this was a life saver! I was just about to change out the oil my scion, along with the transmission fluid. but in walmart i didnt see Dexron 2 or 3. So would MaxLife ATF work just as fine? if it says its for most GM,Honda and Toyota would do just fine? I know its says its recommended for Dex 2 and three.. im jus a bit OCD haha, and doing all this to save myself bucks from the mechanic.
wendigo Glad to help! Thanks for watching. I think the maxlife would be fine. You can get the exact fluid at the Toyota dealer for pretty cheap or on amazon, but if those aren't options go with Maxlife.
Thanks! Will do 🤘🏽 another question, do you think a transmission flush is required for a scion? I'm not the original owner of the Xa and it has a littler over 200k miles. Not sure it's last oil change or transmission. Recently has bought and changed the catalytic converter. Before hitting the road with it, I plan on changing those two things along with brake and rotors for a road trip. I skimmed through the manual online but couldn't see anything about it really. The transmission fluid as far as I can tell doesn't look too bad, doesn't look black or burnt but slightly losing that reddish tint with some brown in it.
If your not the original owner I would change the oil and transmission fluid, unless you have the history of the vehicle, assume the first owner didn't do anything to the transmission. Also you should check your both the cabin and air intake filters. Then the spark plugs and belts.
Must have missed this comment, but @macross is on point. I've done the plugs and belts on this car once, but that was before I was making videos. I do however have one on the air filter change and the cabin filter video will be happening soon.
Nice video! To the point and without you trying to be a RUclips star with unnecessary music and cheesy graphics. I have watched countless such videos and felt dumber afterward. Thank you for keeping it simple, clear, and concise. All the best!
Appreciate the kind words! That is exactly what I'm going for. Glad you tapped into that and it resonated with you. I hate having to watch 10 minutes of intro and self promotion before getting any useful information. Cheers!
The trans filters aren't supposed to be changed on Toyota vehicles, as the filter is just a screen mesh filter, unlike the American car like Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge which are paper filters.
Someone else in the comments below pointed out cleaning the inside of the transmission fluid pan before installing back on, which "should be done" to further insure eliminating any contamination of new transmission fluid.
I'm confused as hell. My 2006 Scion Tc shows full fluid at the hot mark when I check it off and COLD. I run it into operating temperature, check the stick, and it is below the cold mark, barely even wetting the stick. Do I add while it's running or while it's off?
@@aneloms1123 4. The capacity for a drain a fill was just over 3qts if I remember correctly. Since this car has a transmission dipstick you can check the level as you refill it.
Question: on the 2006 Scion XA, do you CHECK the automatic transmission fluid level while the car is running, or while it is off? Please advise ASAP I can't get a straight answer out of owner's manual or from google.
My wife and I have 2005 & 2006 Scion xB's w/ over 160,000 miles on each...neither has had transmission fluid or filter changed ever...I've heard to just drain and reuse fluid since they've never been serviced? What is your opinion on this? I'm told if replaced with new fluid, it may cause them to start slipping? Thanks. Also, did you get the filter kit from the dealership as well, or online? Thanks again.
I don't think changing the fluid will cause any slipping or weird issues with the transmission, unless you just don't refill it all the way. The idea of "lifetime" fluid is a joke in my opinion. I've changed the transmission fluid on every vehicle I own and I've never had an issue. I got the filter kit and fluid on RockAuto I think, but I doubt the dealer would be that expensive.
@@InTheGarageDIY Thanks. I just heard that it should be changed at least every 60,000 miles, and since i didn't do that I'm kind of worried about changing it...? I guess I could try it, save the old fluid, and if it started to act funny after filling with new fluid, then drain it and put the old fluid back in? Ha. *one of my sources is Scotty Kilmer. He seems like he knows what he's talking about so...? Idk
Good video with great visual description of the process. One thing I noticed is that the new gasket at one edge at least was extending outside the pan. Would that be a problem?Did you see any dirt/residue inside that ‘filter’ / screen and on any of the two magnets? On hindsight was it really necessary to drop the pan to change the screen and gasket?
