I disconected the cooling lines after draining and refilling the pan, than added an extra half quart on top of what it came out and used the cooling line to shoot fluid out without going back in and contaminating the new fluid, started the engine and drained 1 quart out and added 1 quart back in till new fluid came out while going thru the gears (P,R,D). Once fluid is clear make sure you got the correct amount inside based on the amount drained vs added. I believe you can do a better flush while using less fluid but having an assistant makes things easier. I've done this method on an 2018 Elantra, Sonata, Lexus GX470, 2017 Ford F-350 diesel, 2010 Kia Forte with success using the same Valvoline MaxLife ATF FLUID with no issues at all. Keep in mind those transmissions are not CVT but the process is similar except for the ATF FLUID.
You're the best !! Thank you for this informative video... You are so right ,Toyota engineers have nothing better to do than complicate matters of maintenance ! Obviously they never heard of the engineering axiom " Form follows function "
Hi just want to thank you for your video. It was thorough, step-by-step, well explained really appreciate it! Also, thank you for pointing out the oil leak from the timing chain tensioner. I literally had to leave there. But the tensioner was working fine replace it anyways only a $20 part. It was the gasket and added high temperature silicone. Ended up removing the whole pan so I can remove most of the fluid and filter.
Appreciate it man, I did some research of when to change CVT fluid, for the US maintenance manual they only recommend to have it done if driving intensively on roughly 96,000km. Which for the Canadian manual, nothing have mentioned. Thanks for your video!
Greetings, your videos are very interesting and educational. One question in the traditional transmission, when the fluid was changed, the filter was also changed. In these cases, the filter is not changed?
can i put this FE CVT fluid to a 2010 toyota corolla that requires TC CVT fluid? Is there any complication in the transmission? thanks for your attention
Please guide me. I have a vitz 2006 model with 1.3 2sz engine. How much cvt fluid required to change ang if we put 0.20 liter over , is it any damage by this. I swap complete engine with gear.
I don't think there is a person that fixes their own car or is in the business of fixing cars that does not curse out there engineers that design them!
Toyota recommend CVT fluid to change every 60k or 6 years. Since you can't completely empty all the fluid inside the transmission during change, I'm changing mine every 40k or 6 years will maintain good mixture of old+new CVT fluid.
I wouldn't tackle it without at least 4 liters on hand. You're only going to get about 1/3 of the oil out with each change - most people get out 2-3L per change.
@@LAactor Agree,no more than 60k.I changed my 2002 Yaris ATF 4 yrs ago thou,at 76,000 miles with Type4 not WS,as WS is after 2003 i think.Still shifts smooth after 4 yrs with no issues.
That's what it seems like. But, open the drain plug when the tranny is cold. if it's hot you will not get a accurate reading because when hot, the fluid expands. this is why you need the car cold to change it.
For corolla 2017 SE edition i heard you don't need to change transmission oil , is that right? Someone said its lifetime no need to change . Please looking forward for answer
Do you know who the original producer of this fluid is? My mechanic advised that Toyota get it from an independent supplier and slap their own logo on it. I prefer going to the original source to get it cheaper rather than purchasing it higher prices at Toyota.
As Petr said, he didn't have time to show us the procedure for checking the level, at the correct temperature, after the final drain and fill. At temperature, he replaces the drain plug as the fluid coming out slows to a trickle.
My local toyota dealership at pittsburgh (terrible, don't even consider these ones here) said my 15 corolla has life time fluid so no need to change, and also they stripped the nuts somehow while I asked once and then they told me that! I'm at 80k miles now, should I replace? keep it? will it slip with new fluid? Any opinion?
Got a 2014 Corolla here in Pittsburgh. Steep snowy hill fucked up one of my solenoids at 200k miles. I’m putting all bets that it has to do with what they told me “it’s life-time” that messed it up. I call bs, my trans solenoid is now out with a pending $1,300 repair if not more.
Toyota recommend CVT fluid to change every 60k or 6 years. Since you can't completely empty all the fluid inside the transmission during change, I'm changing mine every 40k or 6 years will maintain good mixture of old+new CVT fluid.
I have a 2015 toyota corolla with cvt, I just had the cvt fluid changed in my toyota dealership, I also wanted to get my differential fluid changed but the service advisor stated there is no differential fluid to be changed, he said that the cvt fluid is basically the differential fluid too, was he correct? is the transmission also connected to the differential and are sharing the same fluid thus making it only one fluid change for both cvt and differential?
