Toyota Rav4 how to automatic transmission fluid change

Just a simple auto trans fluid change on a Toyota.

[@davidly6378]

The benefit of drain the Toyota transmission fluid when the engine hot is more fluid came out. Then let it drips overnight to get the fluid off as much as possible. Finally, fill in exactly fluid volume was taken off at room temperature. No other youtubers mentioned to drain fluid when it hot. I think you bring up the best method to change the Toyota seal transmission fluid with minimal tool required for the do it yourself car lover. I will follow your method to do for my Toyota cars and other seal transmission car. Thank you so much.

[@cruizinmax4017]

If you have a leak or ure changing a line then you have to follow the fluid check procedure at the right temperature, otherwise ure safe.

[@kito1san]

Technically for this car with the tube. You need to have the car heat up to 104 - 113 and let any excess fluid out. How you will know how hot? Use a thermo gun in the pan.

[@anthonytorrey]

Although Toyota just told me i really dont need to change it, this is exactly how i'd do it, simple. Great job

[@DjuricZeca]

Read your Toyota manuel!

[@condor5635]

Good overall but several points: 1. You can’t rely on putting same amount in that came out. It may not be correct and every time you do it you continue building on the error. You need to do the proper temp check. Your way will work in a pinch but not a good idea long term 2. you don’t need a pump. Get yourself a vinyl tube and feed it down from either the wheel well or the engine compartment. Have a funnel attached to the vinyl tube. Gravity feed.!! pumps are a waste and bring in all sorts of issues that you described. 3. Fill bolt is 24 mm which is close to 15/16 but all Toyotas are metric 4. Great job leaving it overnight and getting an extra amount. 5. Measuring the temperature like you did when it was 78° on the pan and in the quart bottle is too funny. Although everyone says this fluid expands it is absolutely insignificant in the temperature range that you’re talking about. I did a test from 70° to 180° and noticed NO significant volumetric change of Toyota WS. If you don’t believe me, do it yourself. The big driver, in having the correct temperature is the internals of the transmission. There are volumetric changes within the internals that take up more fluid as the temperature rises. That’s why the temperature is such an important part and you totally are missing this aspect. 6. The straw has to seat properly into the pan. There is a time as you’re replacing it that it gets tight and then loosens again. It’s a critical that you screw it all the way in so that it bottoms out without putting too much force on it. For my car this is an additional nine rotations once it’s flat with the pan when you’re installing it. 7. Change the strainer every hundred thousand miles. 8. Do that approximately 2 quart drain and fill every 25 to 30,000 miles 9. Using an equivalent pale or old jug to be able to mark the exact amount and replace it with the exact amount. It’s a great technique for all car repairs involving fluids. Nice video!

[@brycek6881]

What do you mean do the proper temp check. If the temperature of the fluid doesnt alter its volume why does temperature matter

[@condor5635]

@@brycek6881 - doing the proper procedure by draining the overfill is what I meant. You can’t just assume what came out he put back in because then you’re assuming what was in there was right in the first place and that’s a bad assumption. whether you believe the temperature or not approach, you need to drain the overfill to get to the proper level

[@brycek6881]

@@condor5635 fantastic clarification. So before removing the plastic overfill, remove just the drainplug and let anything that comes out go to waste and not get measured because its above the specified volume. Does this have to happen at standard operating temperature? Also what are your thoughts on changing the filter and yhe gasket. Should you do it every time you change trans fluid

[@condor5635]

@@brycek6881 wait for temp remove drain bolt let excess drain until trickle. Then install drain bolt. I removed my pan at a 100k to clean magnets and did new gasket. I did not replace strainer since I keep fluid very clean and it was not necessary.

[@chrisbondra2090]

I've always drain, measure and then fill cold first thing in the morning. That way fluid will measure the same because of the same temperature. And do it annually which for my family cars is about every 20-25K miles.

