08 Toyota Tundra Transmission Fluid Check

Raise the front end and as youve found out you can get a considerable amount more.

08 toyota tundra transmission fluid check. Im pretty sure the new ones are similar to the Taco which has a real convoluted process to get a light blinking and then you pull the fill plug and it should just drip out. As far as transmission temperature goes I installed a temp gauge recently and am yet to see over 125F and it took over half an hour on the highway to see this. Check it and look at the color.

2016 Toyota Tundra transmission fluid changes are highly crucial to keep your vehicles transmission chilled and lubricated. I would dare to say the thermometer is optional. Before adding transmission fluid make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level.

That being said it can go bad and will no longer be able to do its job. Most manufacturers use red fluid. I have a 2008 Tundra and figured a way to check the transmission level without a scanner.

The labor to check the fluid a shop would charge 3 hour to drain and refill 7 to 9h and to remove the transmission pan and resealrefill probably 11 to 13 hour. It is designed to go 100000 miles before servicing and. Pour the new transmission fluid through the funnel into the filler tube.

Would recommed taking to the dealer if your haveing shift issues or if its leaking. Believe it or not you can not check the transmission oil on a 2008 Tundra with a 57 leader engine. Reference book Fluid type.

Stop adding fluid when the level indicated by the dipstick reaches the desired point. Wait for the old transmission fluid to stop draining. Check the ATF fluid level.