How to Flush and Change your Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) | Landcruiser 200 Series

[@Handleyman]

It always makes me feel just that little bit better about my mechanical skills when I see someone else make a mistake! 😂. Still, job well done Terry! 😉👍

[@JafffaAdventures]

I hear ya David, no need hiding my incompetence 😂. At least you can learn from my mistakes. Thanks for watching and commenting David, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

[@nickroberts7070]

Full marks mate.....especially for including the blooper. I am very envious of your garage and lift. Well done.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Nick, yep I can certainly be an idiot no doubt about it. I sincerely appreciate you watching and commenting mate, cheers 😎👍

[@AnotherBeautifulStretch]

Did mine yesterday. Thanks for the info, made life much easier. 👍🏼

[@JafffaAdventures]

Good stuff mate, I’m glad you found some value here. Lots of other 200 goodies in the playlist if you stop back in again someday. Cheers😎👍

[@aronmarden]

Thanks for reminding me I need to do my flush. I have my 4 bottles sitting in the garage ATM! Good to watch someone else do it too, great video.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Good stuff Aron, get out there and make it happen mate😉. Thanks for the kind words mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

[@holgermuller2987]

Terry, that execution was „ma ma hu hu“ had a good laugh… BTW that ATF oil looked like Virgin oil…. Well done preventive maintenance.. and with your mentioned temperatures you would get a 1+ in class for very carefully driving.. there is still some room for putting the hammer down! Love your vid‘s. Cheers and nice weekend

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Holger, I am very careful with the transmission temperatures and that certainly helps maintain good quality fluid. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to comment and share your thoughts mate, cheers! PS Don't worry, I put the hammer down all too often as the bruise on my arm from my wife punching me will attest to!!

[@MrTDGU]

Great job teach. If I ever downgrade to a 200😜 I'll be all over the maintenance.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Come on, you know you want one😉. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

[@james.8985]

Mr King! 'We the watchers award you the RAINBOW WIG!'. 🌈 😁 GR8 vid and thanks for sharing mate. 👍

[@JafffaAdventures]

That’s too funny mate, you really cracked me up. I accept the d-head of the day crown with grace and humility😂😂. Thanks for watching and commenting James, it is much appreciated 😎👍

[@brentthompson6223]

Gday Terry, mate thoroughly enjoying your service videos, never been into doing stuff myself but watching your vids I’m learning more & more👍, just got back from a 2 1/2 week Queensland trip inspired by the one you and Jill did, can’t wait to see your cape videos, how goods QLD🤙🤙🤙

[@JafffaAdventures]

It’s comments like yours Brent that inspire me to keep going. I really do appreciate you sharing mate. I’m working on the Cape Video now, all going well episode 1 will be out in a week or two. New vids come out Friday at 3pm so stay tuned. Thank you again. Cheers 👍😎

[@scann13]

Great vid Terry! Needing to do mine soon so well timed. Sun Studios tee, been there! That night we walked into a bar and RL Burnside was taking the stage! That was a great weekend:)

[@JafffaAdventures]

Good stuff mate, you won’t be disappointed when you do it that’s for sure. I was a Sun Studios before Covid hit and stood on the exact spot where Elvis cut That’s Alright way back in 1954. I had chills😎👍

[@scann13]

@@JafffaAdventures I don't think I did that:( We did go to Graceland though which was very cool. Stay well mate:)

[@JafffaAdventures]

I agree, Graceland was awesome too.😎👍

[@janethall148]

Great work Terry. I did mine awhile ago but is due again. I did change the strainer though. Used a drill pump a little messy but have since purchased same pump as you. Just wish i had a lift. Thank goodness for the 2 inch lift... My aching back. Lol.

[@JafffaAdventures]

That’s too funny mate, yes my hoist is near and dear to my heart🥰. I’ll do the strainer next time, I did it last service as it’s only good for strainer out branches, stones and small children 😂. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

[@touringwithtyrone4933]

Well explained terry. Another great video

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thank you mate, I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to comment 😎👍

[@MudducksTouringAustralia]

Another great clip Terry, I’ll make sure my mechanic does mine next service. Cheers Steve

[@JafffaAdventures]

Good call Steve, you won’t regret it mate. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

[@gregwhittingham1909]

yet another great video mate and many thanks :)

[@JafffaAdventures]

You are very kind Greg, thanks for taking the time to comment and share😎👍

[@holgermuller2987]

Hi Terry, one question. I Can’t locate a workshop in OZ who has a Liqui moly gear tronic II Equipment. Very common Equipment in DE workshops makes such transmission flush job easy and cost effective. Toyota quotes me 600.- AUD for the job with some unknown brand mineral oil!! Was speechless and Didn’t even offer a thank you for such offer on the way out of the door. LM was bought from Mr. Wuerth, my they have it for sale in Australia. Cheers

[@JafffaAdventures]

Sorry mate, I can't help. I do all my own maintenance and really don't know workshops at all. Cheers!

