This is done with the 2009 Service Manual on a 2009 Tundra. Only a qualified technician should perform this operation. The failure mileage was 13,000 and the current mileage was 13,500. The inability to maintain speed or to accelerate creates a very hazardous condition. Pretty straight forward loosen fill plug 1st then take drain plug out, then take fill plug out to drain or you will get sprayed with gear oil under pressure mine was and yep it squirted. This is extremely dangerous at high speed. The skipping and error codes went away.
There are many forums online debating and explaining how and why to do this, feel free to check them out. The V6 engine would serve as the base engine for the Tundra, while a second powerplant, a first for a Toyota truck, a V8 engine sized at 4. Because the new and old mixes each time, even if you did 5 partial changes in a row, 25% of the old fluid would still be in there. As a result I am forced to drive a vehicle that becomes unsafe when it rains. The failure and current mileage was approximately 34,000.
Is there a writeup with pictures on the 6 speed manual transmission oil change? With the engine warm and the truck in park and running, pull out dipstick, wipe it clean, replace, then pull out and check level. This video is the second category, flushing the whole transmission apparatus or most of it. Toyota will not deny a warranty claim solely because you do not have records to show that you maintained your vehicle. The contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle started to shake violently. Let me know if you need further assistance. Truck needs new rotors and pads Toyota will not help. The first generation Tundra had many similarities with the older Toyota T100 and the compact Toyota Tacoma.
When I busted off the fill plug, a cup or two of oil came chug-a-luggin' out. I will try to help. When the all weathr mat is not clipped in place, and is moved under the gas pedal, it will become fully depressed. There is a remedy for this problem but the dealership claim it has no authorization from Toyota to implement it. Had to stand on brakes to bring to a stop. However, damage or failure caused by lack of proper maintenance are not covered under warranty.
The dealer has informed me that the problem will continue to occur because of a design flaw. I'm assuming there's no fluid level dipstick? Not a single photo in the manual, thanks a lot Haynes. Tundra Dead Battery, How Do I Open The Door Or Hood To Recharge? I did search, but all I could find was a writeup for the 4 cylinder, not the 6. Update: Half a year in and the transmission has never run better. The biggest of those similarities was the shared use of a 3.
Had this failure happened today as we attempted to enter the freeway, we would have likely been in a accident. Remove the fill plug, and fill the transmission with approved fluid until it begins to run out of the overflow hole. However this only replaces about one quarter of the fluid in the transmission. This is one of the most debated things so it's your choice, but here's the link to what I used. Pumped about 2 quarts of the purple into it, and stopped worrying. Take out the fill plug on the side.
As long as there is no contamination of the fluid such as being in a flood , do not bother with it. And yes they do have a breather that is pressed in on top. How troubling Toyota would put this vehicle on the road without addressing this issue. When you go to a Toyota dealership, you can be confident that they will use Genuine Toyota parts and have Toyota-trained technicians. Be sure to perform these. With the engine warm and the truck in park and running, pull out dipstick, wipe it clean, replace, then pull out and check level. Jan 22, 2016 On that particular vehicle there is no dipstick.
Adding additional pressure to the gas pedal only causes the engine to accelerate more. Posted on Jul 05, 2009 www. The consequence of driving this vehicle is when will the transmission slip and when will the transmission engage. Toyota has decided to have the dealer do all transmission checks, fills, and flushes so it's not made to be easy for owners. Thanks a lot for any pointers! The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was notified. The mat can trap the pedal. The optimum temperature for checking the fluid level varies by model year!!! To fill the transmission, you must use the Toyota manufacturer's automatic transmission fluid and have the vehicle on a flat, level surface.
My 2009 Service Manual says 99-111F. What you need: An oil pan with measurements on it. I ended up threading the fill plug back in because it was spilling everywhere. In addition the vehicle stablization control is disabled. Thought wasn't getting fuel because tries to turn over but wont.