How To Change The Transmission Fluid And Filter On A Toyota RAV4 (2005-2012)

Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomotive.com takes you step-by-step through the process of changing the transmission fluid and filter on a 2005-2012 Toyota RAV4. You will need 5 qrts of genuine Toyota Lexus automatic transmission fluid, 1QT WS ATF world standard, and a filter kit.
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[@thetacticalfuturist588]

Very well done. Suggestion never start bolts in aluminum with an impact wrench.

[@paulgabor7897]

Agreed with aluminum you tear the thread or damage it

[@stasioser123]

You can.. you just have ad a little red thread locker first 🤣

[@gunsup0331]

I put mine in reverse till I feel the thread, then forward for half a sec then hammertime

[@kevinbradley9601]

What a great channel and teacher. I'm just getting into my own car repairs/service and have a 2011 Rav. Have always been really intimidated by car repairs but this makes me feel like I can do my own transmission service. The Oil Filters on Ravs really had me intimidated until I watched videos too. Thanks so much

[@nowayout8639]

If you live in the rust belt area do not use a power tool to remove those pan bolts. The rust make it hard to remove plus they have locktite on them. What you see in the video is a rust free pan bolt which maybe ok but don't take the chance sine you can snap them very very easily. The pan bolts have a very fine thread and are not that strong. Use penetrating oil to free those pan bolts.

[@johnwilson3240]

Great video! Simple to understand, with no unnecessary information.

[@rodlewis276]

Thanks for the video. My son and I were able to repeat the steps very easily. We did not use impact wrench for any installation of bolts, but other than that we did it exactly as you showed.

[@urabore]

You really did a great job on shooting and editing the video. Thanks for the content!!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Mike S. Thank you and thank you for watching!

[@kevinkwangsuphwang3143]

I have a RAV 4 too.. I watched this and will do the job myself..Thanks for the video Brian!!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Kevin you got this. Thank you for watching!

[@condor5635]

Very good summary and video. Couple of observations I would make. Get the torque spec for the pan bolts and tights to that. Use of threadlocker make this less of an issue for you but I would put torque spec ahead of using threadlocker. Never start bolts especially those 17 or whatever pan bolts with a impact gun. That's asking for trouble. You cross thread one and you will not be happy. Get them started by hand then complete with gun. Lastly I measure the amount that came out and replace with that amount. Never going to randomly put in 4 quarts when maybe 5 or 3 came out and that amount was getting me to the proper level in the first place. Thanks for the tip on the cross member. I need to look at my 16 and 04 HL and see if that is there for those 2 bolts are a real pain in the butt to remove otherwise. Great tip! Thanks for posting!

[@Ivan-ry7vm]

No BS straight to the point. Thank you for sharing :)

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Ivan Penev glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@truthseeker1328]

Excellent tutorial with a very a good step by step explanation. I only wish Toyota would have provided the torque specs for all the different bolts. Thanks for helping me out.

[@sergiogobniskeb3718]

I have seen repair videos.... Yours is Just "Marvelous". Very well done...!!! Thank you so much. Now I will tackle this job with more confidence. Thanks again Brian.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad you like the video. Good luck with the service and thank you for watching!

[@mdms2161]

Thanks Bryan. Your video is of great help for me in replacing the ATF of my 2008 RAV4. Your video is Straight to then point.cheers

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Demas Meira glad the video is helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@california199_7]

Very helpful video, i am ordering my parts and getting ready to change out the trans fluid and filter for my old lady

[@walter.bellini]

Nice clean and fast video thank you Brian

[@reiyen4761]

nice vid, str8 to get the job done. Thanks for sharing I'll be using your vid as a guide to change my ATF on my Rav4 soon.

[@matthewshambler2644]

Great video, simple and concise.. Thanks!

[@MLanda]

What a Pretty Nice and pretty well Explained video !!

[@shak48]

Thanks bro...Saved me some bucks. God bless you. Subscribed!

[@meedily]

Wow. That’s incredibly useful and well-done. Thanks!

[@ericlafrance6350]

I always end up on ur videos love em thanks for ur time

[@xing2809]

Great video! Simple to understand, thanks

[@ryanchapin466]

For a 2007 the torque specs for the lower arm bracket are 95 nm for all four bolts. Bolts that hold in the filter are 11 nm. Transmission pan bolts are 7.6 nm (yes, that is what the manual says). Thanks for the video. I wasn't sure if I was going to have to disassemble more of the front suspension or support the lower arm when removing the lower arm bracket. Looks like it is just a matter of knowing the torque spec and then reassembling.