First off, thanks! I didn't see anything unusual in the old filter or on the magnets. Just the normal very fine metal powder. I did the filter and gasket as kind of a "while your in there" type maintenance. The car had 100k on it so I figured why not since the filter and gasket were both cheap. It wasn't leaking or anything though. It probably would have been just fine to change the fluid and carry on.
You can used either as long as it meets the spec listed in the manual. I went to the dealer to buy this fluid and it is not synthetic so they suggests changing it every ~60k miles.
I have an 03 Matrix which is basically the same thing. Trans fluid is cheap, has a drain plug, and it only takes about 30 minutes, so I do a D/R every 10 - 12k miles. No problems at all and it's the best and cheapest trans insurance. Easier than an oil change.
Thanks, good video. I figured we would need a sequence for the pan bolts but if it hasn't leaked I will be doing this soon. I assume that's a 1.5 liter? I have an 06 xb.
@@InTheGarageDIY ....doesn't quite make sense. Let me explain. When you removed the drain plug....some fluid came out. When you later removed the "filter" ( which is another "pan" inside"), you lost another amount of fluid. And then later working in various points of the car....you later lost some more again. I think there were 3 times where you lost fluid during the whole process of the vid...... where you likely used the 3-4 quarts of capacity per the manual. I don't think you drained ALL the 3-4 quarts right away with only the drain plug....right?
@@TheWilferch I see. Yeah, not all of it came out just by removing the plug. Sorry I can't help you decide how many quarts to buy. Do you have a dealer close by if you needed to return the extra that you don't use?
@@InTheGarageDIY ...it's not too big a deal if I buy too much.... just thought you ( or maybe others here who watched your vid)....can help me narrow down to what the initial drain volume might be. I think I will only do a plug-drain. Car runs great.....trans fluid is pink/red and no brown at all....even though the car has 240,000 highway-only miles and runs great. Interesting tidbit..... fluid level shows 1/2" OVER top fill mark when the engine is OFF and COLD ( not the recommeded method)...BUT.... is perfectly at top of the top-two HOT marks after a long hot drive, measured engine idling, as it should be checked.
Most of the fluid stays in the transmission and gear assembly even when you think you drained it all. The only way to truly replace all of the fluid is by flushing it with new fluid then measuring exactly how much fluid you put in to equal the amount the tranny needs. Otherwise youre just mixing new fluid with old fluid
Although this is an excellent tutorial..... let's go over some other alternatives. The REAL question is to FIRST check the color of your fluid. If it is pink or nearly so....then you are working with still-good fluid. Fluid that is brown/pink indicates some burning going on....and is a candidate to change. The hard question is this--> if your fluid is dark brown, then there was burning going-on and likely some small shards of friction material floating around. A change to NEW fluid at this point...may actually not be good, as the floating particles actually help the friction plates work as intended, to avoid slip for an already-partially-damaged friction plate. Maybe leave it alone. ................ HERE's another interesting tidbit.....for this EXACT CAR.....my mechanically-identical 2005 Scion xA with 249,000 highway miles on it, and perfectly pink fluid.....has written RIGHT ON THE DIPSTICK NECK PLUG.....these words--> " No need to replace ATF under normal driving conditions". Seeing that my fluid at nearly 250,000 miles is still like-new pink....I may do nothing or maybe just do a partial-drain via the plug, and replace the 1 qt (?), that comes out of this 3.2 qt system. I think this point should be noted by those who are following this, as most will likely be xA or xB owners. Some follow-on comments....the manual defines "not-normal" driving as PREDOMINANTLY driving in desert or dusty conditions OR towing. Key word "predominant" or "mostly". If not those 2 things, then Toyota calls this "normal" driving , in other words, even occasional towing or driving in dusty/desert conditions still puts you as "normal" driving, not "Extreme" and therefore the normal ( "no-change-out") recommendation holds.
@@3njjimenez837 ...Wow !....2 yrs old comment I made !....but thanks. Update. Since I wrote this, I still changed out what I could, by simply draining through the drain plug and replacing the same amount that came out. Never dropped the pan. As I had indicated, the original fluid was pink therefore I felt good to do this. Car has only highway miles and runs "As-New"....even now with 265,000 miles. Great cars. Thanks for the feedback.
