I have a 1997 4-wheel drive toyota tacoma. It has a 2.7 ltr. 4 cylinder A34OF auto transmission. I had the transmission fluid changed and we are unsure as to the correct amount to put back. The owners' manual calls for 2.1 qts. Is this correct? It seems like an awfully small amount. I have called the dealership and the mechanic there said he wouldn't leave the parking lot with less than 4 qts. My name is Jeff and I need help.

Hello there,

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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\'

Check the shifter cable at the transmission side and see tf the pivot on the transmission is not rusted and is not difficult to move, take your vehicle and shift to neutral, now turn it off, put on parking brake or block wheels so you don't run yourself over now you can feel the shift link on the transmission, lube it up as it may not be going in fully and causing to slip out, good luck..

No, a transmission flush replaces the fluid in your transmission. A diff. service would replace the fluid in the rear end also the transfer case and front diff. if you have a 4 wheel drive truck.

Has the transfer case ever been serviced? The fluid should be changed every 30,000 miles, if not the works can stick and cause engagement problems. Make sure the vacuum to the front hubs is available, if the front hubs are not locking the front drive shaft will turn but no Front wheel lock up and no 4 wheel drive is available.

Yes... Disconnect the battery, put the key in and turn it to unlock the wheel, put the gear shift in neutral. Away you go.

engine oil,every 3to 5 thousand miles depending on what weight oil and brand of oil. transmission fluid, every 45,000 miles 4 wheel drive? change the gear oil in transfer case also every 45,000 miles but i like to insure my vehicles are properly lubed as they are my service trucks also.

no, you will tear up the differential.

Engine type 2RZ-FE manual trans. API GL-5/75w-90/2.7 qts.
Engine type 2RZ-FE Auto. trans. Dexron III/2.5 qts.
Engine type 3RZ-FE manual trans. API GL-5/75w-90/2.6 qts
Engine type 3RZ-FE Auto. trans. T-IV/2.6 qts
Engine type 5RZ-FE manual trans. Hypoid API GL-5/75w-90/2.7 qts
Engine type 5RZ-FE Auto. Trans. T-IV/1.7 qts

First be sure transmission is in neutral , let off brake to be sure vehicle will not roll , engage 4 wheel and it will lock up .....

0 deg 09' +/- 12' (0.15 +/- 0.2 deg, 1.6 +/- 2 mm, 0.06 +/- 0.08 in.)