ATF Fill Plug Location - 2006 Tundra??? Help?

[btanchors]

Hello all,

I have a 2006 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited 4WD. It was one of those automatic transmissions that does not have a dipstick.

It is supposed to have a "Fill plug" bolt on the side of the transmission, supposedly a 22-24mm bolt. I can't seem to find it.

Does anyone know exactly where it is? Is it on the driver's side, or passenger's side? On the front or rear of the transmission? HELP?

 

[Not the Autorx Frank]

http://screencast.com/t/ZjZhN2UzMDg

 

[btanchors]

Frank -

Many thanks - I already have that picture, but am still having a hard time finding the plug - probably because in part I am lying on my back under the truck looking up. Judging from the picture, my *guess* is that the plug is on the passenger side, near the rear of the transmission...Can anyone confirm?

 

[hate2work]

Ask these folks...

http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forums/

 

[JTK]

Eeek! I take it you DON'T want to fill until ATF comes out that fill plug?

Joel

 

[JHZR2]

for an "HD" vehicle to not have easily servicable EVERYTHING is ridiculous.

Glad youre making the effort to actually service.

 

[btanchors]

JTK - this transmission has a special "check" plug that opens up to one end of a pipe that extends up into the transmission pan, at the point where the ATF level is supposed to be *while the engine is running and the ATF is at a certain temperature range*. So, it is rather tricky to get the ATF at the proper level. You are *NOT* supposed to simply fill until it runs out of the fill hole!

Of course, all this is a moot point if I can't find out exactly where the fill hole plug is

Also - hate2work - I have placed this same question on the tundrasolutions forum as well, in the drivetrain section. No responses yet....

 

[btanchors]

JHZR2 -

I agree - I curse Toyota for not having a dipstick! The manual actually says no changes are necessary for this fluid, but I have a hard time believing this. I am approaching 60K miles, and I tow a small trailer during grass cutting season, so I'd like to change it....

 

[Not the Autorx Frank]

I remember hearing that there was a retrofit kit to add a dipstick???

 

[hate2work]

There may be something in AZfireguy's write up he did about changing the fluid in his Tacoma that might help you...

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1378676&page=1

 

[btanchors]

FOUND THE PLUG!

Boy, is it hard to find! And I have to contort my arm around an exhaust shield/pipe to get to it. No way am I going to fill this while the engine is running! I plan to over fill it a bit, then use the "check" plug to "drain" the ATF to the proper level. According to the instructions, that's the way it's supposed to be done anyway.

Now, if I can find the proper washer for the fill plug, I'll be ready to do this!

Many thanks for all the responses! I received more responses here than I did on Tundrasolutions.com!

 

[btanchors]

hate2work - FYI, I just looked at AZfireguy's write up. Excellent! And Very helpful!

 

[jeff194]

FWIW you can omit pumping the trans fluid in a quart at a time, if you drape a hose of the appropriate size over the trans up to the engine compartment. Place one end in the fill hole, and put a funnel on the end in the engine compartment and fill that way. I had some new clean washing machine water hook up hose. I cut the ends off, stuck a 3/8 piece of copper tubing in the end that goes into the trans, and used a funnel on top. I dumped a gallon at a time in this way very quick,neat,and cramp free. I also used an IR gun to check the temp on the pan, to adjust fluid level.