How to Change Transmission Fluid on Toyota Rav4 2019 2020 2021 2022

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[@german80]

ALWAYS make sure you can open the fill plug BEFORE draining ANYTHING on a car - drain plug - 10mm allen wrench - 29 to 30lbs torque - inside plastic -6mm allen wrench - about 90 ounces of fluid came out, he put it 3 quarts or 96 ounces - fill plug bolt - 25lbs torque just some notes to myself, or for anyone to use

[@_gyepy]

do you know if there are any torque specs for the plastic tube inside the drain plug?

[@Toddscamry-lk5wr]

@@_gyepy none needed just hand tights

[@ryandalrymple5636]

to clarify, 29-30 in-lbs or ft-lbs?

[@thelsel348]

Not mentioned but you should ALWAYS make sure you can open the fill plug BEFORE draining ANYTHING on a car. Ask me how I know.

[@ryanlester6922]

😂😂😂

[@nukestrom5719]

Of course.

[@Musica20009]

Bruh this comment must be a life saver for someone out there haha

[@geraldevans2535]

Probably have more trouble just finding it than removing it

[@jabielvasquez8483]

@@geraldevans2535😅😅

[@christopherdimotsis1024]

That “internal” dipstick is for you to set the proper fluid level and a certain temperature range. Best practice is to put 1/4-1/2 extra fluid let it warm up to the temperature then remove the drain plug again and it will retain the correct fluid level with the tube installed.

[@efremendez]

How you warm trans without driving it?

[@christopherdimotsis1024]

@@efremendez almost all vehicles especially new ones have a “cooler” that circulates engine coolant and transmission fluid to both keep fluid temps down but also to warm fluid up quicker. Same concept with and oil cooler. Some cars like some newer corvette’s have even a cooler for the differential fluid

[@christopherdimotsis1024]

Allow vehicle to run for 5-15min depending on outside conditions. If you have a tool to read codes and data you can also use that to watch fluid temps and look up what the manufacturer says is normal temp and wait for it to get there or within a few degrees

[@marke.8334]

That's strange, I was just wondering if the fluid was originally at the correct level then why would fluid come out when removing the drain plug initially? I'm just nervous about doing this.

[@christopherdimotsis1024]

@@marke.8334 during driving assume some will slosh around in the pan and occasionally get into the fill tube after driving for a bit or it’s possible that the moving fluid already is moved around enough even at idle but can’t say for certain.

[@marshmower]

This guy actually used the vehicle in an extreme setting. And he's the first to do an ATF drain and fill if morozov automotive hasn't done one yet.

[@michaelkanako]

I wish you had shown video of how you added the new fluid.

[@mugensamurai]

THANK YOU! You are such a life savor. You deserve all your donations,thumbs ups, and subscriptions.

[@micahtron5000]

Holy wow. You're doing some real offroading with your rav. Super rad

[@b18c5turbogt35r]

how many quarts do u need to drain and fill because i have a 2023 toyota rav4 xle and i was thinking about change it with the Valvoline ATF Automatic Transmission when it come to it

[@kleerogers]

Boy are your tires ever loud, that would drive me crazy!!! Good video on the RAV4, thanks

[@SwordsCutEmDown]

Thanks. Very good and helpful video. When you change your brake fluid please do a video of that.

[@jameshendrix8217]

interesting , the car care nut has a very specific procedure for changing the trans fluid. The fluid has to be a certain temp, and you have to be in manual diagnostic mode if you don't have a scan tool to do this to get the fluid level correct.

[@mongo0179]

I agree that "The car care nut" is right way by toyota. I kinda wonder if Toyota dealers do this way to save time, and we pay the higher price...

[@jameshendrix8217]

@@mongo0179 ya they have the scan tool that lets them know the proper temp. of the trans fluid to change it. Theoretically what you could do assuming that the amount of fluid is correct in trans to begin with is completely drain the fluid (get 2 identical clear buckets so you can see the level.) let the hot trans fluid in the bucket sit over night and cool (also have the new trans fluid in the same place.) Now both fluids with be at equal temps, pour new trans fluid into other bucket , match the levels and bingo you have the correct amount of trans fluid to add to the trans. Time consuming but do able.

[@Wan72_]

It does not work on some new cars like the 2020 camry with 8 spd

[@jameshendrix8217]

@@Wan72_ it should , i believe they're the same transmission. I know the new ravs are spd.

