few drops in a dirty display block.
     
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  5. Feb 27, 2018 at 11:52 AM
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    What year truck? Assuming u are talking about w/s fluid. I tyically won't recommend it until after 60k. Somewhere between 60 and 90k I'd do it. Make sure to use Toyota fluid too
     
  6. Feb 27, 2018 at 2:29 PM
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    I have a question about the front sonar in the Toyota emblem. I am going to be buying my tundra in the near future and I would like to add a ranch hand full replacement bump because I work shift work and call outs. I see a lot of deer here in Sputheast Pa and threw the pine barrens in NJ. The dealer said that I can turn off the lane assist and sonar. Am I going to be able to add this accessory?
     
  7. Feb 27, 2018 at 5:13 PM
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    Thank you for all the responses. I've got a 2015 Tundra and I don't believe it has a dip stick for the transmission fluid. I already have an appointment for the 60k service at my dealership tomorrow and have spoke with my advisor. I will have Toyota look at the transmission fluid and will likely have it replaced by Toyota no matter what they think since I am already there and am now paranoid about it. When everything is warm I get a hard downshift from 6th to 5th when slowly decelerating between 45 and 38 mph. The shop I had the suspension work done appears to have done a great job with the suspension from what I saw when climbing under the vehicle this afternoon after I got home. However, I am a little more skeptical now about the other shop as they would have charged $70 more than what Toyota charges. Thank you again, you have put my mind a little more at ease.
     
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  8. Feb 27, 2018 at 6:54 PM
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    This is a loaded question. I'm assuming your talking about the radar sensor behind the Toyota symbol on the grill used for precollision? If so, I am not totally sure u can turn that off... something is telling me u can not...


    Now the sonar sensors in the bumper and Rea r bumper for parking assist can be shut off


    U are correct u don't have a dip stick. They can't check I either without doing the service. Every 60-90k.
     
  9. Feb 27, 2018 at 7:00 PM
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    I'm at 86K +.....Guess it's time..
     
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  10. Feb 27, 2018 at 7:12 PM
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    Do you think 2018 Optitron Gauge swap in 2014+ Tundra's is possible? Like you could in 2007 to 2013 trucks
     
  11. Mar 3, 2018 at 5:56 AM
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    Doubt it. They have rcta lights and other systems that the ones dont... who knows til u try tho
     
  12. Mar 3, 2018 at 6:12 AM
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    My wife told me not to use finger print i.d. because someone would just cut off my thumb. I said, “let me tell you about how they will get your password.”
     
  13. Mar 3, 2018 at 5:20 PM
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    Front wheel bearing going bad has anyone else had one go bad
     
  14. Mar 5, 2018 at 7:35 AM
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    Hewitt bypass for code P2442 whats you opinion
     
  15. Mar 5, 2018 at 11:55 AM
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    Not uncommon
     
  16. Mar 5, 2018 at 12:14 PM
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    NCinCO Is it Friday yet?

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    My truck wanted to do an update this weekend so I had it updating driving in town down the road. During the validation or install, I can't remember which one, a loud beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep sounded and the dash display was flashing a red screen that said break! I slowed down to 30 or so and it finished the installation with no more issues. Has anyone else seen this or now why it did that?
     
  17. Mar 6, 2018 at 11:10 AM
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    Were u riding someone's ass?
     
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  18. Mar 6, 2018 at 11:38 AM
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    I wish but no. That would at least given a somewhat reason.
     
  19. Mar 19, 2018 at 8:11 PM
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    Great thread and thanks in advance for your time discussing problems.
    On my '18 limited crewmax My lane departure no longer works even though it's turned on with sensitivity set as high as can be.

    Anyone else have the problem?
    As an fyi I got the recall notice a few weeks ago and just had the software update.
    Previously my adaptive cruise would turn off due to snowing sleet conditions. So far since the update it's been working but the lane departure is not.
    I actually kinda doubt all aspects of the pre-collision system are working but I cant prove it without running into something.
    So to stick to facts for sure my lane departure has stopped working.
    Anyone else (And Toyota mechanic) experience this?
     
  20. Mar 20, 2018 at 6:25 PM
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    Huh I have not heard of that no...


    Have you had your windsheild replaced?
     
  21. Mar 20, 2018 at 6:56 PM
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    It did it again coming to work today. No one in front of me. Someone was in the inside lane at my driver's door. I'll make an appointment and let them figure it out.
     
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  22. Mar 20, 2018 at 8:57 PM
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    Will an integrated nav unit from a newer Tundra fit in a 2015 without modifications? Is it plug and play? Would I need an antenna for the GPS? Thanks.
     
  23. Mar 20, 2018 at 9:10 PM
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    hey lotsoftoys hope your killing it at the dealer. flagging hours. my 2017 tundra 5.7 has a 3/1 inch lift kit and I went with the black trd 18 in wheels with bigger tires. I keep reading about changing the gears in the rear end to fix any slop in the diff. what do you think. I'm a tech to but for vw. thanks bro
     
  24. Mar 21, 2018 at 5:24 AM
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    Just went to school and they did mention they have heard of the pre collision sensing objets off the road and interpreting them as cars... any chance it's happening on the same stretch of highway?

    doubt it will work

    How big of tires? I'd say 35s or less your fine. I've driven lots of them on 35s and they drive just fine. Maybe if you towed and wanted some get up and go back bUT the newer trucks are geared pretty well imo
     
  25. Mar 21, 2018 at 8:58 AM
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    Different towns, different highways, different surroundings.
     
  26. Mar 24, 2018 at 8:39 AM
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    Then I go nothing. Doubtful there's anything wrong, every system has its limitations
     
  27. Mar 27, 2018 at 4:55 PM
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    Took it in today and they said the cause was the Millimeter Wave Sensor misalignment readings were not in spec. They did a Beam Axis adjustment to get it back in spec. Hopefully it won't go off again.

    They said I was the 4th person this week with this issue.
     
  28. Mar 27, 2018 at 5:02 PM
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    I try not to throw useless comments out there, but...I never thought I hear "Millimeter Wave Sensor" or "Beam Axis adjustment" outside of a sci-fi movie, let alone in reference to a truck. Damn, I guess I AM old.
     
  29. Mar 27, 2018 at 5:22 PM
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    It's all Sci-fi to me too but that's what the printout says. Next thing will be having to redirect the 1.21 gigiwatts
     
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  30. Mar 27, 2018 at 5:29 PM
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    HA! Maybe we need an "Ask @Marty McFly" thread!
     
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