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Check engine on and low transmission fluid?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Azianwind, Aug 24, 2020.

  1. Aug 24, 2020 at 12:10 AM
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    Azianwind

    Azianwind [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Wondering if this has happened to anyone on here before. I was doing a steep trail on a hot day and couldn’t make it up. suddenly my check engine light came on indicating low transmission fluid. Curious if this is because of the angle i was on and the sensor didn’t detect the transmission fluid? After turning off the car and restarting it was fine, kinda curious if anyone experienced this before?
     
  2. Aug 24, 2020 at 6:20 AM
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    DAS Taco

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    I'm not an expert but anything over 30° incline can throw things in weird way...some even get the white smoke out of the tailpipe. Once on level ground after engine has been shut-off and lubricants are where they should be things seen to be ok.
     
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  3. Aug 24, 2020 at 6:45 AM
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    sigrooms

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    Documented issue on here for a while. It's the incline. Give a few searches on here a try and see what you find.
     

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