@@wim0104 ∆∆∆ Truth ∆∆∆ Following government dictates, 10k intervals on oil changes is bad enough. I changed my latest Toyota at 7k miles the oil was plenty dirty. I still don't know if I'll drain & fill every 30k or just flush at 60k. Maybe switch to d&f after 60k...
Fantastic learning video, my friend!! I so wish I had an auto-shop/mechanics teacher like you when I was in high school. You are an outstanding conveyor of knowledge.
@@adel-bj4hs the dealer always say they don't reccomend anything.... fluid is like oil it must be changed!!!!! I am in canada and change the fluid on mine every 100,000 kilomteres.
I spent a couple weeks collecting the tools I'd need to do a fluid drain and fill on my 2015 Corolla. My one bit of advice is to do it when the transmission is unquestionably cold. Get the car into a level spot and leave it there, then do the drain and fill in the morning. That will greatly reduce the chances of under filling the transmission, which is easy to do. You also don't need this silly pump apparatus. A small funnel and a couple feet of 1/2" vinyl tubing works great. I didn't lose a single drop of fluid putting it in this way.
Dear Sir I appreciate the way you thoroughly explained the procedure. But after the number of miles on this vehicle, I think the bottom pan and filter should have been opened too and either the filter should be replaced or at least cleaned with gasoline. Request your comments. Regards
Hello my friend. I truly love this video that you made and how well you explained it in detail. I myself am a retired auto tech of 48 years and have seen so many changes in the auto industry. Most of my career was on domestic vehicles but having my own repair shop for 15 years I ended up repair and servicing imports as well, as my GM customers all had an import as well. I have been retired now for 8 years and I just bought a 2014 Corolla with the CVT trans 1.8 liter so I can reduce the mileage on my truck and for comfort reasons as well. You know as well as I do that we like to do our own service and repair because we trust our self no matter how old we get. I have to do this service on jack stands these days, which is a little rough at 68 years old. You made one of the best videos that I have seen as of yet on this site my friend. Thank you for your time in making this info video for all of us and look forward to many more.
I find your videos very interesting and educational. You never have to apologise for not having enough time to tape the whole job. Thanks for doing such a great job in putting these videos together.
DIY Dave: Yes, it is absurd. Making it more difficult for DIY'ers and promote more stealership services required. Glad my 2010 Corolla has a transmission dipstick and no ridiculous plastic overflow tube.
But fear not, they have developed a less accurate way to measure. Jumper some pins, do a transmission handshake with the gear lever to turn on temperature mode and the D light will come up or flash at temperature ranges. Too hot? Shut off engine and wait for cooldown and try again. Like someone said earlier. Pita bread. Jk. But there is a TSB whitepaper on it.
The Toyota fluid is probably best but I used the Valvoline multivehicle CVT Fe fluid. It's $12.50 a quart. I haven't had any issues with my transmission so far.
I’ve tried changing fluid both ways . Simple draining and cvt filter + drain pan gasket . Like you I get less than 2 qts only draining . When I dropped pan and replaced cvt filter I was able to get 4L out or a whole can . Warning . Fortunately I bought 2 cans of FE fluid . After adding whole 4L can nothing came out when checking level . I needed 2 cups from second can just to have extra in there to set level accurately.
Peter, Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your American S-U-B-S-C-R-I-B-E-R-S. The way your channel is growing there will soon be a day when you employ a cameraman as well as an editor and all you will have to do is say "Action!" and "Cut!". In the meantime, I will faithfully continue to watch your handmade videos on automatic transmission fluid changes and be thankful that I bought a manual instead. ;-)
That Toyota FE Trans OIL is Made By AISIN Toyota DON'T Make oils they just Have AISIN Put there Name on the Bottle and Toyota Charges $25 Quart !! the part # is Aisin ATF-TFE and is Only $8.35 quart at RockAuto
I bought my daughter a 2014 Corolla LE and it's been fantastic. I do all the maintenance myself but WILL NOT do this. Unreal how labor intensive and complex this entire process is. I drive a 2015 Honda Accord EX-L V6 Coupe with the 6 speed automatic and changing the transmission fluid is extremely simple. Easier than changing the oil. Just have to measure what comes out thats all. So simple and amazon sells honda automatic transmission fluid for 36$ for 4 quarts. I get around 3.5 to 4 quarts out every time. Why Toyota insists on this level if difficulty is beyond me. Same with the filter tool for taking the oil filter off that I had to purchase just to get the dang thing off. Honda's are so much easier and simpler. Still love Toyota and lexus and always will because they are proven brands, but come on Toyota, give us do it yourselfers a break 🤦♂️
Peter, Peter, Peter...you forgot to take the filler plug out first lol. First mistake I've seen you make. Other than that I watch everything you post. Keep up the good work, friend. 😁
Good call on the CVT service. Toyota does not have a maintenance schedule for these. They claim they are sealed! Lifetime fluid! That’s total BS and will result in a grenaded CVT around 100k mi.
