Good video, very clear. However, FYI for you XRS version owners. The fill plug is a 10mm HEX. Yeah, everything on XRS has to be different. LOL

This was definitely the best video on all of youtube for this. Great camera work, clear and easy to understand narration. Thanks for helping me figure out how to change my transmission fluid!

Great video! I used this to change to gear oil in my 08 Corolla. I used amsoil manual transmission fluid 75w-90.

Yes , I've done it before on various vehicles, but: Your vid gives the actual Part # for the crush washer,,,, thanks so MUCH! Great vid

Thank you for making your video very clear, easy to understand and at the same time very detailed. You definitely earned my subscription.

Hey man I just wanted to thank you for making such an easy to understand and concise video with all the added tool and material links to boot! This really is an excellent job you've done! I have an '07 with 250k miles that could've used this treatment awhile ago, but thanks to your video I'll be doing this next week. Thanks again!

I just did this following your instructions. Shift quality is significantly improved - very easy to slot into gear and nice, positive mechanical feel. Should have done itages ago - thank you!

This video is absolutely amazing. So clean. So descriptive. Just perfect.

I just discovered this great YT channel. I have a Corolla 2007 G9 E120 latest line Brad Pitt (because of the publicity he did to this beautiful generation with the background song "New Sensation" by the band INXS) mine is made in Brazil (most of its parts are Japanese ). My manual gearbox is the Japanese C52 with the short 5th ratio (they chose this gearbox for South America because of the relief and height, even the tire profile was reduced for our harsh geography. The Japanese engineers decided to use the 60 profile for have a smaller tire circumference, benefiting the application of engine torque to the wheels, making it more agile, our tire size was 195/60R15. Instead, the decisions made by the engineers for your market were different, since they have a lot of flatness and highways, it was not necessary to use a short 5th and that is why they used the C59, in addition to a 65 profile, the 195/65R15 size increased the circumference.The advantages they had with this configuration vs ours, is that at the same speed, with the same 1ZZ-FE 1.8 engine, your car at the same speed travels at less rpm vs. mine, but those differences affect reaction, your car is less agile. I wanted to tell you what happened to me and know what you think; since I did the oil change at the end of last November, everything was perfect, I used the recommended viscosity 75W90 GL4 specific to take care of the copper synchronizers (the GL5 have excess EP additives and damage them, I did a lot of research on the effort, because it is very expensive, I was able to afford this Red Line MT90 in Argentina, it's the best you can buy). The problem I noticed when I came back from vacation in the Cordillera, a mountainous area about 2 weeks ago, was that the changes began to happen harder, I noticed it in the selector. What I did these days when I was at home was open the filler cap and what happened was that excess oil came out, it was a little over the level, approximately 60 ml came out. It wasn't much, after that, I closed the plug and used it, it improved the passage of gears already using the car in the city. Evidently the little excess of oil generated greater pressure inside the box and that is why it made it difficult for me to change gears (something very strange, but it shows). I assumed that it was due to the worn clutch (it has the original one with 123,000 km). I was about to change it, but I want to try it for a few more days to see if I continue to have difficulty changing gears or putting the 3rd; even when putting the 1st in movement it has difficulty, but this I always felt since I bought it used, even when being for example in 2nd gear and trying to put the first in movement, it costs a bit, but it goes in (I don't do it anyway often because I can force the synchronizers) Maybe I should definitely change the clutch?. Thank You very much, greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷 Acabo descubrir este gran canal de YT. Tengo un Corolla 2007 G9 E120 última línea Brad Pitt (por la publicidad que él le hizo a esta hermosa generación con el tema de fondo "New Sensation" de la banda INXS) el mío esta fabricado en Brasil (la mayoria de sus partes son japonesas). Mi caja manual es la C52 japonesa con la relación de 5ta corta (eligieron esta caja para Sur América por los relieves y la altura, incluso el perfil de los neumáticos se redujo pensado para nuestra dura geografía. Los ingenieros japoneses decidieron utilizar el perfil 60 para tener una circunferencia menor del neumático, beneficiando la aplicación del par del motor a las ruedas, haciéndolo mas ágil, nuestra medida de neumáticos era 195/60R15. En cambio las decisiones que tomaron los ingenieros para su mercado fueron distintas ya que tienen mucha llanura y autopistas, no era necesario utilizar una 5ta corta y por eso utilizaron la C59, además un perfil 65, la medida 195/65R15 aumentaba la circunferencia. Las ventajas que tuvieron con ésta configuración vs mia, es que a una misma velocidad, con el mismo motor 1ZZ-FE 1.8, tu auto viaja a menos rpm vs. el mío, pero esas diferencias lo reperjudican en la reacción, tu auto es menos ágil. Quería contarte lo que me pasó y saber que opinas; ya que realicé el cambio de aceite a fin de Noviembre pasado, todo estaba perfecto, utilicé la viscosidad recomendada 75W90 GL4 específico para cuidar los sincronizadores de cobre (los GL5 tienen exceso de aditivos EP y los dañan, investigué mucho al esfuerzo, porque es muy caro, pude pagar este Red Line MT90 en Argentina, es lo mejor que se puede comprar). El problema que noté cuando volvía de las vacaciones por la Cordillera, zona montañosa hace unas 2 semanas, fue que los cambios comenzaron a pasar de forma más dura, lo notaba en la selectora. Lo que hice en estos días ya estando en casa fue abrir el tapón de llenado y lo que pasó fue que salió sobrante de aceite, estaba un poco excedido del nivel, aproximadamente 60 ml salió. No era mucho, luego de eso, cerré el tapón y lo usé, mejoró el pasaje de cambios ya utilizando el auto en la ciudad. Evidentemente el poquito exceso de aceite generaba mayor presión en el interior de la caja y por eso me dificultaba el pasaje de cambios (algo muy extraño, pero que evidencie). Yo asumía que era por el embrague gastado (tiene el original con 123.000 km). Estaba por cambiarlo, pero quiero probarlo unos días más a ver si sigo con dificultad en los cambios o al poner la 3ra; incluso al poner la 1ra en movimiento tiene dificultad, pero ésto siempre lo sentí desde que lo compré usado, incluso al estar por ejemplo en 2da marcha e intentar poner la primera en movimiento, cuesta un poco, pero entra (de todas formas no lo hago seguido porque puedo forzar los sincronizadores) ​Tal vez deberé cambiar definitivamente el embrague?. Muchas gracias! Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

