Transmission oil change

Check oil level in transmission

Hello there,

From this page https://www.worldsbestoil.ca/product-cross-reference.php?year=1996&make=TOYOTA&model=TACOMA&engine=2.7L&vin=1



Extract.......

.Engine, 2WD, with filter - 5.4 quarts [1]

Engine, 4WD, with filter - 5.3 quarts [1]

Cooling System, Initial Fill - 9 quarts

AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant

Automatic Transmission, A340E Initial Fill - 1.7 quarts

Automatic Transmission, A340F Initial Fill - 2.2 quarts

Automatic Transmission, A43D Initial Fill - 2.6 quarts

Automatic Transmission, Total Fill

4 speed A340F - 10.4 quarts

4 speed A340E - 7.7 quarts

4 speed A43D - 6.9 quarts

Manual Transmission, - 5.3 pints

Differential, With ADRD Front - 2.6 pints

Differential, Without ADRD Front - 2.4 pints

Differential, 2WD Without LSD Rear - 6 pints

Differential, 4WD Extra Long Rear - 4.5 pints

Differential, With LSD Rear - 6.4 pints

Differential, Standard Rear - 6 pints

Transfer Case, - 2.2 pints\'

Most standard transmissions have a fill plug on the side Plug is usually a good size so that it is not confused with any other bolts. Most oil change places will check and fill the trans as part of a lube oil and filter job.

I think you have a four speed electronic overdrive like my 94 merc.

I never had problems but I changed filter and fluid and added Lucas Oil Products - Transmission Additive 24 oz do not over fill.

Synthetic 80/90 hypoid works great for freezing/cold climate driving. You may notice it is harder to push the transmission into gear. some times the syncros slip more with synthetic oil slowing down the gear speed/mesh action (a slower-harder shift). If you notice this after the oil change, and do not like the synthetic, it is not that expensive to change it back. If you do a lot of driving below 30 degrees or especially below 0 degrees you may want to try synthetic hypoid. it makes driving in cold weather a breeze (no holding in the clutch for five minutes while the motor warms up).

pint. there is a level line on the stick. it hast to be running to check level and fill running.

It should be listed in the owners manual, but because of different oil cooler setups you may have to do the change yourself and add oil until the correct level is established..... for the first oil change.
Most likely 7 liters,but start with 5,run the engine to fill the oil filter,let it sit for 5 mins and recheck and fill to full.
Note the amount needed for next time.

The type of oil should be rigt on the oil cap..
If not - should be 5W-30

Trani fluid..
THIS IS A IMPORTANT and very misunderstood issue.

You should really visit http://www.allpar.com/fix/trans.html

if you have a four-speed or five-speed Chrysler automatic. Even most three-speed
automatics are required to use ATF+4.

Automatic and standard transmission needs fluid change every 24 months. On automatic transmissions, the gasket needs to be changed as well as the filter. On standard transmission there is a drain plug that can be loosened up, and refilled through the refill hole. Standard transmission use gear oil, while automatic transmission uses automatic transmission fluid.

These pages cover the transmissions used in Jeeps over the years. Transmissions are arranged by the most recently introduced transmissions first.
Factory Transmissions 45RFE: The 45RFE four speed automatic transmission was used in 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokees with 4.7L engines. 46RE: The 46RE four speed automatic transmission was used in 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokees with 5.9L engines.
44RE: The 44RE four speed automatic transmission was used in 1996 to 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee's with 5.2L engines.
42RE: The 42RE four speed automatic transmission was used in 1993.3 to 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokees with 4.0L engines.
46RH: The 46RH four speed automatic transmission was used in 1993 to 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokees with 5.2L engines.
32RH: The 32RH three speed automatic transmission was used in 1992 to 1995 Wrangler with 4.0L engine and it continues to be used in 1997+ Wrangler with 4.0L engine.
30RH: The 30RH three speed automatic transmission was used in 1992 to 1995 Wrangler & 1992 to 1996 Cherokee with 2.5L engine.
AW4: The AW4 four speed automatic transmission was used in 1987 to 1990 Jeep Cherokee (XJ), & Jeep Comanche with 2.5L & 4.0L engines. The AW4 was also used in 1987 through 1992 Jeep Comanche & 1991 through 1998 Jeep Cherokee & 1993 through 1993.5 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 4.0L engines.
AX-15: The AX-15 is a medium duty 5 speed manual transmission. It was introduced in mid 1989 in YJs with the 4.2L engine and XJs and MJs with this engine. The first year of the Grand Cherokee (ZJ), the AX-15 was rare option only with the 4.0L engine. The AX-15 is still used in TJs and XJs with the 4.0L engine.
AX-5: The AX-5 (and AX-4, the non-overdrive version) is a light duty 5 speed manual transmission. It was used in all Wranglers from 1987 equipped with the 2.5L I4 engine. It was also used in Cherokees (XJ) and Comanches (MJ) with the 2.8L V6 and 2.5L I4.
BA10/5: The BA 10/5 is a light duty 5 speed manual transmission. It was used in all 4.2L equipped Wranglers (YJ) from 1987 to mid-1989, and all 4.0L Cherokees (XJ) and Comanches (MJ) for the same years.
T-5: The T-5 is a light duty 5 speed transmission used in CJs from 1982 until 1986. It was also found in some 84-85 Cherokees (XJ).
TF727: The TF 727 is a heavy duty 3 speed automatic used in full sized Jeeps (SJs and J series pickups) from 1980-1983. From 1984-1992 the 727 was only used in these trucks with the AMC 360 V8.
999: The 999 is a medium duty 3 speed automatic used in CJs from 1980-1986. It was also used in 1984-1990 SJs and J pickups with the 4.2L engine, in the YJ from 1987-1991 with the 2.5L and 4.2L engine, and in the XJ and MJ through 1986.
904,909: The 904 and 909 are light duty 3 speed automatic used in CJs from 1980-1986 only with the I4 engine. It was also used during this time period with XJs and MJs with the I4 and V6 engine. The 909 is a 904 with a lock-up torque converter.
SR-4, T-4: The SR-4 and T-4 are light duty four speed manual transmissions used in CJs from 1980 until 1986.
T-176, T-177, T-178: The T-176, T-177, and T-178 are a medium duty four speed manual transmission used in Jeep CJs, SJs, and J pickups from 1980-1986.
T-150: The T-150 is the 3 speed manual transmission that was used in CJs from 1976 to 1979.
T-18: The T-18 is a heavy duty four speed used in Jeeps from 1971 until 1981. It was only used in the CJ from 1971-1979.
T-15: The T-15 was used only in V8 equipped CJs and Jeep trucks from 1972 to 1975.
TH400: The TH 400 is a heavy duty three speed automatic that was used in CJs with the BW 13-39 transfer case from 1976-1979. The TH 400 was also used in full sized Jeeps (SJs and J series pickups) from the late 60s until 1979.
T-14: he T-14 is a three speed transmission used with the "Dauntless" Buick V6 and AMC I6 from 1967 to 1975.
T-86: The T-86 is one of the three speeds used with the many CJs and Jeepster Commandos with the "Dauntless" Buick V6.
T-98: The T-98 varies only slightly from the T-18. It was used from the 50s until 1970 in different Jeeps.
T-90: The T-90 was the standard three speed for CJ and their military counterparts built from 1945 until 1971. It was also the standard transmission for Willys Wagons, Willys Pickups, FC trucks, and Jeepster/Commandos during this time period.
T-84: The T-84 is a light duty three speed used in MBs and GPWs during WWII

Good luck!!!