Yep, it’s one of the most important parts to do if you don’t want a leak! All the transmission places do it but unfortunately you don’t learn it in school, you learn it through experience. Another fairly important point is the BRAND you get and what material it’s made out of, make sure you get the one I have in the video! Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Overall great video. Thanks for the visuals of pan and magnet and filter positions. One thing is that the 18 pan bolts have a torque spec from Toyota service manual of 69 in lb (not ft lb). This means they are to be tightened only a LITTLE past finger snug. If done correctly to this spec, the pan will never flex; that is why the spec is so low. So if you're doing this for the first time, or, the previous tech did it correctly, there is no reason to hammer the pan. Also I highly recommend everyone spends the money for a small torque wrench that reads inch-lbs to do the job right. Using any air tool to tighten those bolts is way too tight and will indeed flex the pan, causing a leak in the long run. I've done a lot of these, and I always go as tight as possible with my fingers, and then just a slight bit more from the small torque wrench. Do not go from loose to tight on one bolt, then the next in a row. Use a criss-cross pattern, and tighten in increments. First finger tight in star pattern, then maybe 20 in lb on all bolts again going criss-cross, then go for full spec. It doesn't SEEM like it is tight enough, but that's how it was engineered and came from the factory, and it WORKS. Enjoy the clean long lasting trans!!
You are a very good and attentive mechanic. I wish you were in my area. These shops here rip people off. I had my trans done yesterday and they never used the machine and my fluid still looks the same. That means they never changed the filter either. I was watching them. The lady at the front desk told me they had the machine and they never used it. I'm in pennsylvania, you are probably in Hawaii.
PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION..I did a transmission flush on my 2013 Toyota Corolla for the FIRST time all because I thought FRESH fluid would be best for future of the transmission . It have 128k miles on it and I had two technicians to tell me that I wasn’t suppose to flush it. I just want to get somebody else opinion on this
It’s definitely up to you on what you do and what you believe but I’ve never had a problems in my 40+yr career (several years at a trans shop) doing this, it’s actually kept their trans strong and running properly. For perspective, I currently maintain a fleet of cars and they all get transmission flushes at the recommended mileage points, and I’ve never ever had a problem. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
You can do that but keep in mind if you do it that way, it’s kind of like only doing a partial job. If your transmission is healthy otherwise, doing it that way is alright. Not everyone has a flush machine 😂 thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Hello, excellent video, what is the name of the special tool that you used in the video? or if you have any reference from where we can buy it, also if you have or can leave the links to buy the parts of this particular vehicle.
The big machine is called a transmission fluid exchanger and it come with adaptors to connect to your trans to pull out old trans fluids and put in new trans fluids. You can buy it at most auto shops, I haven’t looked into any sites to see if they sell and ship something so big. I hope that’s helps, thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Should a Toyota recommended transmission fluid to be used on this car other than any transmission fluid brand? That’s what I read on my 2013 Toyota Manual? Hopefully the ATF you used would not cause any issues along the road..
My advice on buying the manufacturers (Toyota) transmission fluid is that, they do not make their own fluid, they buy elsewhere and rebrand it. As long as you follow the specs, meet or exceed, it won’t cause any issues. The fluid I used is compatible with the make and model of the car in the video. Hope that clarifies everything, and thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
I'm completely confused now. Some people on the Internet say that most cars don't need to change the transmission oil. There is a difference in viscosity between new transmission oil and old transmission oil. If all the transmission oil is changed at once, it may cause damage to the transmission. Can anyone help?
Great question, you don't have to change the bolts BUT the important park is: like in my video, where I tapped the high spots down on the transmission pan, make sure you do that do there is no pinch point in the gasket and cause leaks. Also the brand and material of gasket I am using in the video is very important, if you can't find it, you should use straight RTV silicone (no gasket) but make sure the transmission and the pan is completely free on oil (use brake cleaner!!!) to ensure proper adhesive.
generally no, the bolts for the corollas transmission are NOT like crush washers or "torque-to-yield" bolts in BMW cars where they're one time use only. In grand scheme of things, manufacturers will generally have a torque of almost all the bolts to ensure that anyone working on cars will match factory spec to ensure good seal, do not strip aluminum heads, threads, etc.
