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10-26-2013, 11:27 AM | #127 |
Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009
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Let us know if the grinding disappears over a period of time .
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04-18-2014, 06:09 PM | #128 |
Drives: '09 Yaris 3dr HB 5sp Join Date: Aug 2009
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After purchasing my 2009 3-door hatchback new and putting 165,000 miles on it I decided today (after reading this thread) to change my manual transmission fluid. I followed the advice offered by many here and would like to add a few little tips that I did that should benefit others.
I took some 2-foot long 2" x 8"'s scrap I had laying around and placed a section of 2" x 8" in front of each tire. I then drove the car onto the lumber to increase the ground clearance by another 1.5 inches. It may not sound like much but every bit helps especially when gaining access to the drain plug underneath the car without having to use a jack. I loosened-up the filler plug just enough to make sure that it could be removed, then removed the drain plug. Draining the transmission fluid without removing the filler plug prevented the transmission fluid from gushing out. After draining about a quart of fluid I then removed the filler plug to allow the transmission to drain completely. No messy spillage anywhere. I attached a clear vinyl hose 5/8"od / 1/2" id to a small funnel. The hose fit perfectly in the filler hole of the transmission - nice and snug. Unfortunately I could not find Redline MT90 anywhere locally, so I decided to use Amsoil Severe Gear SAE 75W-90. I referenced the Amsoil website to make sure it could be used in my Yaris. I test drove the car afterwards and there is a noticable difference in how the transmission shifts - nice and smooth. Thanks to all the valuable advice posted here in this thread, a job that my local Toyota dealer wanted a $198.95 to do, I did for $25.00 and it took a total of 25 minutes to do.
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04-20-2014, 12:02 AM | #129 | |
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AMSOIL lists Severe Gear as a GL-5 product. Can anyone find (in writing) where Toyota says the Yaris C50 has to have a GL-4? Just curious, I'd like to see it. When a transmission MUST have a GL-4, AMSOIL makes sure they recommend a GL-4. On the Yaris, the first recommendation is a GL-5.
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04-20-2014, 07:09 AM | #130 | |
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I don't think you'll find anything in writing from the manufacturer that GL-4 is for the Yaris. It's just a general consensus that GL-4 is reviewed by members to feel better for their Yaris. If you search any of the terms ie GL-4 and you'll find that it works better for our synchros among other things.
Here is one particular thread: http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthr...highlight=gl-4 Quote:
http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthr...ht=gl-4&page=2
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04-20-2014, 12:56 PM | #131 |
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GL-4 is preferred . The AMSOIL Manual Transmission and Transaxles Gear Lube is GL-4 . If it's not giving poor shifting ( grinding , etc. ) you should be fine .
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06-28-2014, 09:13 AM | #132 |
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Drove my lowered sedan onto 1" thick concrete tiles at the front. Just enough space to floor jack the front up and start working. Thanks OP, you've saved me $200+ in quoted service fees, plus given me some knowledge every Yaris enthusiast should have.
For the record: Motomaster synthetic 75W90, GL-5. If our manual says says GL-4 OR GL-5, then I shouldn't worry so much about using GL-5. The Toyota engineers would be in deep trouble if they designed a gearbox without considering that they prescribed an oil grade that can harm yellow metals. |
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08-31-2014, 11:42 AM | #134 |
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I wouldn't mind knowing where that vent is either. I have changed my trans oil at 87,000km when I got my Yaris but will be doing it again before the winter as I'm at 122,000km and I want to put synthetic in. I didn't hear any air release the first time I did it but I'd like to check it.
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08-31-2014, 12:02 PM | #135 |
I looked around yesterday, and I think I found it where Cory labeled in that drawing. After removing the air box, it's visible from the top. It's an aluminum cap about 1/2" diameter and 3/4" tall. It spins freely, and I pulled it off with vise grips. It looked totally clean under the cap, but I blew it off with canned air anyway.
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09-08-2014, 07:19 PM | #136 | |
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Driving a 2010 Hatchback, 5 door, manual with 80K miles Came back from the dealer after replacing the axle seal, which showed some leaking. Opened the filling cap and heard the hiss so I am sure I have to clean the vent. Now waiting for the MT-90. Thanks for all the inside info. |
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09-08-2014, 08:59 PM | #137 | |
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They are also used on the axles on Tacoma and tundra almost all Toyota's . sent from my S4 on Mars |
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09-08-2014, 09:00 PM | #138 |
Mine went back on just fine... what's the problem?
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09-08-2014, 09:09 PM | #139 |
No problem... Just saying no need to take it apart and risk damage yours may or maybe not ok that's all
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09-16-2014, 08:58 PM | #140 |
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Found this pdf about multiples oils. Keep in mind is sponsored by AMSOIL. Also ignore the rating at the end. Kind of crappy weighting system.
http://www.syntheticwarehouse.com/br...lube_study.pdf |
02-12-2015, 05:36 PM | #141 |
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Just changed mine. I used RedLine. There is a noticeable difference in shifting.
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07-13-2015, 07:12 PM | #142 |
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07-18-2015, 02:46 PM | #143 | |
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Have patience with your car and it will drive smoother. This was to inform all on how to reduce grinding when shifting into reverse. This was written respectfully as possible. |
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10-25-2015, 06:53 PM | #144 |
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Just got two quarts of the Redline MT-90 GL-4 Transmission fluid from ebay for $34 shipped. Hopefully it fixes my occasional second gear and reverse gear grind.
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