I have a 2014 corolla, at 40k I drained the fluid, refilled, drove a few miles let it cool down then did it again, I have talked to a few techs who said do that every 40k and you won’t have transmission problems with the Toyota cvt
all that time and you didn't show the adjustment of the level, , jesus christ! and I understand there's a procedure to actually finish the job that requires a jump wire and all that crap toyota has come up with.
Thank you for this video dealer said they will not change it because it's "lifetime fluid" we all know that's bs thank you for showing me how to change it this will now be my wife's car and I wanted to make sure everything is taken care of.
Dealership refused to change my cvt fluid in my '15 Corolla at 110k miles. They said it could cause problems. Now I have 167k miles and I want to know if I can just change a little at a time several times to keep my cvt working in good condition. What do you think?
Nothing is risk free, but I'd change it. You don't really have the choice to change it all at once. Most people get about 2.5 quarts out of an 8 quart transmission, so you're only going to get about 1/3 out per change.
The fact that you got to 167K miles without a Tranny problem is a good thing. If this Corolla can make it to 200K without a tranny fluid change, that says a lot. I will change my fluid at 60k. because I hope to keep the car for more than 200K
You can put gear in nutral and start the car after refilling new fluid and open cooler return line to drain dirty fluid and do this in 4 intervals by draining 1 quad and add 1 quad
Fluid is not expensive..think about under 70$ for 5 quarts for all the years that you did not change the fluid so 70$/6years=12$ a year if you diy. Cheap insurance and much cheaper than replacing the transmission.
Hi i went to change my Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2023 LE Transmission Fluid flush but shocking thing the technician came to me and told that its a different fluid which is not available in Canada, He said we use normal Toyota Fluid but for this we need some " TOYOTA GENUINE E-TRANSAXLE FLUID TE", So they hold me car to contact Toyota what to do ... please guide what should i do ?
They said cvts will save you miles. Then they want to charge you an arm and leg for fuild. No savings for you at all. Its a joke. Just another way for Toyota to save THEM money.
@@DogRedful Be sure you get the right fluid. ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) and CVT (Continiously Variable Transmission) fluid are 2 different things. You will want to put CVT fluid in your CVT transmission. Putting ATF fluid in your CVT transmission will be a good way to ruin your Continuously Variable transmission. Aisin does make CVT fluids. A CFB+ (CVT FLUID BASIC PLUS), CFEx (CVT FLUID EXCELLENT), and CFW (CVT FLUID WIDE RANGE).
Very important question. I have a 2015 toyota corolla le. It has 250k mikes. The transmission fluid has never been changed. Should i do a drain and fill or just leave it as it is? Thank you
This is why u get hybrid with eCVT transmission doesn’t have clutch manual book says replace fluid every 60k miles but since the eCVT doesn’t have clutch i said let me do the test see what happens if u never change the transmission fluid guess what i have 330k miles and still going strong never touched the transmission also Hybrid benefits no alternator no starter no belt no power steering pump hybrid has electric steering u do pads and rotors every 100k miles not every 10-15k like non hybrids so just get hybrid change oil every 5k miles and drive no problems at all .
I just did my 2015 Corolla CVT. I removed the pan and put in a new filter(strainer). I got 5 quarts out(4.75 liters). I got that when removing the filter and also letting it drip for an hour. That means you need 6 quarts. You replace the 5 quarts and add half of the 6th quart then the draining of excess fluid using the fluid temperature controlled method. See other videos on here for that. Did this at 130K after just buying the car. No problems after days of driving.
@@rowcatt4888 You need to buy 6 quarts because you may need almost that amount. You are better off having too much fluid left over than having to go back to the store to buy more. I did not have to refill with a full 6 quarts. Sorry to answer 11 months later. I just saw this when the other guy asked a question today.
