CVT Transmission Fluid Check: Toyota "No Dip Stick"

[@markb1911]

The fluid-drain step not shown consists of removing the transaxle pan drain plug, and the plastic fluid level insert above it that’s threaded into the bottom of the pan. The insert sets the correct fluid level at a specific temperature. Removing this insert will allow approximately 1/2 of the total fluid in the transaxle (around 4qts) to be drained and refilled each time it’s serviced. Replace the insert, leaving the drain plug removed for the refill process shown in the video.

[@haroldvelasquez9185]

The best video I’ve watched the car has to be running when removing the drain bolt right, thank you

[@pdruryiii]

I thought you had to run through the gears a few times. you are just using the engine heat alone to get the right fluid level?

[@juanmascaras4246]

The most informative in a short time and so detailed,thank you,I don't enan need a pump just a simple funnel to refill,your the bomb,,

[@Howard-dv4vo]

The information provided is incomplete. In order to refill to proper level, the fluid volume must be within a specific temperature range. I use an instrument that reads the cars transmission fluid temp as recorded in the computer. Draining from the overflow tube when the engine is at "operating temperature" will result in an incorrect level.

[@Brett235]

I don't do it like that. I drain the pan with the plug and insert out. If I drain two quarts I put two quarts back in. I don't have any leaks so that is ok to do. I also use the Valvoline multivehicle CVT fluid made specifically for the CVT transmissions. My car has 120,500 miles on it and it shifts fantastic.

[@GarenP]

Good info, how many miles / how long have you been using the Valvoline fluid?

[@carlcrasmussen]

Your CVT SHIFTS fantastic????

[@Brett235]

@@carlcrasmussen yes. It shifts very smoothly.

[@carlcrasmussen]

@@Brett235 cvts don't shift that's the whole point it's built right into the name continuously variable transmission well anyway I'm glad it's working out for you maybe your car does simulated shifts

[@jerryberkowitz8555]

Very nice and straightforward video. I have a 09 Prius and it also has no dipstick, do you think this same technique will work that engine? Thanks.

[@jayislander]

Did it work

[@ArmyofSeaturtles]

On the hybrid it's fill till it leaks out like a manual transmission

[@alvslvfdo]

Question: My Corolla is 114k miles and has never have had a transmission fluid change. Is it still safe to do it, or should I just change part of it?

[@I4NI_]

If you don't know what you're doing, don't do it. There's pros for that for a reason

[@kennyloh3010]

Hi my cvt oil change 1 month ago. Can i use the same method warmup engine to room temperature and unscrew the oil pan drain screw to messure the oil level?

[@hernanmendezflores4075]

Question please if someone can answer it it will be awesome. My transmission is sealed, 2020 camry SE with 50k miles. I changed the fluid, i dont know how many quarters I took out but I added 5, I let it run shifting gears for about 10 minutes. I didnt check for especific temperature and qhen I drive it i feel it even smother as it was before. Should I wait for low/high fluid symptoms or what should I do in this case? Thank you gentlemen

[@Alex_Bket]

Hi toyota owner ! please watch video from < the car care nuts > he explain step by step sorry for my english i am french but this guy help me alot

[@timothytidmore6922]

Do you have to change a filter?

[@avishkashalinka4754]

What is that site you used to find the correct fluid ?

[@samfine6533]

hi,brother,have to ask will this same with my harrier 2022? how to check the oil lv?thank you

[@ARIES0358]

So I can't even check my fluid without a lift now. Ridiculous

[@Breadnbutterrrr]

You said it. Absolutely ridiculous

[@AnthonyLopez-gy8uv]

Use your brain , use 4 jack stands

[@fernandovalderrama1451]

Did it leak more oil after starting the car or you left it with low oil level?

[@Jw20000]

Hi, is there a filter to change in these? 2008 2.4 cvt Toyota alphard

[@dennacommons1796]

Yes

[@TomHolden-v4g]

temperature of transmission fluid not a factor when level is being set?

[@CrazyCrethon]

It is. That is why he was running the engine at the end of the video. It expands the volume of the fluid, letting the excess drip out.

