Thank you, the poor little Corolla never had its transmission oil changed by the previous owner (she put about 150K miles on it). Super easy to replace this fluid at the same time you replace the motor oil. The transmission fluid was darker than the used oil changed at the same time. The little Corolla runs great at 215K, and I got it for my son as his first car.
My 2003 corolla has 600k km and I have never touched the transmission fluid, I'm not saying it's right but so far everything is running like new. Maybe that 'life' rating for the fluid is true?
@@nigeljoiner I’m wondering this as well. My 2018 Corolla service manual doesn’t mention changing the transmission fluid. My service advisor at the dealership has told me that I will have to change it soon but not sure if he’s just trying to make more $
@@christopherllamas5706 yes. If you can read on the dipstick it reads that it doesn't need to be replaced under normal driving conditions. So I think for most people they done need to replace it for the entirety of the car's lifetime
@@nigeljoiner Nothing lasts forever..at 600K i'd say it wouldn't hurt changing it once..just drain and refill (no flush). Over time and heat cycles, every oil (even the best) will eventually break down and offer less protection
No need to replace..ha haha...When. I changed the fluid in my 92 Camry, it looked the color of coffee! cleaned and refilled with Dexron as specified..still going strong at 632000 kilometers.
@mohammed lastman keep doing it till it's clean, change then drive it a couple miles so it mixes in your torque converter (if you have one) till it's clean
You are very helpful and informative , sir . I changed my transmission fluid today (my 2007 Toyota Corolla sport was at 135.000 miles when it got changed ) now she runs good , I can feel the difference . Cheers from California.
Thank you Peter I’m one of those women afraid to do these things on my own, but thanks to you I do my own oil changes and transmission fluid changes , the only thing I haven’t done yet is engine coolant change 💙
Excellent, just don't bother with a flush. Just do a drain & fill. 1st off, flushing doesn't get all the old fluid anyway. It's a little more, but not worth the cost. (You're not even going to have that equipment anyway unless you run a shop.) 2nd, experts will tell you that flushing can push dirty particles into the complex chambers of the transmission.
I appreciate this man not suggesting any after market ATF. Other ATF types like the "Valvoline Max like Dex/Merc" will NOT work well with earlier Corollas, Especially ones from the early 2000s and late 90s. Those aftermarket ATF types are all usually low viscosity, and claim to be "backwards compatible" with anything that uses Dexron II or III. And people tend to believe that Dexron III is okay to use as a substitute for T-IV, but it is NOT GOOD. T-IV is pretty hihg viscosity, and replacing it for Dexron 3 on an aged transmission will not mix well, believe me I've done it. Just thought I should post this since information is scarce regarding these transmissions.
You are awesome sir! Not to get sappy but my father died years ago so i have a number of RUclips dads to teach me man stuff haha. Thanks man! Subscribed
I generally know how to change transmission fluid but I wanted to make sure it's similar to most procedures since my girlfriend actually has a 2004 Corolla LE, white also in fact. It's only got about 53k on the clock but I think the fluid should be changed just to keep it going. She loves the car and wants to keep it going as long as possible. So your video was definitely very helpful to me. Thanks!
You don't do a flush you drop the pan change the filter and put new fluid in. Doing a flush can cause the dirt if there's any in the fluid to go into small channels in the transmission and cause damage to your transmission. Always drop the pan and change the fluid .
@@plasticplanetdiscgolf lol it's a great car man. I'm on 250k with that nasty p0171 code. Have you had it? I did everything.. no luck.. someone said it might be a connection to the O2 sensor that's loose. Not the actual sensor who knows.. I'ma drive it untill the cops take it from me after Feb 22 2022 when the reg expires. Unless I can find a fake smog person. If not I'ma drive it on expired tags... In l.a I should be able to drive it another year after expired before the cops actually tow it.. lol u know.. very lenient..
@@plasticplanetdiscgolf I want to ask you.. when you drained tranny fluid.. how much came out.. for some reason I got exactly 4 quarts out of the drain plug.. not the 3.2 quarts that everyone is talking about.. what gives? I did it cold.. in the morning. Then put the exact same amount back and it's at exact perfect level.. has me confused..
@@dbdnrbdb I'm not sure of that amount. I just drained and put in the proper amount. My check engine light has been on for a long time. I replaced O2 sensors but I was told it's my catalytic converter which will need a replacement on a super old car. But my mechanic friends say it's not that big a deal and the car will run fine. Better fuel efficiency and emissions w a new one but you know...$
Very nice video. I've been a mechanic for about 8 years. I've always done transmission fluid changes like this and not full flushing. The goal is too have better pressure and lubrication. Not to clean the entire transmission. Damage can happen if the fluid is too clean.
"Damage can happen if the fluid is too clean" this is complete bullshit. With a proper maintenance schedule, a full fluid exchange will greatly extend the life of your trans.
... "MAX-LIFE" Valvoline Full-Synthetic Transmission Fluid meets the "WS" World-Standard requirements of Toyota, and is the only alternative that I have found for the Toyota transmission fluid....I have used "Max-Life" on 3-fluid-changes for my 2010-Corolla...it is great, and less than half-the-cost of the Toyota fluid ... $18.00-per-gallon at Walmart ...