I'm changing the fluid after 125k km. Is that okay? I hear a lot of people saying it ruins the transmission. I'm getting it done from Toyota, they said they will change around %50 of the fluid. The reason I want to change is cause the color is dark black/brown
If the fluid color is that dark, I would definitely recommend flushing out your transmission. I’m not sure why Toyota would only change 50% of the fluid but if that’s the case, I would highly recommend you going to a transmission specialist shop so they can do a proper job. I hope that helps, thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
@@g20_az I have never had any transmissions destroyed during or after maintenance. Just like everything, you just have to make sure it’s done properly. Thanks again for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
The idea behind not changing is if the transmission has never been changed for a long time: a complete flush could make your transmission slip. For instance, the transmission oil would be dirty, and the contaminants in the oil help add pressure to the clutch and wear at the clutch. The replaced oil would be clean and thinner and the clutch being worn down a bit; won’t have the same pressure that the clutch had. So you might experience slippage. I’m not sure if I explained the details well enough, chrisfix and engineering explained have videos about it.
It’s definitely up to you on what you do and what you believe but I’ve never had a problems in my 40+yr career (several years at a trans shop) doing this, it’s actually kept their trans strong and running properly. If it doesn’t sit well with you, I recommend you go to your local TRUSTED trans shop and ask for their opinion, I hope that helps. Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
I know a guy that owned a trani shop and rebuilt transmissions for 40 years. He also says to never ever flush a transmission. He completely agrees with Scotty.
@@muddyriverdogz if it’s your own personal car then it’s definitely up to you and your concerns for your vehicle and safety should be top priority for your mechanic or any shop that you take your vehicle to. Just to give you perspective, to my knowledge Scotty Kilmer is not actually a mechanic and through my years and years of experience and all the transmission servicing I’ve done, I’ve never ever had a problem thus far BUT if you feel uncomfortable about servicing your trans then don’t let any mechanic pressure you into doing it. Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Is it really that critical to exchange the fluid in the cooler? I've been changing out the primary transmission fluid and the filter every 50k miles and haven't touched the cooler.
Thanks Roy, my daughter just bought a 2013 Toyota Carolla , with 7000 original miles, any suggestions. Thanks Ken . Just subscribed, you give me motivation.
Wow, great mileage for the age! In my opinion, Toyota's are the best cars out there, the parts are reasonably priced, resale value is great, and they last you a long time as long as you keep it maintained! So my best advice would be to get a great mechanic and make sure you stick to your maintenance schedule, and make sure to get it checked out if something goes wrong. It's better to fix it sooner than later! Thanks for subscribing & watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
@@RoysGarage808 I will be doing the work. That's how I found you, never have worked on a Toyota, but when we go to H Mart, they dominate the parking lot. I know they are the best, she had an Avalon, it's finished, but close to 300,000 , my channel as you see is ponti maniac, if you go look, I just posted a video of the car , am also making a 2013 playlist, your on it, thanks again, I watch the live Volcano cam, on you tube see Kilauea everyday, , your video , the weather , looked so good, I'm in Georgia, originally from Boston, now I get cold when it dips below 62 deg. Aloha
@@RoysGarage808 when I was in the army landed in Hawaii , never left the airport, just there long enough to have a couple of beers, but could see Diamond Head , and your home was the most beautiful green I have ever seen .
I got a used 2013 Corolla S at 98k miles last month. I'm at 101k miles. Would you recommend changing the transmission fluid? I don't want my transmission to slip.
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Thank You, you were the only one I found that explained to "hammer out" the pan. Mine was leaking because I didn't know to check that
Yep, it’s one of the most important parts to do if you don’t want a leak! All the transmission places do it but unfortunately you don’t learn it in school, you learn it through experience. Another fairly important point is the BRAND you get and what material it’s made out of, make sure you get the one I have in the video! Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Overall great video. Thanks for the visuals of pan and magnet and filter positions.
One thing is that the 18 pan bolts have a torque spec from Toyota service manual of 69 in lb (not ft lb). This means they are to be tightened only a LITTLE past finger snug. If done correctly to this spec, the pan will never flex; that is why the spec is so low.
So if you're doing this for the first time, or, the previous tech did it correctly, there is no reason to hammer the pan. Also I highly recommend everyone spends the money for a small torque wrench that reads inch-lbs to do the job right. Using any air tool to tighten those bolts is way too tight and will indeed flex the pan, causing a leak in the long run. I've done a lot of these, and I always go as tight as possible with my fingers, and then just a slight bit more from the small torque wrench. Do not go from loose to tight on one bolt, then the next in a row. Use a criss-cross pattern, and tighten in increments. First finger tight in star pattern, then maybe 20 in lb on all bolts again going criss-cross, then go for full spec. It doesn't SEEM like it is tight enough, but that's how it was engineered and came from the factory, and it WORKS. Enjoy the clean long lasting trans!!