[@justchillingbuddyify]

I think next day measure temperature for same amount for new and old fluid and that’s it I think

[@Mrdubomb]

We have seen TC shuddering at 60K with these, solved with a couple atf drain/refills. There is a TSB for fluid degradation, because WS fluid is cheap crap. Lifetime fluid means warranty period-dont let the dealer mislead you.apparantly

[@trevorsgaragemusings]

This kind of "partial flush" every 30k miles, filter every 60K miles ... I don't trust "lifetime" filters/fluids ... it's all about getting you into a new car every 120K miles. These things with proper maintenance and not being an idiot behind the wheel can easily go double to triple that mileage!

[@cruizinmax4017]

i had an issue on my 02 bmw 530i, when cold it would take a second too long to switch from 4th to 5th, i drained the fluid twice and replaced filter twice within 5k miles and its all good now. Bmw says that its lifetime fluid.

[@scramjet4610]

Very wise.

[@RAF-FIG]

THANK you! This was a great help..

[@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!

[@sirdigsalot]

Hey, great video, very informative. Thanks for posting. What kind of lift are you using? Brand name?

[@cruizinmax4017]

Thanks, the lift is a Titan MRL-6000.

[@mvtroiano]

What fluid did you replace it with? I was considering using Valvoline trans fluid since it claims it can be used in Toyota's. The Toyota fluid is so darn expensive.

[@cruizinmax4017]

maxlife valvoline is good

[@DuckMcDuckinson]

Without special tools? My man’s got a lift for a semi😂

[@johnnyrodriguez8358]

You need to run car for a short while to circulate oil then drain and refill 2 more times.

[@christopheryniguez825]

No.

[@thedentaladvocate3609]

Hello there, I recently did a CV axle repair on my 2018 Rav4 XLE, I had about a 3/4 to 1 cup of trans fluid come out when I removed the axle. I knew I needed to replace the fluid, but had none at hand. I slowly tested it in my alley for issues and no noises or shifting interruptions. Since the oil leaked out and really have no accurate amount of fluid loss I want to just do a flush and replace before driving it again. How will I know how much to replace? Obviously will follow your protocol, but the losss of some of the fluid will create an innacurracy right?

[@cruizinmax4017]

yes but its not that important 1 ounce more or less

[@wjm3018]

How do you know if you were underfill or overfill to begin with. I still like the deaining the excess oil from the drain plug to a trickle at 95-113 degrees ferenheit with the engine running. You know its more accurate fluid level.

[@cruizinmax4017]

The plug with the straw is the check plug, some fluid should always come out when u take that out when hot. If not, chances are ure low.

[@GeorgeLouVideo]

Thanks for the video. No need to change the filter?

[@cruizinmax4017]

Customer didnt want it changed this time but I would if it was mine.

[@Bueno566]

Thank you great video

[@1Jomarcel]

After drain let old fluids cool down to room temperature like the new oil then mess up

[@jotu173]

Just to be CRYSTAL CLEAR, this is NOT a 100% "fluid change" (as you have it incorrectly titled). It is ONLY a PARTIAL "Drain and Fill".

[@jotu173]

@@battlehrfred ​ Said in the most respectful way to you... you are about 99.9% wrong about there being "no possible way". The short version of how I have completely drained and replenished the fluid is as follows. 1)completely drain and fill pan basically exactly as you have done but add about 1/2 qt more. 2) get clear hose and run into the measuring bucket from the Trans fluid return outles at the bottom of the radiator. 3) start engine and have a helper watch level in bucket till 1 qt empties into bucket and then shut off engine. 4) put 1 qt in fill hole. 5) repeat till red fresh fluid is draining into bucket and stop. 6) add 1/2 to 1 qt of trans fluid and >> PROPERLY

[@jotu173]

@@battlehrfred said respectfully, you SHOULD CHANGE THE TITLE OF THIS VIDEO TO REFLECT THAT THIS IS A "DRAIN AND FILL" and NOT a transmission fluid change as that is MISLEADING. >>> SERIOUSLY!!!

