Yep! He probably works at jiffy lube. The car care nut is the real deal

You can do that or you can just put in the exact amount of fluid that came out. No need to overcomplicate things.

Some models of the Tundra I know have a trans thermostat ... the Highlander's of this vintage do not. But you are correct there is a "procedure" for doing this drain/ fill that requires a scan tool that shows trans fluid temp, etc. Either way I suppose. To me, this way works just fine, especially on a newer vehicle with zero leaks. You measure what is drained, and replace with that exact amount .... Your gamble here is that you are are "assuming" it was properly filled from the factory. Just my view on the matter.

This is a drain and fill....no need to worry about the thermostat.....however if you do a flush through the transmission line then yes you need to open the thermostat by pass valve so you flush the entire transmission fluid.

@@stevebrackett2676do you know what is the temp that the transmission needs to reach so you can let the excess oil drain out? This video, while useful, is missing that part which is critical and to be honest I really don’t like what the OP has posted. Measuring 3.2 quarts is somewhat many folks can’t do properly.

It is not just Toyota that has this set-up.

Almost all makers have removed the dipstick. It is not an issue of doing more difficult, nobody wants that. One of the problem with the transmission fluid degradation is the presence of oxygen. They removed the dipstick to make the transmission sealed and avoid the entrance of oxygen inside the transmission. Doing it in that way the transmission fluid last longer and needs less replacements during the vehicle life.

@@albertochapman5797 That's bullshit a screw on dipstick with a silicon o ring would have easily solved that problem. You're drinking too much of that cool aid the dealers and automakers are serving you.

@@mugensamurai hilarious. Exactly right.

You technically dont, it's a sealed unit and theres no measuring stick. Just put exact amount that came out. And you use a pump to fill it in the fill plug.

Bullshit

@@89ruslik - This is bad advice. Refilling with what you took out only works if it was correct in the first place. Additionally if you continue doing it this way you’ll build upon errors that you have each time. A better approach to this would be knowing how much exactly came out when the known level was correct. Then you could always drain and refill that same amount. But don’t base it on what came out each time

@@condor5635 don’t base it on what came out the last time? Duh you put back what you take out.

@@BigDipper79 duh my point is if the level is correct when you drain it and then you put the same amount back in that’s great. The point with the seal transmission is you don’t know if the level is correct necessarily. That’s the whole issue with people who say drain it and put exactly back in that was taken out. If you want to drive around with a low level and drained it just to put a low level back in then that’s your business.

If your vehicle was in deep water it may go into the venting holes on top of the transmission. You may also put a lot of miles and want to maintain your vehicle.

Can you demonstrate how you fill the transmission fluid. And how do you know you have the proper amount.

@@mikebridgeline3275 you put exact amount that came out. Make sure you use a measuring cup, and you use a universal pump that you can get anywhere. I got mine at Walmart for 5 dollars.

@@89ruslik - that only works if the amount that was in there was correct in the first place. Need to learn how to do it with the temperature properly to make sure you’re at the right level

Lol is the amount that comes out going to be different than the amount going in due to its temperature??

@@89ruslik just 1 of the videos about how to properly change automatic transmission fluid on many newer vehicles . kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbSTmMamrOC4dJs.html

@@89ruslik Another correct video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fs2mibCSsbDcgp8.html

Volume for volume can be used if the transmission fluid is say at room temperature in a garage (vehicle has not been running for many hours since it was last run) & so is the new oil at room temp.. Then removing an example of 2.5 quarts & putting back in the exact 2.5 quarts volume will be OK. Never drain 2.5 quarts of hot transmission fluid & put back in 2.5 quarts of room temperature oil. Because the room temperature oil will expand as it gets up to the hotter temperature the old oil was at and then the tranny will be overfill. Hope this is clear & helpful. We are all here to help each other learn. Dang newer vehicles are getting so complicated.

@@89ruslik 1 more video I just found. St the start he talks about using a scan tool to read the trans oil temp.. Not the temp. of the transmission case. He talks about the expansion of the oil. I have not watched this video completely yet. Have a great day. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8liaMKY0pvIZHk.html

Which tube are you referring to?

@@89ruslik - he’s referring to the tube that was destroyed. The answer is no if you remove the tube properly with the right tool when you drain you don’t need to buy a new one. I’m guessing this guy bought a new one as a back up which he needed because he didn’t look into the proper tool to remove it

@@condor5635 He showed the proper tool (M8) at the beginning. Guess that didn't work for some reasons so he use a large flat head instead. There's another video (Amsoil, Don Smith) for a 2018 Highlander where the drain tube uses an allen head instead of a M8. Didn't know Toyota has such variation.

I did 3 Drain and fill so far at 65k miles amsoil atf signature. No issues !

It’s not a transmission filter it’s a screen. And no it typically doesn’t need to be replaced if you do maintenance on your transmission fluid regularly. I dropped my pan at 90,000 miles cleaned the magnets replace the gasket and left the screen in place which was the original one. It was super clean but then again I change the fluid quite often

Do it every 20 - 30k

Per Toyota: Every 60K for non-severe service. And for reference this is a much better video on the non-scan tool method. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLtxqKqeqa3SpI0.html

yes

Thanks

I mean its common sense, you put back exactly what came out. No need to over think anything. But thanks for the feedback

Make a video that proves it works because I will make one that shows it doesn't.

You can make a video of anything that you like it's the internet, you dont have to agree with everything that's online. The people that have common sense put the exact same amount of fluid that came out back in. As long as the temperature is the same. Have a great day.

@@89ruslik That would actually make sense to me

He is putting back what the “factory” filled it to dipshit. Assuming it’s never been touched by someone who over or under filled it, his procedure is fine. If you don’t like it go be OCD and do whatever satisfies that. Or you can sit here like the beta you are and have a “video war” on who is right. Frickin pathetic

Nothing too hard here. Just make sure the vehicle is completely cold when doing this so there is no temperature difference. It's a sealed transmission according to toyota so its "lifetime" fluid but it's always good to do a diy so you dont have to pay hundreds to stealership.

Filter is internal in the casing on new model I believe (no pan as you see in video) so no changing of filter

@@condor5635 have you ever done the filter? Am considering doing it on my 17 highlander

@@alos7941 - not done it yet although I am at 80K and want to now. Not sure if your 2017 is a 6 speed like my 2016? 2017 or 18 are 8 speed I believe and have no pan like this video 2019. This guy does not inspire much confidence in doing this. Chewed up the plastic plug. Does not talk about about proper filling technique etc

@@condor5635 okay I see. Yes 8 speed and the pan is on its side near the battery. I took that puppy off yesterday and all I seen was solenoids. No filter! Atleast i ended up doing a Drain and fill with Amsoil

Sorry my english isnt that good, that's why I edited the video for you. Hope you enjoyed it victoria kwiatek

Try them all Victoria!!

Pay attention! 24 for the fill, 21 for the wheel

Если надо могу перевести

It is lifetime.....that is if you're a gerbil!!!

And how long would be this “life time”? Right? 😜 Better change. Most of manufacturers say the same. But it should be replaced.

Erich Guidi right! I think so far Honda still doesn’t claim the fluid as “lifetime” because my owners manual told me to change the ATF on my 2017 TLX every 30k miles

Lol it's bullshit. ATF WS fluid breaks down pretty bad at 60,000 and is pretty much junk at 100,000 miles.

When it breaks down.....they will more than happy to sell you a new car/ or repair them for you at a hefty price!! Don't believe what dealers tell you.....It's about the Money Abe!!