[@VariableEdits]

Ryan Chapin will this work for the 2006 and how’d you get these specs for future reference

[@Devzera]

Awesome video!! Glad i checked it out, Thanks

[@haparoundthehouse6618]

very well done, thank you for spending time making this great video.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Hap-around the-house Thank you for watching!

[@moon4jom]

THE KIT CONTANINS THE O´RING, FILTER AND BOLT , THANK GREAT VIDEO

[@fabianrossini1691]

This is great! 7 minutes and cover all the steps. I was able to do it. Thank you so much. Question: is really necessary to change the transmission fluid? I just figured out the fluid stick label says: "Notice: do not need to replace ATF under normal driving conditions" Well, I already did it. Mine is a 2012 with 114,000 miles. Thanks again

[@wowdude999]

I know this comment is two years old but I firmly believe it is okay to replace the ATF. Nobody drives “normal.” We all drive city/highway, sometimes full throttle, sometimes going up mountains and hills. I’d change some of the fluid once I see a orange/brown tint.

[@CrazyGadgetGuy]

Thank you so much!!! Just did it and it came out great.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Manny Roman glad to hear that. Thank you for watching!

[@nwsights6301]

My 2006 Toyota RAV4 does not have a transmission dipstick next to the battery in that spot or anywhere around it? Also thank you for this video I can't believe how simple it is to service these transmissions!!

[@yipee5247]

great job and helpful, thanks bro

[@HowtoAutomotive]

yipee5247 glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@rashedalzahrani2696]

i have rav4 2011 you help me by this video thanks for what you do

[@HowtoAutomotive]

rashed alzahrani glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@goodkao]

I broke one of the transmission fluid pan bolts. How do I remove the broken bolt and put a new one in there?

[@mets23q]

Do you have to use silicone for gasket?

[@TheDylan6908]

Very good. Thank you.

[@wilfredomartinez51]

Very well explained, thanks, stay safe

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Wilfredo Martinez thank you stay safe for as well!

[@mrskywalker6114]

Great video!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Charles Mowa thank you!!

[@hashir773]

You are using ATF WS but it is CVT gear , should use CVT FE?

[@turiselmani7706]

Nice job

[@xVoidCypher]

Can you replace the filter without dropping the transmission?

[@goodkao]

Can I use any type of automatic transmission fluid ? Or any type of Toyota automatic transmission fluid?

[@marcelocamilo657]

Motor sujo !!!!! Dono relaxado !!

[@afksmtm2010]

Hi my rav 3.5 v6 is it the same ? And it had 107 mile now do i have to ching transmission fluid ؟

[@nickolastiguan]

Currently working on my Sister in law’s 2011 RAV4. When the car is cold, the ATF is between Cool and Hot. But after I drive it around, the level would be just above Cold…? Is this normal on this gen’s Rav4? Thanks.

[@user-ne8ms4ij6v]

Great explanation and straight to the point 🤙🏼 question I've seen many channels about transmission flush do you or anybody else recommend this?? Just wondering because my experience wasn't good 😕 I had 94 sr5 runner with a brand new engine from the Toyota factory then a service advisory talk me into getting a transmission flush. Well the transmission went out and I tried to file a complaint but nothing ☹☹ Now I have 07 Toyota rav4 so I am going to do the same way like you did! Thank you 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@gregkutyla8408]

...no flush, looks like even Honda doesn't recommend it anymore. Just drain and fill every 30-60 K miles depending on your driving conditions.

[@nowayout8639]

If you live in an area where road salt is used to melt snow during winter ,those pan bolts will have rust. Using a power tool to remove these bolts should be avoided because they can break. The threads are very fine and are held with locktite. They don't come off that easy with the rust so you need to use penetrating oil and remove these bolts slowly and only with hand tools. Put the pan bolts back with a nut driver to ensure it does not snap off.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

No WayOut good tips. I’m in California and don’t have rust issues. Thank you for the tips and for watching!

[@ponderingnugget]

Great video, thank you for posting this. A question, do you need the adhesive for every style of gasket, or just a cork gasket? Thanks.

[@davidkrywczuk5529]

No-some brands call it a 3rd hand gasket-has tighter holes to hold bolts in to get it started

[@jjyemg2397]

great video....Start ALL the bolts by hand first!!! And: temperature of the tranny fluid is VERY important when checking dip stick level of the fluid.

