2006 Scion xB trans fluid change.

[MichiganMadMan]

My sisters Scion xB is due for some fluid changes over the Christmas break, wondering how big of a production it is to change the trans. fluid and filter and how much it takes to refill.
Thanks,
MMM

 

[Doog]

Look in the owners manual for quantity. You will want to use the Toyota WS fluid. Make sure you get a new crush washer and understand that you will only get 25% of the fluid out by draining and you may want to get the fluid flushed out and 95% new fluid by using a flush machine (dealer). Or you can buy a case of fluid and do 3 drain fills (with 4-5 miles of driving in between each drain fill) and get at least 70% new fluid. Make sure there is a serviceable filter before you drop the pan. All of the Toyota's I have had only had screens.

 

[yaris0128]

You didnt say what kind of transmission but my yaris has the same as that xB and it used 2 quarts of 75w90 gear oil. I didnt change the filter but I changed by fluid really early anyway.

 

[MichiganMadMan]

Its a 4 speed slushbox (auto). I live in Michigan and my sister lives in Minnesota, and I'm sure the owners manual has never been opened. I know they are a little spooky about trans fluid, so I'll order the Toyota stuff, I just don't want to end up with a bunch of quarts that I can't use for anything else.

 

[RichR]

Check which Toyota ATF you need WS or T-IV.
We have an '05 Camry that requires T-IV.
Had an'07 Tundra that used WS.
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