Step By Step Instructions

[nigel129]

can anyone give me step by step instructions on how to change the atf fluid , particulary where the nut on the gear box is, is there anything to take off b4 i can get at it etc. Going to give it a bash myself as the mrs has sprung a short break with the caravan on me.
cheers
nigel

[Scorpion]

Mate, just use the 'Search' function and you'll find all the information you need.

Here are some links to get you started:

http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/sh...ANGE+ATF+FLUID

http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/sh...ANGE+ATF+FLUID

http://www.toyotasurf.asn.au/forum/v...ic.php?t=11838

[Albannach]

can anyone give me step by step instructions on how to change the atf fluid , particulary where the nut on the gear box is, is there anything to take off b4 i can get at it etc. Going to give it a bash myself as the mrs has sprung a short break with the caravan on me.
cheers
nigel

1 - Get in truck and start engine
2 - Drive it to someone who knows about automatic gearboxes
3 - Ask them to change ATF for you
4 - Go for coffee
5 - Return to transmision specialist
6 - Give them some money
7 - Get in truck and drive home

Failure to follow the above advice will, I fear, result in catastrophe...

[darkdezigns]

1 - Get in truck and start engine
2 - Drive it to someone who knows about automatic gearboxes
3 - Ask them to change ATF for you
4 - Go for coffee
5 - Return to transmision specialist
6 - Give them some money
7 - Get in truck and drive home

Failure to follow the above advice will, I fear, result in catastrophe...

just like when you got your truck fixed at a garage

[dieselboy]

dont give it a bash! unless the nut is stuck!

[Albannach]

just like when you got your truck fixed at a garage

Yep, but that was laziness as opposed to lack of ability.

[darkdezigns]

Yep, but that was laziness as opposed to lack of ability.

[sv1000spilot]

There's the method I used........

Drive from Plymouth to Princetown with a split in one of the pipes to the atf cooler


After the nice man took the truck back home on his flatbed I could put loads of fresh atf in.

ps - if you choose this method, make sure you fix the leak

[Maverick]

1 - Get in truck and start engine
2 - Drive it to someone who knows about automatic gearboxes
3 - Ask them to change ATF for you
4 - Go for coffee
5 - Return to transmision specialist
6 - Give them some money
7 - Get in truck and drive home

Failure to follow the above advice will, I fear, result in catastrophe...

You're working on the presumtion that the person who knows about gearboxes,
a) Knows about gearboxes.
b) Does what you pay him for.

I'm yet to find a garage mechanic who fits this bill.

[Maverick]

The transmission oil sump plug (on mine) actually has DEX11 stamped on it.
If you just drain off what you can get out of there, and then replace that through the transmission dip stick, thats what most people do. You will need some pipe and a funnel to get it in the dip stick hole.

This however will not replace all the oil in the system, as most of it is left in the torque converter, and there is a filter which requires removal of the exhaust to get to (mine has not been changed in the last 6 years with no obvious sign of detriment).

To do the job properly you will need to go to a specialist.

If your oil is still a nice bright red colour then I wouldn't bother changing it, it goes dark brown and has a burnt smell when it goes off.

[Albannach]

You're working on the presumtion that the person who knows about gearboxes,
a) Knows about gearboxes.
b) Does what you pay him for.

Step 2 covers your preamble and point a), b) is covered by law.

I'm yet to find a garage mechanic who fits this bill.

That's only because you're looking in the wrong places. There are many honest and knowledgeable mechanics out there.

[Albannach]

To do the job properly you will need to go to a specialist.

Which is basically what I said?

[wishbone]

That's only because you're looking in the wrong places. There are many honest and knowledgeable mechanics out there.

Not round these parts...

I've been ripped off so many times that I will only use a mechanic / garage if my situation is totally desperate.

The question is how do you know that the garage is 'honest and knowledgeable' ? My favorite is the 'sensor game' where they say its your xxx sensor so you pay them to change it and the problem continues. Then they say it could also be your blah de blah.. No mention of a refund for the sensor that didn't need changing... Basically they have no idea.. This has happened to so many people at my work that it's not even funny.

Can't even find a decent place to do a wheel alignment round here..

Rob.

[Albannach]

Not round these parts...

I've been ripped off so many times that I will only use a mechanic / garage if my situation is totally desperate.

The question is how do you know that the garage is 'honest and knowledgeable' ? My favorite is the 'sensor game' where they say its your xxx sensor so you pay them to change it and the problem continues. Then they say it could also be your blah de blah.. No mention of a refund for the sensor that didn't need changing... Basically they have no idea.. This has happened to so many people at my work that it's not even funny.

Can't even find a decent place to do a wheel alignment round here..

Rob.

Word of mouth is the best advertisement, surely there's someone!?

One of my infamous rules of thumb is that the cheaper the mechanic, the worse his work will be. But there are exceptions!

One of the problems we have is that we own vehicles that are neanderthal, but with electronics. In general, mechanics these days can't diagnose problems and fix things; they need a computer to diagnose what's wrong, then they merely replace the part the computer tells them to.

You need to find an old school mechanic in his 40's or older, he'll be very busy, won't advertise, won't have a flash poncy tool box, his garage will be outwardly manky, he'll be pretty manky himself, he will not own a diagnostic machine and will be surprisingly well off. He'll not rip you off, because he is reliant on your good will for his living. A bit like me really! But I don't do jobs any more...

[slobodan]

will be surprisingly well off. ..

That's everybody in Essex then...