How To Service a CVT Transmission (Toyota Corolla). Ep19

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How to service a CVT transmission
Do CVT transmissions need to be service? How often should a CVT transmission be serviced? How do you maintain a CVT transmission? How much does it cost to replace a CVT transmission? Do you want to know how to replace your CVT transmission oil and filter? You can service it yourself easily. Let me teach you how to properly service your CVT transmission.
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@SemperFi4evr 2 жыл бұрын

As a Master Certified Automotive Tech, I enjoy watching videos of people performing repairs on vehicles. I have watched many other videos of people performing transmission fluid & filter changes on Toyota corollas and this is by far the best one I have seen. You take the time to explain everything carefully and in a very detailed manner. Great video...

@redpillgarage 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you what a great compliment to receive especially from a fellow Tech. 👍

@jimmytho5424 10 ай бұрын

@@redpillgarage Great video and the steps are straight. It's easy to follow. Thanks.

@redpillgarage 10 ай бұрын

@@jimmytho5424 Thanks glad you enjoyed it.

@enoch650 3 ай бұрын

Hi where can I get full toyota feilder 141 121 and Honda insight full assembly and repair videos thanks

@abayb5246 Ай бұрын

Well explained how to do that. Thanks.

@jgeph2.4 4 ай бұрын

I need to find a mechanic that puts this much attention and care into their services. 👍🏼

@redpillgarage 4 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@devpanch1 10 ай бұрын

Finally a mechanic that uses a torque wrench. Great job and super video. Clean and careful work.

@redpillgarage 10 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@charizardsniper5064 5 ай бұрын

Yeah, except he didn’t torque down the transmission pan. Only the fill and drain bolts. I’ve watched so many videos read so many forums looking for the answer. Nobody gives you the damn spec. The bitch will leak if you don’t torque it down, right

@danstonge91 Жыл бұрын

By far the best video on KZfaq to do a Toyota Corolla CVT transmission service

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Dan glad you enjoyed it.👍

@AlphaKennyBody2 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Watched a different and the guy did exactly what you said not to do ( leave the plastic tube in while filling). You made the other guy look like a hack. This actually gave me confidence to do this myself.

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it thank you.

@Josephlola 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and the detailed info! I always carefully measure the drained fluid and put in a extra 8oz on the first service. Once my tube and pan plug are in they stay in,70k miles and still running smooth.

@redpillgarage 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@papoortega877 27 күн бұрын

Thank you, I used this video to service my 2020 Corolla CVT transmission at 20K miles. I purchased a Toyota pan gasket and filter for this as well as a couple gallons of Valvoline TS CVT fluid. Total fluid out was 4.5 quarts. I was surprised at the amount of sludge I cleaned from the pan and magnets at only 20K miles. Pan removal seems to be very important for the first fluid drain. I'll be sure to do the same at 40K miles. If the sludge is less than the first time, I'll extend the third service interval by 10K miles. I also did a temp check which is 97F to 113F while engine running and vehicle level. This is important if you cannot determine the exact amount of fluid drained. Regards, Grandpa

@redpillgarage 27 күн бұрын

G'day, after completing the temp level check and top up, always add an extra 1/4 litre more even though it's not specified in the specifications. This is what I personally do. It's recommended by all trany specialist I know. By adding a little extra won't cause any problems. Thanks for watching.

@eldave9261 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video ❤ I have a Toyota Corolla 2016 I bought it with 39 thousand miles.

@redpillgarage 4 ай бұрын

Your welcome.

@user-km6ke6dr4p 11 ай бұрын

Very nicely done and explained. Thank you

@redpillgarage 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@nadimsodha6142 4 ай бұрын

Very well explained. Thumbs Up Mate!!!

@redpillgarage 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@gl1dingviolently Жыл бұрын

Very good and detailed explainations..thank you so much

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@autophyte 2 жыл бұрын

That overflow tube is a trap for new players. It 's a reminder to always read the service manual first. I wonder how many guys ended up covered in fluid when they removed the pan.

@ysjmichael 2 ай бұрын

Wow, I've learnt so much, thank you!

@redpillgarage 2 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@douglasbroccone3144 Жыл бұрын

Great work. But I think the temp has to be with range to check the level. Otherwise awesome job

@donaldshearer7551 7 ай бұрын

Hello sir I live in northeast Florida I was happening I could use your services, when I go to my local toyota dealership iam always told its a life time fluid it never has to be changed for the life of the cvt transmission thank you great video my friend

@redpillgarage 7 ай бұрын

G'day @donaldshearer7551, I'm actually located in Sydney Australia. When a dealer/manufacturer says the term "life time fluid", what this actually means, the life time of the vehicle's warranty not the life time of the car itself. This is very deceiving to the public thinking that the fluid will last forever, eventually causing catastrophic damage to the cars trans and your pocket, and they still get away with it world wide. It is a marketing tactic that they sell to the public saying you never have to service your trany. Because I'm located outside the USA, what I recommend for you to do is ask friends, relatives, or neighbour's if the have a trust worthy Mechanic that they trust for you to use, or try Google and read the reviews carefully as some may be fake. When you do find a Mechanic, make sure you tell them what you want done to your car (like in the video). Do not let them talk you into upselling something else. Hope this helps, and thank you for watching my video.

@SeduAltar-zo1nj Жыл бұрын

Excellent 👍 🙏

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@amosdaka8118 25 күн бұрын

Great video

@redpillgarage 25 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@larrys9241 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, I have a Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. I'm sure the same rules apply. ( mostly ) :)

@redpillgarage 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, always check specification procedure. If you get it wrong you could over heat the transmission and that's not cheap. Its critical that the oil level is correct, most manufacturers require the oil level checked at a certain temperature using a scan tool or a infrared thermometer.

@giopirmisashvili5514 2 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤

@redpillgarage 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@Nik_The_Greek 2 күн бұрын

Awesome 👏🏻

@redpillgarage Күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@emanmoral Жыл бұрын

Good day mate, so far your method is the best I've seen. What if I don't want to replace the filter? Is it the same process? My vehicle is 2020 Rav4. Thank you. Emmanuel from Sydney.

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

Hi E.M, the process is similar but you'll need to get your hands on the specifications, some vehicles require the oil at a certain temperature, oil quantity, etc. But yes similar process. If it has done a lot of kilometres I would recommend a filter replacement, if not you can get away without changing it.

@tdang9528 Жыл бұрын

okay so i rang 2 toyota service centres today in sydney to ask for a quote to do the job in your video, both declined, say its not part of their maintenance. Called a few chain mechanics ultratune, mycar, they listened they walked away... so i think the verdict on this is pretty clear.. I think it would require some effort to find a mechanic who will do this job

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

G'day, try Marko Automatic Transmissions Specialist : (02) 4732 3024 these guys are very good at what they do.

@albertoflores2182 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your video and info! A couple questions though. Is this the newer k120 transmission? I drive 2020 Corolla and don’t want to pay the crazy labor price here in the states. Also is there really no specific torque measurement when bolting the pan back in place? And I’ve also seen other videos where they say you have to temp the oil to get a proper fill. How relevant is it for this process. Thanks again!

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

G'day Alberto, the transmission in the video is a K313. I usually tighten the pan bolts by feel and don't use torque specs, the reason for this is in the past I've not been happy with some settings as they are to loose, after 33 years of experience you develop a good feel for certain things. We cant always trust these automotive engineers as they constantly make mistakes, and an example of this is constant vehicle recalls around the world almost on a weekly basis. Using the steel gasket you wont need to worry about over tightening as the bolts but up against the pan you wont be able to tighten it much more than that. Yes some transmissions you do need oil temperature up usually around 30-45 degrees Celsius. There are to many conflicting ways on refill procedures out there that becomes really frustrating even for mechanics, for example I use 2 different software programme's and sometimes have 2 different specifications for the same exact car. I use 2 auto transmission specialists with very goog reputations which do work for dealerships on a regular basis, and they tell me don't even waste your time going over specs on refill procedures, once you've got the oil dripping out from the over flow or check plug hole, then screw the plug back up and pump in another quarter to half litre oil, this is when your finally finalize the oil level, including running through all the gears and temperature settings with the engine running and in park, (NOT with motor turned off). (I did not do this in the video as I did not want to confuse people if they referred to their specifications, not to create confusion). In your case you have a different model as to the one in the video is a 2017 model, so its best to say to get your hands on the refill procedure specifications to be safe. Having said that the procedure is similar as to the video you watched. By the way thank you for spending the time to watch the video. Hope this helps.