Just the tutorial I was looking for replacing AT fluid in my Corolla. Best wishes and highest regards from Pakistan.
Glad I could help all the way here from HI! Thanks for your support, aloha! 🤙🏽
You are a very good and attentive mechanic. I wish you were in my area. These shops here rip people off. I had my trans done yesterday and they never used the machine and my fluid still looks the same. That means they never changed the filter either. I was watching them. The lady at the front desk told me they had the machine and they never used it. I'm in pennsylvania, you are probably in Hawaii.
Very good and clear explanation , professional job , really like the way you did it bro , keep up the good job
Yes it is I like this guy
You are professional mechanics.. thanks
Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
We’ll explained thanks for posting the video
Great video.thank you. I have the same car
Great vehicle
PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION..I did a transmission flush on my 2013 Toyota Corolla for the FIRST time all because I thought FRESH fluid would be best for future of the transmission . It have 128k miles on it and I had two technicians to tell me that I wasn’t suppose to flush it. I just want to get somebody else opinion on this
It’s definitely up to you on what you do and what you believe but I’ve never had a problems in my 40+yr career (several years at a trans shop) doing this, it’s actually kept their trans strong and running properly. For perspective, I currently maintain a fleet of cars and they all get transmission flushes at the recommended mileage points, and I’ve never ever had a problem. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Awesome video! 👏🏻
Do I have to flush??? Can I just drop the pan bolt back up and add fluid till dipstick shows full?
You can do that but keep in mind if you do it that way, it’s kind of like only doing a partial job. If your transmission is healthy otherwise, doing it that way is alright. Not everyone has a flush machine 😂 thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
an amazing video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Where is the torque converter clutch pressure control solenoid located on that 2013 Corrola?
I need to replace mine it's stuck off.
Thanks
Could you do the service through the dip stick itself with the machine?
Hello, excellent video, what is the name of the special tool that you used in the video? or if you have any reference from where we can buy it, also if you have or can leave the links to buy the parts of this particular vehicle.
The big machine is called a transmission fluid exchanger and it come with adaptors to connect to your trans to pull out old trans fluids and put in new trans fluids. You can buy it at most auto shops, I haven’t looked into any sites to see if they sell and ship something so big. I hope that’s helps, thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Should a Toyota recommended transmission fluid to be used on this car other than any transmission fluid brand? That’s what I read on my 2013 Toyota Manual? Hopefully the ATF you used would not cause any issues along the road..
My advice on buying the manufacturers (Toyota) transmission fluid is that, they do not make their own fluid, they buy elsewhere and rebrand it. As long as you follow the specs, meet or exceed, it won’t cause any issues. The fluid I used is compatible with the make and model of the car in the video. Hope that clarifies everything, and thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Thank you very much sir; I appreciate you
Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
I'm completely confused now. Some people on the Internet say that most cars don't need to change the transmission oil. There is a difference in viscosity between new transmission oil and old transmission oil. If all the transmission oil is changed at once, it may cause damage to the transmission. Can anyone help?
Good job
👍👍👍 thank you sir
Is it recommended to replace the bolts on the transmission pan since they were torqued on? Thanks for the awesome tutorial too man!
Great question, you don't have to change the bolts BUT the important park is: like in my video, where I tapped the high spots down on the transmission pan, make sure you do that do there is no pinch point in the gasket and cause leaks. Also the brand and material of gasket I am using in the video is very important, if you can't find it, you should use straight RTV silicone (no gasket) but make sure the transmission and the pan is completely free on oil (use brake cleaner!!!) to ensure proper adhesive.
generally no, the bolts for the corollas transmission are NOT like crush washers or "torque-to-yield" bolts in BMW cars where they're one time use only. In grand scheme of things, manufacturers will generally have a torque of almost all the bolts to ensure that anyone working on cars will match factory spec to ensure good seal, do not strip aluminum heads, threads, etc.
@@alexbaek9838 Thanks Alex....appreciate the info mate.......
You have to love Japanese, simplicity reliability and serviceability!.
Cheers!
@@RoysGarage808 Thanks for the reply, love this video...
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I'm changing the fluid after 125k km. Is that okay? I hear a lot of people saying it ruins the transmission.
I'm getting it done from Toyota, they said they will change around %50 of the fluid.
The reason I want to change is cause the color is dark black/brown
If the fluid color is that dark, I would definitely recommend flushing out your transmission. I’m not sure why Toyota would only change 50% of the fluid but if that’s the case, I would highly recommend you going to a transmission specialist shop so they can do a proper job. I hope that helps, thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
@@RoysGarage808 Thank you! I requested a change not flush I guess that's why. In your experience has changing the fluid ever destroyed a transmission?
