Odds of getting a correct transmission fluid level check on Toyota automatics?
This video discusses the equipment and techniques required to check the transmission fluid level on modern Toyota automatic transmissions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNcecuGzTDg
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Kev Williams
Best way I've found to check auto trans fluid levels, at least in my vehicles: Make ONE check using mfr's instructions, which is usually when fully warmed up and idling in neutral.
Not sure why Toyota would make special 'equipment and techniques' necessary just to check the tranny fluid level--but it doesn't surprise me a bit ;)
The Aisin U66xx and U76xx series of 6 speed transmissions have been standard equipment for front wheel drive Toyotas since 2006. That's 15 years ago.
These have no dipstick, presumably to thwart the practice of "flushing" which (not infrequently) "bricks" otherwise serviceable transmissions. The scan tool required is accompanied by a laser thermometer to verify operating temperature. There's a twelve page service manual.
This can't be done on jack stands.
https://youtu.be/cNcecuGzTDg