[@hanshonstatzky961]

Great vid cheers Hans

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Hans, you are very kind to say so and for taking the time to comment. Cheers!!

[@jaxhero69]

What about the Transmission filter ? Thank you for everything you do on the channel

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks for your kind words mate, I sincerely appreciate it. I did not replace the filter in this swap. It’s a screen style filter and really only keeps out birds, logs, and small children. I have swapped it out once in the past but not on every flush that I do because it is such a course media. Have a great weekend mate 👍😎

[@disturbunce2335]

Nice one. Between you and Project200, I’m almost dangerous!!!

[@JafffaAdventures]

Too funny mate😂. I rate Project 200 very highly indeed 😎👍

[@disturbunce2335]

@@JafffaAdventures yeah, me too. You and he are both pretty much required viewing for anyone with a 200 and a strong level of cynicism towards Mr Toyota’s service systems. Thank you.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thank you sir, that is very kind to be mentioned in the same sentence as Jamie😎👍

[@crewzincool]

Thanks mate probably something I should do. Looks like there is a bit in it. I have a 5speed atm. Cause it's the petrol 200. Wonder if it would be the same

[@JafffaAdventures]

Mate, I would do it for sure. As I said, you can’t over service and when it’s done you will have peace of mind. Thanks for watching 😎👍

[@craigjameslister290]

@Jafffa Adventures ur channel certainly has lots of great vids. Wondering why you didn't change the Automatic Trans fluid filter ?

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks Craig, that is very kind of you to say. No I did not change the filter in this particular video, but I have done it in the past. It’s not as critical to change at the same time as a fluid change like an engine oil filter is. The transmission filter is a course mesh almost like fly screen and is really only good for filtering out birds and small children. Cheers😎👍

[@rahalati]

Thanks Terry. Just to double check, you did three flushes ( 2 litters each) I presume you add 2 litters after each flush. Right? Also I presume you keep the flush hose and switch the car off during the filling of the 2 litters, right?. Also, do we need to change transmission fluid filter?

[@JafffaAdventures]

That is correct on both accounts mate. I did not change the filter because it’s a pretty course mesh and really only good for filtering out birds and small children. Having said that, if you have the pan off for whatever reason it can’t hurt. Cheers😎👍

[@robcantwell1981]

Hi Terry I see your using the same 12v pump for your trans as you did for your diffs. As I’ve recently purchased the same pump after your last vid. I’m wondering how you chose to flush the pump before using on your trans? Keep up the great vids mate👍

[@JafffaAdventures]

Good eye Robert, you are definitely correct. On the first pan drain I kept 1 litre of old ATF aside and used that to flush the pump out before using it in the new fluid. In addition, I ran 100ml or so of new fluid through it before putting the hose in the fill hole and filling the transmission back up. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I sincerely appreciate it.

[@JafffaAdventures]

I’ve done many gearbox and diff fluid changes and the pump has never let me down. I have it for several years now. Definitely worth wedging your gut under the car😉. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

[@robcantwell1981]

@Jafffa Adventures I ended up buying the same pump and started to do the oil in my diffs. Just to fill the rear (2.5ltr of 80w90) took nearly half an hour. Don’t like the thick oil at all which sucks because that’s what I bought it for lol.

[@JafffaAdventures]

That’s odd Robert, mine takes under 2 minutes to fill the diff. I’m using 85W90 gear oil at ambient temperature of 25C or so. Either you are running a different pump than I am, your suction or delivery lines are smaller than mine (I’m just using the ones the pump came with) or your lubricant viscosity is significantly thicker. Very strange indeed mate🤔

[@tomhermens7698]

I think it's very helpful. ATF what number did yiu use. Mine is 2005 d4d

[@JafffaAdventures]

It’s in the video, I suggest you watch it👍

[@tempestv8]

I had the very same experience where the fluid ended up all over my driveway! LOL!

[@JafffaAdventures]

That’s too funny mate, I’m glad I’m not the only one that makes the odd bone head mistake😉. Thanks for watching and commenting mate, I sincerely appreciate it 😎👍

[@tierandonnelly1420]

Hey Terry, have you changed the filter in it also ?

[@JafffaAdventures]

Good question Tieran. The Aisin AB60F transmission in the 200 has a mesh-type oil filter located within the transmission pan. It is a reasonably course filter and generally only good for filtering out branches, large stones, and small children! There is no need to routinely change this type of filter, as opposed to the fibre type. I swap mine out every third flush. Thanks for asking mate!!

