2013 D4d automatic trans oil change

[Beertjie90]

Good day

I would like to change the oil in my wife's 2013 D4d 4x4 hilux AT.
After reading a couple of posts on the Forum regarding the oil change I did some investigation regarding the state of the ATF.
Conclusion is: Probably not necessary but cheaper than replacing/rebuilding gearbox.

My question is: has anybody done it before and if so, what is the recommended method in doing so?

I purchased 12L of Toyota AFT WS and would like to tackle it this coming weekend?

Thanks in advance.

[Thabogrobler]

Hi,

It is good to change the oil. It will extend the life of the gearbox.

Best and easiest is to use a machine that pumps new oil in whilst sucking the old oil out. Failing that a good 'ol fill and dump will do the trick.

Drain the gearbox, fill to the correct level, go for 5-10km drive, dump oil and refill. repeat until oil comes out in the original colour or until you run out of oil.

[Beertjie90]

Thank you, will try the drain and fill method


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[ROOKIE]

Good day

I would like to change the oil in my wife's 2013 D4d 4x4 hilux AT.

My question is: has anybody done it before and if so, what is the recommended method in doing so?

I purchased 12L of Toyota AFT WS and would like to tackle it this coming weekend?

Thanks in advance.

Hi Beertjie.

I might be overly cautious but I thought I would mention.

The Toyota WS ATF is usually used in the A750 E and F 5 speed transmissions that are used on the V6 Hilux.

I stand to be corrected but I think the D4d uses the 4 speed A340F transmission and the fluid for that is type 4 ATF.

I do not know whether they are interchangeable but I would check before changing the fluid, especially considering much of existing fluid is going to be held in the TC which could result in the blending of the 2 fluids.

Cautious regards.

Paul.

[Beertjie90]

Hallo Paul

Now i am doubtful of doing the oil change, where would i be able to find out the correct oil type to use? Or are you sure the A340f takes the type 4?

Thank you


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[ROOKIE]

where would i be able to find out the correct oil type to use? Or are you sure the A340f takes the type 4?

Thank you


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Hi Beertjie.

Your owners Manual should tell you the type of oil. On mine is page 811, and my copy confirms the type 4 for the D4D. I suggest you consult yours as well to set your mind at ease

My Haynes Manual also confirms Toyota ATF Type T-IV.

Regards