Transmission service at 100,000 - Toyota Yaris Forums

N9QGS · 12-30-2008, 11:49 PM

I am getting close to my 100,000 mile transmission service, now I was really was on the impression you want to change the filter and complete flush of the fluid, I have gone to several fluid places and they all said the exact same thing "you do not change the filters on these cars you, its a screen and it comes clean with the fluid exchange" this is what I have been quoted from several places and a chain called Valvoline, and they also said the maxLife is WS ATF approved, which was good relief. a year ago I thought I would be bringing in toyota's fluid by the gallons for them to use. :-) I did the research on MaxLife and it is approved, but is the screen thing and not changing it the truth, they said most cars in the last 10 years use a screen and doesn't require servicing. any comments, I will need to make a decision soon.

Ron

TheRealEnth · 12-30-2008, 11:51 PM

cant help u with that but... 2007 and near 100k ... thats commuting(sry if i misspell) ... i only have 26k

N9QGS · 12-30-2008, 11:59 PM

Yes I travel 61 miles each way to work, thank god for AudioBooks. Its all interstate and my car has taken a toll with rocks and chips in the windhshield. Oh and get this, the state of Kentucky does there license plates based on the value of my car, and from jan 1st 2007 to Jan 1 2008, my car went up $432 in value. I am meeting with them tomorrow since I have to pay my license plate renewal by end of this year, but they are going to re-evaluate my car. They said the reason cars are holding values is with the economy more people are hanging on to there vehicles, I don't quite see how this would cause the value not to go down, but will see if they knock anything off tomorrow, they said I would have to sign some papers .

PetersRedYaris · 12-31-2008, 06:32 PM

DO NOT USE ANYTHING but Toyota type WS... It's $6 a quart and you really only need to do a drain and fill which requires less than 2 quarts. DO NOT USE valvoline, it will ruin your automatic transmission. You are correct on the screen.

ROCKLAND TOYOTA · 12-31-2008, 08:15 PM

we haven't changed one of these strainers as toyota calls it in the 6 years ive been here. we do however sell them to customers who want to change it though. part number 35330-0w020 is the strainer and 90301-32010 is the gasket for strainer. you might also need this pan gasket as well 35168-52020.....

xpeteyjtx · 12-31-2008, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

DO NOT USE ANYTHING but Toyota type WS... It's $6 a quart and you really only need to do a drain and fill which requires less than 2 quarts. DO NOT USE valvoline, it will ruin your automatic transmission. You are correct on the screen.

drain and fill is about 2.6 - 2.8 quarts on the auto.

Kal-El · 01-01-2009, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N9QGS

I am getting close to my 100,000 mile transmission service....

Ron

Wow, 100K already. Nice!

Can you tell us what service/repairs you've needed so far (aside from oil changes and tires)?

Thanks!

auxmike · 01-01-2009, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Wow, 100K already. Nice!

Can you tell us what service/repairs you've needed so far (aside form oil changes and tires)?

Thanks!

+1 I too want to learn more about your car....

N9QGS · 01-01-2009, 05:47 PM

OKay, Im approaching 100K, should be there by May. here is all I have done guys who want to know. And I guess this is not unusual for toyotas so I hope people weren't expecting me to have problems already :-) But I do tons of highway driving, I guess that is better driving for the engine anyhow. but I changed oil every 5,000 the first change was at 1500 miles on the odo, and then 5,000 there after until I got up to 36,000 and that was with regular 5,000 mile Mobil Oil 5W30, then I switched to Mobile One Fully synthetic at 36,000 and still changed every 5 to 6 thousand, had a oil analyst done at ~50K no problem. Using toyota filters the whole time. at 70K I did the drain plug on the trans and topped back off. if I would have thought about it more, I would have done this every 30K this trans fluid process, its no different then an oil change, and I think I would have a higher percentage of cleaner fluid, but it sounds like I just do the same process again shortly and then again every 25K-30K and forget paying for anything further on the trans Im sure doing it that often with 100K stuff will get a decent change over in fluid after a short time. My car other then that has never had any brake service except an adjustment to do the emergency brake, they say I have 65% pads still on the front. Ill probably have valvoline do the coolant here shortly. Don't have any thoughts on brake fluid but I may do that when the pads need changing. I may change batteries in the next year, I have a lot of electronics running in the car and I think I take a bigger toll on my battery but its been fine. I did have to address some rattles in the dash and under the hood release cables touching air intake. I just got a ScanGauge II for Xmas, that is a neat gadget. instantly with watching that improved gas mileage if you get craxy with how you drive you can get 45 mpg, i did after a 55 miles on the trip setting, considering i normally get 37 in the winter. It really gives you a great look at how your car uses the gas. it will amaze you.

