ATF Drain and Fill - Toyota Yaris Forums

DMZ · 05-24-2013, 05:56 PM

My ,05 Yaris has 71k normal driving miles on it.

I noticed recently that it was shifting with just a very slight jerk.

Looking at the ATF color, showed it to be reddish brown, so I did a drain and fill.

When I looked in the drain pan I could see the the old ATF was a bit "muddy" in color, but the big indicator was the smell. I had a fairly funky smell to it.

2.6 qts of fresh ATF made a difference in the shifting. It is back to it's normal barely perceptible smoothness.

I know the CW is that Toyota WS last the life of the car, but I can't help but wonder what the old ATF would look and smell like at say 120k or greater and would it still be providing proper lubrication?

CTScott · 05-24-2013, 07:07 PM

I think lifetime AT Fluid is a bit of a stretch, potentially for the purpose of fudging the expense of ownership ratings for vehicles.

Everglade · 05-28-2013, 05:46 PM

I am in Vancouver, BC.
Bought 6 liters of Toyota ATF WS from stealership (around $7 per liter)

Warmed up the engine, drained.
Started the engine again and rolled gear handle from P to L and back a couple of times.
Drained around 3.3 litres of ATF.
Old ATF was a bit dark.

In a month gonna do another drain and refill to ensure ATF completely fresh.

auxmike · 05-29-2013, 06:46 PM

I did this about a year ago. Buy 15 quarts. Yeah, its not cheap. I found exactly 3 quarts drained out every time I opened the tranny drain plug. I basicly drove my 40mi round trip to work and back and every afternoon when I got home drained out the three quarts. Did it 5 times and it was nice and red. Cheaper then a tranny failure or dealer visit... No way id leave it in there forever like the dipstick say...

DMZ · 05-29-2013, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auxmike

I did this about a year ago. Buy 15 quarts. Yeah, its not cheap. I found exactly 3 quarts drained out every time I opened the tranny drain plug. I basicly drove my 40mi round trip to work and back and every afternoon when I got home drained out the three quarts. Did it 5 times and it was nice and red. Cheaper then a tranny failure or dealer visit... No way id leave it in there forever like the dipstick say...

I did it twice and it looks pretty good. I do it again next oil change. Then I should be good to go 'til about 160,000.

Yep, cheaper than tranny trouble and as very quick and easy to do.

Everglade · 05-29-2013, 10:54 PM

Guess 2 times is enough ))
Gonna do another drain-n-refill tonight.

frog13 · 05-30-2013, 10:32 PM

Is there a pan to drop? and a screen filter inside to clean?.

Everglade · 05-30-2013, 11:01 PM

Yes, but you don't change the ATF filter every time you do a drain-n-refill.

05-24-2013, 05:56 PM	#1
DMZ Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: E. Oregon Posts: 130	ATF Drain and Fill My ,05 Yaris has 71k normal driving miles on it. I noticed recently that it was shifting with just a very slight jerk. Looking at the ATF color, showed it to be reddish brown, so I did a drain and fill. When I looked in the drain pan I could see the the old ATF was a bit "muddy" in color, but the big indicator was the smell. I had a fairly funky smell to it. 2.6 qts of fresh ATF made a difference in the shifting. It is back to it's normal barely perceptible smoothness. I know the CW is that Toyota WS last the life of the car, but I can't help but wonder what the old ATF would look and smell like at say 120k or greater and would it still be providing proper lubrication? __________________ 2007 LB W/Cold Wx Package

05-24-2013, 07:07 PM	#2
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	I think lifetime AT Fluid is a bit of a stretch, potentially for the purpose of fudging the expense of ownership ratings for vehicles. __________________

05-29-2013, 06:46 PM	#4
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	I did this about a year ago. Buy 15 quarts. Yeah, its not cheap. I found exactly 3 quarts drained out every time I opened the tranny drain plug. I basicly drove my 40mi round trip to work and back and every afternoon when I got home drained out the three quarts. Did it 5 times and it was nice and red. Cheaper then a tranny failure or dealer visit... No way id leave it in there forever like the dipstick say... __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

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Everglade Crazy Russian Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: White Rock Posts: 15	Guess 2 times is enough )) Gonna do another drain-n-refill tonight.

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frog13 Tw200--excellent! Drives: 2010 yaris..absolutely red. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 209	Is there a pan to drop? and a screen filter inside to clean?.

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Everglade Crazy Russian Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: White Rock Posts: 15	Yes, but you don't change the ATF filter every time you do a drain-n-refill.