I completed the automatic transmission oil change on my 2007 FJ Cruiser. I fallowed the instructions per the service manual which included draining the oil, removing the transmission oil pan and the filter inside. After completing that job, I cleaned the area, cleaned the oil pan and proceeded to reinstall everything back. I installed and torqued a new transmission filter, installed a new oil pan seal, installed the oil pan and torqued all the bolts per the recommended torque value. I installed the overflow bolt with new crush washer and the drain bolt with a new crush washer as well. Before I started to fill the transmission I decided to torque the drain bolt since I figured I didn’t have to use it again. The service manual calls for the transmission drain bolt to be torqued at 21 ft lbs. That damaged the bolt and in turn damaged my oil pan. I ended up buying a new oil pan, oil pan seal, drain bolt and crush washer. After additional research I came across another person that had gone thru the same problem. I also own a 4Runner and the torque values for the 4Runner were the same as the FJ Cruiser except the transmission drain bolt was torqued at 15 ft lbs and that’s what I used for the drain bolt on my FJ transmission drain bolt. In my opinion there is a typo there and that cost me.

Thank you sir! Out of the 4-5 top YT videos - only one person mentioned the size of the bolt (the 15/16) of the fill hole. IDK why, but my FJ does not look like everyone else's in the video. I didn't even mean to give myself all this extra work. One YT video guy made me drain the tranny instead of the engine oil. I am past all of that tho. I am glad folks like yourself were here to help me with the process of getting my FJ back on the road. Thanks OP!

I did a transmission change on my 2007 FJ about one year ago. All I did was let the FJ and the fluid stay in the garage over night so they would be the same temperature. Then I drained the fluid into a bowl that had measurements on the side. I put the drain plug back in after it drained. I let it drain for about an hour just to get as much out as I could. Then I put that exact amount back in. They sell those cheap hand pumps that fit on the quart containers and have a hose on them. The fill plug is on the side. Please wear gloves when loosening and tightening. The transmission pan, where it connects to the transmission, is like a razor. The ratchet slipped and I cut my knuckle bad. When you pump it in the pump leaves about 2 ounces in the quart container so take that into con sideration. You need to get it as close to the amount you drained out as possible. I did the transmission change because my transmission developed a shudder at about 180,000 miles. The change immediately cured that problem and the shifts were more concise as well. I've put 13,000 miles on it since then and am super pleased with the results. I mentioned I was going to do this to the Toyota tech and the dealer. He said to make sure all your temps were right. I told him I was just going let it set overnight where everything would be the same temp and he said "Oh yeah, you can do that." Lol. So I didn't use any kind of temperature sensor. The reason these transmissions are particular about how much you put in is because of the fluid. The WS fluid expands when heated more then other fluids so every ounce is multiplied. Anyway, this is the way I did it and my transmission has performed excellent since then.

Thank you. As a fellow FJ owner, your channel is great. Subscribed!

Thank you this is by far the best video I have seen all the other ones are trash compared to yours I was so lost watching all the other ones I’ve watched and looking at all of those forums that you spoke about on your video but now after I watched your video I’m confident I can easily do this myself and will be doing it tomorrow. Thank you.

Good video, but just an FYI, the WS fluid gets discolored overtime which is normal, but doesn't hurt to do a drain and fill every couple years or so! The fluid coming out of your trans didn't look too bad, now the crap I pulled from the 190K FJ I bought was another story!

Thank you for sharing. My 2013 Trail Teams edition needs the same thing.

Great video, you’re a bit stuck on the word “crush washer” but great content.

Thank you

I just got quoted 250.00 at a toyota dealership for this transmission fluid change.

Great video, helped a lot. Thanks.

Thank you for the video but you never mentioned the torque values for the drain bolt, overflow bolt and the fill bolt. FYI, my 2007 FJ Cruiser is not a 4 wheel drive model and the transmission has the fill bolt towards the end of the transmission near the driveshaft. Could you please provide the torque values? Unfortunately there is a lot of confusion regarding this, the torque value changes depending on which video you watch.

thank you this was very helpful. my tranny on my 07 has been having a bit of a delayed engagment when in drive. its very sporatic

Is the same washer used on both the drain plug and the over flow plug ?

How on earth did you get the oil fill bolt loose? I'm afraid I might round the bolt it's so tight. And it is a 15/16 right?

mine only drains 2 qt only

should i take the overfill plug completely out when im draining the excess Trans fluid?

Tank T your video is excellent & full of great information however I would like to add @ 7:20 you mention "there is no real reason to pull the pan". I would only add FJ's are known to go 300k+ miles (with proper maintenance) if someone bought a higher milage FJ (150k miles or more) I would pull the trans pan to clean off the magnets as some plp put their FJ's thru rock climbing and other high stress driving. PS: yours is so clean underneath - mine will be the same (if I can ever find one, I'm taking my time finding a lot of 2007 - 08's). Forums recommend not to buy a 07 - 09? How long have you had yours, how many miles on it when you purchased, and any issues? A/C still working? thanks.

what the part number for the drain and fill?

That coloration is just dye. It probably changes pretty quickly.

Very helpful. How many minutes did vehicle run to get TF up to temp for turning off and draining excess? If you don’t have access to temp check ability? Concern of damage for being too full