@@thomascampbell5633 He is saying that it is the only less expensive after market fluid that you can use as an alternative to going with the expensive Toyota branded WS fluid.
Many many many people swear by it on online forums. So many that I tried twice. Both 10 plus year old trans mated to V6 engines. Both afterwards shifted sluggishly on cold start or after the car sat. Thinking the trans fluid went cold. At full operating temps. They shifted fine. One was a 98 another was an 08. Took two more drain and fills for them to go back to somewhat better working cold conditions. One with Dexron III and other was with WS. Still has some in it. Maybe 12-20% left inside. On first cold startup might need ten seconds. But it's okay. Perhaps the engines were poorly maintained in their younger age. Maybe the shift solenoids are gunked up. Passages varnished. But I would say stick to Toyota. You save $20 or so for a spill and fill but the synthetic is in there and months and months of headaches or spend more to get it all pushed out. Maybe cars younger than 5 years will be okay but I;m not messing with that anymore. Stick with the OG on Toyota.
I prefer a drain and exchange (just like you are showing) more so then a "power flush". A sealed transmission of course is a little more labor intensive but can easily be done. Keep up the good work my friend.
I just bought my first Toyota, it's a 2014 4 runner. Would you please move to pennsylvania where I live so you can do all of my service work? You are an incredibility honest man and you care about people! I hope you are as blessed as I am in this great country!
We have a 2009 RAV4 in which the fluid was black at only 28,000 miles (but it was ten years old - verified by Carfax). I drained and filled it at that 28,000 mile mark and now the fluid is still red at 41,000 miles but less than a year later. I think the age of the fluid has as much to do with it's color as the mileage does. I plan to do the next drain and fill at 60,000 miles (or before). A few months ago I bought a Scangauge II and configured it to read ATF temperature. According to a repair manual for the vehicle the operating temperature of the fluid (when the dip-stick should read in the hot zone) is 158°F to 176°F. I've confirmed that ours is at that level. If Toyota wanted us to be accurate reading the dipstick why didn't they simply install an ATF temperature gauge in the vehicle? No, infact to get that information you need a service manual. The owner's manual doesn't tell you.
dan b ...I did not bother with changing filter. Mine is a 2006 Corolla. After draining from the pan I filled it up to the same amount that came out. I disconnected one of the hoses and have the wife start the car and let out about 800 ml. Turn off the engine and fill up the same amount. Repeat the same process until the fluid comes out red. Been driving for about 2 months now. No issues.
BMW was the same way back in those days with their ridiculous "Lifetime Fill" fluids...pfft yeah right! Need to do the same on my sister's 2006 Corolla. This video helps alot, thanks!
my transmission drain plug was working it's way loose so I got my transmission serviced for free by the dealer I go off road quite a bit so things work there way loose I like your channel a lot
The customer of this 2004 Corolla is very intelligent and educated about automatic transmission fluid maintenance. At 150,000 miles, an automatic transmission fluid flush could have been disastrous for the car and the transmission could fail or slip if regular fluid maintenance had not been performed in the past. Drain and fill is the way to go at that high mileage.
Y is that ? If you flush the system and use the required transmission oil , it would be good? Your saying not to flush the whole system? Sorry I don’t understand! I looked at a lot of video s about it ! Now I really confused 🤷♂️ I have a 2010 Toyota Corolla with 148, 000, I had the dealer do it at 90,000, and I wat to get it done again but the dealership what’s 300 to drain and fill , thanks
@@jameswhite1319 takes too long for the fluid to circulate the transmission. And on old cars like that if the fluid has been burnt and caused internal wear, flushing the system entirely gets rid of metal catchpoints on the transmission and the new fluid could take too long to circulate and cause more damage than intended.
@@jameswhite1319 This is for cars that never had it done before and have high mileage. The clutch material on the plates in the auto trans wears off into the fluid when it's very old and corrosive. Since the dealer took the risk for you, it is fine to continue as long as the dealer guarantees their work. Drain and fill is for people who don't want to pay the dealer prices.
"flushing" an automatic transmission is usually a bad idea. Causes more problems than it's worth. Drain and fill at regular intervals, that's far better regular maintenance.
Excellent video amazing delivery and disposition. I truly enjoy every video you make. If you get a chance to post a video of a transmission fluid drain and fill in a 2014 Corolla with the CVT I would appreciate it. I need to do that for my daughter's car because she is a 60k. Thank you in advance.
Thank you for all the great information. You look and seem to be a very conscientious and honest mechanic. I can not believe Toyota built vehicles and recommended no fluid draining and replacement. Talk about a receipt for disaster or to make lots of more money? What if the auto makers recommended never changing your engine oil? They would be selling new cars only after maybe 50k to 80k miles.
I did this project myself and unfortunately one of the bolts to hold the filter in place broke inside... It is only held in place by two bolts. It seems secure but I wonder if this will be an issue. Please help.
I managed to find out how much fluid my corolla needs that will make it reach the hot section perfectly. For me I fill it cold to the “P” in the word “Type” on the dipstick.
