2008 auto transmission drain plug.

[sdotmurray]

Does anyone know what the metric thread callout numbers are on the automatic transmission drain plug for the 08 Yaris? I was thinking of changing it with a magnetic drain plug but I can't find this info online anywhere.

Thanks!

[bronsin]

I wouldn’t worry about that. Just drop the pan, change the filter,. You should measure the oil that drains out, and replace it with exactly the same volume of the new fluid.

[sh0rtlife]

in reality a mag plug isnt all that beneficial in an auto....the filter gobbles up just about everything and anything metallic wont go thru the filter anyway

[ex-x-fire]

Buy a couple of those strong magnets from Harbor Freight and stick them on the outside of the pan.

[bronsin]

Good idea except I think the oil pan is too round. I don’t think there’s any place flat. I have use those magnets and they are really amazing!

[bronsin]

Actually I would have to believe the drain plug is magnetic that’s already in there.

[bairjo]

The ATF pan on my 2010 already has two magnets in it. I imagine it is the same for the 08. Also the filter is more like a screen. I replaced my filter at the time, but i won't waste my money on that again.

[Billiam]

No need for additional magnets. There are already 2 in the pan.

[bronsin]

Originally Posted by bairjo

The ATF pan on my 2010 already has two magnets in it. I imagine it is the same for the 08. Also the filter is more like a screen. I replaced my filter at the time, but i won't waste my money on that again.

If you have the money and get a charge out of that kind of thing Why not change the trans oil and filter?

Is it really necessary? Probably not. Have I ever done it? No!

Now manual transmission oil I change that every 30,000 miles. Usually just like two or 3 quarts of that stuff. Automatic transmission oil there’s usually something like 8 quarts.

[bairjo]

You pretty much answered your own question Bronsin. I don't get a charge out of doing repairs on my car. Plus a new OEM filter on Amazon is $64. I'll just keep doing a double drain and refills every 35,000 Miles. I'm at 215,000 and the thing runs great.

For what it's worth, I did not change the ATF the first time until around 140,000 miles when I noticed some rough shifting during acceleration on the freeway. Changing the fluid and filter took care of that.....Amazing.

[Billiam]

BTW, the drain plug is not magnetic