@@TheWilferch Lol still greatly appreciate the info you guys shared here. We finally got an ‘05 with 120k+ but it’s an auto tranny and it’s really a great weekend warrior bonding project with my boys. This little toaster are a joy to drive and working with it as well…perfect for my two boys that likes tinkering around cars 🍻👊🏽
@@connorlearmonth665 Depends on the brand. They seem to carry a combination of brands that differ in quality. I've had good luck with everything I've bought from them. They do carry parts from OEM suppliers, just don't buy the cheapest possible option.
I haven't read any real study or analysis that says new fluid at high miles will hurt you car. I recently had the trans fluid changed in my 2004 BMW 545i with ~112,000 miles and it feels so much smoother than before.
Juan Martinez seals get messed up and the pressures rely on the gunk to stay strong in some cases when you clean those you end up creating a situation where you have less pressure than needed to shift proper. You are taking a chance but you are also taking a chance if you don't.
John if your oil is dark don't change the oil what you can do is change out the filter but put back the old oil back in the trans so make sure you use a clean pan or bucket
Of course you want to change it. New fluid works better than older, semi-burnt fluid. It's much cheaper than replacing the transmission. I wonder if EvermontKing and Elmerpiaulos5342 use the same procedure that they recommend in the kitchen with their frying pan.
I thought you had to check the fluid with the car at operating temperature, running and in gear? I really don't like where they put the drain plug. It should be at the lowest part of the pan. For those of us not dropping the pan we're missing out on a lot of fluid we could otherwise get out.
HELLO HOW U DOING? I LIKE THAT TIP OF CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IT SAVE ME $150 TO $200. BUCKS . I HAVE A QUESTION THERE'S A RING THAT COMES WITH THE FILTER KIT, THOSE THAT RING HOLDS THE ROBBER RING IN THE NECK OF THE FILTER? WERE IT GO'S ? I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP. THANK YOU
Found your video because I have an xD with 150k on it and the fluid needs changing obviously. ( i know,i know) Great video BTW. I saw that you used T-IV. A xD manual recommends WS. Just went thru about a dozen web pages on the pro/cons of staying with WS. What is your opinion? Also, copper, nylon or Al plug washer?
autozone stells the filter kit, in stock too. The fluid I bought from walmart: valvoline max life is recommended for this car and has good reviews, many say it's the best they've used.
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this was a life saver! I was just about to change out the oil my scion, along with the transmission fluid. but in walmart i didnt see Dexron 2 or 3. So would MaxLife ATF work just as fine? if it says its for most GM,Honda and Toyota would do just fine? I know its says its recommended for Dex 2 and three.. im jus a bit OCD haha, and doing all this to save myself bucks from the mechanic.
wendigo Glad to help! Thanks for watching. I think the maxlife would be fine. You can get the exact fluid at the Toyota dealer for pretty cheap or on amazon, but if those aren't options go with Maxlife.
Thanks! Will do 🤘🏽 another question, do you think a transmission flush is required for a scion? I'm not the original owner of the Xa and it has a littler over 200k miles. Not sure it's last oil change or transmission. Recently has bought and changed the catalytic converter. Before hitting the road with it, I plan on changing those two things along with brake and rotors for a road trip. I skimmed through the manual online but couldn't see anything about it really. The transmission fluid as far as I can tell doesn't look too bad, doesn't look black or burnt but slightly losing that reddish tint with some brown in it.
If your not the original owner I would change the oil and transmission fluid, unless you have the history of the vehicle, assume the first owner didn't do anything to the transmission. Also you should check your both the cabin and air intake filters. Then the spark plugs and belts.
Must have missed this comment, but @macross is on point. I've done the plugs and belts on this car once, but that was before I was making videos. I do however have one on the air filter change and the cabin filter video will be happening soon.
I used that in my scion not by choice. The ole man took it in n my car hasnt been the same I highly recommend the Toyota ATF Tiv
Nice video! To the point and without you trying to be a RUclips star with unnecessary music and cheesy graphics. I have watched countless such videos and felt dumber afterward. Thank you for keeping it simple, clear, and concise. All the best!