Thank you for the video. My mechanic told me to never flush my 2009 Toyota transmission. Just drain & refill. Scotty Kilmer and Chris Fix on RUclips say the same. Why do some recommend D&R and others flushing? Besides more $ for the Dealership.
When purchased new our corolla stated change oil every 10k and never change trans fluid. We changed oil every 6k and trans every 50k. At 170k fluids look new engine runs quiet and shifts like new.
That's the more accurate service interval. The non severe interval is to get low numbers in operating costs in auto magazines and to beat out competitors. Anyone with city traffic needs to be under severe. Or extreme temps. Includes mostly everyone.
Im probably late to the party. But dropping the pan and cleaning the screen/oil lines is a really good method. Its a one and done job, which is nice. On the other hand, doing multiple drain and fills is also another affective method. Doing this allows back to back fills eventually get “fresh” oil throughout the whole transmission. It is going to be slightly more costly, and will never reach clarity of dropping the pan without a fair amount of cycles. Either one is a viable. Once i have little more time i will probably drop the pan. For now ill just run a few cycles of fresh oil back to back.
We bought a used 2010 Corolla with 128,000 miles on it for our teen daughter, and with not having a complete service history we decided one of the maintenance items we should do is drain and fill the transmission and change out the filter. I'm glad we did because after draining and removing the pan we found much of the fluid still coming out of the transmission and resting in the pan was gelatinous! The filter certainly needed to be changed. It took 3 drain and fills, with running the gears in between to mix the new with the old to flush out the thick remnants. We used Valvoline Maxlife ATF, which is compatible to the fluid Toyota recommends, but is a fraction of the price. What a difference that service did to the operation of that car.
Hello, so I did few changes already and I must say if you drop the pan and replace the filter you manage to get another 600ml of old fluid out or so, not to mention the pan itself will be covered in a film of debris and old fluid. I highly recommend doing it, its worth the effort to replace the filter and give the pan a new gasket too. My 2012 Rolla just turned 205k km and runs strong shifting like butter. I tried different AFT WS fluids and no difference noticed.
What about the differential fluid? I was a Toyota tech in the 1990’s and when we did trans services we drained and refilled the diff, which used ATF, with a slurp gun. The quantity was less than a quart, but you sure don’t want to neglect the carrier bearings in the differential. Has there been a production change?
I believe that will be good idea to change transmission filter. that we don’t keep in the old one and then you could contaminating the new Oil and not keep in more dirt inside transmission
I just purchased a 2013 Corolla this week with only 16,000 original miles. I’ll be interested to see what kind of condition the ATF is in once it is delivered……..🤔
A very important piece of information was left out. This transmission holds 7.5quarts of fluid. Which means you are diluting the old fluid every time you do a drain and fill. I was curious if he would explain how to drain the torque converter directly, or just do the drain and fill 3 times so you dilute it to nearly 85% clean. Apparently, he completely didn't even mention that there is 7.5qts total, let alone if there is a better way than having to do it 3 times.
thank you for sharing the video. big help. just bought one with 198k and never changed before ! Do you suggest to change it or not ? some suggest not change with high mileage ! thanks
Lifetime fluid is kapouie if you plan to keep the car only for 💯 thousand miles no need to change just change the car. I. Get my fluid changed often so my transmission operates @ maximum performance 💪
"Under normal driving condition" is a very sly or maybe a con....like oil changes as most drivers use vehicles in really cold or hot climates/temperatures,plus most of us are stuck in traffic (excessive idle) so that comes under "Severe driving conditions".And what most of us do in traffic (At idle waiting at the lights or long queues) ?? is keep it in "D" (Drive) which isn't advised.I changed my ATF on my 2002 Yaris at 76,000 miles 4 yrs ago with genuine Toyota Type 4 and glad i did.It did cost like £32 i think can't remember,for 5L....worth it thou.For the sake of an extra £20 or over £200 if you're lucky on a 2nd hand AT plus you pay extra for a mechanic to fit it.
Hi, I have an 03 Corolla with 150,000 miles. I drained & refilled the transmission fluid once around 80,000 miles. Should I do it again now or can it cause more harm than good at this mileage? Also would you recommend I drain & refill the antifreeze coolant from the radiator?
Is it ok to use Valvoline equivalent or am I better off waiting for Toyota fluid? Just a drain fill and filter change. Only 60k miles on the 2005 Corolla
Would the same process be done for a Toyota corolla 2015 LE eco? I've been looking for a video like crazy but can't seem to find my specific model. Please help 🙏🏻.
I have an issue - I felt a jolt when I reversed my Toyota 13 Corolla. Then it woudnt move in drive. I turned it off then back on drove good for 20 + miles took a trip >100 miles no issue but then today I couldn’t move it in drive again… any ideas ?
Dont, other brands like Valvoline with their "backwards compatible Dexron VI" don't work well with these transmissions, especially if it has some age to it. Dex VI along with Dexron III (the ATF it's trying to be) are both low viscosity. But the spec'd ATF for the older Corollas (T-IV) is pretty high viscosity. Your transmission won't like what you're giving it, and you'll slowly start to experience issues. It happened to me.
