The kind of transmission fluid the 2001 Toyota Tacoma takes is Dexron III. The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Along with fluid changes, terrible sounds will come from the transmission. Old transmission fluid will be awful to the ear. A worn out torque converter will cause a headache. The transmission is one of the most crucial parts of the vehicle. You will come into issues at some point. Delayed shifts will cause acceleration issues. The transmission might slip. You could experience shudders. Hard shifts could arise and that is not good. There may be jerking. The gears might become stuck. If the transmission fluid leaks, that needs to be fixed quickly.
John Serio
June 20, 2020
Can I use drexen 3 transmission fluid in my 2003 Toyota Tacoma 4 wheel drive truck?
Joan G.
August 29, 2019
The 2001 Toyota Tacoma recommends using D-II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II) automatic transmission fluid. The 2001 Toyota Tacoma 2RZ-FE engine transmission fluid drain and refill capacity is up to 2.4 liters (2.5 US quarts). The 2001 Toyota Tacoma 5VZ-FE and 3RZ-FE engines transmission fluid drain and refill capacity is up to 1.6 liters (1.7 US quarts). The 2001 Toyota Tacoma four-wheel drive engines transmission fluid drain and refill capacity is up to 2.0 liters (2.1 US quarts).
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