Transmission Drain and Fill: 2011 KIA Sorento 3.5L Engine

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  • Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
  • EDIT 06:40 - The transmission should only take about 3 litres to fill. The transmission does contain 7.8L litres, but only 3 litres of it came out for me. You may not need to pour in 5 litres. When I poured in 5 liters of oil, about 2 bottles worth of fluid poured back out the side hole.
    IMPORTANT Make sure to get the Kia Sorento running up to 50-60 degrees Celsius (122-140 degrees Fahrenheit) before doing the transmission fluid change.
    Change out your transmission fluid by draining and filling it. Do this multiple times, spaced out within 2-3 months. The drain and fill method is better than using the flushing machines that are at dealerships or other mechanical shops.
    Those flushing machines contain dirty transmission oil from other vehicles. Using those machines at shops will deposit dirty fluid into your transmission.
    Drain and fill is the better option for optimal transmission performance.
    0:37 - 4:12 (Got hit with copyright. Replaced with music for now as a temporary fix. Enjoy.)
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  • @consumedbyfire1359
    @consumedbyfire1359 27 днів тому +1

    This was a very good step by step. Thanks for all the details on tools needed as well. To those who have not done the job yet; it would be a good idea to use a funnel with a hose attached. The transmission fluid has a lot of resistance going in and the system with burp many times. I leaked transmission fluid down the transmission because of this. I would use a skinny funnel and pour slowly and take breaks in between to wait for any burping that occurs.
    Thanks again for the tutorial

  • @notrussianbot7318
    @notrussianbot7318 11 місяців тому +3

    Your videos have helped me keep my 2013 on the road past 345K. Thank you.

    • @AutomotiveForBeginners
      @AutomotiveForBeginners  11 місяців тому +1

      Glad to help. It can be a pain to maintain your vehicle at times, but it must be done so we dont end up in a ditch on the side of the road 😁

    • @notrussianbot7318
      @notrussianbot7318 11 місяців тому +1

      Not a fun place in Alberta in the winter. @@AutomotiveForBeginners

  • @consumedbyfire1359
    @consumedbyfire1359 4 місяці тому +2

    To get to the "injection bolt", or fill plug at the top of the transmission more easy, you can take out the battery and battery mount. It is only 7 screws to do that and it gives you a ton more space to get a ratchet in there and a funnel for filling. You will need a 10mm, 1/2in, and - I believe - 12mm sockets.

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  • @jader8214
    @jader8214 3 роки тому +7

    368k miles!!!? Wow!!!!

  • @SeniorBread
    @SeniorBread Рік тому

    Perfect! Thx bro. The no dip stick was a surprise on the 2011.

  • @davidnaish6804
    @davidnaish6804 Рік тому

    Thanks for a precise video. It helped greatly in doing the change on my transmission

  • @OliveSauce100
    @OliveSauce100 4 роки тому

    THANK YOU!!! Filling like that is genius and will save a ton of hassle.

  • @tomkruze2749
    @tomkruze2749 Рік тому +2

    Amazing

  • @FrankHoage
    @FrankHoage 4 місяці тому +1

    Nice video. Thank you

  • @is8914
    @is8914 8 місяців тому +1

    Wao 368k miles kia is Made good cars

  • @cameronprice931
    @cameronprice931 Рік тому +1

    Thanks

  • @SuperMiguel33
    @SuperMiguel33 3 роки тому +2

    When measure the transmision oil level should be start or running the motor or not?....vehicle is start or off?

    • @AutomotiveForBeginners
      @AutomotiveForBeginners  3 роки тому +2

      Vehicle should be on and running according to the manual.
      Or you could get the Sorento up to 50~60°C (122~140°F) temperature. Then turn off. Then you could measure oil.

    • @SuperMiguel33
      @SuperMiguel33 3 роки тому

      @@AutomotiveForBeginners Thank you. I wondered that.

  • @tessywarnick335
    @tessywarnick335 3 роки тому

    My owners manual for my 2011 doesn’t have a maintenance item for transmission fluid only transfer case. Do you or can you do a video on it. Thank you in advance.

  • @kingdavo2163
    @kingdavo2163 2 роки тому

    Hi, my wife has a 2011 Kia Sorento with 125,000 miles, she is second owner and she has never changed the trans oil, and she doesn't know if it has been done previously, would it be safe to do it after all that time?

    • @AutomotiveForBeginners
      @AutomotiveForBeginners  2 роки тому +2

      I'm still changing trans oil at 250,000 miles. Definitely safe as long as you do 'drain and fills'. 'Flushes' unnecessary at this point.

  • @ormartinez2000
    @ormartinez2000 11 місяців тому

    Isn’t it supposed to be done with transmission warm? The fluid level would too low if yo do it cold?

    • @AutomotiveForBeginners
      @AutomotiveForBeginners  11 місяців тому +1

      Yes you are correct. Make sure to get the Kia Sorento running up to 50-60 degrees Celsius (122-140 degrees Fahrenheit) before doing the transmission fluid change.
      Its in the description box.

