Do you have to change the transmission fluid on a Toyota 4Runner?

Do you have to change the transmission fluid on a Toyota 4Runner?

Replacing the transmission fluid is very important as your Toyota 4Runner gets up there with mileage. Learn how to do it here. This article applies to the Toyota 4Runner (1996-2002). The Toyota 4Runner doesn’t ask for much. In fact, it doesn’t even ask you to change the transmission fluid that regularly.

What are the fuses on a Toyota 4Runner?

SRS airbag system, seat belt pretensioners, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, discharge warning light, vehicle skid control system Starting system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, all components in ”STA”, ”IGN” fuses

Where is the drain plug on a Toyota 4Runner?

This model 4Runner is much simpler than most. There is one bolt on the bottom of the transmission’s pan, and that is the drain plug. Place the drain pan underneath it, then slowly loosen it to drain the transmission. Wait until the transmission is fully drained, then tighten it back on. Figure 1. Transmission’s drain plug.

What kind of system does a Toyota 4Runner have?

Cruise control system, anti−lock brake system, vehicle skid control system, SRS airbag system, electronically controlled automatic transmission system, power antenna, power window, electric moon roof, power back window, back window defogger, back window wiper

What kind of fluid does a Toyota transmission take?

Speaking of fluid, there is only one kind this transmission takes, the good ole OEM ATF WS. There are no aftermarket equivalents or different types of fluids that will work, you have to use the OEM stuff unfrotunatly.

How do you drain fluid from a Toyota?

The circles in red are push pins. Remove those by using a small flat-head screwdriver, putting it between the “head” and base of the pin and twisting. It will pop it free. To re-install it, just put the pin in the opening and push the “head” back in place. it will lock it there.

Where is the fluid fill hole on a Toyota 4Runner?

The fluid fill hole is way up on the side of the transmission so filling it shouldn’t be an issue unless the truck was upside down. I had Blackstone perform an oil analysis on my trans fluid at 46,xxx miles. I’ll dig for the report and upload it later on.

How can I find out what kind of transmission fluid I have?

Check your owner’s manual to ensure you have the right type of fluid for your car. Step 1: Park your vehicle and keep it running. It’s best to check transmission fluid when the engine is hot. Step 2: Open your hood release and locate the transmission dipstick. It looks a lot like your oil dipstick.

Why does my Toyota 4Runner have shifting problems?

Tutorials are available in car repair manuals and sometimes are posted online. When a 4Runner begins to have shifting problems, the transmission is often fingered immediately as the culprit. A driver might change the transmission fluid and filter, only to find that the car slips into the same shifting problems.

Where are the solenoids on a Toyota 4Runner?

When you drop the pan, the solenoids are in plain sight at the bottom of the transmission. Each one is held in place by one or two bolts. If you have a 4wd, I would recommend dropping the smaller pan for the transfer case as well and cleaning the valves.