@albertoflores2182 Жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you so much for this information and taking the time to respond! Finding good info like your videos is really hard to come by! Please continue in what you do cause it’s helping a lot of people save time and money! God bless you!

@samuelcarvalho3691 14 күн бұрын

Hey I have an IMPORTANT question. Firstly I just want to say that this video is incredibly educational and helpful as I have a CVT corolla with 150k miles. My question is: I don't think I'm able to get my hands on a new drain pan gasket, transmission filter. Should I Option1) Just replace the oil all the oil by removing the plug, pan, and filter, cleaning them and reusing those same parts(pan, filter, gasket) back onto the car? Option2) Just replace the oil by only draining the oil by only removing the drain plug and orange plug, and not removing the drain pan? (I've seen multiple other KZfaqrs do this, but it doesn't make sense to me as there's clearly a lot more oil left inside the pan and oil filter, and that will just contaminate the new fluid). Option3) Don't change the oil at all, leave it as it is. Please let me know which of these do you think I should use, or if you have some other suggestion to add, I would be very grateful if you can help me out. Thank you in advance.

@redpillgarage 14 күн бұрын

Thank you for the question. I would go with option 1, but if your trany has never been serviced and the oil is burnt black, this option could be risky as it may disturb/dislodge any large dirt particles that could float around and cause a problem. You've probably heard that saying if its not broke don't fix it. Then option 3 sounds better. If the oil isn't burnt then option 1 is good to go. So you'll have get a sample of the oil onto a clean piece of paper. Just remove the fill plug on the side of the trany and get a clean piece of long wire like an old coat hanger that you can cut a piece off the long side and use that to get a sample of oil. Hope this helped.

@dajenveeraragoo33 Жыл бұрын

Great job! Can you please tell us what is the torque specs for the transmission pan bolts? Thanks.

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

G'day Dajen thanks for watching. I usually tighten the pan bolts by feel and don't use torque specs, the reason for this is in the past I've not been happy with some settings as they are to loose. Also keep in mind if you do use the specified torque specs that will be for the steel pan gasket not cork etc. For example if you were to use a aftermarket gasket (cork or paper) you will overtighten it and cause a trans oil leak. I use the 2 leading Australian online specification ( Boyce & Auto Data) and both don't specify any pan torque settings. I recommend on using the genuine steel gasket and when you tighten the bolts up all the way in, what you'll find it wont turn much more, unlike bolting up a cork gasket. Hope this helped.

@faustogonzalez8397 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video, thanks so much. I was curious, you didn't mention the Transmission Fluid temperature being monitored, with a 2006 Toyota Tundra the final trans fluid level check is done with the trans temperature at a sepicfic range and then overflow outlet is checked for a trickle stream? Thanks so much !!

@redpillgarage 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Yes most transmissions you have to check the temperature. According to Toyota there is no temp specification on this model 2017 at time of publication. I guess that's maybe why they say turn engine off after 30 seconds not to get it hot, thanks.

@sneedsfeedNseed007 Жыл бұрын

@@redpillgarage For the 2014-2016 corolla with a k313 CVT transmission , a table in a guide published by eautorepair shows that during 'Active Test' mode which can be done by connecting pins 13 & 4 of the OBD2 connector or using a toyota techstream tool , it says that the , 'Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature' is between 35-45 degrees celsius. In 'Fluid Level Adjustment Temperature' mode , the overflow plug and bolt gasket of the CVT transmission is then removed so that either the overflowing fluid can flow out till a steady drip or more fluid is pumped into the transmission if no fluid flows out from the overflow plug. I'm just not sure whether this is applicable to the e180 Corolla hatch but the guide just states 2014-2016 corolla with a k313 transmission. Cheers , buddy

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

@@sneedsfeedNseed007 G;day mate, yes it does apply to the E180 with the K313 trans, it is the same procedure. Another thing you can do also if you don't feel confident, is to measure the quantity of oil removed from the trans and then you'll know exactly how much to put back in.

@sneedsfeedNseed007 Жыл бұрын

@@redpillgarage Thanks cobber , that was loads of help

@rockyramos27542661 3 ай бұрын

I'm 99 % sure this procedure is the same on the US Corollas CVT ty so much for the video

@redpillgarage 3 ай бұрын

Your welcome

@alejandrocentonzio9730 10 ай бұрын

Greetings from Chile, very good video, I already have all the elements to maintain the CVT transmission of my 2017 rav4. The only problem I have is that I have not been able to find information on the tightening torque that I should give to the bolts of the frying pan. I hope you can help me with that information please. A hug .

@redpillgarage 10 ай бұрын

G'day @alejandrocentonzio9730, sorry I don't have the specs for your enquiry.

@TomSkorupski 6 ай бұрын

I have always been advised never to use lubricants on the wheel studs as the torque rating is on dry studs. Lubrication will cause more torque to be applied to the studs.

@redpillgarage 6 ай бұрын

G'day @TomSkorupski yes you are correct, but from my personal experience after 35 years I prefer doing it this way for at least a couple of reasons, I've never once had a problem. Also, take note that this particular car does not have the factory wheels. I noticed that the wheel nuts did not line up perfectly with the "Disk Wheel" of the rim. So I would rather have it slightly tighter than normal. Keep in mind that the manufacturers have so many re-calls these days that sometimes you have to use common sense. Thank you for watching the video.

@timwilson5471 5 ай бұрын

@@redpillgaragedo the after market wheels have hub centric rings? If not that probably explains why they don’t line up. Genuine Toyota wheels are hub centric 😀👍

@redpillgarage 5 ай бұрын

@@timwilson5471 G'day, this does have the h.c.rings, I don't think these wheels are perfectly suited for this car.

@davewebster1627 9 ай бұрын

Good clear instruction but does some Corollas have a eCVT system?

@redpillgarage 9 ай бұрын

G'day @davewebster1627, best thing to do is to contact your local Toyota dealer to find out what models have this.

@davidwood7170 Ай бұрын

USA spec says the CVT has to warm up to between 93 degrees F to 114 degrees F and THEN check the level . Becasue temp makles the fluid expand. And correct level will be set by the fill tube AFTER temp expansion. Prehaps the shifting and 30 second wait 3X helps to fill the voids after a Filter replacewment service. But the very last step should be letting the CVT get to its specified operating temp to set the correct level .

@redpillgarage Ай бұрын

Thank you.

@user-yd9ho2np9l Жыл бұрын

very nice video, thank you my friend, but if I have a question it's have 2 dipstick? one inside oil pan and one up ?

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

G'day thank you for watching. This is the K313 transmission in a 2017 Corolla it does not have a transmission dip stick at all. If your transmission has a dip stick it would be the previous model to the one in the video, which means you can easily top up from the dip stick tube only. If your Corolla is the same as the one in the video (2017 Corolla K313 trans), you'll have to follow the same procedure in the video. You may have to watch the video again to get familiar with the re-fill procedure, take your time so you feel confident to do the job. You may want to play the video one step at a time on your phone while doing it. Hope this helps, thank you.

@user-yd9ho2np9l Жыл бұрын

@@redpillgarage thanks you man.. I have Mazda Cvtf DJVA transmission and have dipstick same like engine oil level check..

@tarheelhemoglobin Жыл бұрын

Great video. But are you supposed to warm the new fluid to 95 degrees to get the fill level right?

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

G'day John, at the time of the video recording my specifications instructions claims to only let the engine idle for a 30 second warm up. Some manufacturers say 30 degrees Celsius, others say 50 degrees Celsius on other car types. I have seen over the years specifications change from time to time. All I can say is that I use Boyce's Autolibrary data specifications and also Autodata Technical solutions for all my specification needs, and to this day I've never had a problem. Both software specifications don't mention anything about temp settings which I found to be odd also. My trans specialist has always told me to pump in an extra 0.25 - 0.5 of a litre of oil, this method is common in the industry. What you have to be careful of is, if your checking the fluid level too hot (indicating a higher oil level) you may cause the trans to overheat when cold or it may slip going around bends, as trans oil expands as it warms up, in other words the trans level could be too low if your checking the level when the oil is too hot. Hope this helped.