Another great video! I am getting ready to change the trans fluid on my 2003 Pontiac Vibe (same engine/trans that is in this 2004 Corolla) and was hoping you knew the toyota part # for the transmission drain plug crush washer? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Yes, there is a transmission fluid filter, it's in the transmission pan, you have to remove and replace the pan and gasket to get at it. How often should it be changed? That's a big debate.
Here are some Toyota automatic transmission filter for sale, also Toyota usually has two magnets inside the transmission pan to attract ferrous metal, often there are particles on them. 2004 Toyota Rav4 2.4l www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/toyota,2004,rav4,2.4l+l4,1434113,transmission-automatic,filter,8600
Yes but his customer was looking to save money. Still since Toyota says there is no reason to change anything changing the fluid alone may suffice. However, I'm thinking around 90,000 to 120,000 miles on the filter/metal screen (or whatever you wish to call it-duh) but I change the fluid every 30,000 miles.
@@stevensevek6151 there isn't a filter on Toyotas! Its a metal screen and every time the car is shut off the debris falls down and there's magnets on the pan! Now a lot of domestic manufacturers have paper filters and definitely need changed!
Can you please post a link for the engine oil funnel? If only I had one of those during my days as a Toyota tech! I still own 2...an iQ for my wife and a GX470 for me 👍🏻
Look up "Motivx oil funnel" and be sure to choose the one for Toyota/Lexus. Works on most but not all of them, though (didn't work on one of our 3.3L).
Trans do not have caps on these cars. That's your motor oil filler hole. Like Steveo said, you can use any engine oil. BUT use Toyota for the trans for a lifetime of trouble free service. These go about 500k if you take care of the engine needs.
I have a 1990 Toyota Corolla SR5 that needs the CV axle replaced on the passenger side. When replacing the CV axle and fluid leaks out, is this transmission fluid that it is replaced with or gear oil?
Thank you, the poor little Corolla never had its transmission oil changed by the previous owner (she put about 150K miles on it). Super easy to replace this fluid at the same time you replace the motor oil. The transmission fluid was darker than the used oil changed at the same time. The little Corolla runs great at 215K, and I got it for my son as his first car.
My 2003 corolla has 600k km and I have never touched the transmission fluid, I'm not saying it's right but so far everything is running like new. Maybe that 'life' rating for the fluid is true?
@@nigeljoiner I’m wondering this as well. My 2018 Corolla service manual doesn’t mention changing the transmission fluid. My service advisor at the dealership has told me that I will have to change it soon but not sure if he’s just trying to make more $
@@christopherllamas5706 yes. If you can read on the dipstick it reads that it doesn't need to be replaced under normal driving conditions. So I think for most people they done need to replace it for the entirety of the car's lifetime
@@eliudium My Corolla doesn't have a dipstick. It's a "sealed transmission". Mostly all newer cars don't have a dipstick for transmissions anymore.
@@nigeljoiner Nothing lasts forever..at 600K i'd say it wouldn't hurt changing it once..just drain and refill (no flush). Over time and heat cycles, every oil (even the best) will eventually break down and offer less protection
No need to replace..ha haha...When. I changed the fluid in my 92 Camry, it looked the color of coffee! cleaned and refilled with Dexron as specified..still going strong at 632000 kilometers.
awesome
Gotta love Toyotas. Reliable
And last a long time
Damn! Really? That's awesome
@mohammed lastman keep doing it till it's clean, change then drive it a couple miles so it mixes in your torque converter (if you have one) till it's clean
When did you change/mileage?
You are very helpful and informative , sir . I changed my transmission fluid today (my 2007 Toyota Corolla sport was at 135.000 miles when it got changed ) now she runs good , I can feel the difference . Cheers from California.
Thank you Peter I’m one of those women afraid to do these things on my own, but thanks to you I do my own oil changes and transmission fluid changes , the only thing I haven’t done yet is engine coolant change 💙
Excellent, just don't bother with a flush. Just do a drain & fill.
1st off, flushing doesn't get all the old fluid anyway. It's a little more, but not worth the cost. (You're not even going to have that equipment anyway unless you run a shop.)
2nd, experts will tell you that flushing can push dirty particles into the complex chambers of the transmission.
I appreciate this man not suggesting any after market ATF. Other ATF types like the "Valvoline Max like Dex/Merc" will NOT work well with earlier Corollas, Especially ones from the early 2000s and late 90s. Those aftermarket ATF types are all usually low viscosity, and claim to be "backwards compatible" with anything that uses Dexron II or III. And people tend to believe that Dexron III is okay to use as a substitute for T-IV, but it is NOT GOOD. T-IV is pretty hihg viscosity, and replacing it for Dexron 3 on an aged transmission will not mix well, believe me I've done it. Just thought I should post this since information is scarce regarding these transmissions.
thank u my corolla will be happy because of your post
Take good care of that car. These genuine, made-in-California Corollas will be collectors items some day. ;-)
@@ceskfa Check the driver's door jamb.