  • @chrisbleyer2508
    @chrisbleyer2508 2 роки тому

    I have the exact same year/make/model/trim - this one is a major pain in the ass since the bolts are so hard to reach. Were you unable to get a socket over the drain bolt at the bottom? I'd like to torque it to spec but it seems difficult to reach.

    • @AutomotiveForBeginners
      @AutomotiveForBeginners  2 роки тому

      You could try and use a swivel if you have to torque to spec. But you may no other option but to use wrench.

    • @chrisbleyer2508
      @chrisbleyer2508 2 роки тому

      @@AutomotiveForBeginners thanks man! do you recall if a socket could fit on there?

  • @veei4762
    @veei4762 Рік тому

    How come my ratchet doesnt turn the rubber transmission bolt am j using the tool wrong?

    • @AutomotiveForBeginners
      @AutomotiveForBeginners  Рік тому

      It should turn

    • @veei4762
      @veei4762 Рік тому

      Yes something isn't right lol but I seen another video with it used in reverse so I'm going to try that thanks

  • @pradaxaboudraux368
    @pradaxaboudraux368 3 роки тому +1

    Did that work for you? Crazy ive been told not to do this

    • @AutomotiveForBeginners
      @AutomotiveForBeginners  3 роки тому +3

      Yes, it's been about 8 months now and no issues. Actually reduced alot of transmission slipping since. Since it is a drain and fill and not a flush, you're going easy on the seals.

  • @kaninerultralord8817
    @kaninerultralord8817 3 роки тому +4

    Why the music?

  • @siucbset
    @siucbset 3 роки тому

    Noise: Does Sorento give excessive interior noise after the miles add up?

    • @AutomotiveForBeginners
      @AutomotiveForBeginners  3 роки тому

      Not much. Mine; you will notice minor motor turning. Shouldnt be too loud.

  • @jader8214
    @jader8214 2 роки тому

    hi, you said you have 223k miles on this kia, but is it tha same engine??

  • @dinscool85
    @dinscool85 Рік тому

    Is this the same process for Kia sedona 2012 ?

    • @AutomotiveForBeginners
      @AutomotiveForBeginners  Рік тому

      If you want to know for sure, its best to consult the repair manual. My recommendations: automotiveforbeginners.com/best-auto-diy-repair-manuals/

  • @robertsolis1232
    @robertsolis1232 3 роки тому +1

    No filter change needed?

    • @AutomotiveForBeginners
      @AutomotiveForBeginners  3 роки тому +1

      Negative. There is an internal filter inside that is supposed to go for the life of transmission. You could unbolt the face plate and change the filter inside if you wanted. The book time is over 10 hours to replace.

  • @okanseker4482
    @okanseker4482 3 роки тому +1

    Owner book says it contain 7.8 lt. İf just 2lt comes out its interesting 🧐

    • @AutomotiveForBeginners
      @AutomotiveForBeginners  3 роки тому +1

      Yup. You can check it out for yourself. Drain out all fluid and try to pur in more than 2 litres. You will see the fluid will start pour back out side filler hole.
      Must be engineered that way. Only a flush would remove all the remaining tranny fluid.

    • @deschutz99
      @deschutz99 2 роки тому +3

      Doing this a few times in a row with each engine oil change will be near equal to a flush. Atf for this car is fairly cheap, valvoline maxlife multi car works just fine and is affordable.. Do three times and it's the same as a flush but cheaper. Many techs will advise against flush with older transmissions as the flush may loosen bits of material plugging up potential leak points. Drain and fill is all you really need to do with this many km. If had been flushed regular from beginning at recommended intervals that's a different story.

  • @trackerrrr
    @trackerrrr 4 роки тому +1

    @0:24 48 months is four years, not two.

    • @AutomotiveForBeginners
      @AutomotiveForBeginners  4 роки тому +1

      Hey you're right. Wow my math is pretty bad. But even if I am wrong, would you rather change your transmission fluid every 2 years or 4 years? Sometimes being wrong is not so wrong.

  • @stevenwarren3171
    @stevenwarren3171 3 роки тому

    is this for a manual transmission?

  • @CalkoLouie
    @CalkoLouie 7 місяців тому

    Besides the reading that you wrote I could not hear a thing that you have mumbled.

  • @PUMAOT
    @PUMAOT 2 роки тому +1

    I guess you don’t know how to change glass? 🤣

  • @stevenwarren3171
    @stevenwarren3171 3 роки тому

    All I need is a yes or no.. please

    • @TrailRunnerGuy
      @TrailRunnerGuy 3 роки тому +2

      LoL. Unless he ALSO owns a MT of the same vehicle it's prob a safe bet to keep on looking.

  • @stevenwarren3171
    @stevenwarren3171 3 роки тому

    Nevermind it’s automatic fuck sakes, does no one drive a stick anymore?

  • @gasperajdnik5627
    @gasperajdnik5627 4 роки тому +1

    My dads friend IS a mechanic and I askt my dad if i can work whit hes friend, repair cars, my dad sad, yes, of cours, and soon I can do car repair whit my dads friend and I well have experereants. Thanks for your videos. Ill Tell my friend to subsscraibe 🤠

  • @stevenwarren3171
    @stevenwarren3171 3 роки тому

    I need a video for manual transmission change. I don’t have time to watch till the end