[@jotu173]

@@battlehrfred I hope that is a typo when you wrote in your last comment... it said "no respect". If not a typo, then I do not appreciate that. Honestly, now you sound like you just want to win an arguement (and have totally closed your mind to the possibility that you are wrong in order to do so). Furthermore, you are misquoting me (and I do not appreciate that either). I NEVER said "ALL NEW FLUID" &, in REALITY, I said "99.999%" new fluid and that there would be "traces of old fluid left in the system". ALSO, Adding fluid to pan AFTER draining pan = starting process (that I listed) with all new fluid and pumping through it till 99% replaced. DID YOU EVEN >>> REALLY

[@battlehrfred]

@@jotu173 No DISRESPECT ,Is what was meant and is a typo, I did Say , Sir and ty on the last comment. so i guess the only way is to delete my opinion(s) and as a transmission repair guy for many many moons, Also ,in this case,i will just delete my feedback/comment (s). you have a great day. ty

[@VickyColorado]

Nobody said it's 100% but you😂

[@leeuniverse]

I don't like AT ALL that Toyota doesn't provide a "Dip Stick".... Why? Because dealers especially like to **** YOU by not putting all your Fluid in. My Chevy Dealer literally ruined my Transmission when I had them flush it by not putting in like HALF of its fluid, after driving it for a day, they ruined my Transmission that only had 60K on it. Worse, I didn't fully realize what they had done until a YEAR later... when I had the dealer properly check the fluid level. I won't get into the reasons why it took so long to properly check the level, health etc. Anyway, now I always check my Fluid levels after taking them to have fluids changed. But now I CAN'T cause I have the danged Rav4.

[@cruizinmax4017]

Yes, just because its a dealer it does not mean that they all know what they are doing.

[@leeuniverse]

@@cruizinmax4017 ... I think the primary issue is they are doing "multiple" jobs at the same time and so they forget where the HELL they are at with a particular vehicle, so it makes them easy to make mistakes.

[@thomas9469]

Boss I have a question when u drive to the shop and do a drain and fill how the temperature can be in that 74 range. It’s more hot. No car shop is waiting for 3-4 hours to cool down to do the job even dealer. I like to hear yr opinion on this. I don’t think any shop will hold the car overnight to do this. I m afraid to do myself. Thanks.

[@cruizinmax4017]

Shops will not wait since they all should have the right equipment to measure the level properly after fill. What I have done and showed that its possible without the expensive equipment but if you have a scanner and can read the transmissions temperature on it then you can also measure that way by removing the upper plug on the oil pan and let the excessive fluid out after the trans riches the right temp or add fluid if nothing comes out, thats after the final fill of course.

[@thomas9469]

@@cruizinmax4017 I remember back in the day I had a toyota Celica mechanic just drain and fill no scanned anything. If u go to a side job mechanic they don’t have the equipments to do it other than big shop. Other question is toyota Claims it’s life time would u believe on that. I had people told me they never bother changing it and it ran fine. Also I heard from a master toyota mechanic if it’s more than 100000 mile on the car it’s better not to do anything.

[@cruizinmax4017]

yes its lifetime of the transmission until it breaks, in other words change it and it will last longer. As far as the 100k mile rule its only true if the trans is already giving you issues then dont change it or just do a drain and fill, no flush. A drain and fill is always safer then a flush on an older transmission, just do it more often, every 30k on cvt trans and every 50k on regular trans.

[@thomas9469]

@@cruizinmax4017 thanks again for your thoughts.

[@ArshadNJ]

Watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4PbhKhqYpmioNE

[@ryanespinoza7297]

Say I drain it cold and refill the same amount cold. Besides changing a smaller percentage of the overall fluid, is there any other downside?

[@cruizinmax4017]

not really, sounds like ure doing it exactly like i did, to this day car has no issues.

[@jos6415]

just did my 2015. drained very close to 2 litres. other youtube's claimed they drained 3.75 l !

[@уйбуй]

how to check transmission fluid toyota rav4 2019-2021.show please

[@jabielvasquez8483]

They make it so complicated that this is simpler than they make it seem

[@dogsarefun2]

Excellent video, were there crush washers on the fill and drain plugs?

[@cruizinmax4017]

yes, there should always be washers on those plugs.

