Draining the transmission fluid and refilling with Toyota WS fluid. I needed just over 4 quarts.
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@kpmcdonald111 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video I thought I was going to change the fluid and filter but just don’t want to mess with the bolts behind the frame
@shawndwyer620911 ай бұрын
Dropping the pan to change the filter is a bitch! There is one pan bolt that snugs up close to the frame that will make you curse the devil. I drained and re-filled with Valvoline MaxLife at 40,000mi and am about to drain and re-fill again at 85,000mi with MaxLife.....no tranny issues thus far. Great video, thanks for posting!
@charlesrobert62115 ай бұрын
A long- time mechanic told me that if the car has more than 100,000 miles and the transmission fluid has never been changed then only do a partial change to prevent slipping. To go from a fluid with some metallic residue to a fluid with none may actually cause transmission failure.
@snorlaxTACOАй бұрын
We have 2008 Highlander Sport with 185K miles been using Valvoline MaxLife ATF since around 60K miles. Just recently did the drop pan, replaced the strainer and cleaned the magnets. Tip is use a 10mm 45deg offset wrench and a regular ratcheting wrench for the corner ones near the frame, It just takes time and be careful when during tightening the bolts back. If you buy the parts/fluids @ Toyota parts online then do local dealer pick up, price would be cheaper. Oil filter $4.50 and ATF WS $11 per quart @ Lemon Grove Toyota.
@kellmarktv6 ай бұрын
Planning on doing mine soon . I have the same vehicle as you. BTW recently I did a service and clean the mass air flow sensor and the throttle body and the vehicle is now idling nice and quieter 🤫
@walter.bellini Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video The best suggestion I would say is if you want to know the real condition of the transmission oil, then keep a nice size sample of the fluid and order a test kit and have the oil analyzed; that is the only way to know the true properties of any kind of oil. The color is not really an indication of the quality of the oil frankly, because if you were to change the entire transmission oil fully and drive to 2 or 3 thousand miles, the color will lose its pinkness. I have used Blackstone Laboratories services in the past to check on my engine oil (as I only use standard Mobil 1) and ATF-WS transmission oil. Thank you
@Savvy_VR Жыл бұрын
Great video. Best one I’ve seen for this vehicle. If the fluid is really really old, is this basically an entire flush? I’ve heard you don’t want to completely replace the fluid if it’s really bad otherwise it will start slipping
@deadbugdoug Жыл бұрын
This does not remove all the fluid. Ideally do it again. I like to wait a year or 10,000 miles.
@johnsantiago3887 Жыл бұрын
Great video! And perfect timing too. I bought the ATF WS and am about to do this. Any extra tips or after thoughts?
@deadbugdoug Жыл бұрын
no its pretty straight forward. Just check your fluid level before you change it.
@TV-hx6hz7 ай бұрын
what torque did you put back on the drain plug?
@gmansideas74635 ай бұрын
Use 25 ft.lbs.
@DesertSnow19 ай бұрын
I did 4 drain and fills on my 2011 and changed the filter because it was at 143k and was never done.
@thatstrami8 ай бұрын
Why exactly did you do that
@XxChuyoxX8 ай бұрын
It is actually advised you NOT do that with a transmission with such high miles. If anything, just drain and refill one time. Get the fluid too clean and the transmission may start to slip.
@kevinferger98978 ай бұрын
In my manual it says to change the fluid at 60k if you tow.
@nastysoda921211 ай бұрын
is yours a 2WD? front. all the other guides are for awd version which are completely different. The color will change to that darker color pretty soon from what I've leaned. So that's okay. It is strange that this is a "lifetime" fluid, even says on the dipstick. But a drain and fill is a good idea.
@deadbugdoug11 ай бұрын
AWD
@nastysoda921211 ай бұрын
@@deadbugdoug thanks
@oficeptel64934 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. I have 2010 Highlander at 99500 miles and Trans Fluid never been changed. I hear horror stories that changing the fluid will cause more problem. I was wondering did you have any issues after changing your fluid? if possible please let us know. Thank you again.
@gallardojorge47639 ай бұрын
So your not concerned with changing the filter?
@deadbugdoug9 ай бұрын
To difficult for me. Changing the fluid is better then doing nothing.
@MMRaol10 ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you!! Did you keep your car engine running during the whole process?
@DesertSnow19 ай бұрын
Not when draining the fluid. Only when checking the level…
@kellmarktv6 ай бұрын
I've noticed no car manufacturers encourage changing ATF more money for them . As a matter a fact they're now building vehicle now without dipstic you can't even check your transmission fluids