Transmission showing signs of wear

[Twistoffate0817]

As much as I think he was trying to get me to do it, I want to know my transmission is fine and not wearing like he said it was. He also told me my anti freeze was really low so he filled it. With such low miles why is my car having all these issues?

[Altitude]

Originally Posted by Twistoffate0817

As much as I think he was trying to get me to do it, I want to know my transmission is fine and not wearing like he said it was. He also told me my anti freeze was really low so he filled it. With such low miles why is my car having all these issues?

That's just it - you're not having issues. People are telling you that you have issues. People that want your money.

[MadMax]

Originally Posted by Twistoffate0817

As much as I think he was trying to get me to do it, I want to know my transmission is fine and not wearing like he said it was. He also told me my anti freeze was really low so he filled it. With such low miles why is my car having all these issues?

Originally Posted by Altitude

That's just it - you're not having issues. People are telling you that you have issues. People that want your money.

Yep, you're worrying because someone told you to. Have you actually ever driven another Yaris? Go find one with an automatic at a dealership and take it for a test drive (tell them that you're considering buying it for your girlfriend or something). Chances are you'll find it drives pretty much the same as yours.

It's the way the car is designed, I have the same transmission and on cold mornings it can be a bit rough at first; but I travel for work a lot and drive a variety of different rental vehicles and I can tell you that the shifting on the Yaris is no worse than many other cars in its class.

Actually, I had a 2012 Corolla the week before last in Albuquerque, and I was amazed at how similar the two cars were. Sure the Corolla has a slightly bigger 1.8L engine and a little more horsepower, but for the most part it drove about the same as my Yaris. Actually, I felt the visibility of the Yaris is actually better.

Quit sweating non-existent problem, unless you have noticed some serious issues with your car, or beat the living snot out of it when you drive; chances are that these claims of needing a transmission flush are purely to increase the shop's profits.

I would actually recommend looking for a better/more reputable garage to take your Yaris for maintenance...

Speaking of which, where did you have this oil change done? It wasn't one of those horrible quick-lube joints, was it? If so, then there's your biggest problem!

Cheers! M2

[bzinn 1]

I looked at my fluid a few months back at like 65000 miles and it still was looking good,that is 3 bad winters using the gears,lots of hills,lots of stop light fast starts, and lots of stuck in traffic for hours a day.

Gonna change mine out next month due to the fact it even still looks ok and smells good probably needs changed out,fresh fluids are always best to make something last in a car.

But I would think unless your trashing the poor thing 22000 is way too soon.

[Twistoffate0817]

So I just checked the fluid and its light pink and smells like chemicals... no burnt smell.

I cant tell if the fluid is low, because on the dip stick it says Warm/Cold and not High or Low.

Where should the fluid level be on the dipstick for it to be considered normal?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by Twistoffate0817

So I just checked the fluid and its light pink and smells like chemicals... no burnt smell.

I cant tell if the fluid is low, because on the dip stick it says Warm/Cold and not High or Low.

Where should the fluid level be on the dipstick for it to be considered normal?

With automatics, it is best to check the level with the fluid hot. Here is the procedure for doing so, from the service manual.

INSPECT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

Drive the vehicle until the engine and transaxle are at
normal operating temperature.
Fluid temperature:
70 to 80 °C (158 to 176 °F)
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the
parking brake.
(b) With the engine idling and the brake pedal
depressed, shift the shift lever into all positions from
P to L, and then return it to the P position.
(c) Pull out the oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
(d) Push it fully back into the pipe.
(e) Pull it out and check that the fluid level is within the
HOT range.

AT Fluid Level.jpg

[Chuck G]

Is it checked with the car idling?