@jshepard152 10 ай бұрын

On my 2015 Corolla CVT the temperature spec is 35 to 45 degrees C. Per the Toyota manual.

@redpillgarage 10 ай бұрын

@@jshepard152 sounds about right.

@jeffkeryk3550 3 ай бұрын

I just put in about 1/2 quart more than what drained, then do the level set procedure.

@redpillgarage 3 ай бұрын

G'day @jeffkeryk3550, once you've set the final level, I then personally put little more in approx. 1/4 litre.

@albaniapascal7102 8 ай бұрын

Do you use any sealant cover?

@redpillgarage 8 ай бұрын

G'day @albaniapascal7102, no I only use gaskets. The only time I'll use a sealant if there is some type of damage or imperfection to the surfaces that may possibly cause a leak.

@FC-ue1yc 5 ай бұрын

Canadian resident here...Just wanna share my unfortunate experience with my local Toyota dealership. Last year i took my CHR to their place for transmission service and almost had to kneel down & beg for it as those folks just didn't believe the necessity of tranny fluid replacement ("It is life time fluid"). So basically after I begged over and over again they got pissed and did some "drain and fill" (well, allegedly)... then my transmission went out. They refused to take any responsibility because I "insisted on a service that is not needed". That dealership is owned by a powerful family which allegedly owns half of the city so i didn't even bother to take any further steps. I went to another mechanic who took the transmission apart and found coolant contamination...and yeah i had to pay $9K out of pocket for a new tranny.

@redpillgarage 5 ай бұрын

G'day @FC-ue1yc, absolute nightmare, what a horrible way to treat a customer that's willing to throw money at them. All I can advise in the future to never use any new car dealer unless it's warranty work. It's always best to find a good Mechanic from a local small business that's got good Google reviews or word of mouth from friends or family. I'm guessing you know this now, but what "Life time fluid" actually means is the life time of the "new car warranty" and not the life of the car. You might want to check with your insurance as in Australia some insurance company's will pay a large % of the repairs. Hope this helps. Thank you

@LorealisLoyal Жыл бұрын

so i maybe a little confused, what stage in refilling the oil did you put the 5 liters back into the car or however much comes out of the car?

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

Gday TLG, around 11:30 into the video I began the refill procedure.

@josephherring8761 8 ай бұрын

Dumb question as I probably already know the answer and am just hoping I can be lazy lol, but is there not enough room in the transmission case to add 5 quarts initially, then crank the vehicle, run it through the gears, and then remove the 6mm hex plug and let it drain until there is a small trickle from the overflow tube?

@redpillgarage 8 ай бұрын

G'day @josephherring8761, you might be able to get away with it, but it's always best to stick to manufacturer's recommendation. By doing so you won't be creating any problems.

@gsgfdesf55 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sir, your explanations are excellent! May i ask what’s the reasonable labor cost of doing the CVT fluid change job? I have the exact same car and located in Melb, who should I find to have a proper fluid change like you did? Thank you

@redpillgarage 2 жыл бұрын

G'day gsgfdesf55, in Sydney approx $120 to $180 for labour + parts all depends in the location of the repairer. After watching my video tutorial you should have a go at it. Its only hard if you don't understand. By watching the video step by step whilst your doing it yourself you'll be ok. I don't miss any steps in my videos so my subscribers know all the full details of all my work. I have seen other youtubers over the years and they don't always show the viewer the complete process and that's when you'll get stuck. If you are unable to do it yourself for what ever reason, I would see a good independent Mechanic with good Google reviews or a transmission specialist. Just make sure you tell them that they must change the filter and ALL the oil as shown in the video, otherwise they will do a drain and re-fill. It is unfortunate that in our industry the word "SERVICE" has many different meanings, so make sure you tell them exactly what you want done. Thank you.

@sneedsfeedNseed007 Жыл бұрын

Hey mate , I saw a guide from eautorepair for the 2014-2016 corolla with a k313 CVT transmission and where the instructions differed from your video is that either a Toyota Techstream tool or bidirectional scanner if available was to be used to put the car into , 'Active Test' mode to detect oil temperature and adjust fluid levels. Alternately , if Techstream tool or bidirectional scanner was not available , pin 13 and pin 4 for the OBD2 port were to be shorted to put the vehicle into 'Active Test' mode. I think the guide was for the North American E170 Corolla Sedan and not the E180 Corolla Hatch/Auris. My question is that is this necessary for the e180 Corolla Hatch? I have a 2013 pre-facelift corolla hatch and would like the service the transmission in the near future. Cheers

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

G'day Vin, It can be confusing out there with similar makes and models. The best thing to do is get the specs for your car, try Google first. Don't worry you won't cause any damage providing the trans has sufficient amount of oil init. Most times you'll get away without using a scan tool or Active Test Mode. I'm assuming your trans does not have a dip stick, general rule of thumb with CVT transmissions once you've reached the correct level to press and HOLD the brake pedal then place the trans in drive (2 man Job, get someone to help you) and you'll be able to pump in more oil until it comes out from the overflow plug (this procedure is not part of factory specifications ask any trans specialist and that's what they do and recommend to the dealership otherwise no warranty). Its better to have more oil than not enough as you can over heat the trans if the oil level is to low. Just make sure the car is dead cold so you don't have to worry about temperature specification, the time you spend pumping oil in and re-checking, the temp will be around the factory specs anyway. I'm assuming your from Australia, I've always used Marko Automatic Transmission Specialist (02) 4732 3024 they are in the Penrith Sydney area. These guys have always performed good trans rebuilds for me for more than 20 years. Hope this helps, and thanks for spending the time to watch my video.

@samuelcarvalho3691 14 күн бұрын

May I know why you didn't do the temperature thing that most mechanics on youtube did? Like the basically top up the transmission fluid, bring it up to temperature, and then drain, and apparently that's the correct amount of fluid.

@redpillgarage 14 күн бұрын

G'day @samuelcarvalho3691, at the time of making the video back in 2021 my Toyota specs did not give me any temp settings which I questioned at the time, and was told the time spent running through the gears would bring the temp up to specs. What I do with every CVT Trans service is always add between 250mls to 500mls extra than what the manufacturer specifies. This is common practice in the industry because lets face it the dealers are constantly publishing recalls, they still can't get it right. Just to give you an example, every new car that I've serviced ( 1st log book service ) with a CVT Trany I've always had to top up the level once set at correct temp specs. Also our Data is always going through updates where they make corrections, it can be really frustrating. The Dealers never checks the trans oil level. I've had new customers come to me to check their CVT oil level because the Dealer won't do it in the service. Yes you are correct trans oil final top is checked at the correct temp settings.

@LTVoyager 8 ай бұрын

It looked like you were pausing right before the torque wrench clicked and moving again until it clicked. Or is the sound just out of sync and the wrench was actually clicking before the audible click is heard?

@redpillgarage 8 ай бұрын

I honestly can't remember a minor detail like that, too long ago. What you see on the video is what you get no special effects.

@Cyclingmasterseller 4 ай бұрын

I am very curious about one thing, why not put the entire extra fluid in at the end, so the overflow plug has at least a full quart over, not just a "trickle"? Seems this would be much safer as to not letting it run low for any reason. Other than that, I think this is the BEST video for explaining everything I need to know on how to do this full procedure now, not just the drian-and-fills, like I've been doing. Thank you sir!

@redpillgarage 4 ай бұрын

G'day @Cyclingmasterseller, when making these video's I try to stick to the manufacturer's specifications to give the viewer an accurate service like performed by Toyota. I personally don't always follow manufacturer specifications as manufacturers are always putting out so many recalls and sometimes they still can't get it right. I usually put an extra 1/4 - 1/2 litre of trany fluid in most trans work that I do as the manufacturer does not specify to do this. As an example, every time I've checked the trans fluid level in almost every new car that I've serviced, always needs a top-up. Thank you for watching.

