How Do You Change Automatic Transmission Fluid In A Toyota Tundra?
Check the automatic transmission fluid level in a Toyota Tundra at least every 15,000 miles. More often is preferred to ensure the fluid is still the correct clear, red color. Only check transmission fluid when the engine and transmission are hot and the engine is running. You should change the fluid every 12,000 to 30,000 miles depending on the conditions under which the truck is driven. To change the transmission fluid, it should be hot. Drive the truck for about 20 minutes. Park the truck on level ground and raise it to gain easier access to the transmission. Ensure that you level and safely support the truck with ramps or jacks. Clean the area around the drain plug to remove all dirt and grease. Remove the dipstick from the filler tube and replace it with a funnel. During regular maintenance, you don’t have to remove the pan or replace the filter. Place a drain pan beneath the fluid pan, remove the drain plug with a socket wrench and allow the old transmission fluid to drain. Be ca
