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En4sir · 04-18-2014, 06:09 PM

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.

frambach · 04-20-2014, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by En4sir

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.

I used Severe Gear as well. I have put 30,000 miles on the lubricant and have been well pleased.

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.

rningonfumes · 04-20-2014, 07:09 AM

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:

Originally Posted by 1stToyota

You probably should have used AMSOIL 75W-90 GL-4 Transaxle Lube...it's what I used and GL-4 is better for the transaxle than the severe gear GL-5, which is meant for differentials.

Nice and succint from this thread:
http://yarisworld.com/forums/showthr...ht=gl-4&page=2

Hershey · 04-20-2014, 12:56 PM

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 .

sheekeebut · 06-28-2014, 09:13 AM

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.

spookybathtub · 08-31-2014, 12:02 PM

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.

Exiwolfman · 09-08-2014, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spookybathtub

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.

And now ur gone have to replace it with new ...they are not to be removed ,caps that is ...if stuck spray penetrating fluid free it up clean off with brake clean .
They are also used on the axles on Tacoma and tundra almost all Toyota's .

sent from my S4 on Mars

spookybathtub · 09-08-2014, 09:00 PM

Mine went back on just fine... what's the problem?

Exiwolfman · 09-08-2014, 09:09 PM

No problem... Just saying no need to take it apart and risk damage yours may or maybe not ok that's all

sent from my S4 on Mars

donpalino · 09-16-2014, 08:58 PM

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

attrapereves · 02-12-2015, 05:36 PM

Just changed mine. I used RedLine. There is a noticeable difference in shifting.

07liftback · 10-25-2015, 06:53 PM

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.

tmontague · 10-28-2015, 09:56 AM

Just sources some Redline MT-90 from a local store near me for $21 a quart, not too bad a price. I'll be picking it up later this week and putting it in this weekend.

I get a slight quick grind when shifting into reverse in the morning in my driveway and I'm currently running 75w90 synthetic. Not much better than oem just a little thinner in the dead of winter.

I'll leave my thoughts on here once I test it out.

tomm9050 · 10-31-2015, 08:19 PM

GL-4 or GL-5 WHat's the difference. What's the verdict on what's best?

Thx

tmontague · 11-01-2015, 08:58 AM

GL-4 seems to be what give much smoother shifting over GL-5. I've installed my GL-5 tranny fluid but haven't driven the car to try it out yet.

tomm9050 · 11-03-2015, 03:27 PM

What about Amsoil 75/90? It only comes in GL-5. Any suggestions?

http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produc...?code=SVGQT-EA

Aclosefriend · 03-05-2016, 05:39 PM

Thanks for this. I bought a 08 Hatchback a few months ago with a 5 speed MT with 65k miles. This was so easy and the shifting is much much smoother now. Only took 20 minutes, and most of it was waiting for the fluid to drain and for the fresh thick gear oil to flow down the tube.

dogsridewith · 01-29-2017, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aclosefriend

Thanks for this. I bought a 08 Hatchback a few months ago with a 5 speed MT with 65k miles. This was so easy and the shifting is much much smoother now. Only took 20 minutes, and most of it was waiting for the fluid to drain and for the fresh thick gear oil to flow down the tube.

Which oil did you go with?

04-18-2014, 06:09 PM	#1
En4sir Drives: '09 Yaris 3dr HB 5sp Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NE Pennsylvania Posts: 17	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. __________________ "Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience."

10-28-2015, 09:56 AM	#13
tmontague View User's Garage Drives: '08 2zr swapped Vios M/T Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Caledonia Ont. Posts: 2,930	Just sources some Redline MT-90 from a local store near me for $21 a quart, not too bad a price. I'll be picking it up later this week and putting it in this weekend. I get a slight quick grind when shifting into reverse in the morning in my driveway and I'm currently running 75w90 synthetic. Not much better than oem just a little thinner in the dead of winter. I'll leave my thoughts on here once I test it out. __________________ No one ever wants to give a Yaris the point by...

11-01-2015, 08:58 AM	#15
tmontague View User's Garage Drives: '08 2zr swapped Vios M/T Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Caledonia Ont. Posts: 2,930	GL-4 seems to be what give much smoother shifting over GL-5. I've installed my GL-5 tranny fluid but haven't driven the car to try it out yet. __________________ No one ever wants to give a Yaris the point by...

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04-20-2014, 12:56 PM	#4
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,894	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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sheekeebut Minimalist Drives: 07 silver sedan Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississauga, GTA, Toronto, ON Posts: 432	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.

08-31-2014, 12:02 PM	#6
spookybathtub View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Posts: 105	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.

09-08-2014, 09:00 PM	#8
spookybathtub View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Posts: 105	Mine went back on just fine... what's the problem?

09-08-2014, 09:09 PM	#9
Exiwolfman View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wasaga beach Posts: 1,615	No problem... Just saying no need to take it apart and risk damage yours may or maybe not ok that's all sent from my S4 on Mars

09-16-2014, 08:58 PM	#10
donpalino Drives: Yaris 2010 5Dr MT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Newton, MA Posts: 12	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	#11
attrapereves Drives: 2010 Yaris 2dr 5spd Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: KCMO Posts: 78	Just changed mine. I used RedLine. There is a noticeable difference in shifting.

10-25-2015, 06:53 PM	#12
07liftback Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 147	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.

10-31-2015, 08:19 PM	#14
tomm9050 Drives: Yaris 2008 HB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA Posts: 43	GL-4 or GL-5 WHat's the difference. What's the verdict on what's best? Thx

11-03-2015, 03:27 PM	#16
tomm9050 Drives: Yaris 2008 HB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA Posts: 43	What about Amsoil 75/90? It only comes in GL-5. Any suggestions? http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-produc...?code=SVGQT-EA

03-05-2016, 05:39 PM	#17
Aclosefriend Drives: 2008 2dr Yaris Hatch Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 10	Thanks for this. I bought a 08 Hatchback a few months ago with a 5 speed MT with 65k miles. This was so easy and the shifting is much much smoother now. Only took 20 minutes, and most of it was waiting for the fluid to drain and for the fresh thick gear oil to flow down the tube.