Wow that looks so easy, really well demonstrated. I have some vehicle ramps just recently changed my oil and filter, reakon I can give this a go too!😃many thanks bro , from New Zealand

I appreciate you taking the time to film this video. Very clear and well explained. Thanks!

Extremely well made! thanks. This is my first car without a Transmission dipstick and I was told there was a "window" but was unable to find it. I saw a few other videos but couldn't tell if I needed to get to the 24mm fill plug from the top or bottom. This video was absolutely perfect!

People like you make the world so much better. Thank you for an excellent video in every way. Very helpful and enjoyable to watch.

Great video. I just picked up an 03 Corolla 5 sp.

Thank you for making and sharing this video. One of the best step by step tutorials.

Great pacing, clear concise narration. Hope to see more content!

I am going to do this soon on my 2008 Toyota metrix which is basically the same thing as a Corolla. Great video with all information that is needed thank you.

The best vid. by far got to the point, safety first and great step by step until job finished!! i have 94 corolla dx original owner I'll do just that.

This was one of the best mechanical videos I have ever seen! Thank you so much, you are a fantastic teacher man

Thankyou sir, very informative Shout out here at phillippines

Excellent video. Thank you!

Well done my friend. Well done.

great video mate , just bought a corolla 4 me daughter, mix 50 diesel 50 motor oil and coat the bottom of that corolla ,then park it on some sand for 3 days to drip dry , that will stop that rust from gettin any worse, toyotas worst enemy is rust, thats what farmers would do in shark bay west australia ,the whole area is just salt , cheers 4 the video , will b doin gearbox on weekend and havin a few beers

Great. You helped me a lot.

The best video I found

Thank you for teaching me how to change gear oil

Absolutely great video. I hope you have more opportunities to upload. More first gen Highlander please!

Thanks, I got Red Line too.

Easy instructions...thank you.

Damn that's a good video. Great show!

Ayyyyy I have an 06 corolla too, great car.

Thanks Great vid very clear instructions 👍

Man seems like you live in a really humid environment. I’ll be concern with all that rust...Great video!

Excellent tutorial, 10 out of 10 👌

Excellent video. Good job.

GOOD JOB 👍 WELL DONE 👏 ✔

Great video!

Nice video, I wonder do you know of a video for the manual transmission in a 99 Camry??

Don't forget to go ahead with that bad boy.

Thank you bro

Very good.