@@g20_az I have never had any transmissions destroyed during or after maintenance. Just like everything, you just have to make sure it’s done properly. Thanks again for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
The idea behind not changing is if the transmission has never been changed for a long time: a complete flush could make your transmission slip.
For instance, the transmission oil would be dirty, and the contaminants in the oil help add pressure to the clutch and wear at the clutch. The replaced oil would be clean and thinner and the clutch being worn down a bit; won’t have the same pressure that the clutch had. So you might experience slippage.
I’m not sure if I explained the details well enough, chrisfix and engineering explained have videos about it.
If you regularly change the fluid, then there is no reason not to do it.
Shoot I wish you can service my CVT automatic transmission
Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Scotty says never do a flush. Bad very bad. Drain and fill only along with your oil changes 3X consecutive.
It’s definitely up to you on what you do and what you believe but I’ve never had a problems in my 40+yr career (several years at a trans shop) doing this, it’s actually kept their trans strong and running properly. If it doesn’t sit well with you, I recommend you go to your local TRUSTED trans shop and ask for their opinion, I hope that helps. Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
I know a guy that owned a trani shop and rebuilt transmissions for 40 years. He also says to never ever flush a transmission. He completely agrees with Scotty.
@@muddyriverdogz if it’s your own personal car then it’s definitely up to you and your concerns for your vehicle and safety should be top priority for your mechanic or any shop that you take your vehicle to. Just to give you perspective, to my knowledge Scotty Kilmer is not actually a mechanic and through my years and years of experience and all the transmission servicing I’ve done, I’ve never ever had a problem thus far BUT if you feel uncomfortable about servicing your trans then don’t let any mechanic pressure you into doing it. Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
@@RoysGarage808 Also check your manufactureres recommendations. Most do not recommend flushing a tranni.
Is it really that critical to exchange the fluid in the cooler? I've been changing out the primary transmission fluid and the filter every 50k miles and haven't touched the cooler.
No it's not. You can do it the way you are doing. Thanks for watching 🤙🤙🤙
how much total transmission oil need ?
14 qts. Thank you for watching 🤙🤙🤙
Really useful
Thanks Roy, my daughter just bought a 2013 Toyota Carolla , with 7000 original miles, any suggestions. Thanks Ken . Just subscribed, you give me motivation.
Wow, great mileage for the age! In my opinion, Toyota's are the best cars out there, the parts are reasonably priced, resale value is great, and they last you a long time as long as you keep it maintained! So my best advice would be to get a great mechanic and make sure you stick to your maintenance schedule, and make sure to get it checked out if something goes wrong. It's better to fix it sooner than later! Thanks for subscribing & watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
@@RoysGarage808 I will be doing the work. That's how I found you, never have worked on a Toyota, but when we go to H Mart, they dominate the parking lot. I know they are the best, she had an Avalon, it's finished, but close to 300,000 , my channel as you see is ponti maniac, if you go look, I just posted a video of the car , am also making a 2013 playlist, your on it, thanks again, I watch the live Volcano cam, on you tube see Kilauea everyday, , your video , the weather , looked so good, I'm in Georgia, originally from Boston, now I get cold when it dips below 62 deg. Aloha
@@pontimaniac2303 I appreciate the support! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
@@RoysGarage808 when I was in the army landed in Hawaii , never left the airport, just there long enough to have a couple of beers, but could see Diamond Head , and your home was the most beautiful green I have ever seen .
@@pontimaniac2303 Thank you, born & raised here, I love it!
I got a used 2013 Corolla S at 98k miles last month. I'm at 101k miles. Would you recommend changing the transmission fluid? I don't want my transmission to slip.
I never had a transmission slip after serving. Thanks for watching 🤙👍👍
105k is not a lot of miles 👍👍👍
Go ahead and service your trsns.🤙🤙🤙
@@RoysGarage808 what about 130k
good thing he did not use the drain plug on the transmission pan.
Great 👍🏽
Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
I'd heard you are never to flush the transmission. I did it once on a car and it didn't shift right after.
I never had an issue flushing transmissions.
.. THAT FLUID WAS "GROSS" .. SUPER--DIRTY ..🥰🙏
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Where are you located ? :)
Looks like Hawaii somewhere. My brother in law is native to Kauai and he has a similar accent and the same trees in his yard.
Why didn't you just drain the fluid first lol
Are you in Los Angeles 😂
Oahu! Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