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theb · 08-29-2015, 01:39 PM

I had transmission fluid flushed and changed last week at 130k on yaris '07 at Toyota dealer. Reason I had it done was that lately I started noticing it would get stuck in 3rd gear longer then I think it should. They also replaced the belt. Now the car runs a bit better but few times again got stuck in 3rd gear for longer time then I think is normal. To see the new belt is easy but is there a way to tell if the transmission fluid was changed?

LugNut · 08-29-2015, 10:57 PM

I worked in a trans shop years ago. Unfortunately, automatics that slipped, had trouble shifting, etc. tended to work worse after changing the fluid and filter. You really want to see/smell/feel what comes out of that pan, and most likely it would tell that it's time for a rebuild with such symptoms.

But ... if there's an easy valve body/servo fix or band adjustment on that transmission, it might be worth a shot. Find a great trans shop, probably an independent one unless you are still under warranty.

attrapereves · 09-08-2015, 04:58 PM

Generally if the transmission is already slipping, it's too late.

Most people don't keep cars long enough to bother changing the fluid, but used car owners should definitely have it done just to be on the safe side.

why? · 09-09-2015, 07:29 AM

let me guess, when you initially start up the car and drive the car doesn't quickly shift into 4th like you expect, right?

That's a "feature" of the auto to get it warmed up quicker.

tmontague · 09-09-2015, 07:42 AM

^this... it will stay in 3rd as long as the blue engine temp light is on. In crazy cold winters I have noticed my Echo stays in 3rd for a little longer after the light goes off.

Using my ultra gauge the coolant light goes off at 130F on my Yaris and 140F on my Echo. I'm not a fan of the feature, more reason to buy a standard

Bluevitz-rs · 09-09-2015, 10:27 AM

It does it because of emissions. Reving the engine higher makes the cat get hotter faster and lowers tailpipe emissions.

08-29-2015, 01:39 PM	#1
theb Drives: yaris Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: canada Posts: 20	Toyota dealer I had transmission fluid flushed and changed last week at 130k on yaris '07 at Toyota dealer. Reason I had it done was that lately I started noticing it would get stuck in 3rd gear longer then I think it should. They also replaced the belt. Now the car runs a bit better but few times again got stuck in 3rd gear for longer time then I think is normal. To see the new belt is easy but is there a way to tell if the transmission fluid was changed?

09-09-2015, 07:29 AM	#4
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	let me guess, when you initially start up the car and drive the car doesn't quickly shift into 4th like you expect, right? That's a "feature" of the auto to get it warmed up quicker. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

09-09-2015, 07:42 AM	#5
tmontague View User's Garage Drives: '08 2zr swapped Vios M/T Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Caledonia Ont. Posts: 2,938	^this... it will stay in 3rd as long as the blue engine temp light is on. In crazy cold winters I have noticed my Echo stays in 3rd for a little longer after the light goes off. Using my ultra gauge the coolant light goes off at 130F on my Yaris and 140F on my Echo. I'm not a fan of the feature, more reason to buy a standard __________________ No one ever wants to give a Yaris the point by...

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08-29-2015, 10:57 PM	#2
LugNut Drives: 2007 2DR Liftback Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: N.E., KS Posts: 115	I worked in a trans shop years ago. Unfortunately, automatics that slipped, had trouble shifting, etc. tended to work worse after changing the fluid and filter. You really want to see/smell/feel what comes out of that pan, and most likely it would tell that it's time for a rebuild with such symptoms. But ... if there's an easy valve body/servo fix or band adjustment on that transmission, it might be worth a shot. Find a great trans shop, probably an independent one unless you are still under warranty.

09-08-2015, 04:58 PM	#3
attrapereves Drives: 2010 Yaris 2dr 5spd Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: KCMO Posts: 78	Generally if the transmission is already slipping, it's too late. Most people don't keep cars long enough to bother changing the fluid, but used car owners should definitely have it done just to be on the safe side.

09-09-2015, 10:27 AM	#6
Bluevitz-rs 1NZ-6spd View User's Garage Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,967	It does it because of emissions. Reving the engine higher makes the cat get hotter faster and lowers tailpipe emissions.