1/21/2024 0 Comments Mixing honda transmission fluidI would do a quick drain, measure exact amount and refill, " muddy ain't good" if it's really bad as you discribe I wouldn't move it much, go through the gears, roll a few feet back and forth, let engine get to temp, and drain measure and fill again, ignore the dipstick level for now except the cold reading while running, if the fluid looks decent on the dip stick now go for a 20 minute ride getting up to highway speeds for most of it or repeat 1st step, stop on level ground and check dipstick while engine is running, since you have spare fluid and a funnel with you add if needed, it's a pain to get the dipstick back in so be patient, if it doesn't wanna go pull it out and turn it 90* and help it down the tube with two hands. Rub the transmission fluid with both your fingers, and have a feel for it - if it feels a bit grainy, there's an issue going on, or it's been neglected.īased on my knowledge, you are taking a gamble if you change the fluid (especially if it smells, and looks burnt). Can you also post a picture of the ATF condition? since you said it looks muddy? You don't have to. Have a good sniff on the dipstick, and the hole that it goes in. Toyota also checked 5k miles ago (or so they told me they did) and there were no issues there.Ĭar keeps temp. I also checked the radiator when I bought the car and the fluid was fine. I have his service records - I don't remember seeing AT fluid change. I was aware of pink milkshake issue, and specifically asked him about it. The PO had the timing belt changed about 60k ago. After this, we can give you a good response.ĭon't take it to the highway again until you address the transmission issue.Ģ000 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 Limited Sport Package V6 Download the CARFAX app on your phone (and add your vehicle) and check the service records. Start by finding out when the ATF was last changed. If it's not a red, or green color - there's a problem with the radiator linked to the transmission as well. I would also open the coolant cap (when cold) and check the coolant condition. Since you said it's like a muddy color, when was it last changed? If it looks brown/black, chances are it's original fluid - and never changed. The radiator is notorious for pink milkshake where coolant and ATF mix together, often ruining the transmission. I have never changed the fluid in this truck since I bought it in 2012. How many miles? Although mine has missed 2 drain and fill changes (30K), mine's still red. My question for all of you is, should I just get the fluid replaced (no flush) just a drain and fill? When I pulled over at a gas station and turned the car back on, it went away. That was 5k miles ago.įor the first time, I was entering the highway (not towing/no snow) and I got an A/T hot temp. I asked him about just changing the fluid, and he told me to wait. When you flush, he said I would be losing all of those friction particles, which could actually cause the transmission to slip (and even die). He told me that overtime, friction material from the transmission break-up, and get mixed into the fluid. I also asked my tech about the transmission fluid, anticipating I would have them flush and fill the transmission. When I bought this thing from the PO last year, I took it to Toyota to get a recall on the suspension done, and had them change the oil. That can't be good because I know it's supposed to be red. But the transmission fluid is a greyish/oil color. But I rely on everyone's really good advice on this forum. Hey all - I can anticipate the types of responses I'm going to get based on the title.
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