[@miami1393]

Nice video, shouldn't you follow a specific tightening order for the pan fasteners? Not skipping but one on one side, the next on the opposite side of the pan to ensure a proper seal?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Miami13 that was the procedure that was recommended by alldata for the tightening of this pan.

[@andrewmayers7235]

Nice

[@klauscottonswab2322]

Service Manual says to park on a level surface and run the Car till the Transmission fluid Fluid Temp is between 70 and 80 degrees Celcius, (You'll need a Scan Tool to see this Temp.) then the Fluid Level should be between the HOT marker on your dip stick. Measuring the Hot is more reliable than Cold because ATF expands. If it expands too much, it does when you have too much fluid in it, you'll get too much pressure and can get all kinds of problems.

[@antoniochacon5069]

I liked your video,,, well explained,, exelent,,,

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Antonio Chacon thank you and thank you for watching!

[@gregblackburn4280]

Great video, thank you so much!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@antoniochacon5069]

Yourwelcome,, your video will help me for future reference,, I have the same vehicle , Toyota RAV4 08,,

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Antonio Chacon glad the video is helpful.

[@bobbyjolee4362]

For those who want a complete fluid exchange vs an approx 40% pan exchange: 1.) Remove the plastic shield under the front of the vehicle. Note, new assorted plastic push-clips are recommended. 2.) The radiator cooler transmission fluid out-fall is on the drivers side approx 3/4" OD, 3/8" ID rubber hose with spring clasp clamp. 3.) Disconnect the hose and attach an extension line to a translucent 1gal jug in an catch pan (for overflow/spills). 4.) The steel return line may drip into a second catch pan. 5.) Snuggly attach a clear extension line to the dip-stick tube with a funnel. (I inserted a clear plastic kitchen "baster" keeping the refill level from overflowing at top of the "baster"/funnel). 6.) Start the engine and put in gear (automatic) until approx 1/2 gal OLD is collected and turn off engine. 7.) Fill approx 1/2 gal NEW. 8.) Repeat for approx 2 1/2 gals until bright pink is dispensing. 9.) Reattach radiator/trans Return line. 10.) Adjust fluid level to the low side of the "Cold" mark on dip-stick (so you can top-off to the Hot mark). 11.) Drive vehicle until transmission is up to approx 115 deg. F and adjust fluid level to "Hot" mark. 12.) Reattach the plastic shield using new plastic push-pins. 13.) This should replace the trans, torque converter, and radiator cooler with All New fluid. Happy motoring!

[@algal5354]

Two mechanics have cautioned me about changing my transmission fluid for the first time on a 92K miles for my rav 4. They say I might trigger some problems, how true is that?

[@MrPrios1]

Suggestions, 1. hand start bolts only. 2. Measure what fluid you drained out and add exactly what you took out to avoid all the guesswork and mistakes. 3. Add fluid and test before you put all the covers back on in case you have a leak. 4. Honestly, I would just drain and refill every 40k and not bother with the filter until you hit 200 k. I drain my Toyota every 30 to 40 k with synthetic ATF. And I drive up and down the mtns a lot. 388k original tranny on my 2002 Sequioa.

[@abdalazizariff5154]

Question, can you please explain why to only drain and refill and not change filter before 200k? I just want a better understanding, thanks!

[@MrPrios1]

@@abdalazizariff5154 The filter rarely needs to be removed and replaced. Along with the magnet it is there to catch metal flakes from normal wear and tear. The condition of the fluid is far more important. My 2002 Sequoia has 409,000 miles. Original transmission. I use full synthetic and Lucas. Drain and fill every 25,000 miles because you can only drain and fill half of what is inside the transmission. Also NEVER let anybody use that machine to flush and fill your transmission, they can damage your transmission permanently

[@kpremo88]

@@MrPrios1how much do you put in?

[@MrPrios1]

@@kpremo88 Typically I can only drain 3 qts. So I put back 3 qts. If the fluid is clean, do it once a year. If the fluid is very dirty, I would leave it alone or you risk destroying the tranny. Ask me how I know. LOL

[@itchyanklez5045]

Does anyone know how to change the transmission for an 02 rav 4?

[@XR400vsGS12]

excellent video, excellent way of doing your work. Congrats mate !

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you. Did everything go smooth for you?