It's only important that he knows it's at the right level after the final drain and fill. He didn't have time to show us that he brings the fluid to temperature and replaces the drain plug as it slows to a trickle. If no trickle, it's less than full and he would adjust accordingly.
I have a 2003 Toyota Corolla with about 200,000 miles on it that I just purchased I’m not sure if the transmission fluid has ever been changed would you recommend that I just do a drain and fill or completely flush it out and change it? I have heard a lot of bad stories about flushing the transmission fluid on a high mileage and then it makes the transmission slip afterwards please help
Never, ever, do a high powered machine flush on a high mileage car. It will very likely damage the tranny. Those stories are true. I verified this with my Local transmission shop. They won't do it either if the vehicle has high mileage and has never had the transmission fluid changed.
I enjoy watching your videos. Toyota’s come across as your craft, not just how you earn a living.
I disconected the cooling lines after draining and refilling the pan, than added an extra half quart on top of what it came out and used the cooling line to shoot fluid out without going back in and contaminating the new fluid, started the engine and drained 1 quart out and added 1 quart back in till new fluid came out while going thru the gears (P,R,D). Once fluid is clear make sure you got the correct amount inside based on the amount drained vs added.
I believe you can do a better flush while using less fluid but having an assistant makes things easier.
I've done this method on an 2018 Elantra, Sonata, Lexus GX470, 2017 Ford F-350 diesel, 2010 Kia Forte with success using the same Valvoline MaxLife ATF FLUID with no issues at all. Keep in mind those transmissions are not CVT but the process is similar except for the ATF FLUID.
You're the best !! Thank you for this informative video... You are so right ,Toyota engineers have nothing better to do than complicate matters of maintenance ! Obviously they never heard of the engineering axiom " Form follows function "
Hi just want to thank you for your video. It was thorough, step-by-step, well explained really appreciate it! Also, thank you for pointing out the oil leak from the timing chain tensioner. I literally had to leave there. But the tensioner was working fine replace it anyways only a $20 part. It was the gasket and added high temperature silicone. Ended up removing the whole pan so I can remove most of the fluid and filter.
Pull the filler plug first in case there's any trouble. Some use a different CVT oil marked on filler plug.
Appreciate it man, I did some research of when to change CVT fluid, for the US maintenance manual they only recommend to have it done if driving intensively on roughly 96,000km. Which for the Canadian manual, nothing have mentioned. Thanks for your video!
Always a good idea to take the fill plug out first In case you can't remove it because it's too tight.
"Toyota must have thought that was too easy," lol.
Great videos, thanks. Your sense of humor is very funny.
I had to chuckle when you took out the cabin air filter totally disgusting I didn't see a mouse that's a good thing have a good Thanksgiving my friend
Peter, you can also use that vacuum device for the sauerkraut at Thanksgiving dinner.
Great video. Very clear and educational. Thanks.
Thank you again Peter, stay safe and healthy and have a happy Thanksgiving
Filter replacement?
Greetings, your videos are very interesting and educational. One question in the traditional transmission, when the fluid was changed, the filter was also changed. In these cases, the filter is not changed?
248k on my 2014 and still grate car love it makes me lots of $$$ on lyft and uber and uber eats
Great for you, but did you change the CVT fluid? that's what we all want to know. or did you get to 248K and never changed the CVT fluid?
Perhaps Project farm could to a CVT fluid test/review... I only listen to him when it comes to fluids. :) #projectfarm
Ask him! He is a cool guy usually responds when he has the chance.
@@Mid2stars I already did. 😅
Thanks for your efforts 👌🏽👌🏽👍🏼 very nice
I just wish Toyota would've done us a solid and given us a dip stick, other than that the car is great
Yes sir !!! I have 2017 Corolla LE ... Wanted to check all fluids today, no mention of ability to check tranny fluid in owners manual... WTF...
Thanks for this video posting? Would just start and run your engine a bit, to keep draining the old fluid?
Great video! Thank you!
can i put this FE CVT fluid to a 2010 toyota corolla that requires TC CVT fluid?
Is there any complication in the transmission?
thanks for your attention
Por que no cambiaron el filtro dé la transmicion? No husa?..pues como tiene muchas milla,,,gracias
So you drain multiple times in one service?
That car shows only one Toyota service visit... It was originally sold as a fleet or rental car...
Please guide me. I have a vitz 2006 model with 1.3 2sz engine. How much cvt fluid required to change ang if we put 0.20 liter over , is it any damage by this. I swap complete engine with gear.
