Why is transmission fluid in my coolant?
Mike Allen hit the nail on the head.The transmission cooler “lives” inside one of the tanks of your radiator. Most modern radiators have end tanks. Older cars have the tanks on the top and bottom. Regardless, you can tell where the tranny cooler is by looking for a pair of steel lines that enter the tank. The tranny cooler is the only interface where coolant and tranny fluid could possibly be intermixing.In order to fix your problem the radiator will have to be replaced; the tranny cooler is built integral to the radiator and not a separately replaceable component. It will no doubt be strongly suggested you flush and replace the transmission fluid …possibly replace the fluid filter …and flush and replace the coolant. This might cost the better part of $1000 …like 6 or 700 …depending on how expensive the radiator is.And like Mike suggested you need to get it fixed. I’ll go one better …like yesterday.
How do I fix a transmission that ran without fluid?
You haven’t specified if the transmission is a manual or automatic.Manual? Depends on how far you drove the vehicle, and if the transmission is now exhibiting any new symptoms (hard to get into any gear, any whining noises etc.) Any new behaviour or noise would indicate that damage was done, and that the transmission would need to come out and apart in order to be fixed properly. If this is the case, then you would need to research how to re&re your particular transmission, and then how to diagnose and replace any damaged parts.Automatic? Given an automatic requires fluid pressure in order to apply clutches and move in any direction, it’s not likely it went very far or even out of the garage. If all you did was idle the vehicle and try to move it unsuccessfully, you likely didn’t cause much harm as the residual fluid in the transmission would still lubricate the moving parts for a brief time even when drained. Fill the transmission to the correct level according to that manufacturer’s procedure and go from there.If the transmission was driven for a time with a partial fill, same as above - fill to the right level and then evaluate for performance and any new noises.
How many quarts of transmission fluid does my 2002 2.4L tacoma need?
The specifications pages in the glove compartment manual will tell you to use Toyota Brand automatic transmission fluid. The capacity given in the book is for a dry transmission. Yours is not dry! The torque converter is full and it holds 4-5 quarts.
How many quarts of transmission fluid does a 2008 Toyota Tacoma V6 take?
A word of caution that all the newer TOYOTAs now require GENUINE TOYOTA/SCION RECCOMENDED TYPE T-IV AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID so most likely it is in your best interets to find your way to your local TOYOTA dealer Parts Department bec if you elect to use any other ATF fluid and should damage later follow, well it might be your worst nightmare if you understand the pic I am trying to convey? FYI I am planning to change/drop the existing ATF Fluid on my wife's 2005 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 6 cylinder AWD and I picked up 4 Quarts. Best of Luck and Hope the Above Info Helps!
How many quarts of transmission fluid does a 1997 T100 toyota 4x4 need?
how many does the entire tranny hold? probably between 12 and 18 quarts. if you're flushing the system though, you'll need more like 20 to flush it out. if you're just dropping the pan to adjust the bands and replace the filter, you'll only need 5 or 6. it depends on where you're going with your question.
What frequency to change automatic transmission fluid?
Okay. Transmission fluid has detergent additives in it, that wear out eventually. This is one reason why, they say changing transmission fluid when it is already worn out, isn’t a good idea. The new fluid could loosen up crud inside, and deposit it in places that could cause the trans to fail. Sooo… As someone already mentioned, you want to keep the fluid reddish pink. A burnt smell, or if it turns brown, are not good. I usually err on the side of caution, and change it more frequently. I had a Tacoma, and used to do a drain and fill every 60,000 miles. That would only change about 60% of the fluid, but it kept it red. I sold the truck with 205,000 miles, and no issues whatsoever with the trans.If I had to give a blanket interval, I would say 5 years, or 60,000 miles. Also, realize I only buy trucks and cars that have a high reliability record, and usually drive them between 200,000 and 300,000 miles. If you are going to get rid of it at 80,000, I wouldn’t worry about it.
What happens when ATF is added to brake fluid?
Added to brake fluid in a remote container? Dump it and consider yourself lucky.Added to a brake fluid reservoir in the car? Immediately recognize the error? Suck it out (siphon pump) IMMEDIATELY and consider the brake master cylinder is trash.Regognize the error after driving the car?Every piece of rubber in the brake system is potentially trash!The master cylinder, ABS system, calipers, wheel cylinders, flex hoses and more will be seriously damaged by petroleum fluid, and need to be replaced after a complete flush.Sorry, but it's your brake system, hauls you to a stop when a kid appears in front. Do it right...