[@hectorcatalan1032]

Good video ... Every how many miles is the change made? Thanks

[@xVoidCypher]

I think the service period is 60k to 80k miles, but Personally I'd do it every 30-40 or every 2-3 years. Transmissions aren't cheap

[@summer02012]

thank you for sharing your knowledge, now I have an idea what the shop just did to my car :)

[@HowtoAutomotive]

summer02012 Glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@321krazykid]

Some shop don't do this quality job..they only drains the fluid and put in fluids.

[@luptonpittman6520]

Or what they hopefully did

[@stevensevek6151]

Some say to drive the car five to ten miles instead of just around the block to get the transmission up to operating temperature. Unless you live in an area where it's over 100°F. But really, without a transmission temperature gauge how can anyone be sure?

[@gamleole9568]

Does anyonr know if its possible to swap out automatic for manual on Rav4.2.

[@mountainbiker44]

Nice video thank you

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Beto Cervantes thank you and thank you for watching!

[@yxeteotl]

Bought an old rav4 with 177k miles.... oil is looking dark. But shifts perfect and strong!!! Would changing the old oil cause the clutches to slip being since the new oil isn't as thick? ... Thanks

[@Ahsangill19]

I know this is an old post but in a situation like this just pull the dipstick for the trans on the rav I own a 2002 rav and mine is on the right hand side. Check to see if the fluid looks very dark if it does leave it alone if it doesn't flush it.

[@edgarmtorrellas]

Hi, mine is a 2007 Rav 4 with almost 104,000 miles and running fine, every shop is recommending to leave it alone because its risky and could damage my transmission. Whats your opinion? Any recommendations?

[@RobertoRuiz-ro9cn]

Did you change it,let me know.I got a 2007 also and I'm afraid to do it,thanks.

[@harrisonswift1416]

Could you do one for the Pumpkin (Differential) fluid in this Rav 4?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

If one comes in the shop 👍

[@richardgreene7552]

Weatherstrip adhesive Vs rtv gasket? Why did you choose weatherstrip adhesive vs using rtv black gasket stuff?

[@OMGtheykilledKenny42]

I used a pre-cut Fel-Pro gasket. Also my Wix Trans filter came with a cut rubber gasket.

[@tousshong9438]

I have a 2013 Rav4 and it seem to be slipping on 3rd gears a bit so could it use a trans fluids change and dose it have the same setup as shown on this video? Thanks

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Tous Shong this is one of those ones where it's 50-50 on whether or not it will help it. The process is very similar to the one in this video it's not exactly the same.

[@tousshong9438]

Highlighted, thanks for your reply. I check other video on KZbin and the draining process is the same except there's not oil dipstick to refilled the ATF fluids. It's being done through a tubs under side of the tranny. Again, thanks.

[@pcdyck]

I have a 2005 and also have issues with the 3rd gear, mostly when it gets hot. Wondering if the cooler might be blocked or something. But definitely going to do a fluid and filter change and see what that does.

[@jaycee30865]

Thanks for excellent vid. My woman has made it to 180k without change. Toyota considers it a lifetime fluid. Should I leave as is? Chance new fluid will cause slipping right?

[@jaycee30865]

Jay C thanks for taking the time to respond. Do you mean remove pan and replace filter and try to change as much fluid as possible without power flush that way, or just drain and fill (with same quantity of course)?

[@njsongwriter]

@Jay C Also, Rock Auto has Aisin brand WS. Since Aisin makes the transmission I doubt that the fluid is any different than Toyota brand. I paid $8 per quart including shipping (plus sales tax).

[@OMGtheykilledKenny42]

@@njsongwriter $6 per qt now. And at 5x qt jugs the shipping was decent.

[@nhatquangtruong8858]

Awesome. Can you recommend ATF other than Toyota? I saw Mobil 1 that met type 4 specs and it is cheaper

[@HowtoAutomotive]

nhatquang truong as long as it meets all the specifications I don’t see a problem using it. Mobile 1 is a good brand.

[@dougt8325]

nhatquang truong I have heard that since there will still be a lot of the original fluid left in there, that you should not mix fluids... use the same as the original.

[@moustachemike7128]

use oem filter and oil and remember to replace the o-ring before installing the filter..fyi thing,,

[@njsongwriter]

I had to drive mine a number of miles to get the transmission to operating temperature. Just around the block wouldn't do it.

