I love how your video doesn't involve using any fancy tools. It's frustrating when guys bust out their air tools or specialty clip removers that not everyone has. I would suggest using a syringe to dispense the oil instead of one of those pumps. My pump ends up blowing apart or dripping oil out of the hoses and making a mess. A simple high capacity syringe to suck fluid out of the bottle and push it into the fill hole is a cleaner solution.
Replacing transmissing fluid can release stuck particles. That's why I would recommend doing a couple of these replacement in a short time frame. On the other hand: if you never change the ATF-fluid, it will increase the chances of having problems.
I just checked the service manual instructions. They say to drain and refill the fluid 3 times, with running the engine for 30 seconds after the two intermediate fills. You're supposed to use "inspection mode" with a Techstream but maybe that's just a way to start the engine without moving the car. Maybe turning on the defroster will do the same thing. Usually, setting automatic transmission fluid levels is difficult, requires having the right fluid temperature and maybe cycling through the gears. Luckily this CVT is more like a manual transmission in the way the drain and fill plugs are set up vs. an oil pan and filter screen inside.
Hey. Thank for the video. I am looking to buy the 2011 ct with 35k miles on it. What MPG you are getting on normal driving mode and kipping up with a traffic? Would you recommend this car?
@@gjjcgmail9930 I have a 2012 and oddly it's better in the highway. If I'm not too heavy footed on the gas pedal I get about 43mpg when it's not summer, and about 40MPG in summer with the AC blasting all day. This is my average of both city and highway miles and with the 8.5 gallon gas display on the gauge, I get around 350 miles before hitting "E".
@@npham54 Hi, Jimmy, thank you. I bought a CT200h and am getting exactly the same as you described. Thanks for the info! Its a great car. I can drive it as I please without worrying about gas mileage.
Kirk Evans sorry but that is not true, you should eventually replace the fluid, Toyota claims under normal driving conditions it is not necessary to replace but they still offer the service at the dealership if you want it changed , if you never replace it you will eventually end up buying a new transmission. You plan to keep the car 100k, 200k ? you do not want to skip servicing the transmission. No damage will occur on modern transmissions by changing the fluid.
It’s true it can last a long time but changing fluid causing more harm than good is a myth. New fluid is always better than old. In every car under every circumstance.
The fluid is good for the life of the WARRANTY. Buyer beware. You're responsible for repairs and maintenance after that. Best to take care of it before it becomes a problem
This what you have been told and you like it because it emotionally appeals to you since you have spend zero dollars. And the reason you are told this is so your car doesn't last as long and you can buy a new one. Congratulations.
I love how your video doesn't involve using any fancy tools. It's frustrating when guys bust out their air tools or specialty clip removers that not everyone has. I would suggest using a syringe to dispense the oil instead of one of those pumps. My pump ends up blowing apart or dripping oil out of the hoses and making a mess. A simple high capacity syringe to suck fluid out of the bottle and push it into the fill hole is a cleaner solution.
Replacing transmissing fluid can release stuck particles. That's why I would recommend doing a couple of these replacement in a short time frame. On the other hand: if you never change the ATF-fluid, it will increase the chances of having problems.
I just checked the service manual instructions. They say to drain and refill the fluid 3 times, with running the engine for 30 seconds after the two intermediate fills. You're supposed to use "inspection mode" with a Techstream but maybe that's just a way to start the engine without moving the car. Maybe turning on the defroster will do the same thing. Usually, setting automatic transmission fluid levels is difficult, requires having the right fluid temperature and maybe cycling through the gears. Luckily this CVT is more like a manual transmission in the way the drain and fill plugs are set up vs. an oil pan and filter screen inside.
hi sir
does gasket change needed?
i am not sure whats part number
At what mileage is the replacement of this fluid recommended?
About 90k
You're Maharashtran!
We have the same last name!!
Hey. Thank for the video. I am looking to buy the 2011 ct with 35k miles on it. What MPG you are getting on normal driving mode and kipping up with a traffic? Would you recommend this car?
39 mpg. Yes, I will recommend this car.
I have a 2012 getting 43 mpg on highway 38mpg city
@@sonofapollo5892 I thought hybrids got better gas mileage in city?
@@gjjcgmail9930 I have a 2012 and oddly it's better in the highway. If I'm not too heavy footed on the gas pedal I get about 43mpg when it's not summer, and about 40MPG in summer with the AC blasting all day. This is my average of both city and highway miles and with the 8.5 gallon gas display on the gauge, I get around 350 miles before hitting "E".
@@npham54 Hi, Jimmy, thank you. I bought a CT200h and am getting exactly the same as you described. Thanks for the info! Its a great car. I can drive it as I please without worrying about gas mileage.
Cvt?
Any one know the drain plug torque for reinstall?
The ATF does not need to be serviced or changed on these cars. Read your manual! If you do you are probably doing more damage than good.
Kirk Evans sorry but that is not true, you should eventually replace the fluid, Toyota claims under normal driving conditions it is not necessary to replace but they still offer the service at the dealership if you want it changed , if you never replace it you will eventually end up buying a new transmission. You plan to keep the car 100k, 200k ? you do not want to skip servicing the transmission.
No damage will occur on modern transmissions by changing the fluid.
It’s true it can last a long time but changing fluid causing more harm than good is a myth. New fluid is always better than old. In every car under every circumstance.
Kirk, I understand that and it seems logical, but why even have a drain hole and a fill hole then? Perhaps only for transmission repairs??
The fluid is good for the life of the WARRANTY. Buyer beware. You're responsible for repairs and maintenance after that. Best to take care of it before it becomes a problem
This what you have been told and you like it because it emotionally appeals to you since you have spend zero dollars. And the reason you are told this is so your car doesn't last as long and you can buy a new one. Congratulations.