The fluid-drain step not shown consists of removing the transaxle pan drain plug, and the plastic fluid level insert above it that’s threaded into the bottom of the pan. The insert sets the correct fluid level at a specific temperature. Removing this insert will allow approximately 1/2 of the total fluid in the transaxle (around 4qts) to be drained and refilled each time it’s serviced. Replace the insert, leaving the drain plug removed for the refill process shown in the video.

The most informative in a short time and so detailed,thank you,I don't enan need a pump just a simple funnel to refill,your the bomb,,

The information provided is incomplete. In order to refill to proper level, the fluid volume must be within a specific temperature range. I use an instrument that reads the cars transmission fluid temp as recorded in the computer. Draining from the overflow tube when the engine is at "operating temperature" will result in an incorrect level.

your video easy and simple thank you so much

So I can't even check my fluid without a lift now. Ridiculous

hi,brother,have to ask will this same with my harrier 2022? how to check the oil lv?thank you

Hi my cvt oil change 1 month ago. Can i use the same method warmup engine to room temperature and unscrew the oil pan drain screw to messure the oil level?

I thought you had to run through the gears a few times. you are just using the engine heat alone to get the right fluid level?

Do you have to change a filter?

Awesome job 👏

Does this method work for a toyota rav 4

Very nice and straightforward video. I have a 09 Prius and it also has no dipstick, do you think this same technique will work that engine? Thanks.

I don't do it like that. I drain the pan with the plug and insert out. If I drain two quarts I put two quarts back in. I don't have any leaks so that is ok to do. I also use the Valvoline multivehicle CVT fluid made specifically for the CVT transmissions. My car has 120,500 miles on it and it shifts fantastic.

Hi, is there a filter to change in these? 2008 2.4 cvt Toyota alphard

I have a 2017 Camry. How do I know when to change the Transmission if I don't know where to check the level or clarity of the fluid??? It is at 20k Miles

So you never actually drain the old fluid?

temperature of transmission fluid not a factor when level is being set?

Did it leak more oil after starting the car or you left it with low oil level?

This is the part that confuses me the most, because I only removed the drain plug and it emptied out about 2 quarts, then I removed the insert and it drained another 2-2.5 quarts. So was my cvt overfilled from factory?

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this is nightmare design because alot people who work on car at home or else cant get it levels out without car lift machine best step change fluids and filter is pull emergency break so doesnt move back on you and jack it up and leave wheels on it and remove pan and clean pan up break cleaner in can spray on it let it dry and remove filter and make sure get old o ring out port and install new one on filter (should came with new gasket o ring on filter) and lube gasket on o ring ( use finger in transmission fluid n rubbed it on o ring and install it there few use screw hold filter some dont i cant tell which one have it so have look at it first them put gasket on pan put screw in it so gasket hold screw in place whiles you can install pan dont brakes tube on pan if it still there good if not them get new port for it once pan is installed them remove drain port them lower car down them move jack over to lower control arm lift it up take wheels off and lower down little bit that way it level them remove fill bolt on side of transmission and fill it until start to leak out when leak out port them start engine up let it run for 3 or 4 minutes them fill it aging until leak out of port when it it full them put drain screw back in pan and put fill screw back in transmission side wall and turn off engine and lift up put wheels back on it done i hope this help ya out

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This is NOT the correct way to do this procedure.