[@rachbash]

What is the color of the Toyota WS Tran fluid? A mechanic did the service for me. I checked the fluid a week later after a long ride and it looked a bit brownish. Is this normal? Thanks for sharing this video.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Rachid H if it was really dirty it's still possible to be brownish.

[@rachbash]

How to Automotive good point. It was very dirty. It was the original fluid ( 128k) before I got the service. Thanks again.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Rachid H glad to help. You could do a drain and fill again in a couple months and that'll help it out.

[@njsongwriter]

@@rachbash Also if your transmission is running very hot it won't take long to cook the oil and turn it brownish. Ours got up to 226°F going up a long hill recently. We're having an after market transmission cooler installed next week.

[@sameersmerchant]

Is the same procedure on the V6?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Yes it’s the same 👍🏻

[@bill-vq7ch]

Can that 3m weatherstrip material be used to reseal a headlight glass to the assembly?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

I’ve never tried it. But I do believe that that stuff is slightly different. I don’t think it’s strong enough to hold the lens

[@bill-vq7ch]

@@HowtoAutomotive i dont know i thought it was worth a try since it could hold trans pan pressure. nissan sealant it is then

[@sinceninetyeightysixgustof8122]

How long does it take to do this so I know I'm not getting ripped off on the hours charge at my local shop I have a 2010 rav4 sport 4x4

[@HowtoAutomotive]

It’s about 1 1/2 hours

[@randomtech6115]

Who makes Toyota WS fluid?

[@justinsnyder5260]

I hope you still see these comments, if I get the gasket with filter from autozone do I need to use the 3m stuff on the gasket or will it be fine with out it?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

That’s going to depend on the type of gasket you get. If you slide your bolts through the gasket and it holds and you do not need it if it falls back out then you’ll need to glue the gasket down.

[@justinsnyder5260]

@@HowtoAutomotive great thank you!

[@rosslomonaco7556]

What about the fluid in the torque converter more than half the fluid does not drain out of the trans because of the fluid in the converter

[@jessemclaughlin9680]

You would need to do a flush for that. Changing 50% can still benefit your transmission.

[@aimfar265]

dear sir..i have 2006 rav4 with 125K on it ,what do you suggest ?? the car running great !! thanks

[@thefireman285]

do a filter change like this one. Check the fluid against brand new color. If you wait too long to do it....you may be better to just leave it alone....sometimes the old fluid with particles in it are keeping the trans shifting better....when new clean fluid is put in the higher mileage transmissions can slip. If it were me, if the fluid is not too dirty, I would filter change like this, and maybe a full flush changing all the fluid if after 5-6k miles everything running good. Then full flush and filter every 60k after that. BTW I have a 96 chevy truck with 268k miles and never touched trans. Runs and shifts good...I dont dare do anything to it now.

[@condor5635]

I suggest doing what this video showed

[@lovethosebudgies]

And this is why men were invented. I could just see myself unable to loosen the bolts. Very informative video - thank you!

[@kin21223]

I have change fluid and filter on toyota rav4 2012 (Aug 29, 2018) .. when i try to check the dip and look dark so i am thinking going to change again.. Also, can i use the valvoline transmission oil (max life ATF) without change filter.. are this ok?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Kin Wong I would say scene you just changed the filter it will ok. The fluid should be ok as well.

[@kin21223]

@@HowtoAutomotive So i want to ask how many mile should i need to change filter and fluid but i think fluid should be change every 15,000 mile an filter for 30,000mile but my car have 5k something mile on it and fluid look dark so should i need to chnage or not

[@johnb2402]

Some machanics use flush machines, but this way is more gentle and doesn't force fluid through the transmission

[@carlos-pq5sl]

Should I do a flush on my Toyota Rav 4 2011, only 58,000 miles, or just a transmission drainage, feel, someone let me know what's better and safer, flush or just add new transmission fluid

[@JuanCastro-hi2zh]

If it is less than 60k I will say flush. After 20k or 25k tops miles then do drainage and replace the filter. Doing the flush won't replace the filter of course. I am not sure if flush would be recommended after doing the first drainage and replacing the filter since there could be a lot of wear on the transmission that flush may cause issues due to the pressure it uses to remove the old oil. I have a rav4 2011 and I did flush at 60k and now at 81k I am planning to do drain and replacing the filter this weekend.

[@vic5828]

Great - to the point without a lot of useless jaw jacking!