@S35CANAVERAL 4 ай бұрын

@@redpillgaragethe extra 1/2 liter is interesting, I don’t understand why so much oil is overflowing the first time you remove the overflow plug, if the level was correct,shouldn’t you just have a trickle?

@redpillgarage 4 ай бұрын

@@S35CANAVERAL Yes correct if following Toyota specs. But not all Mechanics agree. All trany specialist I know say this is wrong, always put an extra 1/4 - 1/2 Litre more to prolong the life of the trany. Keep in mind when you go to a new car dealer to get your Trany re-built, they send it to a Trany specialist or the try to sell you a new transmission that cost many thousands of $. I have more trust in the trany specialist that has decades of experiance and common sense copared to a new car dealer. Thank you.

@stevenlam4802 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, great informative vid, just a quick question, the CVT from my Australian 2015 Corolla whines at about 100km/hrs, and I was wondering if that is an indication of a need for this transmission service?

@redpillgarage 2 жыл бұрын

G'day Steven, Its possible it may need a service, it could be a number of things like a clogged oil filter, low oil level, diff bearing, or the beginning of the end of your transmission. Without me looking/listening at it I don't want to send you down the wrong path. Check the oil level first. What you should do next before you spend any serious $$ on your car, get it properly diagnosed. If you are thinking of performing a trany service you could be wasting your money, so get it checked first by a Mechanic with a good reputation or a transmission specialist. If they say to you it simply needs a service because the filter is blocked, then you can service it your self just like I performed in the video. You did not state how many kilometres your car has, if it has low kilometres I wouldn't think it would be serious as Toyota transmissions are very reliable. I don't know what state your from, but if by any chance from Western Sydney I recommend giving Marco's Transmissions a call in Penrith, they have a very good reputation. I wouldn't waste your time going to the dealer as most dealers will drive your car to a trany specialist for diagnosis, then slug you with a cost. Most importantly to be safe, just check to see if you car has ever had any factory recalls for the trany (call local Toyota dealer). Hope this helps.

@gilgitister 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Steven, my old 2014 corolla hatch (bought in Dec 2018 with 96k mileage) with CVT did exactly the same. Once I reached 100km/hr, it made that countinuous whine, not very loud but I got ears for car noises and know when something isn't normal. So I took it back to Rockingam Toyota within 14 days of my purchase, had their mechanic sit with me and took a drive on freeway. Turned out it was CVT bearing and their mechanic said Toyota would have to replace the whole transmission for you because CVT's can't be repaired. Toyota Rockingham did try very hard to delay and ignore me for 3 months because they did not want to replace something that would cost around AUD 8k to AUD 9k. I finally had to visit Toyota WA head office to make a complain and guy their made a phone call to them asking to fix it for me. I even marked my old transmission unit with a screw driver at 3 different locations because I completely lost trust in dealerships and thought they would just acid clean my old transmission and refit it haha So then I got a brand new CVT in my car and guess what? Same whining, this time considerably low. They said it's normal but it's not and I had to make peace with it. Now I own another, 2013 hatch, same CVT and everything, just bought it like 4 weeks ago with 58k on odometer and there's no whining in it.

@stevenlam4802 2 жыл бұрын

@@gilgitister Thanks for the advice. I searched online for months for owners with similar problems and it seems this is an extremely rare case. My corolla has about 150,000kms and I 've owned it since 123,000kms. When I first picked it up, I notice the whine immediately as I drove onto the freeway, but as it was from an auction, I couldn't raise a case to get it fixed. The transmission actually runs perfectly fine, with absolutely no problem with how the car drives in spite of the irritating noise. I've actually raised the issue with Toyota Moorooka while getting it serviced and they said it was due to the "new tires", what a joke. Over the past 27,000kms I've driven it, I've come to terms with it being "normal" and just drown it out with music while on the freeway, and occasionally it doesn't whine, such as before the engine fully warms up or after driving for over an hour, weird. Just a quick question also, when I let the foot off while on the freeway, the whining stops, did this happen to your car too? When I noticed this I immediately narrowed it down to something to do with the transmission.

@stevenlam4802 2 жыл бұрын

@@redpillgarage Thanks for the super informative response! Based on your checklist we can rule out oil filter and level as my vehicle was serviced on time by Toyota Moorooka in QLD and I hope to dear God that they serviced it correctly. Seeing as that’s what dealerships would probably do, I will take your advice to have it checked out by a reputable transmission specialist. I’ve also contacted Toyota about any recalls and the car is all in check. I’ll update on any new information I get from the specialist. Thank you again, you’ve earnt a new subscriber, I’ve actually used 3 of your videos and managed to restore my headlights, replace my batteries, and properly remove my tires!

@gilgitister 2 жыл бұрын

@@stevenlam4802 You're welcome. I too spent hours searching for similar cases on every forum including toyota owners club and whirlpool Australia but to no avail before contacting my dealership. You're right, either it's a very rare CVT problem or owners having similar noise haven't noticed it or feel like it's normal because of this other whistling noise toyota cvt makes upon decelerating on low speeds (flying saucer effect). Even the technician took a while before he noticed the noise and just to narrow it down further to CVT, I asked the technician if they have a system in place at their workshop where they can raise the entire car and do 100kms just to eliminate the road/air noise and then maybe it's more clear, to which he said yes they do have and he will definitely carry that out on my car. So he came back after another 30-40 min and confirmed it was the CVT bearing. Another thing was when I went to Toyota WA, they said Toyota Rockingham tried to pass this on to us as if Toyota Australia is responsible for something like this, which made me thinking that it could be some sort of manufacturing fault and not general wear and tear with usage. To your question, Yes, as soon you lift the foot off, it stops and like you said, other than the irritating noise, my CVT was smooth as butter. And mine always made that noise on the freeway.

@belatorius3442 4 ай бұрын

Other videos suggested that you have to get the transmission up to a certain temperature? Did you avoid this because you dropped the pan down?

@redpillgarage 4 ай бұрын

G'day @belatorius3442, at the time of making this video ( 2 years ago ) Toyota did not specify temp specs which at the time I also thought was odd. Manufacture's are constantly updating specs and performing recalls. To be safe you can always add an extra 1/4 - 1/2 litre of trans fluid at the end. This is what I personally do with a CVT trans service, even though its not specified to do this. All the transmission specialist that I know, recommend this should be done with CVT trans service's. When running through the gears and checking the level, it would generate enough heat that it would be approx. around temp specs. Thank you.

@ab-zo4su 4 ай бұрын

Great illustration. How did you ensure that the proper qty of fluid was replaced. Since Tranny fluid expands with heat, Toyota calls for the level to be checked when it is within a certain temp range. The spec for the K313 tranny (2ZR-FE / FAE) is between 35C- 45C (95F - 113F). The engine has to be running when monitoring the temp along with the fluid from the drain plug. You close the drain plug when the fluid reduces to a trickle within that temp range or at a minimum the drained fluid should have been measured and replaced with the same qty Is there a reason this step was skipped?

@redpillgarage 4 ай бұрын

G'day @ab-zo4su, at the time of filming this video over 2 years ago I followed the Toyota specifications 100%. From time to time manufacturers will amend or update specifications. I didn't agree with not suppling temp specs at the time. Just to let you know, when ever I've serviced a new car with a CVT, the trany always needs a top up. What I personally do is always put an extra 1/4 - 1/2 Litre trans oil in the trany with engine running and in gear. Also if temp specs are not supplied I normally top up around the 35 - 45 degrees Celsius. (most manufacturers specify 35 - 45 degrees Celsius). Thank you.

@user-jd3ld7yy6m 10 ай бұрын

Hello, did you put 5 liters of oil, it does not show well on the gauge and one more question I have a Toyota Auris 2015 hybrid before the facelift, how many liters of oil does the gearbox collect and at what km interval is it recommended to change.

@redpillgarage 10 ай бұрын

G'day @user-jd3ld7yy6m, yes approx. 5ltrs trans oil. We don't have Auris model in Australia, I recommend every 50,000kms to service the trans if you want it to last for many years. You have some options to check for specs on your car, you can go to the Castrol website and type in your licence plate number and it will show all the fluid specifications for your car (this is what Castrol Australia has to offer their customers). Also you can call your local Toyota dealer and quote them your chassis number and they will tell you how much oil you will need to purchase. Or you can check in your owners manual that came with the car. If your trans code is a K313 then it should be the same as the trans in the video. Thank you.

