Toyota Yaris Forums - Ultimate Yaris Enthusiast Site
 

 


 
Go Back   Toyota Yaris Forums - Ultimate Yaris Enthusiast Site > Technical Forums > DIY / Maintenance / Service
  The Tire Rack

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 01-17-2012, 10:04 PM   #1
rossman
 
Drives: 2006 YARIS RS
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: ONTARIO, CANADA
Posts: 23
How to replace auto tranny fluid

I need to replace the tranny fluid in my 2006 auto Yaris.

I have purchased the 4 liters and gasket but cant locate the drain plug...Also I am not sure if it is filled from the dip stick.

Any advice would be great!

Thanks
rossman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-17-2012, 10:17 PM   #2
CTScott
ULTIMATE
 
CTScott's Avatar
 
Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: USA, CT
Posts: 13,460
There is a drain plug on the pan. It is a flat plug which requires a allen wrench to remove. Filling is done via the dip stick tube.
__________________
CTScott is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-19-2012, 09:50 PM   #3
caineroad
 
caineroad's Avatar
 
Drives: 06 Yaris HB CE
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Toronto
Posts: 501
the yaris(not echo) requires no auto tranny fluid change
caineroad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-19-2012, 11:56 PM   #4
Betrivent
Not quite a noob
 
Betrivent's Avatar
 
Drives: e46 325
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: edmonton
Posts: 1,408
That's impossible.. it will need one eventually
Betrivent is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-20-2012, 07:58 AM   #5
CTScott
ULTIMATE
 
CTScott's Avatar
 
Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: USA, CT
Posts: 13,460
Quote:
Originally Posted by Betrivent View Post
That's impossible.. it will need one eventually
And, the transmission actually knows when it needs to be changed. While I was doing my experimentation with bypassing the 4th gear lockout when cold, I found that when you read the data for the AT from the ECM that there is a parameter for the status of the AT fluid that says if it needs to be changed.
__________________
CTScott is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-20-2012, 10:46 AM   #6
sex
 
sex's Avatar
 
Drives: 09 5DR
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NY
Posts: 310
:O Any way for regular users like us to retrieve that parameter? OBD-II (wishful thinking)?
sex is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-20-2012, 10:52 AM   #7
CTScott
ULTIMATE
 
CTScott's Avatar
 
Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: USA, CT
Posts: 13,460
Quote:
Originally Posted by sex View Post
:O Any way for regular users like us to retrieve that parameter? OBD-II (wishful thinking)?
It is an enhanced PID, as opposed to standard OBDII PID, but theoretically it could be added as an xgauge to a ScanGauge II. I haven't sniffed the CAN comm to figure out the messaging yet, as I was using my TechStream system when I found it.
__________________
CTScott is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-20-2012, 06:18 PM   #8
Vang
 
Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: CA
Posts: 158
I've always thought that the yaris required no fluid change as it was good for the life of the car. It even says so on the dipstick tube lol. I guess I'll just hold off until I hit 100k.
Vang is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-20-2012, 11:42 PM   #9
Hershey
 
Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: northeast
Posts: 2,897
Someone we know had the auto tranny fluid in their '06 Corolla replaced at 100,000 miles . This should apply to the Yaris as well , both use the WS automatic transmission fluid .
Hershey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-22-2012, 06:33 AM   #10
birdman
 
Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 496
Two Toyota dealerships insisted that the fluid in the Yaris was formulated to not need changing for the life of the car. Other models do need the fluid flushed but not the Yaris. Maybe Toyota wants these transmissions to wear out eventually and this is why they say what they say. I'd like hear a good reason for changing the fluid and at what intervals.
birdman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-22-2012, 08:51 AM   #11
bronsin
 
bronsin's Avatar
 
Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: nj
Posts: 4,790
My 1979 Chevy Silverado I gave my brother in law has 350,000 miles on the origional fluid.

Three engines though...
__________________
Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head
bronsin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-24-2012, 12:47 PM   #12
Nu18F
 
Drives: 2011 Yaris
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 36
The info i found awhile back is on another computer but it goes like this .