I don't think there is a person that fixes their own car or is in the business of fixing cars that does not curse out there engineers that design them!
Bom programa, gostaria de saber o óleo ideal para motor 2.7 Toyota a gasolina, Toyota regius de 1998, com cerca de 195000km
Why didn't you take the cvt pan off and clean up the inside of the transmission pan.
When should I change the transmission fluid, how many miles is recommended?
Toyota recommend CVT fluid to change every 60k or 6 years.
Since you can't completely empty all the fluid inside the transmission during change, I'm changing mine every 40k or 6 years will maintain good mixture of old+new CVT fluid.
How many liters do I need to change it? Thanks for the video
I wouldn't tackle it without at least 4 liters on hand. You're only going to get about 1/3 of the oil out with each change - most people get out 2-3L per change.
Thanks Peter! Happy and safe Thanksgiving to you and your family! Are you going to stuff your turkey with kraut? LOL
What millage do you recommend to have it done?
50-60k for a toyota car
@@LAactor Agree,no more than 60k.I changed my 2002 Yaris ATF 4 yrs ago thou,at 76,000 miles with Type4 not WS,as WS is after 2003 i think.Still shifts smooth after 4 yrs with no issues.
How do you use the overflow to measure it? You mean just open the drain plug and let the overflow drip
That's what it seems like. But, open the drain plug when the tranny is cold. if it's hot you will not get a accurate reading because when hot, the fluid expands. this is why you need the car cold to change it.
How I can do k310 02a flush oil which uses TC oil?
For corolla 2017 SE edition i heard you don't need to change transmission oil , is that right? Someone said its lifetime no need to change . Please looking forward for answer
If you plan to keep the car for high mileage, I'd change the fluid. Fluid does wear out, and your transmission could go with it.
Would have been great if you went through the steps till the end. 😢
Do you know who the original producer of this fluid is? My mechanic advised that Toyota get it from an independent supplier and slap their own logo on it. I prefer going to the original source to get it cheaper rather than purchasing it higher prices at Toyota.
AISIN builds the transmission for the Corolla. AISIN type FE fluid on Rock Auto is about $8 per quart.
Would it make sense when you refill to leave the drain plug off until you get a slow drip to make sure the system is completely full?
As Petr said, he didn't have time to show us the procedure for checking the level, at the correct temperature, after the final drain and fill. At temperature, he replaces the drain plug as the fluid coming out slows to a trickle.
@@johndorrell1 You were the one who got the corolla from the girl before you, was it?
That type car don't have filter and if it does is it part of the service when you do flush myfriend
My local toyota dealership at pittsburgh (terrible, don't even consider these ones here) said my 15 corolla has life time fluid so no need to change, and also they stripped the nuts somehow while I asked once and then they told me that! I'm at 80k miles now, should I replace? keep it? will it slip with new fluid? Any opinion?
My advise is to just drain once and refill. Do it again on your next oil change.
Got a 2014 Corolla here in Pittsburgh. Steep snowy hill fucked up one of my solenoids at 200k miles. I’m putting all bets that it has to do with what they told me “it’s life-time” that messed it up. I call bs, my trans solenoid is now out with a pending $1,300 repair if not more.
I'd ignore them and change it.
What is the mileage that you recommend the CVT fluid be changed? I have 48k on my '18 Corolla right now. Every 75k or every 50k?
Toyota recommend CVT fluid to change every 60k or 6 years.
Since you can't completely empty all the fluid inside the transmission during change, I'm changing mine every 40k or 6 years will maintain good mixture of old+new CVT fluid.
I put blue hylomar on the filler plug threads and old washer instead of replacing the washer.
100% drip-free.
The gasket seals the plug to the case, not the threads.
I have a 2015 toyota corolla with cvt, I just had the cvt fluid changed in my toyota dealership, I also wanted to get my differential fluid changed but the service advisor stated there is no differential fluid to be changed, he said that the cvt fluid is basically the differential fluid too, was he correct? is the transmission also connected to the differential and are sharing the same fluid thus making it only one fluid change for both cvt and differential?
It’s called a transaxle
You don't have a differential, that's for awd cars! Corollas are only front wheel drive
so what was your mileage when you did the fluid change at the dealer? and how much did they charge you?
Where is your shop
Why not remove and clean the pan?
Cada cuantas millas se cambia el aceite de la cvt???
60 mil millas
You forgot to loosen the fill plug first.
Not necessary as the case is vented.
