2009-2013 Corolla: Transmission Fluid Flush

[@robertomulero514]

Thanks. The only thing I did different in addition to dropping the pan and replacing the filter was use a clear gallon jug with measured quart lines on it so I could see how much was coming out and pour the same amount in quart for quart. Got a fresh clean start. Now I can just do regular drain and fills in the future every 30k or 3 years to keep the fluid refreshed.

[@LeroyBraun]

Great idea!

[@garza7676]

4 gallon @ $28 @ gallon at autozone My local shop quoted me $140.Think I might just hire them .No mess and disposal hassle . Thank you for making this video. It was very helpful

[@woodrow0007]

Me too. Local oil change shop told me about $130

[@JustinCase380]

You are assuming that the local shop will flush the system thoroughly. I would bet they are just doing a drain and refill. If you only flush with 1 gallon, you spend less but don't get out as much crap.

[@joshsmith2982]

Buy fluid at wal mart . It’s way cheaper so is buying oil .

[@garza7676]

josh smith its the same price

[@BDJ4mTex]

They will just undo the drain plug and then add about 4qts of fluid. He's actually doing a complete flush the right way.

[@warrenpowell7]

Very helpful video. I like how you showed to correct the overfill.

[@SPQRCenturion1976]

It is amazing that this transmission survived without the ATF change for so long. I recently flushed ATF on 2008 Toyota Highlander with about 165k miles, but the fluid was not as bad as the one you flushed. Not even close, frankly speaking. I have friends who had to replace/rebuild transmissions at less than 150k, on vehicles of other brands though. Thanks for the video clip.

[@MasterJacks]

Yeah, it was ugly. My little brother had just bought it with a lot of miles on it. The transmission service was the first thing he did. Impressively, it shifted great before and after the flush!

[@halleffect1]

this is a great way to get all the old fluid out, well done. I would suggest changing the filter on a high mile car also. Just had a 2010 Matrix with 205k miles, filter media broke down and was passing metal into the VB.

[@Sunnysky321]

Great video: concise and right to the point. Surprised to see 4 gallons are needed to flush a transmission with only 6.9 qt capacity.

[@stevelong9328]

Very good narration style video, short and sweet with many pertinent clip segments. That was the worst looking fluid I have seen yet and it does look like it's never been changed.

[@tomasnokechtesledger1786]

This car is great. Still running fine in that mud of a fluid!! 240k...

[@somethingsimple5961]

That's Toyota for ya

[@josomart5700]

Very helpful exactly how I like DIY videos ! Amazing thanks man !

[@mikeb6902]

I was thinking about doing this, but instead of constantly running the engine and filling the dipstick tube, could I run the engine for a little bit, shut it off, measure how much came out, refill, repeat until new fluid comes out? Thanks and great video

[@dayohadayhart]

Nice video. What if we drive a car that has too much transmission oil?

[@ric7664]

The 2009 Corolla (1.8 ltr Motor)with automatic transmission Has a very Expensive (way over $100) Fine mesh Transmission filter in it. (Info from Toyota parts dept.) This filter does not require replacement. The kits with gasket and filter includes a cheap filter and would need replacement over and over again. There are usually 3 different types of filters /screen type/coarse filter material type/fine filter material type--- the last 2 need to be replaced if you have that type. The screen could be back flushed I have been told (if you are taking it apart). Regardless of what transmission you are working on if you have the "screen type" don't exchange it with a cheap different type. I believe that a number of the Toyota Brand Vehicles have the Screen type (phone your Toyota parts Dept. to find out about yours).

[@tomasnokechtesledger1786]

Nope, my 2009 my 2010 has the fleece type, not wire mesh.

[@ric7664]

@@tomasnokechtesledger1786 did you have the car from new? And was there any chance that it may have been previously switched out by you or someone else?

[@ric7664]

My vehicle was made in Cambridge Ontario Canada and it has a 2ZR-FE engine with a Toyota Corolla LE 1.8 L and though I have not taken the transmission apart. My dealership says for my VIN number this is a transmission filter that has a metal mesh screen.

