Ok here is the information.
2003 Toyota Prado (3.0 1KD-FTV) with 98,000 KM on the odometer. 4 speed automatic. Gets driven once a week if it's lucky.
How often should the transmission fluid be change?
Today decided to check automatic transmission fluid with the engine running but didn't drive it more than a 100 meters to a flat area. So it was a cold transmission -the fluid is near the low indicator on the dipstick.
Transmission fluid
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Re: How bad is it?
You obviously have a leak on the autobox and the smell could have been some ATF getting onto the exhaust or close enough to the radiant heat.
Overfill it just a tad and take some with you for the trip (depending on how badly it's leaking a 5lit should do it), check it every now and so often along the way and you should get there OK.
Good luck!
Overfill it just a tad and take some with you for the trip (depending on how badly it's leaking a 5lit should do it), check it every now and so often along the way and you should get there OK.
Good luck!
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Re: How bad is it?
Thanks a bunch. I think today I will do just that. Will see where I can find fluid here as we live remotely.
Going to call the mechanic in Rawalpindi soon to see what he says also.
Thank again.
Faraz
Going to call the mechanic in Rawalpindi soon to see what he says also.
Thank again.
Faraz
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Re: How bad is it?
Decided to get the mechanic to come up as we didnt want to buy fluid here locally.
He came and found that there was a small leak from the ATF chamber. Removed the chamber. Had the ATF filter cleaned and then put back on sealed with silicon. Apparently that is a routine thing which should be done regularly. Filled it up with ATF.
Levels is back up to normal and no new leaks can be seen after driving it.
I think all is ok
Thanks for everybody's help.
He came and found that there was a small leak from the ATF chamber. Removed the chamber. Had the ATF filter cleaned and then put back on sealed with silicon. Apparently that is a routine thing which should be done regularly. Filled it up with ATF.
Levels is back up to normal and no new leaks can be seen after driving it.
I think all is ok
Thanks for everybody's help.
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Re: How bad is it?
Good news! Drove the car over 1200 KM mostly highway miles and there was no problems at all. All is well.
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
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Re: Transmission fluid
Do you replace the transmission oil at some stage or just keep topping up?
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Re: Transmission fluid
FYI for those who don't know. ONLY use toyota AFT fluid... The one in the black tin. The best fluid availible..
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Re: How bad is it?
It's not a regular service item .... not necessary to replace unless contaminated. For peace of mind you can change it every 50,000 km. If you have to top up you have a leak somewhere ..... try find where and have it sorted (probably a shaft seal).farazharoon wrote:Good news! Drove the car over 1200 KM mostly highway miles and there was no problems at all. All is well.
Thanks for your help.
When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
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And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
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And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!