The formal fluid changeout procedure on these CVT units is utterly absurd.
doesn't hurt
No dipstick = P.I.T.A.
Doesn't the dealership flush involve the computer and a special machine? Maybe that's Subaru or Nissan... or both.
They want the car to fail, not last forever.
@@wim0104 ∆∆∆ Truth ∆∆∆
Following government dictates, 10k intervals on oil changes is bad enough.
I changed my latest Toyota at 7k miles the oil was plenty dirty.
I still don't know if I'll drain & fill every 30k or just flush at 60k. Maybe switch to d&f after 60k...
Yes, it requires warming up the transmission to a certain temperature and using the plastic straw as a guide for when to stop adding fluid.
Amsoil Synthetic CVT Fluid works as well, it's FE approved and cheaper!!!
I use Amsoild fluid too on my old Corolla ;)
Appreciate you showing the FE on the fill plug. Being the same color as WS, It would be easy to put in the wrong fluid.
Fantastic learning video, my friend!! I so wish I had an auto-shop/mechanics teacher like you when I was in high school. You are an outstanding conveyor of knowledge.
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My 2014 corolla s is at 197k miles. What a solid car it is
Did you change your transmission fluid ? Mine is 2014 LE cvt. Dealer said they don’t recommend changing fluid.
@@adel-bj4hsof course they don’t. they want your car to brake so you can buy another one.
@@adel-bj4hs the dealer always say they don't reccomend anything.... fluid is like oil it must be changed!!!!! I am in canada and change the fluid on mine every 100,000 kilomteres.
I spent a couple weeks collecting the tools I'd need to do a fluid drain and fill on my 2015 Corolla. My one bit of advice is to do it when the transmission is unquestionably cold. Get the car into a level spot and leave it there, then do the drain and fill in the morning. That will greatly reduce the chances of under filling the transmission, which is easy to do. You also don't need this silly pump apparatus. A small funnel and a couple feet of 1/2" vinyl tubing works great. I didn't lose a single drop of fluid putting it in this way.
Dear Sir I appreciate the way you thoroughly explained the procedure. But after the number of miles on this vehicle, I think the bottom pan and filter should have been opened too and either the filter should be replaced or at least cleaned with gasoline. Request your comments. Regards
Hello my friend. I truly love this video that you made and how well you explained it in detail. I myself am a retired auto tech of 48 years and have seen so many changes in the auto industry. Most of my career was on domestic vehicles but having my own repair shop for 15 years I ended up repair and servicing imports as well, as my GM customers all had an import as well. I have been retired now for 8 years and I just bought a 2014 Corolla with the CVT trans 1.8 liter so I can reduce the mileage on my truck and for comfort reasons as well. You know as well as I do that we like to do our own service and repair because we trust our self no matter how old we get. I have to do this service on jack stands these days, which is a little rough at 68 years old. You made one of the best videos that I have seen as of yet on this site my friend. Thank you for your time in making this info video for all of us and look forward to many more.
I find your videos very interesting and educational. You never have to apologise for not having enough time to tape the whole job. Thanks for doing such a great job in putting these videos together.
In other videos of yours you always remove the filler plug before you drain the fluid!
IKR
Just drain faster
DIY Dave: Yes, it is absurd. Making it more difficult for DIY'ers and promote more stealership services required. Glad my 2010 Corolla has a transmission dipstick and no ridiculous plastic overflow tube.
But fear not, they have developed a less accurate way to measure. Jumper some pins, do a transmission handshake with the gear lever to turn on temperature mode and the D light will come up or flash at temperature ranges. Too hot? Shut off engine and wait for cooldown and try again. Like someone said earlier. Pita bread. Jk. But there is a TSB whitepaper on it.
The Toyota fluid is probably best but I used the Valvoline multivehicle CVT Fe fluid. It's $12.50 a quart. I haven't had any issues with my transmission so far.
I use the LubeGuard Complete CVT fluid. Better film strength than the Toyota FE and it costs less than $60 for 4.7L in Amazon
Why not use Aisin cvt fe fluid which costs about $7 per quart on rock auto ?
Aisin is even more OEM than Toyota branded fluids!!! 😂🤣😂
I’ve tried changing fluid both ways . Simple draining and cvt filter + drain pan gasket .
Like you I get less than 2 qts only draining .
When I dropped pan and replaced cvt filter I was able to get 4L out or a whole can .