@waltermauricioherrerasanch841 17 күн бұрын

It is said that the filler tube is to help leveling the fluid but only if it's at a specific temperature. If the fluid is over the specified temperature then the filler tube will give it the wrong level and it will end up underfilled, if done cold or not hot enough then you can end up overfilling since fluid expands as it gets hotter. What is your take on this? I learned this from the car care nut channel .

@redpillgarage 16 күн бұрын

G'day @waltermauricioherrerasanch841, that is correct, you will need to get the temp specs way out for that to happen, its like saying how long is a piece of string lol. What I personally do is add an extra 250mls to 500 mls more to be safe, even though the specs doesn't mention this but this is what most Mechanics do. By adding a small amount of fluid is perfectly safe to do. When I made this video approx. 2 and half years ago there was no temp specs, but now that has changed. Thank you.

@thannasaffo6039 10 ай бұрын

Hi Red Does Toyota corola 2023 has direct shaft in cvt transmission (dcvt)to help cvt in the bigning of car motion and thanks

@redpillgarage 10 ай бұрын

Yes they have the launch gear.

@KalindKPatel 28 күн бұрын

Can you please tell me what torque to use for toyota corolla 2018 transmission 1) pan bolts 2) inside 3 filter bolts 3) plastic drain plug 4) main metal drain plug 5) the bolt where we put transmission oil in?

@redpillgarage 28 күн бұрын

G'day @KalindKPatel, I currently don't have access to any torque settings. Try doing an on line search, thank you.

@douglasbroccone3144 Жыл бұрын

I let it go to 100k miles. I’m going to change it now and hope it doesn’t slip

@jakesmith-ho4bl 3 ай бұрын

How did it go?

@freakjella 2 жыл бұрын

i have the same car in your video with cvt transmission, it makes whining noise at speed 15 to 20 mph, it was like that when i buy it brand new, dealer said this was the torque converter noise and is normal. but i dont believe the dealer, i think its because it have less fluid. if you give me your opinion on this matter i will really really appreciate your help.

@redpillgarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. It is not normal to have this kind of noise from the trany, it should be quiet. I would take it asap to a good independent mechanic with a good reputation or a Transmission specialist. They can give you a diagnosis in writing. A brand new car should not have any type of noise at all. If it was low on oil the trany should slip when driving. If their diagnosis is correct, the torque converter is making the noise, this will lead to it over heating the trany, burning the oil and eventually causing major damage, so get it checked ASAP. Let me know how you go, hope this helped.

@kingmanL7309 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Red Garage, thank you very much for your video. I am going to change transmission fluid myself. just wonder if you could tell me what is your car transmission volume. mine is an australian model 2017 1.8L ascent sport hatchback, with a volume of 7.9qtrs.

@redpillgarage 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely 7.6 Litres total refill. You will need to buy 2 x 4 Litre containers. If your not buying genuine oil make sure you look up on oil companies website which oil they specify for your car, for example if you decide to by Castrol oil look at their oil recommendation guide for your car. Do not ask at your local parts shop as they often get it wrong, resulting damage to the transmission. Hope this helps thank you.

@kingmanL7309 2 жыл бұрын

@@redpillgarage many ones showed us on their youtubes that they could only replace about 2 litres each change. You amazed me by doing this for 5+litres. I tend to buy Toyota genuine cvt fe fluid though it is very expensive here AUD142/4L. No much alternatives otherwise here, Penrite and Nulon are both local makers having some reputation but I am still a bit cautious. BTW I have some idea about how to measure the fluid with some common sense. That is what I am going to do---first, loose the filling bolt then remove drain nut, some amount of fluid comes out and stops flowing, then we get Volume1-V1. second i will remove the plastic over flow tube and the pan, i won't record the volume V2. after new filter and gasket (do you use glue for the gasket?) are put in and pan restored with the plastic overflow tube in the original level, and leave the drain plug off, we then fill in fresh fluid till i see the first drop from drain plug, meaning just reaching top of the overflow tube. finally drain plug tighten and add V1 equivalent fresh fluid into the filling hole, that will be the exact balance of in and out fluids, given we do this procedure under the same temperature.

@redpillgarage 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I never use any glue for the pan gasket as the genuine Toyota gasket is metal and a 1 use item and its very cheap to buy. If You are unsure at any point of the transmission service you can re-watch the video or play step by step as a guide not to make any mistakes. Good luck.

@kingmanL7309 2 жыл бұрын

@@redpillgarage thanks a lot

@kingmanL7309 2 жыл бұрын

@@redpillgarage I have now drained near 6.3L of the CVT fluid. Unable to get the filter so use the old one. Just wondering whether you have the torque of nuts of the transmission pan. I cannot find it. Thanks a lot.

@au750 3 ай бұрын

In my corolla service book, it never mentions replacing the transmission fluid, only says inspect it every 2years or 40k. Do you think it's still necessary to replace it every 100k? Cheers

@redpillgarage 3 ай бұрын

G'day @au750, yes I would definitely replace it, no oil last's forever.

@wil5116 2 жыл бұрын

Hi sir, is this Corolla a ZRE182R type model or ZRE172R type model? Just felt hazed about how to select correct Automatic transmission filter on eBay. Thank you.

@redpillgarage 2 жыл бұрын

Gday, the Corolla in the video is a 2017 ZRE182R 1.8 Ltr engine. Thanks.

@rabsal8905 Жыл бұрын

Hi sir , i have a question for you , i have replaced the old fluid to a new one from toyota cvt fe like in the video and follow your steps one by one to the end but i have use 4 L of fluid not 5 L , is that ok if i drive the car with 4 L ?! , i have ordered another 4 L to add one more liter maybe two days from now i will receive it .

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

G'day Rabsal, I recommend for you not to drive the car as this will cause the transmission to overheat. Also you may find the trans could start to slip when going around a bend, this on its own can be a danger to you or others in the wrong conditions. It is not worth the risk.

@rabsal8905 Жыл бұрын

@@redpillgarage thank you sir I'm really appreciate your help

@Julio-kz8zo Жыл бұрын

So filter housing bolts and pan bolts get no torquing ? or did I miss it.

@redpillgarage 11 ай бұрын

Hi Julio, I usually don't torque the filter and pan especially if they are after market, I personally don't recommend it. I've never had a problem with it.

@ariesgalvez7795 Жыл бұрын

i have a corolla altis 1.6 automatic, how many liters do I need to put on the transmission fluid cvt fe waiting for your reply.

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

G'day Aries, the information supplied is not enough. You'll also need to supply year model, trans code, or licence plate number. The easiest thing for you to do is simply type in your licence plate number on Castrol website, and it should give you all the fluids and quantity required for the car. Another option is simply check your glove box manual also. Hope this helped.

@DuckMcDuckinson 10 ай бұрын

I see what you did at 8:00 😂😂😂

@redpillgarage 10 ай бұрын

Nah not me 😁👍

@DuckMcDuckinson 10 ай бұрын

@@redpillgarage yeah who did that not you not me 🙃

@Mrpxndrifter 2 ай бұрын

How much do you think it would cost to program a 2016 Toyota Corolla transmission cuz I just replaced mine and it’s not really working and I did some research they said you have to program so how much would you program my Toyota?

@redpillgarage 2 ай бұрын

G'day @Mrpxndrifter, it can cost approx. $75 - $200. I recommend giving Marko Automatic Transmissions Specialist a call Ph:(02) 4732 3024, these guy are very good. Thanks.

@tercelito92 7 ай бұрын

Hello sir my cuestion is Inown a 2016 Scion Im and the O ring the part number you show dont fit in my car is diferent transmission

@redpillgarage 7 ай бұрын

G'day @tercelito92, simply just take your sample to the local Auto Parts Store and they will easily match it up for you. It is a very common size.

@soulnchain 11 ай бұрын

Hi, what model is this? It says Corolla in the title but it’s clearly an Auris. Is it the 1.6 or the 1.8 hybrid? Toyota told me that my 1.8 hybrid doesn’t have the filter… could that be?