[@tomasnokechtesledger1786]

@@ric7664 Mine is a XEI model.Theres a SEC model in the same year as ours. Mine came with a rubber tranny pan gasket. I think the transmission is a U341e series.

[@talhamalik3353]

Done very well, cleared all my confusions, just one thing, i would have wasted a little bit more of an oil and would have gone a ahead to change the filter before competing the job.

[@MasterJacks]

Great recommendation!

[@ineedstuff8286]

@@MasterJacks wait, so you left the old filter during the flush?.. and also left it in, like, even after the flush was over?... I am asking because i am a novice, not because i am an insecure meathead. :D thank you :)

[@MasterJacks]

@@ineedstuff8286 I didn't have much say in what was done on this one, but if it were mine, I'd pull the pan and replace the filter first, add about 2qts, then go right into the procedure shown here.

[@ineedstuff8286]

@@MasterJacks it wont dirty up the filter?.. i suppose i don't know exactly how a filter is being used with engines and tranneez

[@MasterJacks]

@@ineedstuff8286 no, when you disconnect the oil cooler line no dirty fluid goes to the pan, it's the end of the circuit. You add fluid to the dipstick hole which goes directly into the pan. The filter in the pan is the initial pickup location.

[@Haastage]

Is the cooling line the same as the 2012 Toyota Yaris?

[@hogunhulk4715]

I have a question: what is the diameter of the drain pipe that you use (the pipe that is below the transmission to your waste oil tank?? thank you ……….. by the way congratulations for the good method … a lot of empty video only 3 liter from there pan oil ….. it is not a complete emptying

[@l.l.5274]

Thanks so much for this video! Just wanted to make sure I heard you correctly. Did you say it took about 4 gallons of fluid? That's a lot. Fluids are not cheap either.

[@MasterJacks]

It really depends how bad the fluid is and if you started with clean fluid in the pan (ie, pan fluid drained and refilled prior flush). System capacity is around 1.5 gallons. You need enough fluid to cycle that all out and replenish it with new. For a car this small, I'd probably buy at least three gallons. Two (maybe a little more) to flush things until they're clean, then the left over to make sure the level is set correctly.

[@rayoh2011]

Walmart sells this brand of fluids ( Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid) for $17.97 per gallon. Very inexpensive compared to the Toyota brand.

[@nof8kn]

First of thanks for your instructive videoed!!!! I have a 2013 Corolla LE 120k. ( don’t know if trans fluid has ever been replace) are the trans the same? I really want to perform your trans flush on our car!!! Thank you in advance, Sir

[@MasterJacks]

If it's the 4-speed automatic, it should be the same. Regardless, the process is the same for any automatic. Identify the cooler return line back to the transmission. Run the fluid out while adding new fluid to the pan, verify the level is correct and you're done! Thanks for watching, I hope your service goes well.

[@michaelshuhatovich9827]

I have the same car 105Kmi and Toyota service do this flush as standard transmission service for $190 now instead of past transmission service with replace filter & pan gasket.

[@stephencook7337]

Excellent video. Say does anyone know the circumference size of the drain hose?!

[@johnysilver1853]

On my 2013 Matrrix 1.8 l Base model I have vibration when shifter is in drive position and have slippage on 3rd gear. I was thinking just to replace ATF and filter do you recommend flush it or no necessary?

[@fatihcerrah3443]

hello master, I will change the transmission oil of my 2010 1.6 petrol corolla fully automatic vehicle, will it be a problem if the filter does not change?

[@chrisedwards4878]

That metal drain plug gasket you can reuse if it's in good shape

[@kito1san]

I see that you mention putting valvoline atf. Is it ok mixing the toyota atf ws as not everything gets drained out.

[@MasterJacks]

@@kito1sanyes, it's fine to mix

[@Ru4444]

What type of fluid use on Corolla 2011? WS? Can I use the Valvaline Max Life? Thank you

[@alejandrocuello3605]

Have the owner had any issues with the transmission after replacing the ATF fluid that was that dark?

