2009 Toyota Corolla Manual Transmission Oil Change

[@frankhutchison2382]

Excellent, I have now completed a drain and fill on my 2015 ZRE Corolla manual transmission which is the same set up as your 2009 model. Thank you very much for your instructions.

[@lukeoliver9920]

Remove ur correct fill plug on side of tranny, you prob over filled by using the wrong plug on top of tranny. Remove it let excess fluid run out then put plug back in.

[@Burak-dv4ib]

I dont know upper fill plug is overfill but I checked on the place and correct one is the halfhigh front place fill plug that is written on filling information. And u dont need to remove air filter

[@frankhutchison2382]

@@lukeoliver9920 Measure exactly 2.3 ltr in container then add to tranny, this way cannot overfill. Unlike auto and cvt transmissions the manual dumps all the oil when you remove the drain plug.

[@steveradanovich4962]

Tap the drain and fill plugs with a hammer before attempting to remove, (especially the drain), makes it much easier. Something I learned working on Honda motorcycles at a dealership many moons ago. Good video.

[@666dynomax]

good tip... heard it before, and it slips my mind cause i don't do this stuff that often...

[@Ali-nl2du]

Thanks for the tip! I did this recently and the drain plug came out easily.

[@november9err]

... argh just reading comment now as I wait to fully drain

[@Metalamigo1984]

about to do this job on my matrix, thank you for your time!

[@666dynomax]

if anyone is watching this with a 2014, you'd THINK the fill is in the same place, its not. you have to remove the drivers side tire, two 10mm hex, a plastic push pin and another push pin or two on the bottom to open things up enough to get at the fill.

[@jayhowie7178]

There will be an overflow hex key plug half way up the gearbox on the front side, the correct way to do this is to remove this plug when you fill with the new oil, this hole is set up in such a way that on a LEVEL surface, you stop filling once the oil starts to drain out of this hole (ie its full). This ensures any excess old oil that was left in the sump of the gearbox, from it being jacked up and not level is added to your total. This is the only correct way to do a gearbox oil change, same process for Diff in a rwd car.

[@ronnysulaiman2254]

I couldn't find it, do you have a picture?

[@sunofsotep8265]

@@ronnysulaiman2254 Guess he never bothered with the picture.

[@Sakrich]

For 5 speed manual this is exactly as Jay says. Not like in this video.

[@november9err]

Thanxz heaps mate, detail was spot on as me 2013 Corolla.

[@dannyK757]

Wonderfully done. Thanks very much for sharing your knowledge.

[@AlexDoes]

Your welcome Dan, thank you for watching.

[@Tasteslikepetrol]

Thank you for this video, I just bought a Yaris RS and needed to service the gearbox but couldn't find any information on this type of box, as most have the fill plug on the front and a 24mm drain plug. Thanks!

[@lukeoliver9920]

Hey.... First off the tranny is not filled through the top, that’s where a speed sensor would of hooked up. The fill plug is on the drivers side of the tranny, same height as drivers side axel. I guarantee you over filled the tranny. You want to use the drain on the bottom as you did correctly then fill through the fill hole on the side...I repeat side of transmission. Keep adding fluid until it runs back out that fill hole. Then ur tranny is full to correct level. The air box is not to be moved or unbolted for procedure. That’s the wrong plug to fill transmission on top...

[@minimumeffortenthusiast8242]

Only thing he did wrong was not using the refill indicator plug, which as you said tells you it's at the right level when it starts spitting it back out. The speed sensor goes at the top of the differential section of the gearbox. He basically calculated how much it needs to have and blind filled it. Everything he did was right, just needed to add in removing the refill reference plug to determine it was full. Why would you use a plug on the side of the trans when you can use one at the top and pour your oil in comfortably?

[@Ali-nl2du]

@@minimumeffortenthusiast8242 You are right, on my Toyota Auris 1.6 2012 there are 2 possible fill plugs, 1 drain plug and 1 check/overflow plug. You can fill from the top like in this video, or using the side plug facing the driver's seat. Then you can use the check/overflow plug facing the driver's side front wheel to check the level, it should overflow by excessive oil. Checking the level is not necessary if you fill with the right amount, but it is always recommended.

[@mnkybndit]

Did this job today on my Corolla. Can confirm your method worked and is much easier than removing the air box. Thank you.

[@kezmonsternz]

Top job. Will be attempting this on my sportivo next weekend. Cheers ears.

[@jumbie4972]

I have a 09 toyota matrix, with the 2azfe the 2.4 litre which makes more horsepower and torque. I only have a 5 speed. I was surprised you have a 6 speed.

[@AlexDoes]

I don't think a 5 speed was an option in Australia.

[@jumbie4972]

@@AlexDoes ah i see , us Canadians can't have fun then 😬

[@1232bluejays]

We're there no gaskets to change on the fill and drain plugs?

[@vaughanpower4538]

Is the 2008 model the same process.

[@SuthernZero]

Great stuff mate! Thank you

[@zhangkan3878]

Thx mate. Really helpful information, did it myself.

[@pg9511]

Alex, I didn't notice where the manual gearbox filier hole is. Could you show it please?

