Complete flush for ATF change?

[YarisSedan]

I think they are still sealed transmissions in the newer models there's no transmission pan but some use a external In line filter which can be another problem in itself. It's like that was there bandaid fix but if the filter isn't changed on time and gets clogged it restricts the line and low pressure equals heat which will damage the transmission

[clarenceie]

Originally Posted by YarisSedan

I think they are still sealed transmissions in the newer models there's no transmission pan but some use a external In line filter which can be another problem in itself. It's like that was there bandaid fix but if the filter isn't changed on time and gets clogged it restricts the line and low pressure equals heat which will damage the transmission

Yea still sealed unfortunately... On my 02 RSX, they have an inline and internal filter. Also a magnetic drain plug (which I wished the Yaris has for those intermediate ATF changes) Sadly, there's no maintenance interval on the external.

Looking at both Toyota and Honda, they say it's for the life of the car, but obviously, we know better. At least Toyota gives better serviceability factor. Nonetheless, Honda has good reliability if maintained properly, any cars in general.

[why?]

Originally Posted by bronsin

Mine is going to last the life of the car and I will tell you how long that is when it is.

Let us know when your mileage drops below 30 mpg for good.

[lamadoo]

Originally Posted by why?

Let us know when your mileage drops below 30 mpg for good.

At what km did you change yours or would recommend?

[Astroman]

Hm the manual states to replace it every 100,000 miles. I had mine changed at 115,000 using toyotas fluid, and a autozone filter. A shop did it, and a month later it over-revs 3rd and slams hard into 4th when I accelerate hard, or am travelling uphill. Still need to take it back to the shop...

Shifted just fine before the change.

[YarisSedan]

Originally Posted by Astroman

Hm the manual states to replace it every 100,000 miles. I had mine changed at 115,000 using toyotas fluid, and a autozone filter. A shop did it, and a month later it over-revs 3rd and slams hard into 4th when I accelerate hard, or am travelling uphill. Still need to take it back to the shop...

Shifted just fine before the change.

Sounds like the transmission is slipping. Most likely worn 3rd gear clutch pack. Its very simular to a worn clutch on a manual when it starts to slip. Which is why it only happens at high rpm range or under heavy load like uphill. When the emc tels the transmission to shift and theres no response it keeps dialing up the pressure on the shift solenoid till it gets a resonpose till finally it slams into gear. Its going to keep getting worse as more an more material wears till either i loses the gear or it cracks the drum. If there is no check engine light its not a shift solenoid/electrical problem but a mechanical problem. Sometimes flushing the fluid at high miles can wash the varnish out of the transmission and transmission problem might start to occur unfortunately.


Check the transmission fluid since it was just serviced if it has a varnished color and burnt odor to it

Id definitely take it to a transmission specialist shop locally right away. if you have a AAMCO close by to you they have a free transmission check. You can bring it in and they will check the vehicle out and can give you estimate. The longer you wait the more expensive the repair can get.

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by why?

Let us know when your mileage drops below 30 mpg for good.

Explain please.

[why?]

Originally Posted by lamadoo

At what km did you change yours or would recommend?

I had mine changed at about 55k miles, or about 88514km. Really though, keep it until it is obvious it is hurting gas mileage, my gas mileage dropped 5 mpg, for no reason. Changed the transmission fluid, it went back to normal.

Originally Posted by bronsin

Explain please.

Dirty transmission fluid will negatively effect gas mileage. Even doing the drain and fill by hand a little bit every year or so is better than leaving dirty transmission fluid in there.

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by why?

Dirty transmission fluid will negatively effect gas mileage. Even doing the drain and fill by hand a little bit every year or so is better than leaving dirty transmission fluid in there.

Im going with driving 45 mph or less all the time and treating the gas pedal like its an egg will keep the transmission oil clean and sweet smelling.