[@MasterJacks]

No, flushing the fluid can exacerbate an already existing slipping condition, but the transmission was still in good health dispite the dark fluid. Continues to shift well for him after the service.

[@pkope6849]

Outstanding Work..👍👍

[@patrickcoughlin6639]

Fantastic video, thank you! But how do you know which line is the drain line?

[@MasterJacks]

You want to plug into the one coming from the cooler to the transmission, otherwise you won't be flushing the cooler. On this vehicle, the discharge line (the one going back to the trans) will be one of the two metal lines. If you disconnect the wrong line, when you start the car, the fluid will pump out of the rubber line going to the cooler. You would then reconnect it and disconnect the other one. When you have it right, the fluid will pump out of the metal line. That's the one that needs to go into your waste bucket while you add fresh fluid up top.

[@israelcruz7932]

How about the fluid filter? Does not need to replacement?

[@NabazBnl]

Thanks dear sir ❤️from iraq

[@The_MasterXxoscarproxX]

Hello! I have the same car but I am having an issue that when I try to accelerate the car the rpm goes crazy, the speed stay the same and it take for ever to go up, plus the car try to turn off and rpm go back down making the car stop. Also is always trying to turn off

[@saulatsaleem3305]

Very good to the point video

[@KennyPoloP]

What do you say if I bought my 2009 Corolla with 72,000 miles and it now has 234,000 miles without ever having changed the transmission fluid, but recently a seal was damaged and it leaked a bit, should I change it or just top it off?

[@MasterJacks]

Personally, if it were mine, I would fix the leak and change the fluid. Whatever life is left in your transmission, you're going to get the most out of it with healthy fluid.

[@KennyPoloP]

@@MasterJacks Thanks

[@rstephe]

Thanks. But no filter change?

[@tjbroussard3524]

At around 1:33 what is that set up for the ventilation? Also, what diameter of tube did you use for flushing?

[@MasterJacks]

It's an exhaust hose to duct the exhaust outside. It was too cold at the time to open the shop door all the way. Not sure the size of hose on the flush, just found what was laying around and put a clamp on it for a good seal.

[@drpthemc]

Why did you do a flush instead of drain/fill? I always hear people say not to flush. Is it a myth that flushing is bad?Thanks

[@Junjo11]

I have a 2013 Toyota Corolla; at what mileage does it need transmission flush? my car is 34,000 (34 thousand) miles.

[@MasterJacks]

I'd be thinking about it around 50K. If your transmission has a dipstick, you could pull it and check the fluid condition. New fluid is a nice clear pink, while spent fluid will be darker brown and have a nasty burnt smell.

[@Junjo11]

@@MasterJacks thank you

[@rawnuhld]

@@MasterJacks I changed my 2009 corolla at 110k

[@pomelodrive21]

Million dollar job, such a wonderful job. 💵💵💵💲💲💲👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👌👌👌😊😊

[@ronhib]

I got this out of my 2009 Owner's Manual, Using automatic transmission fluid other than Toyota Genuine ATF WS may cause deterioration in shift quality Locking up of your transmission, compared by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

[@corykustermann6204]

How much do you add once it's drained?

[@kito1san]

Is this the same for automatic transmission? I see you werr working on a manuel transmission.

[@MasterJacks]

@@kito1san the vehicle in shown is an automatic. This is the process for an automatic transmission

[@edgarfigueroa6266]

i have a 2010 toyota corolla 1.8 L SO ON MY CAR THE THE RETURN LINE WHERE CAN I FIND IT AND WHAT SIZE HOLES YOU USED TO FLUUSH FLUIDS

[@mitch1847]

If you're concerned, do 4 drain and refills and forget about a flush. D/R is safer. Measure the amount that comes out, then replace with the same amount. Drive 500 and repeat 3 more times. You'll get about 95% of the old fluid out.