Warning . Fortunately I bought 2 cans of FE fluid . After adding whole 4L can nothing came out when checking level . I needed 2 cups from second can just to have extra in there to set level accurately.
You are the best, brother. Keep up the great work and content!
Peter, Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your American S-U-B-S-C-R-I-B-E-R-S. The way your channel is growing there will soon be a day when you employ a cameraman as well as an editor and all you will have to do is say "Action!" and "Cut!". In the meantime, I will faithfully continue to watch your handmade videos on automatic transmission fluid changes and be thankful that I bought a manual instead. ;-)
That Toyota FE Trans OIL is Made By AISIN Toyota DON'T Make oils they just Have AISIN Put there Name on the Bottle and Toyota Charges $25 Quart !! the part # is Aisin ATF-TFE and is Only $8.35 quart at RockAuto
I bought my daughter a 2014 Corolla LE and it's been fantastic. I do all the maintenance myself but WILL NOT do this. Unreal how labor intensive and complex this entire process is. I drive a 2015 Honda Accord EX-L V6 Coupe with the 6 speed automatic and changing the transmission fluid is extremely simple. Easier than changing the oil. Just have to measure what comes out thats all. So simple and amazon sells honda automatic transmission fluid for 36$ for 4 quarts. I get around 3.5 to 4 quarts out every time. Why Toyota insists on this level if difficulty is beyond me. Same with the filter tool for taking the oil filter off that I had to purchase just to get the dang thing off. Honda's are so much easier and simpler. Still love Toyota and lexus and always will because they are proven brands, but come on Toyota, give us do it yourselfers a break 🤦♂️
Yes totally agree why make these important service procedures more difficult for us DIY guys. Shame on you Toyota. 😎
Exactly. It's ridiculous what you have to go through.
Peter, Peter, Peter...you forgot to take the filler plug out first lol. First mistake I've seen you make. Other than that I watch everything you post. Keep up the good work, friend. 😁
Frustration with the stupid plastic crap is new
Thanks for another great video! I appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge.
Always always always remove the fill plug before you even touch the drain plug.
I like dropping the pan change the filter & looking at the bottom of the pan for the magnet..
Good call on the CVT service. Toyota does not have a maintenance schedule for these. They claim they are sealed! Lifetime fluid! That’s total BS and will result in a grenaded CVT around 100k mi.
I have a 2014 corolla, at 40k I drained the fluid, refilled, drove a few miles let it cool down then did it again, I have talked to a few techs who said do that every 40k and you won’t have transmission problems with the Toyota cvt
Use flexible funnel to refill, not need to buy expensive hand pump
Agree. Funnel and some 1/2" vinyl tubing works great.
all that time and you didn't show the adjustment of the level, , jesus christ! and I understand there's a procedure to actually finish the job that requires a jump wire and all that crap toyota has come up with.
@Toyota Maintenance. Thank you Peter for another educational video.
Hope you and your family stay safe, well, and have a Happy Thanksgiving.
When should you drop the pan and also change the filter / metal filings?
Does this year come with an in pan filter? Would it be advisable to change the in-pan filter when the fluid is changed?
Thank you for this video dealer said they will not change it because it's "lifetime fluid" we all know that's bs thank you for showing me how to change it this will now be my wife's car and I wanted to make sure everything is taken care of.
Dealership refused to change my cvt fluid in my '15 Corolla at 110k miles. They said it could cause problems. Now I have 167k miles and I want to know if I can just change a little at a time several times to keep my cvt working in good condition. What do you think?
Nothing is risk free, but I'd change it. You don't really have the choice to change it all at once. Most people get about 2.5 quarts out of an 8 quart transmission, so you're only going to get about 1/3 out per change.
The fact that you got to 167K miles without a Tranny problem is a good thing. If this Corolla can make it to 200K without a tranny fluid change, that says a lot. I will change my fluid at 60k. because I hope to keep the car for more than 200K
You can put gear in nutral and start the car after refilling new fluid and open cooler return line to drain dirty fluid and do this in 4 intervals by draining 1 quad and add 1 quad
Fluid is not expensive..think about under 70$ for 5 quarts for all the years that you did not change the fluid so 70$/6years=12$ a year if you diy. Cheap insurance and much cheaper than replacing the transmission.
Hi
i went to change my Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2023 LE Transmission Fluid flush but shocking thing the technician came to me and told that its a different fluid which is not available in Canada, He said we use normal Toyota Fluid but for this we need some " TOYOTA GENUINE E-TRANSAXLE FLUID TE", So they hold me car to contact Toyota what to do ...
please guide what should i do ?