[@Wan72_]

@@jameshendrix8217 I’ve tried this on my 2020 8spd camry , and it DOES NOT WORK

[@jaggedagger3878]

remember, only a lil less than half of your fluid comes out doing this process.lots left in torqre converter and lines. do not put 7 qrts in it

[@geraldevans2535]

Takes slightly less than 3 quarts for a drain and refill. I did it twice

[@efremendez]

So why not drain n fill with machine to get all old fluid out

[@craftybernac]

where do I check for transmision fluid is there a dip stick in the engine somewhere?

[@kito1san]

Did you start draining on a cold engine? Thats a lot of fluid before the overflow tube pulled out.

[@nazarettos6987]

Did you finally get scan tool to measure transmission temperature for filling ATF at correct level?

[@melvinjohnson7033]

The problem with this non-Toyota procedure is that it assumes whoever was in the trans before did the job correctly. If they got the fluid level wrong you will simply duplicate the previous error.

[@johnguerra7847]

The purpose of the plastic tube in the tranny drain is a level check, if fluid comes out when you first remove the plug at a steady to slow drip then it is full. If too much flows out or nothing drips out then it is overfilled or low respectively.

[@geraldevans2535]

Well if it was running fine before, what’s the problem with replacing same volume that came out?

[@geraldevans2535]

Maybe it was off from the factory. First ATF change I would not expect much if any fluid would come out without removing the plastic tube ?

[@marshmower]

​@@geraldevans2535factory probably did a cold fill and estimated it. There's got to be a range of several ounces where it doesn't matter. They throw these things together so fast ... Also he drained it with the engine OFF. That's going to raise the level.

[@geraldevans2535]

I’m the sole owner of a 2020Rav and a 2015 Highlander. Changed ATF in both using simple drain and refill x2 with Valvoline MaxLife ATF. Both run great. YMMV

[@RAF-FIG]

GOOD VIDEO,,,...THANK you for the automotive lesson, I can use this info on my 2019 RAV4...

[@scramjet4610]

Is that a 2- or 4-wheel drive? Is there a transmission fluid filter in there anywhere? How many of these changes do you think you can do before transmission would need to be replaced? How many miles do you think you can get out of this transmission in hard use? Good video, great explanations. Thanks.

[@уйбуй]

Please show me how to change the automatic transmission transmission oil in Toyota RAV 4 2019-2022 and check the transmission fluid level ...

[@johnguerra7847]

Watch the video sir

[@hectorpenamedina4817]

Dear friend. Thanks for the explanation in the video but I have a question, why not change the transmission oil filter. I think is a sealed transmission and to change it need to put out the transmission. This is correct? Thanks again. Hector from Puerto Rico.

[@MrLysulc]

At what mileage should the fluid in the eCVT gearbox be replaced?

[@dreid4760]

If you change your transmission fluid, you should do the transfer case oil and differential oil on AWD and 4WD.

[@rudester353]

Hi I drove through flood waters. I didn’t get through the air intake. But I’m worried about transmission how easy is it for water to get into the transmission?

[@tmchevyman5319]

Great video. Also Since only about 3 quarts come out It might be worth changing the fluid again after driving around about 100 miles to try and get as much of the old fluid out as possible.

[@michaeltammaro482]

Rav4 Hybrid is so friggin' simple. Drain out COMPLETELY - 3 to 3 1/2 quarts and then pump in to OVERFLOW. Wait for it to LEVEL OUT ( Patience, and wait for it to STOP dripping!), and then torque plug down to 29 ft. lbs. BAM, you're done! NO pan and NO filter! Then go ahead and do your REAR DIFFERENTIAL in exactly the SAME manner.

[@corvolio]

I have a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Adventure trim with Dynamic Torque Vectoring rear differential and I can't locate the fill plug, can anyone please help? Thanks

[@qqqsss5650]

Do you know the part number for drain plug washer?

[@jeffkeryk3550]

I use a calibrated plastic paint bucket from the hardware store to measure what came out. Much easier and accurate.

[@qqqsss5650]

Does this 8at transmission had a filter?? I can’t find any of that parts

[@TheHappySmileyFace12]

I think your transmission is overfilled, Either it came over filled from the factory or someone overfilled it during a fluid seems after factory

[@notpastranapastrana2403]

what about a 2021 rav4 hyb? same? thanks

[@junaidjavaid3543]

Same here

[@Nasserrvn]

So does RAV4 2020 CVT gear has a gear filter or it doesn’t?