@redpillgarage 11 ай бұрын

2017 Corolla ZRE182R 1.8Ltr Petrol only, with a K313 trans.

@tarheelhemoglobin 10 ай бұрын

I followed this procedure an all went well, but the drain pan is dripping fluid a little on the back side. I pulled the pan off again and replaced the gasket with an OEM gasket. So I got to do the job twice. :) But the darn OEM gasket is leaking some fluid too, still getting a few drops on the driveway. Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong? Did over tighten the drain pan bolts? Under tighten? Any ideas?

@redpillgarage 10 ай бұрын

Oh no! G'day @tarheelhemoglobin, the first thing you actually need to clean that area so it's absolutely dry, then you need to pinpoint the oil leak exactly, in other words, you need to see the oil dripping from the source, no guessing. If you had cleaned both surfaces correctly then it won't be the gasket, more than likely either the pan bolts are too loose (if unsure get specifications torque settings) or it may be leaking from one of the pan bolts itself. If it is leaking from a pan bolt and it's tight, just remove the bolt and apply some automotive sealant or thread locker Loctite 243 to both threads. Are you sure this oil leak wasn't there before? When cleaning the surfaces make sure you didn't put any deep scratches with a scraper in either the trans or the pan, if this is the case, just apply automotive sealant to resolve the problem. Without seeing it myself I can't say much more than carefully retrace your steps. Hope this helps.

@sarahobrien3379 6 ай бұрын

Is this the same procedure for a 2023 corolla le?

@redpillgarage 6 ай бұрын

Almost, but to play it safe, it's best to get your hands on a workshop manual.

@jonathanmolina4178 Жыл бұрын

How many pounds of pressure did you put on each transmission screw?

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

G'day Jonathan, I always do the pan and filter bolts by feel as over the years I have found the factory specs to be a problem from time to time on some transmissions. Keep in mind you can't use factory torque specs if you are going to use a after market gasket (cork gasket) as this will cause a leak eventually.

@Galaxys-tz1kq 2 ай бұрын

I am in Sydney and have all parts listed in the video on order. Can you perform the service for me ?

@redpillgarage 2 ай бұрын

G'day @Galaxys-tz1kq, at the moment we are currently closed/not operating anymore. I can recommend 2 workshops that do high-quality work. R & G Vaccari Mechanical Repairs. Ph. (02) 9609 6357 and you can also try Marko Automatic Transmissions Specialist (02) 4732 3024. These 2 workshops are very good. I think you should have a go and do it yourself. You've watched the video, I didn't miss any steps so you should feel confident in doing it. Hope this helps, thank you.

@Galaxys-tz1kq 2 ай бұрын

@@redpillgarage thank you will give them a call.

@kavik526town2 2 жыл бұрын

had toyota do a CVT service at 40k miles on my 2020 corolla. Im now looking at the invoice & it doesn't say anything about changing the filter. Do you think this is a issue & should I just worry about it at the 80k service & have them changed the filter as well?. Toyota doesn't even look at the CVT until 120k miles which I didn't like & decided to get it serviced every 40k or 2 years

@redpillgarage 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, they probably haven't changed the filter as you have not been charged for it. Service could mean 3 different things, for example, 1) they drained what ever comes out from the overflow plug hole (drain plug), 2) remove the trany filler tube, 3) remove the pan and filter. My guess is they did step 1 or step 2 also. The only way to find out is to call them and find out exactly if they removed the trany filler tube which means most of the oil was removed. If they didn't change the filter this means the trany sump was not removed. Its up to you. You can wait for the 80k service at least the oil has been changed, but at the 80k service make sure you tell them to change the filter also. I wouldn't worry about it at this stage. Hope this helps.

@kavik526town2 2 жыл бұрын

@@redpillgarage yeah I figured since it was a CVT service it would be the filter as well. Specially for the price of the service lol

@choy5023 2 жыл бұрын

@@kavik526town2 how much did you pay for the service

@kavik526town2 2 жыл бұрын

@@choy5023 like 300 bucks lmao. not worth it

@greggie111 6 ай бұрын

Why did you lube the wheel studs and then torqued up all the way to full spec? That lube will fool your torque wrench into going ~30% higher than spec.

@redpillgarage 6 ай бұрын

G'day @greggie111, yes you are correct, but from my personal experience after 35 years I prefer doing it this way for at least a couple of reasons, I've never once had a problem. Also take note on this particular car does not have the factory wheels. I noticed that the wheel nuts did not line up perfectly with the "Disk Wheel" of the rim. So I would rather have it slightly tighter than normal. Keep in mind that the manufacturers have so many re-calls these days sometimes you have to use common sense. Thank you for watching the video.

@tophereyes6561 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t feel the engine break in downhill How can i proper use the manual mode, the engine break during long downhill Please advise me. Thanks I’m your new subscriber

@redpillgarage 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm assuming your car has a CVT trany, it is no different from a non CVT trany when using engine braking going down hill. Just make sure you lift your foot "off" the throttle and gently "apply the brakes", and then shift the lever over to manual mode. The trany will automatically work out the resistance applied to slow the car down, but you "still" have to apply brakes through out the down hill run, other wise over time with regular heating and stress of the trany you will shorten its life. Depending how steep the downhill is, the trany will not slow the car down on its own, you will also have to use the brakes. Its cheaper to replace brake pads than replacing your trany. I hope this helps, and thank you for subscribing.

@tophereyes6561 2 жыл бұрын

@@redpillgarage thanks

@AG-sx9ws 4 ай бұрын

This car has very weak engine braking. S and B modes help. B is specific for engine braking.

@arifkhankhalil-qr6vm Жыл бұрын

No one can take out the whole oil unless you take out the convertor and for that one must open the whole transmission

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

G'day Arif, I don't agree with that statement, it is much cheaper to perform a "Power Flush" and that will remove all the oil out of the trans. It can be done manually by hand or using a special machine. sydneytools.com.au/category/automotive/fluid-transfer/auto-transmission-flush-machine?p=1 This is one of many different machines out there.

@fouadsaleem3475 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have corolla 2019 E18 . And its 60000 km now . The toyota dealer said no need to change it transmission oil its life time. He said they will just check it .and i dont know what to . Should I change? Or listen to the dealer? . Pls help .and thank you in advanced

@redpillgarage Ай бұрын

G'day @fouadsaleem3475, The dealer did not explain himself properly to you in saying " oil is life time", what it actually means is the oil is the life time of the "warranty only", for example if your car has 5 years warranty that means the oil will expire after the 5 year warranty. This is very deceiving to the public and false. No oil will last forever this is B.S. Does this mean we should never change our engine oil also? The dealer doesn't care because once the warranty is over and if you are unlucky to have a transmission failure it becomes your problem as the warranty has expired. They don't include trany services in their regular service because it's too expensive and bad marketing for them, for example if you go to buy a new car and ask what it cost's to service it will scare many people away as it would be a very high price and people wouldn't buy the car. This is why they have "fixed price servicing" as it's a lot cheaper for them to service. To put your mind at rest, you can speak to another Mechanic with good Google reviews or even a trusted transmission specialist. Yes I recommend to perform the trany service now. Hope this helped, thank you.

@fouadsaleem3475 Ай бұрын

Thanks for your answer. I agree with you 💯 I need to change it. But the issue is the dealer don't have such a service . And I have asked many workshops to do that ,thy said according to toyota instructions never change the transmission oil ( that's is Sally) . I live in sweden. I really don't know what to do.

@redpillgarage Ай бұрын

@@fouadsaleem3475 G'day it sounds like those other workshops are useless also. I don't understand why no one wants to do the work, unless they really don't know how to do it. Keep asking around untill you find someone honest enough to do as you ask. You can also try a smaller workshop like a family run business, they're usually more confident in the work they do and listen to customer requests. After all it's your car and your paying to get the work done. How stupid are some Mechanics to refuse such easy work like that. Talk to a trany specialist and tell them thats what you want done. Tell them you already know what Toyota recommends BUT you still want to do the trany service anyway, it's your money your spending not theirs. The absolute last resort you have is to do the work your self and save a lot of money. Just watch a few different KZfaq video's to build some confidence and you'll be okay.