Enjoy!

auxmike · 01-01-2009, 07:02 PM

Kal-El · 01-01-2009, 07:29 PM

Thanks for the info N9QGS.

Shroomster · 01-01-2009, 10:28 PM

tagging for a later read....

nice.....

gid · 01-04-2009, 04:45 PM

I believe WAL-MARTs SUPERTECH auto tranny fluid is WS rated for TOYOTA . Should state it on back of the bottle . Quite sure this is a WARREN petroleum product .

gid · 01-04-2009, 05:19 PM

here's a thread on this issue at BOB IS THE OIL GUY , http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...90#Post1190190 .

Chupacabra · 01-04-2009, 09:05 PM

a full flush would be more than 2.8 quarts though, no? I mean, if you truly do an AT service, you should evacuate all fluid (torque converter included).

bzinn 1 · 01-04-2009, 09:18 PM

MOst newer cars if not all are made to be hooked up to the flush machine.It pumps in new fluid and pulls out the old,then they run the car for aminute to clear the torque converter and it pushes in a round of new fluid to the entire system.No need to open up the tranny anymore to flush fluids.

PetersRedYaris · 01-06-2009, 04:13 AM

Yeah, but Toyota type WS doesn't call for a flush, ever. I have talked to my dealer and they have NEVER done a flush on a type WS fluid tranny. Type T-IV is a different story.

And I would NEVER trust Supertech in my tranny, engine, or anything...

N9QGS · 01-23-2009, 10:20 AM

I've decided, that since I did just a drain and fill with Toyota WS about 75K, if I do a drain and fill every 20K from here on out, I should be okay without having having a full flush done. I really now wish I would have started this when I got the car and would have done it at 30K intervals, but I was hooked the the 100K interval just waiting, but I feel if you change this on a regular basis it will eventually get the fluid pretty much exchange... Still accepting thoughts on this.

12-30-2008, 11:49 PM	#1
N9QGS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgetown, KY Posts: 117	Transmission service at 100,000 I am getting close to my 100,000 mile transmission service, now I was really was on the impression you want to change the filter and complete flush of the fluid, I have gone to several fluid places and they all said the exact same thing "you do not change the filters on these cars you, its a screen and it comes clean with the fluid exchange" this is what I have been quoted from several places and a chain called Valvoline, and they also said the maxLife is WS ATF approved, which was good relief. a year ago I thought I would be bringing in toyota's fluid by the gallons for them to use. :-) I did the research on MaxLife and it is approved, but is the screen thing and not changing it the truth, they said most cars in the last 10 years use a screen and doesn't require servicing. any comments, I will need to make a decision soon. Ron

12-30-2008, 11:51 PM	#2
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	cant help u with that but... 2007 and near 100k ... thats commuting(sry if i misspell) ... i only have 26k __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

12-31-2008, 08:15 PM	#5
ROCKLAND TOYOTA TRIM HUNTER View User's Garage Drives: 2007 BLAZIN BLUE YARIS 3 DR Join Date: May 2006 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY Posts: 2,088	we haven't changed one of these strainers as toyota calls it in the 6 years ive been here. we do however sell them to customers who want to change it though. part number 35330-0w020 is the strainer and 90301-32010 is the gasket for strainer. you might also need this pan gasket as well 35168-52020..... __________________ http://rocklandtoyota.com/IFrame.aspx?iFrameID=2388 TOYOTA PARTS AT A DISCOUNT........

01-01-2009, 07:02 PM	#10
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	__________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

01-01-2009, 10:28 PM	#12
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	tagging for a later read.... nice..... Last edited by Shroomster; 01-02-2009 at 02:11 AM.

