Checking auto trans fluid level - wait 60 sec after engine off?
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Checking auto trans fluid level - wait 60 sec after engine off?
The service manual says warm the engine until the radiator fan turns on once (max twice). Then turn off engine. And check auto trans dipstick within 60-90 seconds.
Does this mean wait 60 seconds and check, but before 90 seconds lapses? Or check immediately within 90 seconds maximum?
Does this mean wait 60 seconds and check, but before 90 seconds lapses? Or check immediately within 90 seconds maximum?
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I have found it easiest to just measure what I remove and put back the same. Then check after driving around on a test spin. I have never had to top off or been low using this method. Now unfortunately cars are coming with no trans. dipstick.
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Suzuka Master
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That's what they say. Our Optima Turbo (274HP) comes with a trans, although not sealed there is no dipstick, but they can be drained and refilled when necessary. Drain, fill until fluid drains out the fill hole, drive, up to temp, on level ground open fill plug and let fluid flow out and when stops it's filled. Ridiculous with no dipstick.
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The lifetime fluid transmissions are bull$hit. If the fluid is lifetime, then the warranty should also be lifetime. So if it fails after 300,000 miles, then give me a new one. Apparently some of the Toyotas have "lifetime" fluid but it can be serviced....I am sure at a overly high cost.
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Some are like that but many just don't put a dipstick up top. The TLX has a drain and fill plug under.....still can be done just more of a pain....think the new RDX does the same. I think it is the manufacture tossing dealerships a bone for service $.
The lifetime fluid transmissions are bull$hit. If the fluid is lifetime, then the warranty should also be lifetime. So if it fails after 300,000 miles, then give me a new one. Apparently some of the Toyotas have "lifetime" fluid but it can be serviced....I am sure at a overly high cost.
The lifetime fluid transmissions are bull$hit. If the fluid is lifetime, then the warranty should also be lifetime. So if it fails after 300,000 miles, then give me a new one. Apparently some of the Toyotas have "lifetime" fluid but it can be serviced....I am sure at a overly high cost.
Its a well know issue with Toyota, You can change the fluid it just a hassle as you will need a pump to pumping out the old fluid then checking the ATF temp via secret diagnostic code flashing. I found it out the hard way on a LS460 and BTW dealer wanted $550 plus tax just to drain out 3 quarts.
I am starting to dislike Toyota product (2015 and afterward) tho since they sway into "German" car foot step in term of electronics and unnecessary complication.
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