Transmission Fluid - My car is ruined - help

[N9QGS]

Okay I think I have my answer, but I will need you guys to verify's this all applies to a Yaris. Im reading to do this yourself (exchange much of the fluid), drain pain of fluid, and refill. Locate and disconnect the transmission return line, and put clear tubing on it to a drain container. Start the car, and put in drive with emergency brake, and you will get the flow of transmission fluid in the convertor and all that draining out and it says to do this process until you see a change in the color of the liquid, then shut engine off, reconnect transmission return line, top fluid, and road test and recheck level. If this is what you recommend I do vs trying to worry about Toyota comments, if its really this easy, Im doing it this weekend. hahah

Anyone know what tool I made need and how to properly identfy where Im disconnecting this transmission line? and what size clear tubing will fit this best? also will I need to keep filling the transmission up during this process (reason I ask draining pan, is putting about 2 to 3 qts of fresh fluid in, if i'm pumping out 10 to 15 qts of old fluid, im gonna run out somewhere, and i dont know if running out while the car is in drive is a good idea)

thanks.. Ron

[SilverGlow]

Originally Posted by N9QGS

Okay I think I have my answer, but I will need you guys to verify's this all applies to a Yaris. Im reading to do this yourself (exchange much of the fluid), drain pain of fluid, and refill. Locate and disconnect the transmission return line, and put clear tubing on it to a drain container. Start the car, and put in drive with emergency brake, and you will get the flow of transmission fluid in the convertor and all that draining out and it says to do this process until you see a change in the color of the liquid, then shut engine off, reconnect transmission return line, top fluid, and road test and recheck level. If this is what you recommend I do vs trying to worry about Toyota comments, if its really this easy, Im doing it this weekend. hahah

Anyone know what tool I made need and how to properly identfy where Im disconnecting this transmission line? and what size clear tubing will fit this best? also will I need to keep filling the transmission up during this process (reason I ask draining pan, is putting about 2 to 3 qts of fresh fluid in, if i'm pumping out 10 to 15 qts of old fluid, im gonna run out somewhere, and i dont know if running out while the car is in drive is a good idea)

thanks.. Ron

You might F it all up....just take it to a dealership or reputable garage and let them use their high tech machine to do this job....and use the Toyota fluid too! I would advise against doing this yourself....Gosh, for $75-$120 bucks just let the pros do it fast, quick and right. They have the tools and knowhow you don't. As to oil changes and other types of maintenence, you can do those yourself because they are much easier and less envasive. If your Toy dealership refuses to flush/drain/refill, then there are others that will do it....mine in So Cal will, and others will too.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by N9QGS

Okay I think I have my answer, but I will need you guys to verify's this all applies to a Yaris. Im reading to do this yourself (exchange much of the fluid), drain pain of fluid, and refill. Locate and disconnect the transmission return line, and put clear tubing on it to a drain container. Start the car, and put in drive with emergency brake, and you will get the flow of transmission fluid in the convertor and all that draining out and it says to do this process until you see a change in the color of the liquid, then shut engine off, reconnect transmission return line, top fluid, and road test and recheck level. If this is what you recommend I do vs trying to worry about Toyota comments, if its really this easy, Im doing it this weekend. hahah

Anyone know what tool I made need and how to properly identfy where Im disconnecting this transmission line? and what size clear tubing will fit this best? also will I need to keep filling the transmission up during this process (reason I ask draining pan, is putting about 2 to 3 qts of fresh fluid in, if i'm pumping out 10 to 15 qts of old fluid, im gonna run out somewhere, and i dont know if running out while the car is in drive is a good idea)

thanks.. Ron

I have been running Napa Dexron VI ATF in Crashy. Her AT was 3 quarts low, since her left front axle was yanked loose during her accident (and as I found out putting her in gear before fully reseating that axle - tranny fluid will gush out when put in gear with the axle not seated). The day I wanted to fire her up Toyota was already closed, so I hit my local NAPA, who of course didn't have Toyota ATF WS. I checked out the MSDS for Dexron VI and it the composition and specs seemed to match those of the ATF WS MSDS, so that's what I went with.

The Automatic Transmission section of the service manual (posted in the DIY section of the Forum) shows the location and function (in/out) of the transmission cooler lines.

Here's Amsoil's procedure for DIY flushing an AT:

Follow these additional 5 steps for complete
transmission pan and torque converter fluid replacement.
1) Obtain the total transmission fluid capacity
from the manufacturer or AMSOIL
and have that amount of transmission
fluid available.
2) Place a drain pan large enough to hold the
total fluid capacity under the oil cooler.
Disconnect the oil cooler lines from the
oil cooler and direct the lines toward the
drain pan.
3) With another person, be prepared to add
ATF to the transmission fill hole (dipstick
hole) at the approximate rate as the fluid
is being pumped out the transmission line
into the drain pan.
4) Start the engine, and as the old fluid is
pumped out, add fresh fluid into the
transmission fill hole.
5) When either the fluid color brightens or
the total capacity has been replaced, shut
the engine off and re-attach the oil cooler
lines. All fluid in the transmission pan
and torque converter has now been
changed.


With the vehicle on level ground recheck the
fluid level using the manufacturer procedures outlined
in the owners manual. Check the transmission
and lines for leaks.