12-30-2008, 11:59 PM	#3
N9QGS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgetown, KY Posts: 117	Yes I travel 61 miles each way to work, thank god for AudioBooks. Its all interstate and my car has taken a toll with rocks and chips in the windhshield. Oh and get this, the state of Kentucky does there license plates based on the value of my car, and from jan 1st 2007 to Jan 1 2008, my car went up $432 in value. I am meeting with them tomorrow since I have to pay my license plate renewal by end of this year, but they are going to re-evaluate my car. They said the reason cars are holding values is with the economy more people are hanging on to there vehicles, I don't quite see how this would cause the value not to go down, but will see if they knock anything off tomorrow, they said I would have to sign some papers .

12-31-2008, 06:32 PM	#4
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	DO NOT USE ANYTHING but Toyota type WS... It's $6 a quart and you really only need to do a drain and fill which requires less than 2 quarts. DO NOT USE valvoline, it will ruin your automatic transmission. You are correct on the screen.

01-01-2009, 05:47 PM	#9
N9QGS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgetown, KY Posts: 117	OKay, Im approaching 100K, should be there by May. here is all I have done guys who want to know. And I guess this is not unusual for toyotas so I hope people weren't expecting me to have problems already :-) But I do tons of highway driving, I guess that is better driving for the engine anyhow. but I changed oil every 5,000 the first change was at 1500 miles on the odo, and then 5,000 there after until I got up to 36,000 and that was with regular 5,000 mile Mobil Oil 5W30, then I switched to Mobile One Fully synthetic at 36,000 and still changed every 5 to 6 thousand, had a oil analyst done at ~50K no problem. Using toyota filters the whole time. at 70K I did the drain plug on the trans and topped back off. if I would have thought about it more, I would have done this every 30K this trans fluid process, its no different then an oil change, and I think I would have a higher percentage of cleaner fluid, but it sounds like I just do the same process again shortly and then again every 25K-30K and forget paying for anything further on the trans Im sure doing it that often with 100K stuff will get a decent change over in fluid after a short time. My car other then that has never had any brake service except an adjustment to do the emergency brake, they say I have 65% pads still on the front. Ill probably have valvoline do the coolant here shortly. Don't have any thoughts on brake fluid but I may do that when the pads need changing. I may change batteries in the next year, I have a lot of electronics running in the car and I think I take a bigger toll on my battery but its been fine. I did have to address some rattles in the dash and under the hood release cables touching air intake. I just got a ScanGauge II for Xmas, that is a neat gadget. instantly with watching that improved gas mileage if you get craxy with how you drive you can get 45 mpg, i did after a 55 miles on the trip setting, considering i normally get 37 in the winter. It really gives you a great look at how your car uses the gas. it will amaze you. Enjoy!

01-01-2009, 07:29 PM	#11
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Thanks for the info N9QGS.

01-04-2009, 04:45 PM	#13
gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	I believe WAL-MARTs SUPERTECH auto tranny fluid is WS rated for TOYOTA . Should state it on back of the bottle . Quite sure this is a WARREN petroleum product .

01-04-2009, 05:19 PM	#14
gid Drives: '08 Yaris sedan , '08 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northeast Posts: 643	here's a thread on this issue at BOB IS THE OIL GUY , http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...90#Post1190190 .

01-04-2009, 09:05 PM	#15
Chupacabra Banned Drives: 2009 Yaris liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT Posts: 350	a full flush would be more than 2.8 quarts though, no? I mean, if you truly do an AT service, you should evacuate all fluid (torque converter included).

01-04-2009, 09:18 PM	#16
bzinn 1 Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: University Place,WA Posts: 828	MOst newer cars if not all are made to be hooked up to the flush machine.It pumps in new fluid and pulls out the old,then they run the car for aminute to clear the torque converter and it pushes in a round of new fluid to the entire system.No need to open up the tranny anymore to flush fluids.

01-06-2009, 04:13 AM	#17
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	Yeah, but Toyota type WS doesn't call for a flush, ever. I have talked to my dealer and they have NEVER done a flush on a type WS fluid tranny. Type T-IV is a different story. And I would NEVER trust Supertech in my tranny, engine, or anything...

01-23-2009, 10:20 AM	#18
N9QGS View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Georgetown, KY Posts: 117	I've decided, that since I did just a drain and fill with Toyota WS about 75K, if I do a drain and fill every 20K from here on out, I should be okay without having having a full flush done. I really now wish I would have started this when I got the car and would have done it at 30K intervals, but I was hooked the the 100K interval just waiting, but I feel if you change this on a regular basis it will eventually get the fluid pretty much exchange... Still accepting thoughts on this.

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