[@abh1945]

Great video, I have a question what is the capacity of the oil should be in the transmission is it 11.1 liter?😅 because in the menu it says auto transmission for 1GR FE engine it will take 11.1 liter and people says it should be 6 liter only I’m a little bit confused a little help will be great and thanks 🙏🏻 n advance

[@JafffaAdventures]

One value would be including what’s in the torque converter, one without. If you just drain the sump on the transmission you will not get all of the fluid out of the transmission internals, and you won’t get anything out of the torque converter. That’s why you have to flush it. The 11.1 litres is for a full replacement. Cheers👍😎

[@abh1945]

@@JafffaAdventures unfortunately I changed the oil and filter but with out flushing it now I need to drain it again to check the level of oil so now do I need to flush it or not ? To make it clear the 11.1 liter is for the whole flush and 6 liter only for refill right? BTW the car the I have it has 1GR FE which it v6 just want you to know

[@JafffaAdventures]

If you did not flush then you mixed the new fluid with the old. Your call if you want to do the flush or not. Cheers

[@abh1945]

@@JafffaAdventures should I flush it immediately?

[@JafffaAdventures]

It does not need to be flushed at all if you don’t want. I said it’s your call on whether you do it or not. If you do decide to do it, do it whenever you want. Cheers

[@steveberg2685]

Thanks Terry. Another great video worth watching even if, like me, you don't drive a LC. I was particularly interested in your lock-up torque converter kit. I know you can buy one for a Pajero (my vehicle) and I've been very interested in how they work. Another very helpful guy on KZbin (Denmonkey) has a Pajero and did a detailed install on fitting the kit to his Pajero but last I heard he had some issue with it and the promised review on how it was going after a reasonable review period didn't materialise. I also know he won't usually say negative things about products he tests, preferring to say nothing at all. So, I'm wondering how you regard the kit and whether you see any negatives with fitting one. I tow a 2.5t van with my Pajero and I can definitely imagine some positive fuel savings if I fit one. On the other hand buggering up my transmission to save a few dollars in fuel doesn't sound all that appealing. Thanks again for taking the time to share your expertise and experience.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Excellent question Steve, and I must preface my response with the statement that I know nothing about Pajero's or the aftermarket lock up kits that you can get for them. Having said that, there are two main suppliers of the kits for the 200 series and there are hundreds, possibly even thousands of kits out there on the market. I have never had any feedback that the TCL kits have damaged the transmission in any way. And if I think of that logically, I can't see why they would damage a transmission. They are not doing anything that the transmission already cannot do, they are just applying the lock up when you want it, not when the computer decides you need it. If you have not done so already, perhaps you could reach out to the individual that fitted the kit in the video you mentioned and ask the question directly. I did not fit my kit for the fuel savings aspect, for me it was all about managing transmission temperatures to ensure a long transmission life. I have heard others mention improved fuel economy but I never monitored that on my car so I cannot comment. I trust this is in some way useful Steve. Thanks for watching and asking the question mate, I sincerely appreciate it. Cheers

[@steveberg2685]

Thanks Terry. Like you, I monitor my trans temps with a scan gauge. Fuel savings would be just a bonus byproduct. My primary concern was whether the kit would have a detrimental effect on the transmission and I thank you for your thoughts.

[@JafffaAdventures]

My pleasure Steve, go well mate😎👍

[@colinrose1192]

Hi Terry go video is there any washes to be replaced like oil ?Also is it the same process in the 150 Regards Col.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Hi Colin. Yes, as noted in the video you should replace the plug washer. I could not due to lockdowns. I cannot comment on the Prado mate, I’ve never owned one nor have I worked on them. Cheers👍😎

[@sheppo4199]

Hi Terry thanks for the videos. Just wondering do you flush your 12v pump?, if so what do you use. Just noting that you used for diff and transmission oils Best regards mal

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks for the kind words Mal, I sincerely appreciate it. The answer to your question is yes. Before I start my next job, I run some of the old fluid I just dumped through the pump to flush out whatever lubricant might be left over from the last job. Cheers😎👍

[@06hunter54]

Great video, really appreciate someone taking their time and making such video. I do have one question, i have a scangauge 2, but Im not sure which code is for pan sensor and which is for torque converter? Which temp would be higher when driving? Thanks

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks for the kind words mate, I sincerely appreciate it. When driving the torque converter temp will be the higher of the two. Cheers mate😎👍

[@scottlucas4408]

Ill join the chorus another great vid.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thank you very much Scott, the chorus is what keeps me going mate😎👍

[@dereklyons4442]

Thanks for the video m8. The only thing you could/should of done was show that you replace the fluid drained on each flush as it could be perceived that you didn't refill the drained fluid. Just my thoughts. Cheers.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Good suggestion mate. Of course I did indeed refill after each flush. Cheers😎😂

[@Booki89]

That little pump looks cool! Do you clean it out after every use? How did you power it?