[@njsongwriter]

When the ATF is at operating temperature the fluid should be in the hot zone on the dip-stick.

[@johnb2402]

Awesome video

I like the video!

[@Ezq95]

I m doing my 2012 Corolla S 117k miles first transmission fluid change

[@jasonwang8854]

sir, how can I know which pipe is for return fluid? thanks

[@MasterJacks]

You disconnect one and start the vehicle for a few seconds. Only one of the two metal cooler lines will push fluid out. It's a messy way to check, but if you don't know, that's how you do it.

[@Ru4444]

One more question, sorry, all other videos said to put in what u measure taking out, is it ok to just use the dip stick to measure? Thank you again.

[@MasterJacks]

Yes, the dipstick is the best way to do it. If it was low when you drained it, you wouldn't be refilling it to the correct capacity if you went off what was drained. Knowing how to check transmission fluid level is an important skill. Make sure you check it with it running to get an accurate reading. With new clean fluid, it can be hard to see on the stick, so wipe off the stick and check it a few times to verify.

[@Ru4444]

MasterJacks why do other videos say to measure then fill instead of using dip stick like u do? Thank you

[@MasterJacks]

@@Ru4444 I'm not sure unless they don't know how to check the fluid. The dipstick is there for a reason. Some newer Toyota's don't have a disptick and checking the level is more complicated. You can do the measurement method if you're uncomfortable checking it. Hopefully it's at the correct capacity when you dump it.

[@Ru4444]

MasterJacks Thank you. I really appriciate your reply, and your video is great!!

[@njsongwriter]

@@MasterJacks Also make sure the ATF us at operating temperature when checking the level and it should be in the hot zone on the dipstick. Check your owner's manual.

[@mridware9694]

Did you have any issue with the transmission after using this fluid till now ??

[@MasterJacks]

No issues. Shifts as it should.

[@mohamedsamael2820]

Hey @MasterJacks, What size tubing did you use to attach to the lines?

[@MasterJacks]

I wish I could remember, sorry! My guess is 3/8" inside diameter. A little oversized with a hose clamp is a safe bet.

[@mohamedsamael2820]

@@MasterJacks I went with the 3/8 and they fit perfectly. Thanks again.

[@jackharshman8471]

Nice video mate I'm sitting here thinking about doing my 5 speed like hmmm auto is different but still should be easy enou.. nope not doing that trap word.

[@michaelshuhatovich9827]

I was surprised when Toyota dealer used this method (flush & refill) of transmission service instead of open pan, replace filter, pan gasket and refill new fluid. In my opinion this simple method of transmission service (w/o filter replace) cannot guarantee fluid life interval 100Kmi as Toyota manual said. And dealer ignore it, because call customer to come on service more often ~30-60Kmi.

[@yamawwad]

Could flushing transmission damage it after that?

[@MasterJacks]

Exchanging old fluid with new fluid is a good thing for your transmission. However, if you have an abused or neglected transmission that is already slipping, replacing the fluid may exacerbate the problem. The old fluid is often heavily impregnated with clutch material which increases friction, reducing slippage. When you restore the fluid to new, the full extent of the slipping condition is no longer "masked" by bad fluid, and the underlying problem is revealed. You may find slipping worse post-flush.

[@TBguitar]

was this an actual flush or drain/fill?

[@MasterJacks]

@@TBguitar this video demonstrates a complete flush/exchange

[@TBguitar]

@@MasterJacks Isn't a flush where you suck out the fluid? "A flush usually requires a machine to pump fluid in one end and out of the other end. It probably uses more fluid, too" as quoted by someone. I guess it looks like you did that.

[@MasterJacks]

@@TBguitar With the vehicle running, the transmission's pump pushes the old fluid out through the disconnected cooler return line while you add new fluid through the dipstick tube.

[@TBguitar]

@@MasterJacks I see, that's beyond me given my resources. I am gonna do just a D&F but I know it only cleans the fluid like 30%, so should I do it at least twice to bring it to 60% ? In the same procedure?