Made in Cambridge Ontario 🇨🇦 lol
You are awesome sir! Not to get sappy but my father died years ago so i have a number of RUclips dads to teach me man stuff haha. Thanks man! Subscribed
Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to do the video and upload, you're the man!
my pleasure
I generally know how to change transmission fluid but I wanted to make sure it's similar to most procedures since my girlfriend actually has a 2004 Corolla LE, white also in fact. It's only got about 53k on the clock but I think the fluid should be changed just to keep it going. She loves the car and wants to keep it going as long as possible. So your video was definitely very helpful to me. Thanks!
This is exactly what I was looking for. Funny thing is that this is the same year and model as my car 😂. So this video was perfect!
You don't do a flush you drop the pan change the filter and put new fluid in. Doing a flush can cause the dirt if there's any in the fluid to go into small channels in the transmission and cause damage to your transmission. Always drop the pan and change the fluid .
About to hit 300k with my 2004 Corolla. Thank you sir.
You'll never know. 299999 is the stop
@@dbdnrbdb I know. Stuck at 299,999 in perpetuity
@@plasticplanetdiscgolf lol it's a great car man. I'm on 250k with that nasty p0171 code. Have you had it? I did everything.. no luck.. someone said it might be a connection to the O2 sensor that's loose. Not the actual sensor who knows.. I'ma drive it untill the cops take it from me after Feb 22 2022 when the reg expires. Unless I can find a fake smog person. If not I'ma drive it on expired tags... In l.a I should be able to drive it another year after expired before the cops actually tow it.. lol u know.. very lenient..
@@plasticplanetdiscgolf I want to ask you.. when you drained tranny fluid.. how much came out.. for some reason I got exactly 4 quarts out of the drain plug.. not the 3.2 quarts that everyone is talking about.. what gives? I did it cold.. in the morning. Then put the exact same amount back and it's at exact perfect level.. has me confused..
@@dbdnrbdb I'm not sure of that amount. I just drained and put in the proper amount. My check engine light has been on for a long time. I replaced O2 sensors but I was told it's my catalytic converter which will need a replacement on a super old car. But my mechanic friends say it's not that big a deal and the car will run fine. Better fuel efficiency and emissions w a new one but you know...$
Very nice video. I've been a mechanic for about 8 years. I've always done transmission fluid changes like this and not full flushing. The goal is too have better pressure and lubrication. Not to clean the entire transmission. Damage can happen if the fluid is too clean.
My Honda Pilot threw codes for shift solenoid a and b after a flush 😭 should have just drain and fill at home
"Damage can happen if the fluid is too clean" this is complete bullshit. With a proper maintenance schedule, a full fluid exchange will greatly extend the life of your trans.
@@JaRa911 yup. I learned my lesson
... "MAX-LIFE" Valvoline Full-Synthetic Transmission Fluid meets the "WS" World-Standard requirements of Toyota, and is the only alternative that I have found for the Toyota transmission fluid....I have used "Max-Life" on 3-fluid-changes for my 2010-Corolla...it is great, and less than half-the-cost of the Toyota fluid ... $18.00-per-gallon at Walmart ...
Donald Pedigo: Do you say that the "Max-Life" is the only alternative because it is the only fluid that meets Toyota's "WS" standards? Thanks.
@@thomascampbell5633 He is saying that it is the only less expensive after market fluid that you can use as an alternative to going with the expensive Toyota branded WS fluid.
Many many many people swear by it on online forums. So many that I tried twice. Both 10 plus year old trans mated to V6 engines. Both afterwards shifted sluggishly on cold start or after the car sat. Thinking the trans fluid went cold. At full operating temps. They shifted fine. One was a 98 another was an 08. Took two more drain and fills for them to go back to somewhat better working cold conditions. One with Dexron III and other was with WS. Still has some in it. Maybe 12-20% left inside. On first cold startup might need ten seconds. But it's okay. Perhaps the engines were poorly maintained in their younger age. Maybe the shift solenoids are gunked up. Passages varnished. But I would say stick to Toyota. You save $20 or so for a spill and fill but the synthetic is in there and months and months of headaches or spend more to get it all pushed out. Maybe cars younger than 5 years will be okay but I;m not messing with that anymore. Stick with the OG on Toyota.
I'd only use Toyota if i were you! Like Honda power steering fluid....i'd only use that.
I prefer a drain and exchange (just like you are showing) more so then a "power flush".
A sealed transmission of course is a little more labor intensive but can easily be done.
Keep up the good work my friend.
I saved over $100 by following the steps in your video. Thank you!
Thanks for this video.
I'll certainly be replacing my transmission fluid shortly.
I just bought my first Toyota, it's a 2014 4 runner. Would you please move to pennsylvania where I live so you can do all of my service work?
You are an incredibility honest man and you care about people!
I hope you are as blessed as I am in this great country!
You should take the pan completely off and change that filter as well when you're doing this.
Wow thank you for your kindness and patience for us newbies teaching all about to take care of our Toyotas very grateful and a outstanding teacher 😊
We have a 2009 RAV4 in which the fluid was black at only 28,000 miles (but it was ten years old - verified by Carfax). I drained and filled it at that 28,000 mile mark and now the fluid is still red at 41,000 miles but less than a year later. I think the age of the fluid has as much to do with it's color as the mileage does. I plan to do the next drain and fill at 60,000 miles (or before). A few months ago I bought a Scangauge II and configured it to read ATF temperature. According to a repair manual for the vehicle the operating temperature of the fluid (when the dip-stick should read in the hot zone) is 158°F to 176°F. I've confirmed that ours is at that level.