@fouadsaleem3475 Ай бұрын

I don thing I well fine someone's how did the job in honestly and professionally and clean as you did . It's fantastic job you did 👏. I dont want to get my transmission box damaged .

@redpillgarage Ай бұрын

@@fouadsaleem3475 I'm sure you will find someone to do the job for you, just be patient. Thank you.

@alexandergr9856 23 күн бұрын

10:47 need to add glue to it in order to stick

@redpillgarage 23 күн бұрын

If your not using a gasket yes.

@gopisandhu7706 Жыл бұрын

Hi i got corolla 2015 hatchback how many litres refill transmission fluid if replace the filter as well ? Thanks

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

the information supplied is not enough. You'll also need to supply model, trans code, or licence plate number. The easiest thing for you to do is simply type in your licence plate number on Castrol website, and it should give you all the fluids and quantity required for the car. Another option is simply check your glove box manual or Google it also. Hope this helped.

@gopisandhu7706 Жыл бұрын

Toyota corolla 2015 ascent sport hatchback cvt transmission plate no 1WI7EE

@gopisandhu7706 Жыл бұрын

Victoria

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

www.castrol.com/en_au/australia/home/oil-selector.html?customerType=retail&ref=33652

@abayb5246 Ай бұрын

❤👌

@redpillgarage Ай бұрын

Thank you.

@snowfresh 2 ай бұрын

Необходимо ли адаптировать вариатор ( или сбрасывать счетчик старения масла)после такой замены масла?

@redpillgarage 2 ай бұрын

G'day @snowfresh, no there's no need too. Thank you.

@zzzzz1682 Ай бұрын

Is this for Corolla with the 2.0 engine?

@redpillgarage Ай бұрын

G'day @zzzzz1682, no this car has the 1.8Ltr engine.

@gusto8069 2 ай бұрын

Is this similar for a 2014 Lexus ES300h?

@redpillgarage 2 ай бұрын

G'day @gusto8069, no that's a different trany, best to get your hands on a service manual or try Google first for the trany service procedure.

@faisalshazib592 2 жыл бұрын

At what temperature the oil drain should be done and when is cvt oil calibration is required ?

@redpillgarage 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, specification does not list a recommended temperature for this 2017 Corolla, but generally its best to service the transmission at ambient temperature. I personally recommend to service the transmission every 50,000kms if you want many years trouble free motoring. Just a reminder CVT transmission cost a few thousand $$$ to rebuild if it fails. If you are planning to keep your Corolla for a long time then I recommend servicing it. If you are thinking of selling the car in the near future, then don't bother. Hope this helps.

@faisalshazib592 2 жыл бұрын

@@redpillgarage Thanks 👍. What is cvt oil pressure calibration from the software ....I have seen in some videos .

@redpillgarage 2 жыл бұрын

Its performed by using a scan tool to make sure the transmission runs smoothly. If major work is being carried out like transmission replacement, computer/ECM, oil pressure sensor, or even Yaw rate, and acceleration sensor, then its best to perform a reset memory or calibration as you call it. If this is not performed the trany may have drivability issues. For example if you were to replace the ECU or main computer in your car, it will not start and run, it will need to be programmed. Unfortunately that's the way the industry is, they want you to take it to the dealer so you cant fix it your self.

@faisalshazib592 2 жыл бұрын

@@redpillgarage thanks again , nice explanation.

@ab-zo4su 4 ай бұрын

Toyota's service manual lists the CVT tranny fluid check to be done between 35 -45C (95 - 113F) with the engine running.

@user-ke3ir8jf5r 2 ай бұрын

HI, The owners manual does not shows at how many miles i have to change the cvt fluid, i have corolla 2020, somebody can tell me where i can check that information? thanks

@redpillgarage 2 ай бұрын

G'day @user-ke3ir8jf5r, best to speak to your Mechanic as he knows the condition of your car. Make sure you give him enough info so he can tell you his recommendation when to service the trans. For example do you do short or long trips? Does it have a tow bar? Is it driven aggressively? Extreme heat and so on. A average recommendation to perform a trany service would be 50,000kms.

@patm95 Жыл бұрын

Do you always replace the filter with the fluid?

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

G'day Pat, yes I personally do. You can get away without changing the filter if you want. for example, if the trans oil is not too old but the trans may have had a hard time like towing a trailer perhaps I would just change the oil even if its not due for its schedule trans service. But if the oil is overdue past its maintenance interval its recommended to also replace the filter. Think of it like your engine, the car may sit around for a while or short trips like less than 10 kilometres per trip and no where near its due kilometre service you can get away with just changing the oil only. Most cars need to complete 14 kilometres of driving for oil to reach its normal operating temperature. Hope this helps.

@patm95 Жыл бұрын

@@redpillgarage it does help. I’m thinking about getting one if these cars and drive about 60k miles a year. Sounds like I’d better change it with each service. Thank you!

@mikeyoski3888 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks! What year is that Toyota? I have a 2021 and at the dealership they told me that they don't remove the oil pan but suck the oil out through the fill hole. So obviously they won't change the filter either.

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

G'day Mike, it is a 2017 model.

@ericacosta2335 13 күн бұрын

Hi there, my scion im has 100 thousand miles never change the transmission is it still safe to do so?

@redpillgarage 13 күн бұрын

G'day @ericacosta2335, it is risky at that mileage. If you decide to do it just make sure you keep all the old oil in a clean container. If the trany was to play up you would have to remove all the new oil and re-use the old oil again.

@ericacosta2335 12 күн бұрын

Do you suggest changing the filter and re úse the oil? Thanks in advance

@redpillgarage 12 күн бұрын

Yes I would just in case. So in other words if the trany was to play up just put the old oil and filter back in the trany and it should go back to normal. @@ericacosta2335

@sandroaces Жыл бұрын

How often should I change the fluid

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

G'day Classace, as a guide you can service/inspect (inspection 40,000Kms) the trans as per manufacturers service interval as stated in your service manual. It also depends on driving conditions, for example does it do short trips, long trips, carry heavy loads/tow. Most Mechanics would recommend approx. 50,000kms to perform the trans service. You can also get your Mechanics opinion on your car as he would be familiar on its current condition, like if the trans oil is burnt/discoloured for example. If you don't have a current Mechanic, I would recommend to just get it done every 50,000kms as these trans cost several thousands of dollars to replace. Hope this helps.

@user-dl4kh9th3r 2 ай бұрын

How come when you begin there is 1,5 l of oil dripping on unscrewing the overflow. But when you finnish there is hardly any. That implies that you poured 1,5 l less that was inside at the beginning. Please explain. Thank you. 4:34

@redpillgarage 2 ай бұрын

G'day @user-dl4kh9th3r, if I'm understanding you correctly is that when your cycling the oil through the trany there will be less in the bottom of the pan. If you let the car sit (engine off) the oil will work it's way to the pan resulting in a higher level. This is why most trans oil level checks are specified in temperature settings in a given time frame or in this setting running the trans through the gears. Hope this helps.

@user-dl4kh9th3r 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. What you write could be true only when you drip hot oil and refill lukeworm one hence the dufference. Even so that would not make over 1 l in total. How about when there is no difference in oil temperatures? My guess is that you have to fill in the same amount of oil as dripped out. I believe the 1,2 l is the extra amont that has to be filled in with just in case. So you must fill in less that went out. Please correc5 me if I am wrong.

@user-dl4kh9th3r 2 ай бұрын

I meant you must NOT. Sorry. Typing error.

@redpillgarage 2 ай бұрын

@@user-dl4kh9th3r If you are not sure you can measure all the oil that you remove from the trany if it gives you more confidence, and replace the same quantity with new oil. But I recommend using the specifications provided for your car. I followed as per Toyota specs at the time of making this video over 2 years ago. Its best to follow the latest specifications as from time-to-time they can update and change. I personally add an extra approx. 1/4 -1/2 Litre more to be safe on most trans, even though it is not specified by the manufacturer. Just follow the specifications and you can't get it wrong.

@redpillgarage 2 ай бұрын

@@user-dl4kh9th3r 👍

@gopisandhu7706 Жыл бұрын

Hi how many litres refill fluid in car?

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

Hi Gopi, about 5 litres.