You didn’t check the level nor did you have the transmission at operating temperature.
After watching a few of your videos I have done some maintenance on my 98 Corolla. Thankyou Peter.
That's the key number, 2.2 quarts? That way you don't have to do that drain to level it correctly.
The FE CVT fluid costs $67 (4 liters) from a Toyota Dealership.
They said cvts will save you miles. Then they want to charge you an arm and leg for fuild. No savings for you at all. Its a joke. Just another way for Toyota to save THEM money.
You sure it’s $67 for 4 liters?
I thought it’s $100 for 4 liters in the big can?
@@creampiedomo I checked the online price from a Toyota dealership.
You can buy Aisin FE ATF from Rock Auto for $7.00 a quart. Aisin makes Toyota’s transmissions.
@@DogRedful Be sure you get the right fluid. ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) and CVT (Continiously Variable Transmission) fluid are 2 different things. You will want to put CVT fluid in your CVT transmission. Putting ATF fluid in your CVT transmission will be a good way to ruin your Continuously Variable transmission. Aisin does make CVT fluids. A CFB+ (CVT FLUID BASIC PLUS), CFEx (CVT FLUID EXCELLENT), and CFW (CVT FLUID WIDE RANGE).
Very important question. I have a 2015 toyota corolla le. It has 250k mikes. The transmission fluid has never been changed. Should i do a drain and fill or just leave it as it is? Thank you
You didn’t use the jumper wire to activate the pump
This is why u get hybrid with eCVT transmission doesn’t have clutch manual book says replace fluid every 60k miles but since the eCVT doesn’t have clutch i said let me do the test see what happens if u never change the transmission fluid guess what i have 330k miles and still going strong never touched the transmission also Hybrid benefits no alternator no starter no belt no power steering pump hybrid has electric steering u do pads and rotors every 100k miles not every 10-15k like non hybrids so just get hybrid change oil every 5k miles and drive no problems at all .
put amsoil cvt transmission fluid it exceeds toyota trans oil runs cooler.
Other video I watch only took 2 bolts and 1 plastic plug from cover and pulled enough to reach filler plug, non of those front ones.
I had no idea that the 2014 Corolla came with a CVT. I would not buy ANY CVT equipped vehicle.
Use German torque specs. Gootentight.
Yes, Toyota is always making difficult for us to work. Shame shame shame.... I will never get a cvt crap.
Guy is too slow
I just did my 2015 Corolla CVT. I removed the pan and put in a new filter(strainer). I got 5 quarts out(4.75 liters). I got that when removing the filter and also letting it drip for an hour. That means you need 6 quarts. You replace the 5 quarts and add half of the 6th quart then the draining of excess fluid using the fluid temperature controlled method. See other videos on here for that. Did this at 130K after just buying the car. No problems after days of driving.
I’m doing the same replacing the filter , so overall I need to add 6qrtz?
how is it driving now?
@@rowcatt4888 You need to buy 6 quarts because you may need almost that amount. You are better off having too much fluid left over than having to go back to the store to buy more. I did not have to refill with a full 6 quarts. Sorry to answer 11 months later. I just saw this when the other guy asked a question today.
@@Dan-uq4mf It is still driving perfectly. How many miles on your car and what model is it?
@@yactabay it’s a 2020 corrolla with 25k miles. I was thinking of draining the transmission every 50k and changing the engine oil every 3k
Cvt fluid prices must have come down Ithe price here in Canada is about $9US a litre.
How do you know if the fluid level was right in the first place. If it was low now it is low again.
It's only important that he knows it's at the right level after the final drain and fill. He didn't have time to show us that he brings the fluid to temperature and replaces the drain plug as it slows to a trickle. If no trickle, it's less than full and he would adjust accordingly.
Thank you for sharing, and Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
Excellent video. Very clear and well explained. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I have a 2003 Toyota Corolla with about 200,000 miles on it that I just purchased I’m not sure if the transmission fluid has ever been changed would you recommend that I just do a drain and fill or completely flush it out and change it? I have heard a lot of bad stories about flushing the transmission fluid on a high mileage and then it makes the transmission slip afterwards please help
Never, ever, do a high powered machine flush on a high mileage car. It will very likely damage the tranny. Those stories are true. I verified this with my Local transmission shop. They won't do it either if the vehicle has high mileage and has never had the transmission fluid changed.