Good video, helpful. Would recommend wearing gloves when using brake cleaner 🤪

thank you

So I just attempted to do this today after watching your video and come to find out my fill plug is a 5/16 not a 24 mm and pretty much stripped it a little bit because I figured this was accurate so people need to watch out and I seen another guy said the XRS was a 10 mm so each car needs to be carefully configured or check with the dealer before tampering with.. my extremely stuck so I put some penetrating oil and might need a torch to loosen it any suggestions would be appreciated

I HAVE A 2005 TOYOTA COROLLA TOO "MANUAL" WITH A NEW CLUTCH

Starting with the fill plug also protects against the unlikely scenario where a bolt head breaks off, but you've already drained the fluid and now have no way to fill it!

My Toyota manual says to use 75w-90w Gl-5 gear oil. some say GL 5 is bad for Brass metals. anyone have any thoughts?

Would using HF ramps work to?

Is this the Amex process for the automatic transmission

Are there any differences for an '04 Matrix?

Well. done if this was available to me I would have been much more confident! Some good quality shit was done on KZfaq during the pandemic, these are gold. Also, man that is some serious chemicals going directly into your hands stuff is harsh isn't it? I smoke lightly so kinda the pot calling the kettle black. Thanks though!

take a break have a beer my kind of bro

will a a 15/16 socket work

After you went ahead, always make sure to go ahead.

Is there a way to check the transmission fluid on a manual before actually doing this?

Hey what's the transmission oil capacity ?

Thanks for the video with the excellent explanations . I live in northen Italy have and I have a 2004 1.8 gasoline / manual trasmission Corolla Verso with 138.000 Km ( 85 k miles) with no problems at all :Greatest car I ever had. After how many miles would you recommend to change the trasmission oil in normal driving conditions?

80w90 works?

Great video where did you get your plug washers from?

Wondering if it’s the same procedure for my 03 Camry . I have a manual transmission

You put on gloves to keep oil off your hands then you sprayed brake clean on your bare hands. I would leave the gloves on 🙂

Do i really need to torque them? Seems like it is just washer contact then 1/4 turn. Thanks

Good job on the video I like the specifics I am about to buy a 2004 Toyota matrix with a manual transmission I’ve read mostly bad reviews about those transmissions crapping out at 45,000 miles at the lowest the matrix I am about to buy has 239,000 miles do you think it would have any issuesBeing a high mileage car with a manual transmission because I would think they probably already fixed the problem by that mileage anyways

No magnets?

Great video and instructions. Location for the drain/refill plug is the same for 2004 Toyota Camry with manual 5 spd transmission? Can someone confirm?

Does the car being in first gear actually keep old fluid in the transmission? And if filled while jacked up wouldn't that fill it more and possibly be better?

Also.. doesn't having an extension on a torque wrench change actual torque?

How many miles where on this trans before it finally got a gearbox fluid change? Curious

What fuel plug are you mentioning in 4:20-4:32?

Can someone help me I have a 05 Corolla manual tran with 250k miles I don't think the fluid has ever been changed I got the car One year ago should I do it now?

How many miles did this gear oil have ? Did you buy the crush washers at the dealership?

does it shift better now? like does the clutch feel better

What if I just wanna check the fluid? These manual transmission usually don’t have a dipstick.

C60 transmission? Same manual transmission in the 00-05 Toyota Celica?

How many liters of gearbox oil does it take?

How many liters of flyid did you use?

my transmission is slipping. should i try changing the transmission fluid first or is this just a waist of time and money?

Is it 2 quarts or 4.1 quarts of tran oil? Thats what i read online

It only takes 2 quarts?

There are some DIY-ers who take the extra step of temporarily lowering the vehicle back to the ground as the fluid drains in order to drain out the extra fluid which would otherwise settle in the rear corner of the gearbox. It makes the job more tedious, but it might be worth the effort. What are your thoughts?

It's supposed to be level

I currently own a 2004 Matrix XRS with 225000 miles. I am original owner. Still purrs like a content pussy cat.

too thick new oil bro, this toyota needs 75w specific manual tr. oil. You will have rough changing gears

Dude. Stop going ahead so much and just do things.

This job is easier than changing the engine oil. I've did both.

Good mechanic doesn’t forget to remove the most important plug first what would you of done if you couldn’t of reproved the fill plug? Bad video

You really shouldn’t be doing DIY videos on your first time trying something. It’s a written rule with KZfaq. I appreciate you trying to help people (unless of course you’re just trying to help yourself financially) but chances are you’re going to ruin people. If you are not an expert please don’t post first time videos with vehicle mechanics. Or any subject for that matter. You simply don’t know enough to be able to teach someone what you were claiming to be the right way to do something. You didn’t even tell people how to check the fluid first….