[@baldomarro2092]

Hi, are they the same procedure when you change transmission fluid with rav 4 hybrid 2021? Thank you! I appreciate your respond.

[@WhatzsProduction]

Not actually since yours is CVT transmission the video you watch is for regular non hybrid rav4 with 8 speed automatic

[@joshuahalstead1871]

Totally different transaxle all together, CVT transmission is the UB80 model, the hybrid if its a Gen4, is P810 model, no wear near the same volume, and u diff want to take the P810 model to a certified toyota shop, cuz theres alot of extra steps you take because you have two motors to tend with in the hybrid

[@michaeltammaro482]

Go look at my post up on top. It's a more direct and less 'complex' procedure. Actually incredibly easy. Go to the: CAR CARE NUT. He'll show you.

[@JhunErnie]

You should do it step by step no shortcut so we can follow...make your video longer bro.

[@dreid4760]

You took out 90 oz. and replaced with 100 oz., Why? Is that going to add too much fluids? Thanks

[@simonhenhoeffer8934]

What type of toyota atf do you use and what size socket is the fill plug if you can remember

[@phodacbitch]

did you not watch the video?

[@haroldnavarro9055]

What fluid pump did you use to transfer the new atf?

[@WhatzsProduction]

Performance tool fluid pump at O'Reilly

[@geraldevans2535]

Amazon has a bunch of them to choose from

[@condor5635]

You don’t need a fluid pump. Just get you some vinyl tubing and gravity feed it from the wheel well. I snake mine through to the engine compartment where I hang a funnel attached to a vinyl tube. It works great.

[@firstglance5204]

Whats the plug at 8:21 for? Why did you take it out?

[@WhatzsProduction]

Its a fill hole plug that where you put the ATF fluid

[@HenriqueFlix]

What size socket do you need?

[@juandegollado2047]

But there's a fill plug right on top of transmission 😮😮

[@leeread6757]

Is this the same procedure for a 2020 FWD Rav 4?

[@WhatzsProduction]

If you have the regular automatic yes but if you have the CVT transmission like the hybrid no

[@leeread6757]

@@WhatzsProduction Thank you.

[@jboogie5216]

Bro 6 point sockets with a breaker bar would be a safer option from stripping the heads of the skid plate.

[@dylanlam6430]

we draineed 4.5 but we checked after we filled 7 quarts. Do you think it will hurt the trans?

[@WhatzsProduction]

If there is too much fluid in your transmission, there is a good chance it will overheat. Air won’t be able to enter to cool the system down.

[@dylanlam6430]

@@WhatzsProduction It is tricky bc I had a trans hose blow when i was offroading we think it lost all fluid because it would no longer shift.

[@jaya8948]

No filter change ?

[@bigfootswatching9986]

I have the 2019 Rav4 Adventure with 23k....... when would u advise for me to change my Fluids?

[@SalKahn]

Every 60k I have the Trd, same goes for me

[@MikeDiesel67]

How often is it required to change the Trans fluid? Most vehicles don’t require a fluid change for 100k miles

[@WhatzsProduction]

If you like towing or having big tire with heavy accessories on your vehicle I would recommend doing that every 60000miles but when your using your vehicle just for city drive work or travel 100000miles

[@MikeDiesel67]

@@WhatzsProduction Yeah I agree with that. But you said that you’ve changed it twice already. I was just curious if that was a new thing, with the newer transmission. I’m hoping to get me a Rav4 Adventure soon…

[@WhatzsProduction]

@@MikeDiesel67 my rav4 has 120,000 miles so every 60000 miles I do this fuild change

[@MikeDiesel67]

@@WhatzsProduction oh wow! You’re putting the drive time in😮

[@thooks1234]

How long do you want the trans to last?

[@calebevans8986]

How did you fill it?

[@geraldevans2535]

Fill hole is in drivers side wheel well behind a small panel. Need 24mm socket to remove the fill bolt

[@geraldevans2535]

He didn’t show it but you need a pump

[@rrahrahrahrhah5716]

You didn't show how to add the fluid to the proper level?

[@RReg1388]

What size socket did you use for the fill plug?

[@WhatzsProduction]

22mm

[@RReg1388]

Thank you for the advice and responding! I’ll be doing the trans, motor, and diff oil change this weekend. Your videos are very much helpful and I appreciate you🤙🏾

[@RReg1388]

@@WhatzsProduction Since it’s AWD, the differential oil change is mainly for the benefit of the AWD? I just want to make sure I take care of the AWD as good as possible. Or would it also have to be the transmission, because that’s also a main factor for the AWD?