Appreciate the kind words! That is exactly what I'm going for. Glad you tapped into that and it resonated with you. I hate having to watch 10 minutes of intro and self promotion before getting any useful information. Cheers!
This was a great video! Really a superb job.
You made putting the pan and gasket back on look so easy lol
thanks i like this ViDo
how long ahould the extension be and can i do this without a torque wrench because i only have a ratchet with a 3 inch extension only
Toyota manual says to check fluid levels WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING otherwise the amount of fluid will be too low
you left the old O ring in side the trans!!!
3.1 qts for a drain and fill. Removing the pan and changing the filter make this not just a drain and fill.
The trans filters aren't supposed to be changed on Toyota vehicles, as the filter is just a screen mesh filter, unlike the American car like Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge which are paper filters.
Someone else in the comments below pointed out cleaning the inside of the transmission fluid pan before installing back on, which "should be done" to further insure eliminating any contamination of new transmission fluid.
Thank you for making this!
2006 Scion XA takes ATF WS transmission fluid, not ATF IV. I'm changing mine, and I just called the dealer to confirm.
I put in a whole 4l💀
Should I go OEM on the filter
Thanks great video I’m doing this to my 06 xB
I'm confused as hell. My 2006 Scion Tc shows full fluid at the hot mark when I check it off and COLD. I run it into operating temperature, check the stick, and it is below the cold mark, barely even wetting the stick. Do I add while it's running or while it's off?
Should I clean transmission pan and the magnets
If you already have the pan off I would clean it.
So on the safe side 4 or 3 qrts of fluid
@@aneloms1123 4. The capacity for a drain a fill was just over 3qts if I remember correctly. Since this car has a transmission dipstick you can check the level as you refill it.
Question: on the 2006 Scion XA, do you CHECK the automatic transmission fluid level while the car is running, or while it is off? Please advise ASAP I can't get a straight answer out of owner's manual or from google.
maintenance manual says to check transaxle fluid level while the car is running and hot temp at 70C!
It's crazy I can't really find any info on RUclips to maintain the scion xa. The vids I do find aren't really helpful
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Or changed the oil and didn’t change the filter
My wife and I have 2005 & 2006 Scion xB's w/ over 160,000 miles on each...neither has had transmission fluid or filter changed ever...I've heard to just drain and reuse fluid since they've never been serviced? What is your opinion on this? I'm told if replaced with new fluid, it may cause them to start slipping? Thanks. Also, did you get the filter kit from the dealership as well, or online? Thanks again.
I don't think changing the fluid will cause any slipping or weird issues with the transmission, unless you just don't refill it all the way. The idea of "lifetime" fluid is a joke in my opinion. I've changed the transmission fluid on every vehicle I own and I've never had an issue.
I got the filter kit and fluid on RockAuto I think, but I doubt the dealer would be that expensive.
@@InTheGarageDIY Thanks. I just heard that it should be changed at least every 60,000 miles, and since i didn't do that I'm kind of worried about changing it...? I guess I could try it, save the old fluid, and if it started to act funny after filling with new fluid, then drain it and put the old fluid back in? Ha.
*one of my sources is Scotty Kilmer. He seems like he knows what he's talking about so...? Idk
@@InTheGarageDIY Just talked to the local Toyota parts department and their price for the "strainer" (that's what he called it) is $179!!
Thank u, really needed this
49 inch pounds on the filter, pan bolts 71 inch pounds according to a Scion forum. I'd make sure you have both ft lb and in lb wrenches in your shop.
Great video! I will be trying this soon
You are supposed to add and check while the engine is running.
I was thinking the same thing.
i’m lost dint u have 2 washers now u only used 2 one in the package one tapped to one of the quarts or was that the same one 😂😂 i’m lost
I have a 2006 Scion XA. It has stopped blowing air at all, and defroster quit.
Can you tell me how to replace the blower motor?
Good video with great visual description of the process. One thing I noticed is that the new gasket at one edge at least was extending outside the pan. Would that be a problem?Did you see any dirt/residue inside that ‘filter’ / screen and on any of the two magnets? On hindsight was it really necessary to drop the pan to change the screen and gasket?