For the Toyota U340E autmatic transaxle, the fluid should be changed at 60k miles if vehicle is operated in severe service applications to include repeated short trip driving of less than 5 miles when the ambient temp is at 0 or less . If IRCC, that noted temp is in celcius .

I will find the origin URL and post it when i have time but if needed quicker , just search Toyota U340E autmatic transaxle service and you might have to use Vitz in the search. It was in a parts schematic of the transaxle and an aterisk noted the service schedule.
Nu18F is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-26-2012, 12:22 AM   #13
rossman
 
Drives: 2006 YARIS RS
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: ONTARIO, CANADA
Posts: 23
I ended up replacing the fluid thanks for the response. I have 190,000 km on it and think it was due. The used ATF was darker then the new stuff but I think I could have let it go longer. Based on Toyota.ca's maintenance menu the ATF replacement is every 96,000 km.
rossman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2012, 01:21 PM   #14
formulation
 
Drives: 2010 Yaris 4dr LB Blazing Blue
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Birmingham metro area, AL
Posts: 8
Hello,
I was told that the transmission service is a complicated procedure requiring computer connection/monitoring while refilling with the trans at a certain temp. This was from someone with vested interest in supplying this info (an independent garage specializing in Toyota/Scion/Lexus. Has anyone had any problems after DIY changing the Trans fluid? I have an '08 LB approaching 60K miles and a '10 5dr LB approaching 30K miles.
formulation is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2012, 02:00 PM   #15
CTScott
ULTIMATE
 
CTScott's Avatar
 
Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: USA, CT
Posts: 13,460
Quote:
Originally Posted by formulation View Post
Hello,
I was told that the transmission service is a complicated procedure requiring computer connection/monitoring while refilling with the trans at a certain temp. This was from someone with vested interest in supplying this info (an independent garage specializing in Toyota/Scion/Lexus. Has anyone had any problems after DIY changing the Trans fluid? I have an '08 LB approaching 60K miles and a '10 5dr LB approaching 30K miles.
That is pretty amusing and definitely not correct. Modern automatics should not be pressure flushed, so simple drain and refill is all that is required. A complete draining would actually require removing the transmission and disassembling to purge the valve body and torque converter.

I personally have done a fluid change (twice) on my snow plowing Yaris. The first time I used Dextron IV and I did notice that it didn't shift as smoothly cold, so I drained it again and I used Toyota WS ATF.
__________________
CTScott is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2012, 04:14 PM   #16
LA Yaris
Yaris323
 
LA Yaris's Avatar
 
Drives: 09 Sedan Yaris 06 Ford Mustang
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Los Angeles CA
Posts: 814
My 09 Yaris Sedan auto tranny has no dipstick. Also says in the book No fluid change as it is good for the life of the car. Even the Dealer says the same.
LA Yaris is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2012, 04:41 PM   #17
CTScott
ULTIMATE
 
CTScott's Avatar
 
Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: USA, CT
Posts: 13,460
Quote:
Originally Posted by LA Yaris View Post
My 09 Yaris Sedan auto tranny has no dipstick. Also says in the book No fluid change as it is good for the life of the car. Even the Dealer says the same.
You might want to take a closer look. The automatic has a dipstick. As for the changing interval - This seems to get discussed at least weekly here.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.): 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)

Fluid type:
Toyota Genuine ATF Type WS

Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.

Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF Type WS”
(ATF JWS3324 or NWS9638) to aid in
assuring maximum transaxle performance.
Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF
Type WS” may cause deterioration in
shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately damage the automatic transmission
of your vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for further
details.


__________________
CTScott is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-28-2012, 06:28 PM   #18
auxmike
 
auxmike's Avatar
 
Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: LI, New Yawk
Posts: 2,063
CT, are we to understand that if we want to do this at home we just need buy 3 quarts for a DIY drain and fill?
__________________

Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee
auxmike is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Maintenance - Change Auto Trans Fluid Linkseal DIY / Maintenance / Service 1 08-15-2006 10:57 PM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:35 PM.




YarisWorld
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.