[@MrRedHotChiliMan]

@@cruizinmax4017 thanks for your video. Could you please tell me the correct crush washers for this job? I’d really appreciate it. They couldn’t tell me at the freaking dealership.

[@Live19-e1p]

How often should the transmission fluid be changed on a 2018 rav4 automatic?

[@cruizinmax4017]

I would do a drain and fill every 30k miles.

[@dogsarefun2]

60K tranny fluid per Carecarenut master toyota tech on youtube, transfer case and rear diff every 30k.

[@erich9779]

What happens if u just measure the mass of the fluid instead of waititng it to cool down?

[@cruizinmax4017]

Good question, never tried that.

[@johns6816]

I wonder this too, a good digital scale and tared containers, hoses and pumps could be a way to side step, hang up and expansion issues. Or even just weigh the initial drained fluid in case you spill it later. For the less scientifically inclined, mass is the weight in this case.

[@mumenrider862]

So would you say that just adding the same amount that came out vs doing the overflow check tube at the specific temp is just as good? What if you did that when it was cold?

[@cruizinmax4017]

check at the tube when cold?

[@ArshadNJ]

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[@melvinjohnson7033]

Of course this method assumes the previous fill level was correct.

[@cruizinmax4017]

yes, first trans fluid change ever on this vehicle.

[@huangmen1611]

How many milliliters of new oil should be added to this rav4 gearbox?

[@cruizinmax4017]

hard to say, didnt measure it like that, just used the bucket.

[@huangmen1611]

thanks

[@thomas9469]

Hey bud I have a question about my 2010 camry power steering fluid. Currently it’s clear fluid I never changed it. I just want to drain and fill the reservor couple of times. When i asked dealer they use ATF fluid dexron 3 and which I believe my manual says use dexron 3. My question is can I use the red ATF to mix with the clear I have. I been looking for a correct answer but every one say different thing. O found valvoline synthetic one too don’t know which one to use. I like to hear your opinion.

[@cruizinmax4017]

How can you tell that its clear? Did you actually take some out or are you looking through the plastic reservoir? Never seen a clear ATF fluid before but if they are different then I would not recommend mixing the fluids, try and flush it out with the dexron.

[@thomas9469]

@@cruizinmax4017 Actually it’s clear or amber I open the reservoir. It came from factory like that I confirmed with the dealer

[@thomas9469]

Thanks for the advice what about brake fluid it’s dot 3 I bought some Prestone synthetic.

[@cruizinmax4017]

brake fluid you want to remove the old one with a hose or some kind of line thats attached to a syringe, suck it out from the reservoir then refill and bleed the calipers until you see that fresh fluid coming out.

[@thomas9469]

@@cruizinmax4017 Thanks buddy.

[@martitas68]

🆘👋 HI.HOW DO I KNOW I NEED TO CHANGE TRANSMISSION OIL👋🆘

[@cruizinmax4017]

first oil drain and fill or flush should be done at 60k, then flush every 60k or drain and fill every 30k

[@Quentyn73]

Were there any crush washers on any of the drain and fill plugs?

[@cruizinmax4017]

yes I think so, watch the video closely Im sure I showed everything

[@Quentyn73]

@@cruizinmax4017 You didn't mention it in your video, and I couldn't see well on the fill plug - it looked like you had an aluminum washer. Since it is on an aluminum surface, where you can't really torque to what crush washers need, I was wondering if it was just a washer, or a thin rolled up crush washer that uses less torque to form and seal, or made from some other material. For the drain one, I couldn't see at all, but that's not an issue, since you have to torque the drain plug to 30 ft/lbs and that would be more than enough to crush an aluminum washer without problems.

[@cruizinmax4017]

I believe it was just a flat washer.

[@adjacentchannel]

Great job, subscribed & hope your channel does well!

[@cruizinmax4017]

Thanks for the sub!

[@MrRedHotChiliMan]

How do we know if it had exactly the correct amount of fluid to begin with?

[@cruizinmax4017]

because it was never done before.

[@MrRedHotChiliMan]

@@cruizinmax4017 okay, that makes sense. Do you know if there is a special crush washer for the drain and fill plug? I asked the dealershit and they were of no help. They told me the trans was not serviceable and the pricks blew me off.