[@RReg1388]

You mean 24 right?

[@geraldevans2535]

My 2020 fill bolt is 24mm

[@user-ts7gr8vq6p]

Make your life easier, just drain old oil in empty jar after windshield washer, put the same jar side by side and put new oil in it until level in both jars will be the same ℹ️✅

[@ramonpentonjr6775]

Good video, very thorough.

[@lakkchina]

What about the change of the filter?

[@piecetrain9767]

I have not changed mine yet but if it like other Toyotas I have owned I wouldn’t worry about the filter as it doesn’t do much as long as there is a regular drain and fill practice in place.

[@thooks1234]

There's no filter on these new 8-speed transmissions. Better change the fluid often.

[@lakkchina]

@@thooks1234 yes there is one. It is metallic and reusable

[@agostinodibella9939]

The filter is a fine screen instead of paper filter media.

[@gabrielgopar5541]

Is this for a 4wd rav 4 ???

[@WhatzsProduction]

AWD and FWD automatic 8 speed transmission not for CVT transmission

[@tundras4ever552]

damn that is black! id be thinking about cutting the change interval in half since it appears you offroad with it which can be hard on an automatic transmission.

[@lakkchina]

What did you say? Every 16000 miles or 60000 miles?

[@WhatzsProduction]

60000miles on heavy load like towing or carrying heavy accessories

[@lakkchina]

@@WhatzsProduction I will tell you what told me row different experience mechanics: In a hot desert climate as you look in the video, the recommended is every 30000 miles

[@condor5635]

@@lakkchina I would tend to agree. The way he runs this off road I would do this every 30,000 miles.

[@tardeliesmagic]

@lakkchina No more than 60,000 miles, 40,000m or 4yrs on autos that has like more than 6 speeds, on CVTs the same.....that's 40,000m/4yrs MAX to have a good healthy trans that'll last a long time. Do use genuine fluid as it's important. I'm from the UK & a 5L bottle of genuine Toyota FE (CVT fluid) is £65, or get a new trans for around £3,000 or used for cheaper but how good is that used trans,that's the thing. Remember to add tax on top with fluid....but will they use genuine fluid? It's a no brainer. I do my own CVT fluid change.

[@azat.sariyev]

It seems to me 8 speed AT on my 2021 Rav 4 XLE is nervous and jerky. I feel shifts 1-2, 2-3 when accelerate very slowly

[@azat.sariyev]

@Paul the reason? Isn,t it the new gen high-tech transmission? Acts like something is broken

[@azat.sariyev]

@Paul ok, but why should it shift with jerks?) Also, first downshifts before full stop are followed with slight “jumps”. Feels like oil pressure is not enough. Old 6 speed AT a way more smoother.

[@azat.sariyev]

@Paul I found that the worst and jerky mode is “Normal”. Eco is better in upshifts and Sport is better in downshifts. The most weird thing is that first downshift before the full stop. It’s even dangerous cos you can jump on the someone if you don’t take it into account. So nervous …

[@geraldevans2535]

My 2020 8 speed is fine

[@marshmower]

YUP. I just use manual mode and go between 2-3-4 to control it. Very low mile 2020 version. Covid edition😅

[@binhnguyen2453]

How much quarts

[@rsantiagohdez]

3

[@michaelminauro4180]

not enough info.

[@WhatzsProduction]

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[@thehivegaming7144]

boss nka may alam ka regarding sa rav4 AWD system malfunction

[@RonnieVelasco-s1s]

You didn't show where to put the fluid

[@geraldevans2535]

Drivers side wheel well behind a small panel held by two 10 mm bolts. Fill plug requires 24mm socket.

[@JimE.1]

You did not show how you filled it back up!? I appreciate the video, but you cut out an important detail….

[@ernieg3100]

Bellflower ca !

[@dmitryoutdoors8250]

I called Toyota and they told me the rav 4 adventure 2019 takes 7.2 quarts of transmission fluid. So I’m gonna fill that much

[@dmitryoutdoors8250]

Update** 7.8 quarts non hybrid

[@geraldevans2535]

You’re only going to get about 3 quarts of that 7.2 out when you drain it.

[@condor5635]

You obviously don’t understand the process enough to undertake this job. Do some more research.

[@phodacbitch]

@@geraldevans2535 You should have just let that guy ruin his trans.

[@andreys3465]

Брат! Ты крут!))) Привет из России!))