[@MasterJacks]

@@TBguitar yeah that's common. D&F then run it for a little while, then do it again. It'll be good for the transmission to get what fresh fluid you can in there.

[@kito1san]

Did you say 4 gallons?? Holly molely. That is 16 quarts to flush it. However, things you got to do to ensure it's done properly for a flush.

[@flexgado249]

Can this method be done the same way with a 2017 Corolla?

[@remelitomendoza6666]

2017 model have different transmission. Cvt. Different fluids too

[@robmulero3554]

What size hose did you use? Thanks.

[@MasterJacks]

I believe it was a 3/8 I.D.

[@nowayout8639]

I would have dropped the pan and changed the transmission filter after the drain. This gets some dirty fluid out that is still trapped above the transmission filter. Good to replace the transmission filter so you get all the metal out. The flush you are doing is called a return line flush.

[@MasterJacks]

I agree. I was along for the ride on this one. Not sure why he (my brother) didn't do the filter, but I think he and others hesitate because Toyota uses a strainer instead of a paper element. I get static on my other Toyota filter/flush videos because I don't reuse the strainer. I go with a conventional filter because they're more readily available and do a good job.

[@thewishmastur]

MasterJacks....no need to waste money if it is not required.

[@Anthony-mj2bl]

Wait why would someone flush their transmission? That doesn't lead to major issues?

[@phillD144]

did it start slipping after this?

[@MasterJacks]

It did not. The clutches tend to hold up pretty good on these lighter vehicles.

[@mridware9694]

OMG so dirty fluid, never seen this much dirty fluid in 35 years

[@ebnader]

Wen rotery tool

[@proofilosofia2152]

ótimo.

[@kack7130]

2006 same right?

[@njsongwriter]

A 2006 may take Toyota type T-IV fluid. Check your owner's manual.

[@Anthonythesider]

What about dropping the pan and changing the filter

[@MasterJacks]

Yes, that should be done too. Preferably just prior to the flush so you have fresh fluid in the pan before you start. This wasn't my vehicle, I didn't have much say in what was done. Thanks for watching.

[@galaxy_110]

There is a risk of sucking air into the transmission oil circulating pump, which could not be get rid of easily. This will significantly impair the performance of the transmission system and leads to premature wearing. This can be of cost effective though recommend to use a professional transmission fluid flushing machine.

[@ric7664]

Watch this video on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmiWm4Bsorlrqbc Talks about Valvoline Max and it is not good news (At 38min.mark)-- and if you start at 37 min it will give more information.At the 28min mark is where he talks about Toyota WS ATF fluid and from there to the end is worth the watch! This whole video is an Eye opener but it is long ---That being said this guy from the University seems to be an expert--- you decide

[@MasterJacks]

Interesting, thanks for sharing. Fun to get into the nitty-gritty sometimes. That having been said, I've personally had great results with MaxLife in many different transmissions. I have one Toyota in exccess of 300,000 miles calling for WS that has ran MaxLife since it's first service. I think replacing fluids regularly plays a big role.

[@ric7664]

@@MasterJacks Replacing your fluids is always an important thing to do on your vehicles. I am planning to do a flush type ATF fluid change today on a 2009 Corolla. I will be using the Spec ATF fluid by Toyota but I do wish that other manufacturers of ATF fluid would do the proper testing and post their numbers next to the original specs then we would be able to make an informed decision rather than rolling the dice.

[@elc2k385]

0:52 that fluid is FILTHY

[@MasterJacks]

Yeah, pretty terrible. My brother bought the vehicle with 250k on it.

[@josephdelacruz9718]

Next time measure what comes out should be 2.5 quarts so your not chasing the correct measurement but nice video short and to the point

[@MasterJacks]

That works well for a drain and fill, but when flushing it's hard to get the discharge rate and the fill rate the same through a funnel. I suppose if you dumped the pan after the flush you could add accordingly, but then you'd be dumping clean fluid. Good comment, thanks for watching.