[@davekana8388]

Hi Brian, any difference with a V6? 4 quarts?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Should be the same but you can always check the level after you’re done.

[@davekana8388]

@@HowtoAutomotive same filter?

[@kindervelt2005]

Mere mortals like me should use a torque wrench on the pan bolts.

[@njsongwriter]

Me too.

[@xVoidCypher]

What's the torque spec?

[@tanvir733]

Hello Sir, I got a question about my 2015 Toyota Rav 4. It has 67600 miles on it . After how many should i change/ flush my transmission oil ? Toyota dealer, AutoZone, Pep Boys, Advance Auto Parts no body could exactly tell me that when should I go for transmission oil change.

[@thefireman285]

Do any auto transmission at around 60k. You are fortunate you are thinking of it now...before it gets real dirty.

[@carlos-pq5sl]

Is a flush safe for a Rav 4 ?

[@condor5635]

Andy Garcia - yes it is safe and I would recommend it as a normal maintenance item every 40K or so. Cheap insurance. Do not believe Toyota telling you it is not necessary. If you have 67K I would do it. You would get roughly 2-3 quarts out per time and doing that 3-4 times would get you an overall good fluid quality. You could do it easily as part of your next oil changes. Thanks

[@stevensevek6151]

A drain and fill is not a flush. Three or more consecutive drain and fills is a flush. They can all be done the same day or a couple months apart.

[@only12c]

I did this to my 2006 Toyota Rav4 and when I drained the transmission I measured out 5 qts and the owners manuel says to refill it with 3.8 qts. Did I miss something ??

[@stevensevek6151]

Good question.

[@njsongwriter]

The 3.8 quarts is for a simple drain and fill without dropping the pan.

[@fenix0green]

0:59 those bolts for the bracket are torqued to about 48 ft lbs. can some one confirm for me? I put a torque wrench to 40 ft lbs and could move the bolt. 50 ft lbs was too much then I tried 45 ft lbs and went up 1 ft lbs to 48 ft lbs and it move the bolt slightly

[@condor5635]

alansunshine those are huge bolts - tighten hard and you will be fine

[@OMGtheykilledKenny42]

Those 17mm bolts are similar sized to the front brake caliper bracket bolts. Try 78 ft lbs with a torque wrench. Drive the car, if they loosen a tiny bit, torque again and you should be ok.

[@TheCls63]

what about the fluid thats in the cooler, dont you need to drain it out?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

bob roger if you’re doing regular schedule maintenance you’ll be OK but if the fluid is severely dirty you’ll need to flush it out.

[@njsongwriter]

What cooler? There's no cooler on our FWD 2009 four cylinder.

[@CrazycatRider]

Thanx ..u save my wallet 🤣😂

[@OMGtheykilledKenny42]

I'm still a stickler for torque specs.. if those 3 bolts are 10mm heads, I'd guess that's 78 in-lbs. I'll look at my Haynes later.

[@OMGtheykilledKenny42]

9.5 newton meters.

[@brucesn6414]

On how many miles should I replace transmission filter and change fluid??? Thanks

[@HowtoAutomotive]

The service manual did not give a recommended mileage. But I would not go over 60,000 without servicing it.

[@brucesn6414]

@@HowtoAutomotive Would you recommend to stick with OEM filter for transmission ( little expensive) or go some aftermarket 'autozone' , 'napa' or online products, how good and safe they are?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Bruce Sn I believe you’ll be OK with an aftermarket filter. But I recommend using factory fluid.

[@njsongwriter]

I would do it once at 90,000 miles. I don't expect to either live long enough to do it twice or be driving the same vehicle when and if I'm that old. I'm 73 now and our RAV4 has less than 45,000 miles on it now. (We also do a drain and fill every 39,000 miles. However, I'll be doing one next week at 45,000 and the previous one was at 28,000 miles. Also having a transmission cooler installed next week.

[@brucesn6414]

@@njsongwriter Is the service interval for transmission different when it's 4WD and Front WD ? I own two 11-12 Highlanders , did drain and fill at 55k miles for 2WD , fluid did not looked bad, replaced with OEM fluid.

[@JK-yb4ok]

Its to the point, but what about the TC, no oil was removed from there and from the oil cooler, this is half service.

[@jessemclaughlin9680]

That's the difference between a change and a flush.

