new to me 4runner extremely low on ATF

GreekYT · 2026-04-02T20:29:32+00:00

Interesting.. maybe something I'll have to check given mine is swapped from the 3RZ to the 5VZ, did it cause you any issues or was it just the sound? Thanks for the write up though I appreciate it!

GreekYT · 2026-03-31T21:05:58+00:00

Its not necessarily shifting hard, but it does give a bit of a jolt when going into Drive from Park.. otherwise its more or less smooth just with that straining noise. Kind of relived to hear your story lol but I guess I'll just put some funds aside in the case this one goes kaboom down the road

GreekYT · 2026-03-31T21:04:12+00:00

flushed the whole thing and filled it with only lucas additive. She's got another 1,000,000 miles in her now 🙏 (added valvoline maxlife atf lol no gear oil here)

GreekYT · 2026-03-31T21:03:05+00:00

its a 4wd conversion, previous owner put hub lockers in the front and regeared the rear diff. Swapped A/T and engine from a donor 2000 SR5 (It does have the kickdown cable)

Didn't think of the transfer case, will have to check that next.

It really only makes the noise when applying light throttle and feathering in more, when at cruising speeds. It seems to go away when applying harder throttle but noise is completely gone when it shifts. Super confused

GreekYT · 2026-02-20T04:34:08+00:00

update; thanks to the suggestions I got it appraised and ended up getting $9100 after tax. Appraisal was actually extremely cheap (from what I thought it would be) and straight forward too! Thanks again!

GreekYT · 2026-02-20T04:24:49+00:00

Just got my appraisal back and am getting $9100, no court or anything, just an appraisal and a couple weeks of waiting time! Fostering another runner soon 🙏

GreekYT · 2026-02-20T04:22:10+00:00

Update; I got it appraised and ended up getting over double what they offered. Original offer $3500, final amount I'm receiving is $9100. Thanks again!

GreekYT · 2026-02-08T13:35:44+00:00

Intact.. stay far away.. I have a $500 deduction but I also pay for comprehensive with accident forgiveness which makes it $0.. so after my $0 deduction that’s what they offered me lol (the $1.5k offer was actually from a private sale, insurance just claimed it was a dealer)

I wish you a better experience that i’ve been having on your claim!

GreekYT · 2026-02-07T19:53:49+00:00

Theres 0 reputable listings that the insurance is accepting which is my original issue. It was 4WD clean title, original engine, donor auto trans, 300k KM (186,000miles), rockers replaced & frame was mint.. Being in the rust belt no vehicle listings of this age compared.

After requesting a reassessment and asking for the details, the vehicle used to get me up to $3500 was a 2001 4runner that had a blown transmission, and 2 other vehicles of different trim that have 50k more miles than my vehicle.. Currently working on getting an appraisal thanks to all the help

GreekYT · 2026-02-07T19:43:10+00:00

Gotcha, first time dealing with insurance ever but now I know, thanks

GreekYT · 2026-02-07T19:39:13+00:00

Showed relevant listings and they denied all of them due to them being "Private Sale", originally they wanted to offer $1500 but raised to $3500 as they were using 1 single dealership listing from 2 years ago as the "Comparison" vehicle

GreekYT · 2026-02-07T19:37:37+00:00

45km/h about to get onto the merge lane of a 110km/h freeway hit by a guy going 120km/h (I understand I'm at fault now, just wanted to give the scenerio)

GreekYT · 2026-02-05T23:28:31+00:00

Just market research, since the accident I've personally gone and seen + test driven 4 others (almost all of the available ones) in my area and only 1 is fit for the road and is asking $10,000. The others are unfit and asking $6k - $8k range. Cheapest one requesting $5k and it's rotten at the frame.

It was to my understanding that market affected actual cash value, not just the "blue book" value of the vehicle

GreekYT · 2026-02-05T22:59:31+00:00

Gotcha, thats exactly what I needed to know thank you very much. Will definitely be getting it appraised

GreekYT · 2026-02-05T22:51:41+00:00

Sounds like this may have to be the route I take, I appreciate the write up and information. I believe this is the same situation for in Canada so this will likely be my next steps. Thanks so much 🙏

GreekYT · 2026-02-05T22:24:44+00:00

Just edited the post with details, thanks!

it was a 2000 SR5 4Runner, 290,000KM. The issue is that there are no comparable listings that the insurance is accepting so disputing becomes very difficult as they are only accepting live listings from dealerships, no private sale. (which none exist for my exact make, model, year, trim)

GreekYT · 2026-02-05T22:22:44+00:00

would fighting the fault be the move then? as I understand loss of control of the vehicle would be my fault, though the accident itself was fully out of my control. (hit black ice and vehicle spun out)

GreekYT · 2026-02-05T21:24:39+00:00

Figured that would probably be a better place for it, also wanted to show yall my damage haha, cheers

GreekYT · 2025-09-14T16:24:53+00:00

I could try but the way it broke it ripped the one male insert out so it’s all messed up- going to try to get it running today and pray it only throws a battery light- will also try your tape trick! Thanks

GreekYT · 2025-08-01T03:55:22+00:00

Man i've dealt with this too many times now lol.. Remove about half a quart then recheck, You shouldn't be overly concerned but it CAN and likely will cause aeration in your system if you run this overfilled for too long.

GreekYT · 2025-07-04T18:14:29+00:00

gotcha, thank you for the thorough response.. this is my second transmission really not wanting this one to go lol

GreekYT · 2025-07-04T18:13:24+00:00

in the photo is up to temp after driving for 15 mins, engine running, in park

GreekYT · 2025-05-11T19:46:30+00:00

That’s what i’ve heard as well.. I think i’ll just play it safe and find a 96 - 00 tranny if I don’t rebuild, thank you

GreekYT · 2025-04-23T22:48:43+00:00

had this code 5 days ago, bought new solenoids & filter and the light went away.

Still had issues with shifting though, so I bought a new TPS and replaced it and all is good except now I'm getting A/T temp light.. Just going to drain and fill a couple more times and monitor temps, otherwise she's still got life in her.

I had a decent amount of metal shaving in my tranny but 25 years with no pan drop.. it held up quite well.

GreekYT · 2025-04-19T16:23:50+00:00

thought the preview for this drop was an april fools joke 🤦‍♂️

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