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Originally Posted by dave1251 Originally Posted by JustinH If the rav 4 still has a drain plug on it in 2014, I would recommed just a simple drain and refill of exactly what came out of it. I wouldn't mess with the filter or the pan. This you will not find better advice and do a drain and...

Originally Posted by BMWTurboDzl Originally Posted by Back40 I am considering performing an ATF flush of my wife's 2014 Rav4 as well as dropping the pan to replace the filter and clean the pan and magnets. The ATF has apprx 90k miles on it. I going to use the ATF return line method. I have used...

I am considering performing an ATF flush of my wife's 2014 Rav4 as well as dropping the pan to replace the filter and clean the pan and magnets. The ATF has apprx 90k miles on it. I going to use the ATF return line method. I have used this flush method successfully on my 05 Tacoma. I see many...

Looking for feedback on a good aftermarket AT filter for the U760e Toyota transmission. The OEM filter is basically a metal screen so I'd like to replace it with a better filter. Thank you!

What's the difference b/w WM Valvoline Zerex Asian and ZAF Zerex Asian? Will also be used in 2014 Rav4. Thanks for the swift reply and sharing your knowledge!

Is Zerex Asian compatible with Toyota SLL? I have a 2005 Tacoma. Thanks!

Drain and refill replaces about half the total fluid capacity. DIY flush is time consuming but not difficult. I will just attempt to put the Rav4 in ATF Temp Check mode. If successful I will proceed with a flush. Thanks all.

I have performed an ATF flush via the trans return line on my Tacoma. However, I have not found any information to confirm if setting the ATF Temp mode is the same on the RAV4. If anyone has performed this procedure on a Gen 4.4 Rav4 I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks

Asking for front brake pad recommendations for a Toyota Rav4 Limited. No towing. 50/50 city/Hwy. Thanks!

I have been changing coolant in my 05 Tacoma 4.0 at 30k intervals using Toyota SLL. I am currently at 147k with no signs of leakage at water pump. Considering either extending the interval to 50K or switching to Zerex AF to reduce my cost. Your opinions are welcome.

Does anyone know if the Gen 4.4 Rav4 can be put in ATF Temp check mode in order to know when the ATF temp is correct for checking fluid level? I have done this for my 05 Tacoma by jumping pins 4 and 13 on the ODBII port. Thanks!

Originally Posted By: rustypigeon Originally Posted By: Back40 Also read something else interesting/disturbing that someone mentioned that there are complaints of the SLL causing leaks and some folks were switching back to Red concentrate. Where did you read the SLL is causing leaks? See Vlad...

Originally Posted By: Drew99GT Why flush it? If you've drained and filled every 30K the system is probably spotless. I've done the same with perfect results in my Toyotas. Keep using Toyota coolant. It's proven. I starting reading thru some of the threads on this forum and saw flushing...

Originally Posted By: drtyler No need to flush. The drain & fills every 30k are plenty. Side note: Does your Tacoma have engine block drains for the coolant? The 4.7 in my '04 Tundra does, and it makes coolant changes really easy. Yes

I have never flushed the cooling system on my 05 Tacoma. Just drained and refilled with Toyota Super Long Life every 30k (apprx 2 yrs). Should I use anything else besides distilled water? Once the coolant has been drained and distilled water added how long do I allow the engine to idle? Any...