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Old 04-29-2016 | 09:47 PM
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Who has a 2003 Tacoma v6 4wd with Auto Trans?

I totaled my last 2003 but just bought a replacement. Same year, model, etc.

The dipstick for the Trans is different than my last 2003. It's a lot shorter. I don't know if it's aftermarket or not and my trans threw a code. Fun.

I need to make sure my trans fluid level is correct and not off because of some chintzy aftermarket dipstick.

Can anyone with a 2003 Tacoma V6 4wd and auto trans pull their dipstick and measure how far from the bottom of the handle the fill level markings are and help me confirm whether or not my dipstick is reading right?
Here's what I mean:



I measured from the bottom of the handle:





Total length is about 26":





The hot markings measure at 20.5" and 21.25" from the bottom of the handle:





The Cold Marks are roughly 22.75" and 22 15/16". The picture is a little off since it shifted.





I'd really appreciate it if someone could do the same and let me know if this one is off. It's at least 6 inches shorter than the one in my last 2003, buty it could be a production split where Toyota just did away with the bottom 6 inches. Or the dip˟˟˟˟ that owned the truck before me actually used an aftermarket trans dipstick!!

Thanks!!
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