First off, thanks! I didn't see anything unusual in the old filter or on the magnets. Just the normal very fine metal powder. I did the filter and gasket as kind of a "while your in there" type maintenance. The car had 100k on it so I figured why not since the filter and gasket were both cheap. It wasn't leaking or anything though. It probably would have been just fine to change the fluid and carry on.
oh, and as long as the bolts go through the pan and gasket you will be good. The gasket had some overhang all the way around the pan.
So what was the exact amount of oil used for getting proper level?
I have a question what type of transmission fluid is for the 2006 Toyota Scion xB is this synthetic or normal ???
You can used either as long as it meets the spec listed in the manual. I went to the dealer to buy this fluid and it is not synthetic so they suggests changing it every ~60k miles.
I didn't see you clean the residue from the old gasket off of the pan. Doing so should help the gasket seal.
Good catch! Looks like a bit of an oversight on my part.
I have an 03 Matrix which is basically the same thing. Trans fluid is cheap, has a drain plug, and it only takes about 30 minutes, so I do a D/R every 10 - 12k miles. No problems at all and it's the best and cheapest trans insurance. Easier than an oil change.
Video perfect but aren’t you suppose to check tranny fluid well car on
excellent video, very informative .
Thanks, good video. I figured we would need a sequence for the pan bolts but if it hasn't leaked I will be doing this soon. I assume that's a 1.5 liter? I have an 06 xb.
All xA's and xB's are the same 1.5 L engine.....2004-2006
By chance, did you measure the amount of fluid that came out when you first opened the drain plug ONLY ?
I didn't, but it was close to what I refilled with.
@@InTheGarageDIY ....doesn't quite make sense. Let me explain. When you removed the drain plug....some fluid came out. When you later removed the "filter" ( which is another "pan" inside"), you lost another amount of fluid. And then later working in various points of the car....you later lost some more again. I think there were 3 times where you lost fluid during the whole process of the vid...... where you likely used the 3-4 quarts of capacity per the manual. I don't think you drained ALL the 3-4 quarts right away with only the drain plug....right?
@@TheWilferch I see. Yeah, not all of it came out just by removing the plug. Sorry I can't help you decide how many quarts to buy. Do you have a dealer close by if you needed to return the extra that you don't use?
@@InTheGarageDIY ...it's not too big a deal if I buy too much.... just thought you ( or maybe others here who watched your vid)....can help me narrow down to what the initial drain volume might be. I think I will only do a plug-drain. Car runs great.....trans fluid is pink/red and no brown at all....even though the car has 240,000 highway-only miles and runs great. Interesting tidbit..... fluid level shows 1/2" OVER top fill mark when the engine is OFF and COLD ( not the recommeded method)...BUT.... is perfectly at top of the top-two HOT marks after a long hot drive, measured engine idling, as it should be checked.
Most of the fluid stays in the transmission and gear assembly even when you think you drained it all. The only way to truly replace all of the fluid is by flushing it with new fluid then measuring exactly how much fluid you put in to equal the amount the tranny needs. Otherwise youre just mixing new fluid with old fluid
Although this is an excellent tutorial..... let's go over some other alternatives. The REAL question is to FIRST check the color of your fluid. If it is pink or nearly so....then you are working with still-good fluid. Fluid that is brown/pink indicates some burning going on....and is a candidate to change. The hard question is this--> if your fluid is dark brown, then there was burning going-on and likely some small shards of friction material floating around. A change to NEW fluid at this point...may actually not be good, as the floating particles actually help the friction plates work as intended, to avoid slip for an already-partially-damaged friction plate. Maybe leave it alone. ................ HERE's another interesting tidbit.....for this EXACT CAR.....my mechanically-identical 2005 Scion xA with 249,000 highway miles on it, and perfectly pink fluid.....has written RIGHT ON THE DIPSTICK NECK PLUG.....these words--> " No need to replace ATF under normal driving conditions". Seeing that my fluid at nearly 250,000 miles is still like-new pink....I may do nothing or maybe just do a partial-drain via the plug, and replace the 1 qt (?), that comes out of this 3.2 qt system. I think this point should be noted by those who are following this, as most will likely be xA or xB owners. Some follow-on comments....the manual defines "not-normal" driving as PREDOMINANTLY driving in desert or dusty conditions OR towing. Key word "predominant" or "mostly". If not those 2 things, then Toyota calls this "normal" driving , in other words, even occasional towing or driving in dusty/desert conditions still puts you as "normal" driving, not "Extreme" and therefore the normal ( "no-change-out") recommendation holds.