[@sergiogobniskeb3718]

Storm Rider : If you perform an oil flush 2 times and in the 3rd time you replace the filter, your vehicle gets the benefit of a 100% clean oil . unless you go to Jiffy Lube or any other shop where they under pressure force the oil in the car and do an oil change first and last do put a new filter. yes you got a point right there because a good amount of the dirty oil remains in the torque converter and the oil cooler . yes you are right. we do only 1/2 oil change so is good if it is done several times within 1000 miles and then wait till we have driven 50 000 miles to do this again. Have a profitable day.

[@stephenyoungblood3683]

Why not just go ahead and use a torque wrench to get the right torque?

[@AmazingLifestyle19]

I’m confused, after changing the fluid. When engine is cold, the fluid is overfilled, but when engine running or hot the fluid is on the low mark. Did I do something wrong.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

The fluid is checked with engine running and warm. The will be the accurate reading.

[@luptonpittman6520]

Vang Vang buy the Scanguage 2. It will give accurate tranny fluid temp. Temp should be between 104 and 113 when checking I believe.

[@condor5635]

There are 3 scenarios. Engine running and cold (just started for instance) which equate to the two lowest notches on the dipstick. Engine hot and running - this equates to the second highest set of notches. Lastly, engine cold and not running like first thing in the morning. Although this is not officially referenced it the manuals or anything and there is not any notches for this scenario, I have found it to be just as accurate in all cases for my vehicles. This will be a fluid level significantly higher than the hot mark notches. I made my own little mark to represent that level based on checking it when hot the night before. So essentially you can use any of these methods but the first two are the most commonly referenced. Thanks!

[@njsongwriter]

@@luptonpittman6520 This is actually an assumption and is incorrect. If you have a transmission without a dipstick then yes that temperature range (104° to 113°) is used to adjust the ATF level. (Actually that may be for the transmission in a six cylinder Toyota?) However, if you have a dip-stick like our 2009 model does the upper notches on the dip-stick are the level the fluid should be at when the transmission fluid has reached operating temperature. Operating temperature according to a Toyota repair/service manual is 158°F to 176°F. (Checked with engine running, transmission in Park and vehicle level.) When the engine is not running the level will be higher because fluid is not being pumped into the torque converter.

[@usergvhhyu1223]

@@condor5635Right on!

[@PartyWolf36790]

My 07 RAV4 has been jerky going from speeds to lower gears turning into driveways and barley touching the gas it throws it into 2to 3rd in a jerky motion . It's a 07 RAV4 2.4L turbo. I've always hated this car, but I got it for free so not complaining. Transmission fluid isn't really dirty it's lightly gray , idk why it takes it forever to get up to speed aswell again low gears 1 and 2....... Idk what to do, I just did the valve cover gasket leak was into the 1st cylinder misfire and backfire no codes, fixed that the old school way with no code finder...... I hate this SUV so many problems will hide you have to listen to the car.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

I would see if you could find someone with a scanner not a code reader. Scanner will go deeper in to all the systems and help pinpoint the problem.

[@PartyWolf36790]

@@HowtoAutomotive I did use both. Especially when I had a misfire on the SUV do to oil leaking into cylinder 1. I spotted a pinhole in the valve cover itself today, I added Lucas transmission attitive again and it runs better. :) It's an easy car to learn on

[@RockieRoadz]

This must be different, I have the V-6

[@barrymonroy7138]

Yes easy pisiy..

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Barry Monroy thanks for watching!

[@Jgv1692]

3:14 That is not “a little bit”, sir. 🤣

[@PackerManForLife]

Approximately what percent of the transmission fluid does this replace? I would assume this isnt 100 percent of the fluid

[@eugene4817]

Should be about half of total ATF volume. The rest is still in torque converter.

[@PackerManForLife]

@@eugene4817 thank you

[@njsongwriter]

Total capacity is 8.6 quarts. Drain and fill requires 3.8 quarts. So yes dropping the pan would replace about 50% if the fluid. If each drain and fill resulted in a 50% change of fluid; the second drain and fill would result in 75% clean fluid and the third drain and fill would result in 87½% clean fluid. Actually, it would be less because you likely won't drop the pan for each drain and fill.

[@OMGtheykilledKenny42]

@@njsongwriter the Haynes manual says the transmission filter should be changed every 30k along with the fluid, but if the fluid is still clean, the filter doesn't necessarily need changing every time.

[@rembernimajuan2757]

No te enyendy por tu idioma pero si puede entender lo que estabas haciendo like