[@666dynomax]

what interval do you do on this... I don't trust toyotas intervals sometimes.,..

[@ianmastrangelo2427]

Depends on how hard you drive the car I believe, but from watching other videos about transmission fluid changes in various vehicles etc., the guys that were transmission mechanics said to maximize life change it every 30K miles, or 50K kilometers. That's probably a little excessive given that this is a small vehicle and not high performance, but hey why not, at least it's not too difficult and not nearly as messy as doing an automatic transmission fluid change.

[@666dynomax]

​@@ianmastrangelo2427 well I settled on 50k KMS. Hard to find gl4 for some reason. I switched to amsoil. Had to order online

[@texasboiroi]

Good video mate

[@MaximoFerreras-h7h]

Alguien que me diga que cantidad de aceite lleva está transmisión.

[@ferencvarga6500]

Hi Alex do you think it's possible to change 5/1 gearbox to 6/1 in this type of corolla? Mine has a 5/1, and it's just too short.. thank you very much

[@Tenkaichibudokai22]

Man I did this today and my gearbox didn't have one single drop of oil when I tried to drain it!! The weird thing is I've never had any leaks of any sort and the car is 91000km. Have you ever heard of oil just vanishing like that before?

[@markharvey4087]

Was there any whing sound from your box prior to adding oil and what difference adding oil did

[@Tenkaichibudokai22]

@@markharvey4087 absolutely no sounds and no signs of the box being bone dry. It's still a mistery to me as of today.

[@Iunio92]

@@Tenkaichibudokai22 Just drained mine, there was bugger all in there, maybe a few hundred mLs. No leaks either!

[@estebanperez7761]

hello i did the same until i take out de filter and the base of it, then at this point the scenario i found is diferent so i dont know where open to put the oil i take a picture of these, what you recomend thanks

[@steveradanovich4962]

Does anyone know if a Matrix 5 speed is the same procedure?

[@kingrex3862]

Steve Radanovich hi, mine is matrix too, is it thesame?

[@mani-00]

Great video! is it the same process for the 2008?

[@AlexDoes]

Thanks for watching. Yes I would expect a 2008 model to be the same. Cheers.

[@mani-00]

@@AlexDoes same engine as Matrix 2008 right?

[@fp8007]

In corollas newer models the filler plug and the drain lug is in the bottom , no need to remove the air filter housing. 🤓

[@markharvey4087]

Which newer models 2012 ?

[@fp8007]

@@markharvey4087 2012 s and up

[@Burak-dv4ib]

I checked on the place and correct one is the halfhigh front place fill plug that is written on filling information. And u dont need to remove air filter

[@Burak-dv4ib]

whichone is correct top of the filler plug or front half high filler plug?

[@Burak-dv4ib]

I checked on the place and correct one is the front one halfhigh fill plug that is written on filling information.

[@johnkay1149]

How was the gear shifting feel after replacing the gear oil with what you showed us ? Reason I ask is that Toyota recommends using genuine Toyota LV GL4 oil and according to the service book failure to do so may result in harsh shifting and noises at idle.

[@lukek1949]

That's why I'll be doing another manual transmission fluid change soon. The dealer obviously put in the wrong fluid. For the first few minutes of driving, it shifts stiffly into 2nd gear. I hear the Redline LV is good. I'll be using that one.

[@paulblart1]

@@lukek1949 did you use redline LV? I'm wondering how it is cause I should change mine as well

[@lukek1949]

@@paulblart1 Austin, yes, I changed to Redline LV after about 40,000 km on that wrong oil. Night and day. Immediately got rid of the stiffness from cold, especially into 2nd gear. Fortunately, it’s a manual, so the fluid change alone solved the problem. With an automatic transmission, you could easily do more damage with the wrong fluid. I’ll likely go 100,000 km now before changing the transmission oil again. Hope this helps!

[@666dynomax]

@@paulblart1 redline makes a 70/75w LV, toyota also says GL-4 75w90 can be used. do NOT use gl-5

[@five_star_images3019]

Would this be the same for an 09 Camry 5 speed?????

[@AlexDoes]

I'm not sure sorry. I can't imagine they would be too different.

[@five_star_images3019]

Alex Does DIY thanks. I’ll check it on the weekend. It was a good reference for me to start with.

[@garymatlock6456]

2010 corolla assent sport is the same . the service book says this does not need doing but at 160,000 it makes me feel a bit better.. thanks

[@sydneysouthmechanicl436]

Noisy miner in the background :)

[@pavelu654]

Hy, from Russia! 👍

[@AlexDoes]

G'day from Australia.

[@DavidYoffe1]

תותח, תודה רבה :-)

[@dominicfong6341]

Actually you can save a lot of money by filtering your drained gear oil with an inline magnetic filter(magnefine comes to mind) and pour it back. After all the lubricant don't breakdown, it just carries tiny metal fragments. So you can reuse it over and over.

[@666dynomax]

ahhhh.... i don't think i'll be doing that thank you.

[@Fosgen]

@Dominic Fong you are completely wrong. Gearbox oil is mechanically sheared everytime you drive and is losing its viscosity and lubricity properties.

[@kevinrowe3272]

Noooooooooo

[@vn3801]

I nearly fell asleep