[@bridamy]

Ok man seriously that was black. You should never let it get that dark. Go down to 30k if your going to run your rig that hard.

[@emanmoral]

Why are you using Toyota ATF WS? It should be an ATF FE.

[@marshmower]

8 speed auto. Maybe only in USA😅

[@trailmonstah1892]

This is NOT how you change the trans fluid on a newer Toyota!!! You have to have the fluid at the right temperature so it expands to operating temperature!!! Both the fluid being emptied and the ew one have to be at the right temp 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@bigfootswatching9986]

So please show us how to correctly do what this guy just did.... lmao

[@lakkchina]

To solve this issue you only should do it without move the car early morning and left the new transmission fluid in the car to allow both fluid been the same temp

[@piecetrain9767]

He’s correct. Temperature is significant. This video is helpful for seeing where the plugs are and his procedure but there is risk with not testing the fluid level. Watch the Car Care Nut’s video on ATF drain and fill for a Toyota.

[@thooks1234]

@@bigfootswatching9986 He's correct. The first thing you need to do is buy a proper scan tool and not some bluetooth enabled dongle that pairs with your phone. A real scan tool, such as ScanGuage, Foxwell NT510, or Xtool that can read the Trans temperature. Most people that own and work on Toyotas know the procedure and there are work-arounds for not having a scan tool but it's just easier and safer to spend the $150 on one and know.

[@TheGrim101]

Why does the fluid have to expand if you’re draining it? I thought the fluid only needed to expand to check the levels. If you drain it cold, measure and put the same amount in then let it expand it should even out no?

[@condor5635]

Forget, adding a bunch of 28 oz together. Get you a jug that holds 3 quarts. Emptied it all into that jug. Mark the total. Refill the same jug with the new fluid to the mark. No math, no nothing easy.

[@daviddelgado475]

he poured that no cone just so ya know...Nice! Guy could be a chemist.

[@augustocanchela6983]

Filipino? Are you

[@WhatzsProduction]

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[@midnightfarmer382]

Only 8 gears the man says

[@mickjlv5836]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@EverydayJ1786]

You should really uograde to a better atf .... Toyota ws is mediocre at best ... Its made by Exxon Mobil for Toyota... Its is non synthetic.... A very basic needs fluid .... People should uograde to a full synthetic fluid which will handle heat much better .... Especially if have a lift and bigger wheel/ tire setup like this

[@burjis24]

Useless video - If you cannot show how you put new transmission oil

[@TheGrim101]

Use a pump and hose, they sell them at autozone

[@mamabazzz]

You don't need to measure the fluid! The naturally aspirated RAV4 transmission takes 7.5 Quarts, it's in the owner's manual.

[@geraldevans2535]

You don’t know what you don’t know

[@marshmower]

The overflow won't let you overfill it. Especially if you run it and allow it to heat up. Don't forget to put the MAIN plug back with a tool. No hand tightening please.😅 Only for the plastic pipe level

[@geraldevans2535]

Wasting a lot of fluid that way

[@condor5635]

@@geraldevans2535- I don’t think he knows what he’s talking about. If he did, he explain it better than saying you can’t overfill it.

[@c4279]

Did I miss something? This video shows the easy part which is draining the transmission pan but not the hard part of putting new ATF back in. I'm sorry but this video is not a great help to anyone and his English is hard to understand. Go find a video made by an expert mechanic.

[@geraldevans2535]

Just get a pump from OReilly or AZ. Your pumping In slightly less than 3 quarts

[@condor5635]

@@geraldevans2535- a pump is not needed. Gravity feed it with a funnel and vinyl tube directly into the fill opening

[@geraldevans2535]

I only had 2 hands. 😩

[@BabyGangsterIsMe]

people keep changing transmission fluid every 60k .. that is old style and their mind is this ..if u dont change it, your transmission is going to break down lmao ... i have a 2015 toyota rav4 and never change my transmission bc it is a sealed one ... if u dont change it, it will last up to 250k.. if u change it, your tranmission will have problem at 150-200k bc you will contaminate the fluid and it will cause dirts to stuck in there... why uncle told me that he changes his fluid every 60k then why he has transmission problem at 150k .. i said bc u drain and fill .. u only do drain and fill if it is not a sealed transmission .. if sealed, dont touch it ... many mechanics did not know this and they keep telling people to change.. they are old school mechanics

[@ARtilleRyy]

If you change it, It will last you 300-400-500k easy.

[@puryagaba4391]

Inaccurate tutorial