If Toyota wanted us to be accurate reading the dipstick why didn't they simply install an ATF temperature gauge in the vehicle? No, infact to get that information you need a service manual. The owner's manual doesn't tell you.
thank you very much sir. It's very hard to fine the true mechanic like you out there.
Thanks for the vid. Changing mine this week. 280k on the clock and never changed
Any problems after you changed it?
is your transmission performing well now, after you changed the fluid at such high mileage?
Thank you for making this video. Your descriptions and presentation were insightful. It's so helpful! 😄
Just did our FIRST ATF drain and refill after 190,000 KM. First time drain and replace coolant at 191,000 kM. Still running strong. Toyota is #1.
dan b ...I did not bother with changing filter. Mine is a 2006 Corolla. After draining from the pan I filled it up to the same amount that came out. I disconnected one of the hoses and have the wife start the car and let out about 800 ml. Turn off the engine and fill up the same amount. Repeat the same process until the fluid comes out red. Been driving for about 2 months now. No issues.
dan b...yes, it's one of the transmission cooler hoses. When the engine is running the atf flows through it. My atf was black when it came out.
BMW was the same way back in those days with their ridiculous "Lifetime Fill" fluids...pfft yeah right! Need to do the same on my sister's 2006 Corolla. This video helps alot, thanks!
Thank you sir for taking your time to educate and your attention to detail,GODBLESS.
my transmission drain plug was working it's way loose so I got my transmission serviced for free by the dealer I go off road quite a bit so things work there way loose I like your channel a lot
I very much like seeing you measure it. Please keep doing it. The hex bolt on this trans pan makes me laugh. Used to seeing the other kind.
Great video. Appreciate it! Especially all the extra info for someone like me who just hopes they don't break the car
The customer of this 2004 Corolla is very intelligent and educated about automatic transmission fluid maintenance.
At 150,000 miles, an automatic transmission fluid flush could have been disastrous for the car and the transmission could fail or slip if regular fluid maintenance had not been performed in the past. Drain and fill is the way to go at that high mileage.
Y is that ? If you flush the system and use the required transmission oil , it would be good? Your saying not to flush the whole system? Sorry I don’t understand! I looked at a lot of video s about it ! Now I really confused 🤷♂️ I have a 2010 Toyota Corolla with 148, 000, I had the dealer do it at 90,000, and I wat to get it done again but the dealership what’s 300 to drain and fill , thanks
@@jameswhite1319 takes too long for the fluid to circulate the transmission. And on old cars like that if the fluid has been burnt and caused internal wear, flushing the system entirely gets rid of metal catchpoints on the transmission and the new fluid could take too long to circulate and cause more damage than intended.
@@jameswhite1319 This is for cars that never had it done before and have high mileage. The clutch material on the plates in the auto trans wears off into the fluid when it's very old and corrosive. Since the dealer took the risk for you, it is fine to continue as long as the dealer guarantees their work. Drain and fill is for people who don't want to pay the dealer prices.
@@LAactor Yep and how long it lasts depends on how/who's driving it with that many miles.
"flushing" an automatic transmission is usually a bad idea. Causes more problems than it's worth. Drain and fill at regular intervals, that's far better regular maintenance.
Agree 100%.
@@DIYDaveOK me too
Wow I like to watch you videos you a good guy you show step by step so make the people understand plus me thank you 👍👍
Excellent video amazing delivery and disposition. I truly enjoy every video you make. If you get a chance to post a video of a transmission fluid drain and fill in a 2014 Corolla with the CVT I would appreciate it. I need to do that for my daughter's car because she is a 60k. Thank you in advance.
Good I like drain and refill . Great video flushing I think it will mess stuff up
I flushed my Honda Pilot and shift solenoid threw codes. I should have done drain and fill 😭
this helps a lot man, Toyota fan here.
I am more into Manual tho, thanks for vivid explanation.
Stay safe.
Thank you for all the great information. You look and seem to be a very conscientious and honest mechanic.
I can not believe Toyota built vehicles and recommended no fluid draining and replacement. Talk about a receipt for disaster or to make lots of more money?
What if the auto makers recommended never changing your engine oil? They would be selling new cars only after maybe 50k to 80k miles.
Skip to 1:45 to drain. To fill, skip to 8:35. You're welcome ;)
Wish you were in Florida to maintain my Tundra.
The full service is costly but necessary. My 2008 hit 140,000 and needed it badly. I hope I did right by her.
I did this project myself and unfortunately one of the bolts to hold the filter in place broke inside... It is only held in place by two bolts. It seems secure but I wonder if this will be an issue. Please help.
I managed to find out how much fluid my corolla needs that will make it reach the hot section perfectly. For me I fill it cold to the “P” in the word “Type” on the dipstick.
Thanks for sharing this information,enjoyed this video.
Thanks for sharing this video great information provided.
Thank you for the video. My mechanic told me to never flush my 2009 Toyota transmission. Just drain & refill. Scotty Kilmer and Chris Fix on RUclips say the same. Why do some recommend D&R and others flushing? Besides more $ for the Dealership.
