My new 2005 Toyota Tacoma l4 engine auto transmission has no drain plug in the pan or dip stick for checking the level. The manual says the oil in the transmission is good for the life of the vehicle. Should I worry?
Oh man I didn't think yota would jump onto that bandwagon!quote:
Originally posted by harryb:
My new 2005 Toyota Tacoma l4 engine auto transmission has no drain plug in the pan or dip stick for checking the level. The manual says the oil in the transmission is good for the life of the vehicle. Should I worry?
I hope toyota doesnt charge $500 like volkswagon does for their so called long life atfs.quote:
Originally posted by harryb:
My new 2005 Toyota Tacoma l4 engine auto transmission has no drain plug in the pan or dip stick for checking the level. The manual says the oil in the transmission is good for the life of the vehicle. Should I worry?
No worries. They still spec Toyota T-IV ATF, which is widely avaliable at Toyota dealers for $4-$5/qt.quote:
Originally posted by TRDUSA2002:
I hope toyota doesnt charge $500 like volkswagon does for their so called long life atfs.quote:
Originally posted by harryb:
My new 2005 Toyota Tacoma l4 engine auto transmission has no drain plug in the pan or dip stick for checking the level. The manual says the oil in the transmission is good for the life of the vehicle. Should I worry?
They have a new one called WS-ATF used in 2004 and up Lexus LS430s, the 06 GS and IS, and any 6 speed application, and i also heard WS-ATF is speced on the new Tundra/Sequoia and 4Runner.quote:
Originally posted by Michael Wan:
No worries. They still spec Toyota T-IV ATF, which is widely avaliable at Toyota dealers for $4-$5/qt.quote:
Originally posted by TRDUSA2002:
I hope toyota doesnt charge $500 like volkswagon does for their so called long life atfs.quote:
Originally posted by harryb:
My new 2005 Toyota Tacoma l4 engine auto transmission has no drain plug in the pan or dip stick for checking the level. The manual says the oil in the transmission is good for the life of the vehicle. Should I worry?
Michael
I checked and the Tacoma still specs T-IV. Yes, you're correct that some of the new ones spec WS-ATF, but I double checked and the Tacoma is not one of them.quote:
Originally posted by nthach:
They have a new one called WS-ATF used in 2004 and up Lexus LS430s, the 06 GS and IS, and any 6 speed application, and i also heard WS-ATF is speced on the new Tundra/Sequoia and 4Runner.quote:
Originally posted by Michael Wan:
No worries. They still spec Toyota T-IV ATF, which is widely avaliable at Toyota dealers for $4-$5/qt.quote:
Originally posted by TRDUSA2002:
I hope toyota doesnt charge $500 like volkswagon does for their so called long life atfs.quote:
Originally posted by harryb:
My new 2005 Toyota Tacoma l4 engine auto transmission has no drain plug in the pan or dip stick for checking the level. The manual says the oil in the transmission is good for the life of the vehicle. Should I worry?
Michael
Can one really safely use these generic ATFs in a ZF box for which ESSO is specified? I wish I knew ...quote:
Originally posted by Michael Wan:
... Jiffy Lube, YES Jiffy Lube will do it with the excellent GrpIII Pennzoil or Quaker State Multi-Vehicle ATF for $99.
Mike
John,quote:
Originally posted by John_E:
Can one really safely use these generic ATFs in a ZF box for which ESSO is specified? I wish I knew ...quote:
Originally posted by Michael Wan:
... Jiffy Lube, YES Jiffy Lube will do it with the excellent GrpIII Pennzoil or Quaker State Multi-Vehicle ATF for $99.
Mike
Also, don't we need to drop the pan periodically for sludge cleanup and filter replacement?
By the way, I know a reputable local transmission shop which will pan-drop service a ZF for less than $300, not $500.
I'm slightly incorrect:quote:
Originally posted by Michael Wan:
I checked and the Tacoma still specs T-IV. Yes, you're correct that some of the new ones spec WS-ATF, but I double checked and the Tacoma is not one of them.quote:
Originally posted by nthach:
They have a new one called WS-ATF used in 2004 and up Lexus LS430s, the 06 GS and IS, and any 6 speed application, and i also heard WS-ATF is speced on the new Tundra/Sequoia and 4Runner.quote:
Originally posted by Michael Wan:
No worries. They still spec Toyota T-IV ATF, which is widely avaliable at Toyota dealers for $4-$5/qt.quote:
Originally posted by TRDUSA2002:
I hope toyota doesnt charge $500 like volkswagon does for their so called long life atfs.quote:
Originally posted by harryb:
My new 2005 Toyota Tacoma l4 engine auto transmission has no drain plug in the pan or dip stick for checking the level. The manual says the oil in the transmission is good for the life of the vehicle. Should I worry?
Michael
Mike
Not worry, but maybe at about 50,000 miles take a sample of the warm ATF and send it to a testing lab. For $20 you'll get a report that says either to flush and renew it, or to keep it in and save your money. The WS ATF IS a very long life product.quote:
The manual says the oil in the transmission is good for the life of the vehicle. Should I worry?
why not at 25 just to be safe.quote:
Originally posted by Ken2:
Not worry, but maybe at about 50,000 miles take a sample of the warm ATF and send it to a testing lab. For $20 you'll get a report that says either to flush and renew it, or to keep it in and save your money. The WS ATF IS a very long life product.quote:
The manual says the oil in the transmission is good for the life of the vehicle. Should I worry?
Ken
Why not just do a drain/refill at 50-60K? The fluid only costs $40-$45/gal from the dealer, and the Tacoma takes 3.2 qts per drain/refill.quote:
Originally posted by Robbie Alexander:
why not at 25 just to be safe.quote:
Originally posted by Ken2:
Not worry, but maybe at about 50,000 miles take a sample of the warm ATF and send it to a testing lab. For $20 you'll get a report that says either to flush and renew it, or to keep it in and save your money. The WS ATF IS a very long life product.quote:
The manual says the oil in the transmission is good for the life of the vehicle. Should I worry?
Ken