ATF change

[Jhemiway23]

I finally broke out my harbor freight 2.3 g manual fluid extractor that I bought a few months ago. I was surprised at how dark the fluid was for only having 44k miles. Anyhow, thought I would share for any curious minds. Car is 2010 Toyota Corolla base model- 1.8l 2zz . It has 44,146 miles on it.I was pleasantly surprised at how easy this was to use. This was well worth the money . I did not really need this tool (at least for this car) because it still has the drain plug and dipstick. All I did was give it 2 or 3 pumps and that’s it it started pumping right away. It got about 3 quarts out, so that’s what went back in. I used the Toyota genuine ATF. I will be doing another one today after work as well to get more of the new fluid in.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Fortunately color isn't indicative of the health of the fluid.

 

[Astro14]

Wait - what, exactly did you put back in the transmision?

Because “Toyota Pink 50/50 mix” is coolant…

 

[joekingcorvette]

Yes as Astro14 stated I hope you didn't fill it will anti-freeze. I love my MityVac too and it's amazing how well they work.

 

[Jhemiway23]

Omg sorry guys lol i had coolant on my mind because I’m doing that soon as well and was looking up prices for coolant online. It was definitely not coolant and definitely was the Toyota ATF fluid lol

 

[KrisZ]

I would do a cooler line exchange or multiple drain and fills. getting 2 quarts out is not getting rid of the clutch material that's still in the rest of the fluid. Get it all out and then that ATF will be good for a long time.

 

[joekingcorvette]

I agree that fluid is really dark and I would do multiple drain and fills too. Since you have the MityVac now you can do it easily.

 

[Jhemiway23]

as stated above I will be doing another exchange today. I will do another in a few weeks too. And I meant 3 quarts not 2.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Nice work. Extractors rock! Good on you for servicing that fluid.

 

[gman2304]

I’ve used the siphon and fill method for years { and get out about 3 qts once a year } and my 18 year old 4L60E at 242,000 miles still shifts like new.

 

[DGXR]

There's no need to do another drain & fill so soon. You've added 3 quarts of fresh fluid to the system, that will keep it happy for at least another 20-30k miles. Here's a video: Toyota Trans Fluid Change
I don't take every word as gospel, but generally he knows what he is doing & saying.
For purposes of this thread topic...
1:22 --> how often to change the trans fluid
6:44 --> yes, fluid can be "too clean" in a used trans
7:53 --> full flush, or drain & fill?
10:10 --> doing multiple drain & fills, aka "bright red isn't necessary"
10:26 --> trans fluid color changes

 

[Chris Meutsch]

My Toyota fluid always looks like that after 40k runs. I do a drain and fill, about 2.5 quarts, and everything is fine. You can still see through the reddish fluid if it's a thinner stream and I changed the filter back at 57k. I would leave it until 75-80k.

 

[ctechbob]

Ugh, the 'particles in the fluid help clutches' talk @6:44.

 

[dnewton3]

Ugh, the 'particles in the fluid help clutches' talk @6:44.

TCC is very knowledgeable about Toyota/Lexus vehicles, maintenance wise. I enjoy many of his videos.

Fluid and filter wise though, IMO, he's still a shade-tree mechanic and often relies on mythology, with all it's misinformation and conjecture.

 

[KrisZ]

Fortunately color isn't indicative of the health of the fluid.

And yet, if you have a transmission issue, one of the first things people will ask is “how does the ATF look like”? and “when was the last time it was changed”?

In this particular case, the color is likely from the clutch material, not an oxidized fluid.

 

[02zx9r rev2]

I wouldn’t mind picking up one of those.

WOW, only 44K miles. My daughter’s 2010 Corolla has over 309K miles. They last if do what you are doing

 

[benjy]

bought same extractor tried it once, $50 + ship from PA, just an old school guy!!

 

[Sequoiasoon]

I use my HF Extractor frequently. Works great for the power steering fluid also to get the reservoir refreshed, yes full flush is better but extract refill at every other oil change is way better than 99.9% do, and now with EPS, nothing to change.

 

[Jhemiway23]

To be honest I could have probably done without the HF extractor because my car has dipstick and drain plug for fluids, but I’m a big guy 6’6” 250 lbs and prefer not to get underneath the little Corolla if possible

 

[AKhan87]

TCC is very knowledgeable about Toyota/Lexus vehicles, maintenance wise. I enjoy many of his videos.

Fluid and filter wise though, IMO, he's still a shade-tree mechanic and often relies on mythology, with all it's misinformation and conjecture.

I 100% agree!!!

I watch his DIY videos and I enjoy them

whenever he talks about fluids and filters, I get annoyed real quick, a lot of misinformation.