Thank you buddy for clearing things up
When purchased new our corolla stated change oil every 10k and never change trans fluid. We changed oil every 6k and trans every 50k. At 170k fluids look new engine runs quiet and shifts like new.
Very nice. I take care of my Corolla as well. It has 420k km, runs quiet. It will need its first cluth replacement soon.
That's the more accurate service interval. The non severe interval is to get low numbers in operating costs in auto magazines and to beat out competitors. Anyone with city traffic needs to be under severe. Or extreme temps. Includes mostly everyone.
Very good thank you ! Have a great day mate ! 🇦🇺
I changed mine every 30,000 miles. Also they have filters that should be replaced
Why no Amsoil transmission fluid for this car? Thanks
Hi, just wanted to ask if its necessary to drop the pan and change the filter as well. Thanks.
Im probably late to the party. But dropping the pan and cleaning the screen/oil lines is a really good method. Its a one and done job, which is nice.
On the other hand, doing multiple drain and fills is also another affective method. Doing this allows back to back fills eventually get “fresh” oil throughout the whole transmission. It is going to be slightly more costly, and will never reach clarity of dropping the pan without a fair amount of cycles.
Either one is a viable. Once i have little more time i will probably drop the pan. For now ill just run a few cycles of fresh oil back to back.
We bought a used 2010 Corolla with 128,000 miles on it for our teen daughter, and with not having a complete service history we decided one of the maintenance items we should do is drain and fill the transmission and change out the filter. I'm glad we did because after draining and removing the pan we found much of the fluid still coming out of the transmission and resting in the pan was gelatinous! The filter certainly needed to be changed. It took 3 drain and fills, with running the gears in between to mix the new with the old to flush out the thick remnants. We used Valvoline Maxlife ATF, which is compatible to the fluid Toyota recommends, but is a fraction of the price. What a difference that service did to the operation of that car.
Hello, so I did few changes already and I must say if you drop the pan and replace the filter you manage to get another 600ml of old fluid out or so, not to mention the pan itself will be covered in a film of debris and old fluid. I highly recommend doing it, its worth the effort to replace the filter and give the pan a new gasket too. My 2012 Rolla just turned 205k km and runs strong shifting like butter. I tried different AFT WS fluids and no difference noticed.
What about the differential fluid? I was a Toyota tech in the 1990’s and when we did trans services we drained and refilled the diff, which used ATF, with a slurp gun. The quantity was less than a quart, but you sure don’t want to neglect the carrier bearings in the differential. Has there been a production change?
Man they should have change that filter out there going to spend more money in the long end good video thanks
well done. u carry out th job very neatly swiftly.u also brief very well. keep it up😁
Peter does the corolla not have a transmission filter ?
Great video buddy thank you👍
There’s no filter to be replaced while doing this? Also a link to where I could buy the oil would be appreciated
Yes there is a filter and gasket available. I would recommend changing every 60k. Always buy Toyota fluid not aftermarket fluid.
Good video. I would like to see that last step. Adding when hot as you stated.
I believe that will be good idea to change transmission filter. that we don’t keep in the old one and then you could contaminating the new Oil and not keep in more dirt inside transmission
Proper fluid changes are a little cheaper than a monthly payment for a new car, and a lot cheaper than a new transmission!
Very helpful! Thank you sir!
I just purchased a 2013 Corolla this week with only 16,000 original miles. I’ll be interested to see what kind of condition the ATF is in once it is delivered……..🤔
I own a 2010 Toyota Corolla s and never have changed it. It has 115.399 miles on it. What brand transmission fluid should I use?
A very important piece of information was left out. This transmission holds 7.5quarts of fluid. Which means you are diluting the old fluid every time you do a drain and fill. I was curious if he would explain how to drain the torque converter directly, or just do the drain and fill 3 times so you dilute it to nearly 85% clean.
Apparently, he completely didn't even mention that there is 7.5qts total, let alone if there is a better way than having to do it 3 times.
important point! thanks, i plan to do drain and fill x3 with a few hundred miles in between, with quarterly D&F thereafter
I have a corolla 2021 theres a white plug on the top of the transmission case above the drain plug on the bottom the white plug on top is the filler
thank you great video!!!
thank you for sharing the video. big help. just bought one with 198k and never changed before !
Do you suggest to change it or not ?
some suggest not change with high mileage !
thanks
Hiya did you add after the hot engine check?
Thanks , so how much gear fluid you filled back , 4 liters?
Lifetime fluid is kapouie if you plan to keep the car only for 💯 thousand miles no need to change just change the car. I. Get my fluid changed often so my transmission operates @ maximum performance 💪
good job
Every 4 yrs will do or no more than 50,000 miles.
I do a drain and fill x2 on mine once a year. Never have touched the filter.
Should be also replaced the trans filter?
