changing Gearbox fluid in a 1995 toyota

Durst · 05-12-08, 02:38 PM

So i have never change my changing Gearbox fluid in a 1995 toyota my self and was wondering if any one has done a wright up on doing it on a 95 runner.
i am thinking it cant be much diffrent then an oil change. in one side and out a drain plug in the bottom.

any basic help would ROCK!!

toyminator · 05-12-08, 03:19 PM

You may need to check you FSM. It would depend on whether or not you have an automatic tranmsson or 5speed. I believe the Auto's in the 95 4Runners were th A340H model, which shares ATF with the Transmission. The 5 SPD model uses Standard 75-90wt gear oil.

ms018kmf · 05-12-08, 04:08 PM

Get the filler plug off of it before draining the old fluid. It really bites to drain things and then discover issues with the filler (seized, stripped, ext.).

Durst · 05-12-08, 07:17 PM

ya i got a 5 speed

now i just have to find the fill and drain holes.

WristPin · 05-12-08, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ms018kmf

Get the filler plug off of it before draining the old fluid. It really bites to drain things and then discover issues with the filler (seized, stripped, ext.).

good point. once its off, screw it in a few threads, then take out the drain. then pull out the filler. it lets air through, and drains faster.

22mm on the rear of the transfer case, and the trans its on the drivers side. use 90W

fortysixandtwo · 05-13-08, 11:55 AM

Yup, pull the filler on the top, pull the drain plug on the bottom, go have a beer, make a sandwich and come back, put the drain plug back in and fill it back up until it starts to seep out the fill plug. replug, torque em down and you are good to go. i prefer valvoline 80w90 for my tranny, tcase and axles.

Durst · 05-14-08, 03:42 PM

Thaxs for the tips guys!!

Jukelemon · 05-14-08, 10:45 PM

If there is ANY huge amount of resistance on that plug, heat it up so you don't risk ruining the bolt. I have experienced issues with drain plugs/filler plugs being seized when they have not been removed in a long time.

A six point socket is ideal as well.

The filler/drain plugs, like the oil plug, is pretty soft and will strip easily.

Just a forethought for you.

missouriman · 05-18-08, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ms018kmf

Get the filler plug off of it before draining the old fluid. It really bites to drain things and then discover issues with the filler (seized, stripped, ext.).

times 1000......
ALWAYS PULL THE FILLER PLUG BEFORE THE DRAIN.

05-12-08, 02:38 PM	#1
Durst IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Victoria B.C Canada Posts: 10	changing Gearbox fluid in a 1995 toyota So i have never change my changing Gearbox fluid in a 1995 toyota my self and was wondering if any one has done a wright up on doing it on a 95 runner. i am thinking it cant be much diffrent then an oil change. in one side and out a drain plug in the bottom. any basic help would ROCK!!

05-12-08, 03:19 PM	#2
toyminator IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO USA TLCA# 17965 Posts: 263	You may need to check you FSM. It would depend on whether or not you have an automatic tranmsson or 5speed. I believe the Auto's in the 95 4Runners were th A340H model, which shares ATF with the Transmission. The 5 SPD model uses Standard 75-90wt gear oil. __________________ 1989 Toyota Pickup - 255,xxx miles, SAS, Bed Bobbed 14", 95 4Runner front clip, Hanemman Fiberglass front fenders, All Pro 5.5" lift, Hi Steer, 5.29 gear rear Detroit locker, front ARB locker. 1988 4Runner - Blown up 3.0 V6 1999 4Runner SR5 Sport Edition 1992 Lexus SC400

05-12-08, 04:08 PM	#3
ms018kmf I'm freakin Irie damnit Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ethiopia Posts: 138	Get the filler plug off of it before draining the old fluid. It really bites to drain things and then discover issues with the filler (seized, stripped, ext.). __________________ Until I get a new camera all pictures will suck 1994 Pickup 3.0, Centerforce Dual Friction, Red Optima, Flex-a-Lite Fan, TC Uniballs, TC Idler Arm, TC Diff Crossmember, Marlin rear bumper, fresh Toyota HG's with DOA Head Studs, Amsoil Synthetic Fluids everywhere and 33 BFG Muds. If grandma had wheels she would have been a streetcar. USA=American Muscle baby! There's always more room for gold bars on your ship, so pack em in there

05-13-08, 11:55 AM	#6
fortysixandtwo IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Location: N. California Posts: 143	Yup, pull the filler on the top, pull the drain plug on the bottom, go have a beer, make a sandwich and come back, put the drain plug back in and fill it back up until it starts to seep out the fill plug. replug, torque em down and you are good to go. i prefer valvoline 80w90 for my tranny, tcase and axles. __________________ 1985 4Runner SR5 with the usual goodies.

05-14-08, 10:45 PM	#8
Jukelemon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Georgetown, KY Posts: 1,939	If there is ANY huge amount of resistance on that plug, heat it up so you don't risk ruining the bolt. I have experienced issues with drain plugs/filler plugs being seized when they have not been removed in a long time. A six point socket is ideal as well. The filler/drain plugs, like the oil plug, is pretty soft and will strip easily. Just a forethought for you. __________________ "May you be in heaven a half an hour before the devil knows you're dead" 1992 4x4 PU

05-12-08, 07:17 PM	#4
Durst IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Victoria B.C Canada Posts: 10	ya i got a 5 speed now i just have to find the fill and drain holes.

05-14-08, 03:42 PM	#7
Durst IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Victoria B.C Canada Posts: 10	Thaxs for the tips guys!!

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