[@MrRedHotChiliMan]

I’m dealing with a 2017 rav4 if it makes a difference.

[@cruizinmax4017]

yes there should be, order them online.

[@MrRedHotChiliMan]

@@cruizinmax4017 any recommendations on a good site to use?

[@nytechie]

What fluid to use

[@cruizinmax4017]

Original Toyota

[@Doitforyoself]

would this work on a 2019 Rav4

[@cruizinmax4017]

I believe so, just google search the years for transmission type. If trans model numbers match then ure good.

[@joyfullife8751]

Hello sir,they change my transmission fluid and fuck up everything,can I hire you ,where you located

[@cruizinmax4017]

Sorry to hear that, go back to them and insist on fixing it.

[@jaybilawchuk2225]

You need to research how to check the transmission fluid. You’re teaching everyone the wrong way. You ran the car till the fluid is hot and checked it at operating temperature. That is the most wrong thing to do with the Toyotas. It has to be checked between 95 and 113F and no more or less. That’s a huge difference from what youve done here!!! Please take this video down so it stops people from ruining their cars. Which is for sure going to happen if they follow this video! 🤦‍♂️

[@cruizinmax4017]

So ure telling me that if that fluid was never changed and im putting exactly the same amount back, thats wrong? Its not wrong, its just a different way without wasting more time. By the way this car still drives on that same fluid without any issues and that same owner is still my happy customer. Now i understand where ure coming from, there is a procedure that under different situation, like a leaky trans or changing a trans line, I would follow the right temperature then check, but in this case i didnt have to.

[@nazarettos6987]

I hope you understand its wrong, you have to measure temperature of the ATF. You will not get correct measurements of ATF with this thermometer

[@cruizinmax4017]

so ure saying that when the old fluid and new fluid sit in the same temperature for about 14 hours, both temps will still be different? And also measuring the container in which they both sit in will also show different temp?

[@mikekuo1889]

Did you able do for someone how much will you be charge thank lot

[@cruizinmax4017]

yes I do repairs for other people but I cant answer you about how much I charge.

[@mikekuo1889]

@@cruizinmax4017 where r u location because I am at MD

[@cruizinmax4017]

Illinois

[@mikekuo1889]

@@cruizinmax4017 did you have any friends is at my area thx lot

[@jobeymathew998]

Where u located? You have a shop?

[@joserodriguez-kp5js]

What about oil filter?

[@cruizinmax4017]

will need to take the oil pan off to replace the filter, toyota says filter is lifetime but I wouldnt listen to them.

[@jordanroger3667]

How any liter the fluid?

[@cruizinmax4017]

Couldnt tell you exactly, look at the bucket how many quarts I put in and do a conversion online.

[@user-wc3tz3be1j]

Stop calling fluid change it's just drain and refill which is not effective

[@SuperDangNguyen]

You don't needs check level of fluid??

[@cruizinmax4017]

assuming that the level was good before you drain the oil then the amount that comes out will be the correct amount, thats why i didnt check.

[@SuperDangNguyen]

@@cruizinmax4017 Thanks

[@taoye5659]

Hard to follow. Somehow

[@hatemhawamdeh2431]

You just fake it, why didnt show us how you fill it just talk talk without any benefits

[@cruizinmax4017]

I showed you the fill hole, are you not smart enough to figure that out? I drained the oil, you saw the plug being out so how did I fake it? I also showed how much came out....be thankful not hateful. If you cant figure this out then give your car to a professional.

[@erikalicea5331]

R u for real jajajaja jajajaja

[@princecraft196]

@@cruizinmax4017 you got at this time 7likes for your comment over hatemhawamdeh2431 comment, thats mean everything ;) nice video, i like it 😇

[@уйбуй]

how to check transmission fluid toyota rav4 2019-2021.show please

[@cruizinmax4017]

I dont have that car to show you but it should be similar to older toyotas.

[@joshuaking2810]

Say bro, what about 2014 Rav 4 rear brake shoes change? Killer tranny video. Keep rocking