"Under normal driving condition" is a very sly or maybe a con....like oil changes as most drivers use vehicles in really cold or hot climates/temperatures,plus most of us are stuck in traffic (excessive idle) so that comes under "Severe driving conditions".And what most of us do in traffic (At idle waiting at the lights or long queues) ?? is keep it in "D" (Drive) which isn't advised.I changed my ATF on my 2002 Yaris at 76,000 miles 4 yrs ago with genuine Toyota Type 4 and glad i did.It did cost like £32 i think can't remember,for 5L....worth it thou.For the sake of an extra £20 or over £200 if you're lucky on a 2nd hand AT plus you pay extra for a mechanic to fit it.
Hi, I have an 03 Corolla with 150,000 miles. I drained & refilled the transmission fluid once around 80,000 miles. Should I do it again now or can it cause more harm than good at this mileage? Also would you recommend I drain & refill the antifreeze coolant from the radiator?
Atf4 is atf for any vehicle that automatic atf is automatic transmission fluid toyota adds a 4 just for marking purposes
Could you please make the 2020 Toyota Corolla transmission fluid drain and refill?
Thanks
Thank you great video
Is it ok to use Valvoline equivalent or am I better off waiting for Toyota fluid? Just a drain fill and filter change. Only 60k miles on the 2005 Corolla
Would the same process be done for a Toyota corolla 2015 LE eco? I've been looking for a video like crazy but can't seem to find my specific model. Please help 🙏🏻.
Thank you a great help and a good video
I have an issue - I felt a jolt when I reversed my Toyota 13 Corolla. Then it woudnt move in drive. I turned it off then back on drove good for 20 + miles took a trip >100 miles no issue but then today I couldn’t move it in drive again… any ideas ?
I have a used 2008 corolla with 94k miles. How often shall I change transmission fluid?
How often do you recommend changing the fluid and filter for the ATF?
You don't change the transmission filter?
Filter?
Thoughts on using other brands of transmission fluid besides Toyota on these Corollas?
Dont, other brands like Valvoline with their "backwards compatible Dexron VI" don't work well with these transmissions, especially if it has some age to it. Dex VI along with Dexron III (the ATF it's trying to be) are both low viscosity. But the spec'd ATF for the older Corollas (T-IV) is pretty high viscosity. Your transmission won't like what you're giving it, and you'll slowly start to experience issues. It happened to me.
Why didn't you change the filter too??!!
Hi, I want to replace transmission fluid, how much litters it's need ATF type T iV
Another great video! I am getting ready to change the trans fluid on my 2003 Pontiac Vibe (same engine/trans that is in this 2004 Corolla) and was hoping you knew the toyota part # for the transmission drain plug crush washer? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Does the transmission have a filter that should be changed as well?
Yes, there is a transmission fluid filter, it's in the transmission pan, you have to remove and replace the pan and gasket to get at it. How often should it be changed? That's a big debate.
There is a mesh screen on Toyota transmissions and most Asian vehicles does no good to change it
Here are some Toyota automatic transmission filter for sale, also Toyota usually has two magnets inside the transmission pan to attract ferrous metal, often there are particles on them. 2004 Toyota Rav4 2.4l
www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/toyota,2004,rav4,2.4l+l4,1434113,transmission-automatic,filter,8600
Yes but his customer was looking to save money. Still since Toyota says there is no reason to change anything changing the fluid alone may suffice. However, I'm thinking around 90,000 to 120,000 miles on the filter/metal screen (or whatever you wish to call it-duh) but I change the fluid every 30,000 miles.
@@stevensevek6151 there isn't a filter on Toyotas! Its a metal screen and every time the car is shut off the debris falls down and there's magnets on the pan! Now a lot of domestic manufacturers have paper filters and definitely need changed!
I have a 2010 Corola essance automatic gearbox. when the speed arrives at 3rd it fools as it is in neutral. you can help me ?
Can you please post a link for the engine oil funnel? If only I had one of those during my days as a Toyota tech! I still own 2...an iQ for my wife and a GX470 for me 👍🏻
looks like a motivx. I have one. It's great. Not sure it's worth the big money they are asking, but i got it for my birthday last year.
Look up "Motivx oil funnel" and be sure to choose the one for Toyota/Lexus. Works on most but not all of them, though (didn't work on one of our 3.3L).
Available on Amazon
I used a small funnel,put that in the filler hole,then used a bigger funnel on top of that,to get the fluid in without spilling.
Which way does the crush washer go? Rounded side facing the pan or the plug?
thank you for the interesting video! Health to the author, waiting for more interesting videos!💪💪💪💪
This Toyota is "VERY NIIICE!!" (Borat Voice)
My transmission cap says to use 0w20. Can I use any brand?
Yes. Any brand which meets the specs spelled out in your owner's manual. If you lost the manual, they can be downloaded free from Toyota's website.
Trans do not have caps on these cars. That's your motor oil filler hole. Like Steveo said, you can use any engine oil.
BUT use Toyota for the trans for a lifetime of trouble free service. These go about 500k if you take care of the engine needs.
I need one of those engine oil funnels as used in this video
I have a 1990 Toyota Corolla SR5 that needs the CV axle replaced on the passenger side. When replacing the CV axle and fluid leaks out, is this transmission fluid that it is replaced with or gear oil?
This is an automatic trans.
Peter, is it necessary to prescribe injectors on such a car?
Does engine need to be off and hot when checking fluid level?