[@johnbustamant7054]

I believe it’s supposed to be at a specific temperature 140 degrees Fahrenheit before you put the plug back ,

[@weiningding3166]

@@johnbustamant7054 Nope ! 104-114 F So far,this video is the best , he running the car ,let the extra drain out. If you have a theme gun, until fluid reaches to about 110 F, then plug it. Well done !

[@dan9002]

I have a 2017 Camry. How do I know when to change the Transmission if I don't know where to check the level or clarity of the fluid??? It is at 20k Miles

[@ricomajestic]

When the transmission breaks down and it's $5000 job to fix the transmission that's when you know you have to change it.

[@CrazyCrethon]

You would want to change it, on average, every 60K miles. If you do a lot of stop and go traffic, do it every 40K miles. If you do more highway driving, then every 80K miles

[@vbuen323]

Read the damn maintenance schedule maybe?!?!!?!?

[@levi_anime5341]

your video easy and simple thank you so much

[@AlphaKennyBody2]

So you never actually drain the old fluid?

[@bigtimepimpin666]

They did. But they didnt show it in the video.

[@samrust6598]

Does this method work for a toyota rav 4

[@masterwrong3110]

This is the part that confuses me the most, because I only removed the drain plug and it emptied out about 2 quarts, then I removed the insert and it drained another 2-2.5 quarts. So was my cvt overfilled from factory?

[@jamesmartin1895]

I’ve asked the same question & no one seems to know the answer as well. I meticulously catch & measured what came out and putting it back in - how can it be overfilled?

[@vicsaggu]

I have done my drain and fill 6 times now , every time I did it once drove for half hour and repeated the process and everytime only 2 quarts came out.

[@denisles1439]

Transmission draws fluid from the pan when operating, just enough so the fluid left is at the insert. When the car is not running, all the fluid drains back to the pan and stays ABOVE the dipstick, which you guys see drain. Tee correct way to check the fluid level is when the car is 1. running 2. gears were shifted for a few seconds to each setting 3. Temps are at certain level to allow for fluid expansion. There are better manuals out there for auto transmission fill.

[@jamesplotkin4674]

masterwrong... You need to remove the plastic tube inside so all the juice comes out of the pan. That tube sets the fluid depth. If you don't know this, you have no business fucking around with a very expensive transmission.

[@fernandovalderrama1451]

This video is uncompleted 🥴

[@donaldotsig6818]

Realy smart toyota now youmhave tomhave a hoist to fill your trans

[@Asr21497]

no, you can use a jack, duh.

[@donaldotsig6818]

@@Asr21497 Still a pretty stupid idea a dipstick is the way to go as specialy after what you pay for these new vehicles DUHHH !!!!

[@jameschetty8583]

Cbt tc

[@kittyztigerz]

this is nightmare design because alot people who work on car at home or else cant get it levels out without car lift machine best step change fluids and filter is pull emergency break so doesnt move back on you and jack it up and leave wheels on it and remove pan and clean pan up break cleaner in can spray on it let it dry and remove filter and make sure get old o ring out port and install new one on filter (should came with new gasket o ring on filter) and lube gasket on o ring ( use finger in transmission fluid n rubbed it on o ring and install it there few use screw hold filter some dont i cant tell which one have it so have look at it first them put gasket on pan put screw in it so gasket hold screw in place whiles you can install pan dont brakes tube on pan if it still there good if not them get new port for it once pan is installed them remove drain port them lower car down them move jack over to lower control arm lift it up take wheels off and lower down little bit that way it level them remove fill bolt on side of transmission and fill it until start to leak out when leak out port them start engine up let it run for 3 or 4 minutes them fill it aging until leak out of port when it it full them put drain screw back in pan and put fill screw back in transmission side wall and turn off engine and lift up put wheels back on it done i hope this help ya out

[@davidhouston5783]

Cars are made now this way so the back yard mechanic can't do do the job anymore

[@MrFredporras]

Thanks for the Step by step writing.

[@kittyztigerz]

@@davidhouston5783 tips and tricks there is two different types of mechanical im engineer repair which my skill is above mechanic skills engineer vs mechanic you may find engineer finished jobs before mechanic throw fit n gave up on it

[@robertwatson6850]

Awesome job 👏