[@JafffaAdventures]

It’s a 12v pump and I just hook it up to the vehicle battery when using it. I do not clean it, but run clean fluid through it before each of my next jobs. Cheers👍😎

[@JafffaAdventures]

Yes indeed. Check out my 200 series diff and transfer case oil change videos and you will see it used there. Flows slower of course, but works just fine👍😎

[@Booki89]

@@JafffaAdventures So good! One last silly question, how do you connect it to the battery in the engine bay when your car is on the hoist like that? do you have long battery leads or just a spare battery next to the pump?

[@JafffaAdventures]

On my battery I have installed a short lead about 200mm long with an Andersen plug on one end which stays connected permanently. I then chopped the cig plug off the pump and replaced it with an Andersen. Now I just pop the bonnet, plug the pump Andersen plug into the short lead on the battery and it’s good to go. The pump comes with one of those coiled type leads that stretches out a good few meters so plenty of length for the hoist application 👍😎

[@Booki89]

@@JafffaAdventures So good mate!! I just ordered one, be doing a trip to jay car then will be doing my first auto transmission flush. Pretty excited!

[@fergemingenieria3116]

Hello, Good Video. One question, when you do the 3 steps of removing 2 liters in each step, for a total of 6, don't you put those liters of new oil back in? But I see that you are testing on the street, isn't the transmission at a low level?

[@JafffaAdventures]

I suggest watching the video again mate as it’s very clear that I replaced what I removed. Cheers👍😎

[@crewzincool]

Love to see a power steering flush. 👍

[@JafffaAdventures]

I’ll keep that in mind mate, thank you. I have just been emptying the header tank with my electric pump and topping it up with fresh fluid. It does not get everything but if you do it enough times you get a pretty good dilution effect. Cheers😎👍

[@zoezoe610]

Good video Terry. Not having a hoist I just get the local transmission shop to do mine. I tow a van pretty regular and do mine every 12 months and also have a trans lock kit. When I was in my younger days you would do flush by separating the cooler line and catch what is being pumped out and have a hose into clean fluid on the other end sucking in clean fluid as the other was being pumped out. Do you think this would work on a 200 ?

[@JafffaAdventures]

Thanks for your kind words mate, I sincerely appreciate it. I don’t see why your suggestion would not work mate, it makes perfect sense to me. I might even give it a go the next time I do mine. I’m glad you change yours out as regular as you do mate, that has to help with the longevity.👍😎

[@zoezoe610]

@@JafffaAdventures Cheers and safe travels

[@JafffaAdventures]

You to mate😎👍

[@ausguy4385]

Not going to change the Trans oil filter?

[@JafffaAdventures]

Not this time and I explain why in the vid. I change out the ATF frequently and do the filter every other change. If you look at the filter media itself, its very course and really only effective in filtering out small children. Good question however cheers.

[@ads2955]

Hyundai service manual for my Sonata says that the ATF turning black is normal and doesn't indicate that the oil needs replacing. I'm aware they could be trying to get you to screw up the transmission but this was written in 2000 so I suppose things weren't so bad back then

[@JafffaAdventures]

A change in colour can only mean the chemical or physical properties of the fluid have changed or there is contamination from wear parts or contamination introduced from the environment. Whatever the scenario, something has changed from when it was originally installed and that’s reason enough for me to swap it out. 👍

[@abh1945]

About the dipstick screw if I open it up and let the oil out and no matter how many oil capacity I put more it will level it right ?

[@JafffaAdventures]

Correct BUT the fluid has to be at the specified temperature. Too cold and you will not drain enough out and you will be overfilled, too hot and you will drain too much out and you will be under filled.

[@abh1945]

@@JafffaAdventures what is the correct temperature?

[@JafffaAdventures]

It’s in the video

[@vnyeu]

Base on the colour of fluid change at 40k withoutdoing tow. . I think this is waste of money. The colour of old fluid still in good condition.

[@JafffaAdventures]

Well on that point, you and I have diametrically opposed views that’s for certain. Cheers😎👍

[@vnyeu]

@@JafffaAdventures would you help me one question please?... if I dont have special tool to check temperature. Would I use Laser Temperature-Gun to get the correct temperature at the pan.

[@JafffaAdventures]

That would certainly work mate👍😎

[@vnyeu]

@@JafffaAdventures i wonders how different temperature between your Torque Convert Kit temperature to compare with the Gun-temperature at the pan.

[@JafffaAdventures]

I would not know I’ve never done the comparison. What I do know is the the methodology I use in the video is what is used at the dealer.

[@kricker4245]

My god, its Metallicas lead singer James Hetfield

[@JafffaAdventures]

You are the second viewer that has said that. I wish mate, James is a legend👍😎

[@kricker4245]

@JafffaAdventures We can only give thanks to the gods for the blessing of Metallica. LOLOL 🙇🙏🙌🎸🎵🎸🎶🎶🎤

[@JafffaAdventures]

Yessss👍😎