Thanks for ALL the info!! 🍻👊🏽
@@3njjimenez837 ...Wow !....2 yrs old comment I made !....but thanks. Update. Since I wrote this, I still changed out what I could, by simply draining through the drain plug and replacing the same amount that came out. Never dropped the pan. As I had indicated, the original fluid was pink therefore I felt good to do this. Car has only highway miles and runs "As-New"....even now with 265,000 miles. Great cars. Thanks for the feedback.
@@TheWilferch Lol still greatly appreciate the info you guys shared here. We finally got an ‘05 with 120k+ but it’s an auto tranny and it’s really a great weekend warrior bonding project with my boys. This little toaster are a joy to drive and working with it as well…perfect for my two boys that likes tinkering around cars 🍻👊🏽
@@3njjimenez837 👍
Thank you so much, didn’t know the transmission fluid is changeable, do you have a vid on coolant flush??
do you have the part numbers for the filter/strainer, o ring, and oil pan gasket?
I don't have the number, but all I did was go to RockAuto and type the car into their system and it pulled up the trans kit. It was pretty easy.
@@InTheGarageDIY how does the rock auto part compare in quality to the oem part? its crazy how much cheaper it is compared to the oem parts
@@connorlearmonth665 Depends on the brand. They seem to carry a combination of brands that differ in quality. I've had good luck with everything I've bought from them. They do carry parts from OEM suppliers, just don't buy the cheapest possible option.
My xb is 195,000 miles oil looks light brown is it safe to change the fluid i heard is bad for the transmission?
I haven't read any real study or analysis that says new fluid at high miles will hurt you car. I recently had the trans fluid changed in my 2004 BMW 545i with ~112,000 miles and it feels so much smoother than before.
Juan Martinez seals get messed up and the pressures rely on the gunk to stay strong in some cases when you clean those you end up creating a situation where you have less pressure than needed to shift proper. You are taking a chance but you are also taking a chance if you don't.
John if your oil is dark don't change the oil what you can do is change out the filter but put back the old oil back in the trans so make sure you use a clean pan or bucket
Of course you want to change it. New fluid works better than older, semi-burnt fluid. It's much cheaper than replacing the transmission.
I wonder if EvermontKing and Elmerpiaulos5342 use the same procedure that they recommend in the kitchen with their frying pan.
I was wondering. Shouldn't you use a gasket seal jell or whatever it is they smear on the gasket and the surface before reinstalling it?
I thought you had to check the fluid with the car at operating temperature, running and in gear? I really don't like where they put the drain plug. It should be at the lowest part of the pan. For those of us not dropping the pan we're missing out on a lot of fluid we could otherwise get out.
How often should this be done?
I would say anywhere from 75k-100k miles.
HELLO HOW U DOING? I LIKE THAT TIP OF CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID IT SAVE ME $150 TO $200. BUCKS . I HAVE A QUESTION THERE'S A RING THAT COMES WITH THE FILTER KIT, THOSE THAT RING HOLDS THE ROBBER RING IN THE NECK OF THE FILTER? WERE IT GO'S ? I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP. THANK YOU
Found your video because I have an xD with 150k on it and the fluid needs changing obviously. ( i know,i know) Great video BTW. I saw that you used T-IV. A xD manual recommends WS. Just went thru about a dozen web pages on the pro/cons of staying with WS. What is your opinion? Also, copper, nylon or Al plug washer?
Where did you bought your supplies from, filter and oil
autozone stells the filter kit, in stock too. The fluid I bought from walmart: valvoline max life is recommended for this car and has good reviews, many say it's the best they've used.