How to change tranny fluid on '98 4Runner?

I have a 4 cylinder '98 4Runner with an automatic transmission. Can
someone explain how to change the transmission fluid in it?

TIA

On Sun, 04 Sep 2005 05:23:43 -0700, bird_222 wrote:
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> I have a 4 cylinder '98 4Runner with an automatic transmission. Can
> someone explain how to change the transmission fluid in it?
>
> TIA[/color]

Underneath it, remove the squarish metal pan held on by porbably a dozen
bolts. There may be a drain plug, but since you're there anyway it is more
thourough to remove the pan and change the filter. The filter on this may
be a metal screen, so at least clean the screen. You will only remove
about 4-6 quarts this way. Removing all the tranny fluid at on a vehicle
this old is not recommended.


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to know the difference
between chicken shit
and chicken salad...

Get it warm - and undo plug (need hex socket). You'll drain maybe 1/3 of
contents since most is in the torque converter. Do same thin next oil
change or 2 and near all will be swapped out. Or pay for a $150
transmission flush. Refill according to owner manual thru dip stick opening.
Don't forget to do all the differentials too.

<bird_222@my-deja.com> wrote in message
news:1125836622.980782.175270@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...[color=blue]
>I have a 4 cylinder '98 4Runner with an automatic transmission. Can
> someone explain how to change the transmission fluid in it?
>
> TIA
>[/color]

Where is the drain plug located? And how do you do the differentials?

Oh, and what kind and how many quarts of fluid does it take to refill
it?

[email]bird_222@my-deja.com[/email] wrote:[color=blue]
> I have a 4 cylinder '98 4Runner with an automatic transmission. Can
> someone explain how to change the transmission fluid in it?
>
> TIA
>[/color]
Here's how I do it:
[url]http://www.auto-rx.net/[/url]
[url]http://www.auto-rx.net/pages/applicationsB.html[/url]
Probably 14 quarts of ATF.


For the differentials and transfer case, drive around to get things
warm, then look at them. You'll see a drain plug on the bottom and
a fill plug about 1/2 or 2/3 of the way up the side. Get the exact
size wrench needed for these. Loosen the fill plug first. If you
can't loosen it, don't drain the oil out. Remove the drain plug.
When all the oil has drained out, reinstall the plug. If the plug
has a gasket, buy a new one at an auto parts store or dealership.
Fill up to the fill plug level. If a hand pump or funnel and long
tube is needed to fill, have that ready first. Any good auto parts
store or your owner's manual will have the correct gear oil spec for
you.


Ken

I use Kendall synthetic in the differentials --- same is use in the std
trans and it makes a difference there. I used a long clear tube in the
pointed spout of the Kendall qt jugs which made filling easier. Check back
of owners manual for qty.

"Ken Shelton" <shelton@cablespeed.com> wrote in message
news:GfmdnYV7d5_06obeRVn-sQ@cablespeedwa.com...[color=blue]
> [email]bird_222@my-deja.com[/email] wrote:[color=green]
>> I have a 4 cylinder '98 4Runner with an automatic transmission. Can
>> someone explain how to change the transmission fluid in it?
>>
>> TIA
>>[/color]
> Here's how I do it:
> [url]http://www.auto-rx.net/[/url]
> [url]http://www.auto-rx.net/pages/applicationsB.html[/url]
> Probably 14 quarts of ATF.
>
>
> For the differentials and transfer case, drive around to get things warm,
> then look at them. You'll see a drain plug on the bottom and a fill plug
> about 1/2 or 2/3 of the way up the side. Get the exact size wrench needed
> for these. Loosen the fill plug first. If you can't loosen it, don't
> drain the oil out. Remove the drain plug. When all the oil has drained
> out, reinstall the plug. If the plug has a gasket, buy a new one at an
> auto parts store or dealership. Fill up to the fill plug level. If a hand
> pump or funnel and long tube is needed to fill, have that ready first.
> Any good auto parts store or your owner's manual will have the correct
> gear oil spec for you.
>
>
> Ken[/color]

Plan on buying a Tundra in early 06 - don't know squat about Toyota's
but do know this - many tranny and power steering systems require
specific fluids - using something else may cause big problems - may not
maybe better. I know if you use any other ATF in a honda - some
supposedly meet honda specs now - you will have problems - PS fluid is
even more critical - blows the seals if you use something else -
brother used some generic PSF in his Camry (the big one - memory goes
with age) and now he has to replace the rack - expensive.

So being a pioneer may have risks.

[email]spacetrax@wi.rr.com[/email] wrote:[color=blue]
> Plan on buying a Tundra in early 06 - don't know squat about Toyota's
> but do know this - many tranny and power steering systems require
> specific fluids - using something else may cause big problems - may not
> maybe better. I know if you use any other ATF in a honda - some
> supposedly meet honda specs now - you will have problems - PS fluid is
> even more critical - blows the seals if you use something else -
> brother used some generic PSF in his Camry (the big one - memory goes
> with age) and now he has to replace the rack - expensive.
>
> So being a pioneer may have risks.
>[/color]

2000-2002 Tundras use Dexron-III ATf.
2003-2004 Tundras use Toyota Type T-IV ATF.
2005 Tundras use Toyota Type WS ATF.

I'm not at all sure the generic power steering fluid in a Camry is
the cause of damage. If he let the system get too low from leakage
before he refilled it, that is the reason.


Ken