@nafiklc 6 ай бұрын

Merhaba. İlk dolumu alt tapa açık yapıyoruz sıvı akınca kapatıp motoru çalıştırarak tüm vites kademelerini gezdiriyoruz. Sonra stop edip alt tıpayı açıyoruz. Yağ sızana kadar ekleme yapıp tıpayı takıyoruz. Atladığım önemli detay var mı?

@redpillgarage 6 ай бұрын

G'day @nafiklc, just follow the same steps as in the video. Once complete, just add an extra half a litre of trans oil just to be safe. Better to have more oil than not enough if you are unsure ( low oil level can cause the trans to overheat). Hope this helps and thank you for watching.

@nafiklc 6 ай бұрын

Teşekkürler.

@redpillgarage 6 ай бұрын

Your Welcome@@nafiklc

@TheBigTank 2 жыл бұрын

😎😎😎😎

@ishbindra 6 ай бұрын

Hey mate. Are you still operating your garage? I found you on google maps but it shows temporarily closed.

@redpillgarage 6 ай бұрын

G'day, at the moment we are currently closed/not operating anymore. Thank you.

@ishbindra 6 ай бұрын

@@redpillgarage sad to hear. Can you recommend anyone in south west sydney that can do a corolla like in the video?

@redpillgarage 6 ай бұрын

G'day @@ishbindra I can recommend these guy as they are really honest and great workmanship. R & G Vaccari Mechanical Repairs. Ph. 02) 96096357

@doomsgarage Жыл бұрын

what year is this toyota? does this have the launch gear?

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

G'day dooms, this is a 2017 model no launch gear, that came out I believe in late 2018 models.

@doomsgarage Жыл бұрын

@@redpillgarage awesome thanks! going to order the parts today, super helpful video man will subscribe!

@Jaxen90841 11 ай бұрын

"Expect it to last 200,000 kilometers?" Is THAT what you actually said? My 5 speed manual Corolla just passed 300,000 miles! Original everything including the clutch! That's 482,000 kilometers !! I'm watching this to see if I want a CVT in my next Corolla. Heard bad things about these. Guessing I'm not getting a CVT.

@redpillgarage 11 ай бұрын

G'day Scott9084, no, what I actually said was " If you want your trany to last 200,000 kilometres or more with trouble-free motoring, you need to change the oil every 50,000 kilometres ". People that decide to never service their trans run a higher risk of potential problems, especially if they are a rough operator. CVT's cost many thousands of $ to replace compared to previous Corolla models. Yes, a manual gearbox would be more reliable as it has been around for a long time and trusted reliability, compared to a CVT as its kinda newish technology so to speak, like you said there are some bad stories out there, but the Toyota CVT's are the most reliable in my opinion.

@mackysobrevega1780 10 ай бұрын

Does the oil pressure need calibration?

@redpillgarage 10 ай бұрын

G'day @mackysobrevega1780, no it shouldn't need calibrating. Its performed by using a scan tool to make sure the transmission runs smoothly. If major work is being carried out like transmission replacement, computer/ECM, oil pressure sensor, or even Yaw rate, and acceleration sensor, then it's best to perform a reset memory or calibration as you call it. If this is not performed the trans may have drivability issues. For example, if you were to replace the ECU or main computer in your car, it will not start and run, it will need to be programmed. Unfortunately, that's the way the industry is, they want you to take it to the dealer so you can't fix it yourself.

@mackysobrevega1780 10 ай бұрын

@@redpillgarage thank you for you’re reply. I took my cvt Toyota to a dealership to get the filter and oil changed. Drove off with it. Seemed fine until when I drove up hill where I could smell something burning but no slippage or noticeable acceleration issues. Took it back to the dealership, couldn’t detect it so they done a oil pressure calibration and it drives fine. Now I’m wondering if that burning smell could have done serious damages that could haunt me in the future.

@redpillgarage 10 ай бұрын

It sounds to me that they have spilt some oil around the trany area, and as the engine/trans has reached normal operating temp it's started to burn/evaporate off. My guess is that they probably degreased that area when you took the car back. Make sure your paperwork says, you did bring it back for the burning smell just in case they did something wrong. No way that they did a calibration on a trany service, it's just that they stuffed up and won't admit to it. Do they really want you to believe that a burning smell will be fixed by doing a calibration, just that statement on its own tells me that I lost trust in them? I wouldn't worry about the trany if I were you. Next service find a good local Mechanic with good Google reviews and tell them to check the trany oil level next service.

@rbenitez24 Жыл бұрын

Hello.. What its this cvt model transmission?

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

G'day Ronald, it is a K313.

@eternalrage1085 7 ай бұрын

okay so this is why CVTs are expensive to maintain. it's not you're usual drain and put in new fluid and you're done kinda thing we do on conventional ATs. these metallic flakes this changes everything. i stand by my opinion that it is for that very reason of the push belt and cvt plates rubbing against each other that makes CVT inherently flawed in design. These metallic flakes if not cleaned will cause filter blockages and I've seen it happen. causing even more severe damage to the plates due to oil starvation.

@redpillgarage 7 ай бұрын

Correct, and using high quality trans oil also makes the difference.

@user-jv5mv9le1m Ай бұрын

How much does this service cost on average thank you?

@redpillgarage Ай бұрын

G'day, try Marko Automatic Transmissions Specialist : (02) 4732 3024 these guys are very good at what they do. I'm currently not trading/permanently closed at the moment.

@user-jv5mv9le1m Ай бұрын

Thx I just got a 2018 Corolla SE with only 23,000 miles. I was just putting together a maintenance schedule. Curious what the actual cost was thanks again.

@redpillgarage Ай бұрын

G'day @@user-jv5mv9le1m, we are no longer operating so I don't have access to pricing anymore. Your local Mechanic should be able to help you. Ask friends or family for a good Mechanic or try to find one on Google, just make sure they have good reviews. If you are located in Western Sydney I recommend R & G Vaccari Mechanical Repairs Ph: (02) 9609 6357. They do great work, thank you.

@markweatherill 8 ай бұрын

So really CVTT for short.

@redpillgarage 8 ай бұрын

CVT or also called CVT Transmission.

@Seraphim401 Жыл бұрын

That Trany shure is expensive 😭

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

🙌

@jamescc2010 Жыл бұрын

For 100k, do we need to replace the filter?

@redpillgarage Жыл бұрын

G'day S L, they aren't expensive and while the pan is out, its only an extra 2 minutes worth of work, so yes I would recommend replacing it, thanks.

@Kennyichigo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi RPG, Where did you buy the filter kit from? I looked up online and they say there is no filter on the corolla hatch, only on the sedan models. Thanks.

@redpillgarage 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I called my local Toyota dealer in Penrith, and quoted the chassis number over the phone and they sent it out on their delivery run the same day. This is the best way to go as on line may not be up to date. Thanks

@Kennyichigo Жыл бұрын

@@redpillgarage How much did you pay for total for the parts? My local toyota dealership is charging $137 cvt $19.70 gasket $166.85 for filter and the o ring Can't believe it's that expensive :(

@redpillgarage 11 ай бұрын

@@Kennyichigo Sounds about right from a dealer. The best thing to do is to get a couple of prices outside the dealer network. I personally would never go to the dealer, best to see a trans specialist as they do these jobs every day. They would have more skill and know-how than the dealer. These jobs are usually very expensive. You've watched the video you should be able to do the job yourself. I don't miss any steps so you should feel confident at taking it on. Just keep in mind you'll find pricing will vary from shop to shop that's just how it is. A trany specialist would do a better job in my opinion. Look for one that's got good Google reviews. Just so there is no miss understanding you can buy the parts from the dealer as they are good quality. If you decide to buy after market I would buy from Burson Auto Parts they are also good quality parts. I don't recommend the dealer doing the job thats all.

@Kennyichigo 11 ай бұрын

@@redpillgarage I buying the parts and getting my friend mechanic to do it for me :D, cant believe they are chaging that much for the filter :(

@redpillgarage 11 ай бұрын

@@Kennyichigo Hi Kenny, what you can do that will save you money is clean the trany filter. I've done this many times over the years when there has been nil stock available. it's perfectly fine to do this. You can safely use brake cleaner to clean the filter. Just make sure you clean it properly, just make sure it's completely dry before installing it.