Good day
I want to check the gearbox oil level on my Hilux 3.0D4D
Any special tool to be used to remove the filler plug?
Checking Gearbox Oil level - Hilux 3.0D4D
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Darkwing Duck
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Checking Gearbox Oil level - Hilux 3.0D4D
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Re: Checking Gearbox Oil level - Hilux 3.0D4D
Isn't there a dip-stick for the g-box against the firewall? Not sure of this myself and don't know the vehicle, just thinking that I remember someone talking about it some time back. 
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Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
And be yourself ..... everyone else is taken!
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Re: Checking Gearbox Oil level - Hilux 3.0D4D
I found the filler plug, it is on the top/left hand side, but a 24 mm socket or spanner does not do the job
Toyota SA said it's a special tool to loosen the plug.
I feel like loosening the bolt, my way, but then i need to replace it. Just afraid I might brake something somewhere.
Even the gearbox cooler is to close for comfort, lack of space to use a bit of moering power.
(R58 for new plug/bolt)
Anyone that had the same issue with spanners/sockets that does not fit on filler plug?
And if you are a DIY boytjie, how did you do yours?
Toyota SA said it's a special tool to loosen the plug.
I feel like loosening the bolt, my way, but then i need to replace it. Just afraid I might brake something somewhere.
Even the gearbox cooler is to close for comfort, lack of space to use a bit of moering power.
(R58 for new plug/bolt)
Anyone that had the same issue with spanners/sockets that does not fit on filler plug?
And if you are a DIY boytjie, how did you do yours?
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Re: Checking Gearbox Oil level - Hilux 3.0D4D
I have opened my before. But the plug is very soft and I have replaced it in the past as the corners got rounded a bit
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