Transmission service 2011 Toyota RAV4 RAV 4 How to change transmission fluid.

Transmission service 2011 Toyota RAV4 RAV 4 Install Remove Replace How to change. Transmission fluid change.
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[@fatherer]

if you are doing drain and fill -3.5quarts of fluid if you are doing pan drop and filter - 4 quarts of fluid Good video!

[@Charkatak]

My friend has 2010 RAV4 AWD model and manual says 8.6 quarts for ATF WS. Do you need that many quarts for drain and fill or much less?

[@johnnyhotrod]

@@Charkatak less You’ll never get all the fluid out on the drain,there is still a good amount in the torque converter. The best way is to drain into a measuring container(Walmart has tall multi quart clear containers)and replace with the same amount of fresh fluid. Remember,if you change fluid while hot let it sit for a few hours-hot fluid expands and you may mistakenly overfill. If using this method and you want a complete fluid change,you would drain and fill then drive for 15-20 minutes,then repeat process. It could take four times to get all the old fluid out.

[@Charkatak]

@@johnnyhotrod Thank You! Will make sure, I am doing it right.

[@Gretzky2857]

I just did this a little differently so maybe this will make the job easier...that plastic cover is a real pain and when you look close the only thing that it covers up is the transmission drain plug. I took out my dremel, cut a small opening below the drain plug and it was easy cheesy! Saved a lot of time and hassle and while I was at it I did the front transfer case and rear differential. Hope this helps!

[@anthonynewman2579]

Knowing the mileage on vehicles you work on would be a plus!!

[@nowayout8639]

The guy in the video used a drill to remove the pan bolts. There is a risk you can break the pan bolts depending how much rust there is. Safer to take it out with a 1/4 drive ratchet and install back with a nut driver. It is slower but safer since it is hard to over torque with a nut driver. The pan bolts have very fine threads and does not take much to snap them if you go over board. Also blue locktite should be used on the pan bolts so it does not vibrate loose. A drain and fill only gets less than half the fluid out since the other half is stuck in the torque converter. A flush using the return line will get all the fluid out and gives the best result.

[@imnew2nm324]

He never used a "drill", that was an impact wrench, and we all use them to remove these bolts.

[@gigabytedenise]

I wish I saw your video before my transmission fluid change, I thought that frame is holding some of the engine weight, I'm only on jack stands.. one day late! I returned the filter and gasket .. maybe next time.. thanks for the video...

[@sd906238]

How many miles since the last transmission fluid change?

[@geryn9334]

thanks now i know but it will take me about 2 hours i dont have a air drill seems easy enough im gonna give it a try this afternoon

[@tomd5783]

hi friend do you know how many miles to replace transmission fluid thank you

[@philipzelechoski9306]

I am amazed when you go to the trouble of servicing the filter that people do not flush the torque converter. One of the reasons I do not have dealer or "tire shop" do the work. BTW Rav4 4.3 series is 3.9 in the case 8.6 in the system for the fluids. Liked the quick edits for brevity. Explaining the total flush and function of the fluid circulation would make it even better.

[@wilson713]

The factory repair manual doesn't give a procedure for servicing the transmission. Not even fluid capacity specs. Most of the time, if it has a black dipstick, they don't think it ever needs to be serviced.

[@SeanPopify]

I knew it was going be a tough viewing when there was a struggle with the plastic clips...

[@kentma7516]

come on should show how you put in the filter and gasket. Thanks

[@boosti_alex1428]

Agree

[@imnew2nm324]

Three bolts and one o-ring that he showed you? What more is there to show?

[@philipzelechoski9306]

Place the bolts through the gasket to aid alignment re installing the pan. Filter will not easily tighten bolts if not "worked" into proper position. Patient installation recommended.

[@alandust2188]

Thanks for showing the cover removal. The first video I found that shows this. Don't know why Toyota didn't make a hole with cover on the drain location for just draining and filling without replacing the filter.

[@chris222233]

I was just told by the dealership that, the transmission needs to be incased in order to service it. It cost 400$.

[@imnew2nm324]

What did they mean encased? It's an easy one to do

[@johnnytodd9328]

seems to me if you were just going to drain it, I would take a doorknob hole drill and just cut a hole in the plastic shroud to get to that drain bib, rather then spend the time taking that whole shroud loose

[@AndysGeneral]

Is that the whole wiring harness right in the pan?

[@mark.namoco]

Is this a drain and fill? Will you do the same thing on the next service?

[@nikkita98]

Vehicle was not reversing because the clutches in the transmission were burnt out the clutches were changed and the transmission was placed back in the vehicle. Now the car wouldn't go in to any gears but reverse! A diagnosis test was done on the car which stated there was a Manuel problem and not an electrical one! What can be possible manuel causes that would stop the transmission from going into other gears besides reverse?

[@kevady427]

nikki george valve body dirty or valve body gasket leaks .valve body lever not in its proper position..etc.

[@jacksonvang3429]

How many mile before I do a transmission oil change?

[@filipjovanovski5226]

Not needed at all

[@SuperDagod1]

How many miles on this fav 4 , how’s is running now , looking to buy one local

[@ga8065]

Toyota Rav 4 has a total capacity of 12 quarts in the transmission, not 3 or 4. The torque converter isn't emptied when you drop the pan or drain it, it needs to be flushed. So with the video above you're putting 3 quarts of good in with 8-9 quarts of old/used.

[@johnh7058]

8.6 quarts for the 4 speed or 9.3 for a 5 speed. That still leaves 5 qts dirty fluid most of which can be removed with a drain and refill without dropping the pan the 2nd time around.

[@philipzelechoski9306]

One qt at a time via the return hose keeps 3 qts minimum in the pan. Very much easier with two people, but can accomplish solo. Using a one gallon milk or ice tea jug is easy to mark off the volumes.

[@CubNole]

Doesn't need a flush from any sort of machine, you just have to perform a "drain & refill" a few times.

[@AndysGeneral]

Don't need to flush things just change regularly

[@tanvir733]

How can I change transmission fluid on my 2015 RAV4? Thankyou.

[@newyota1]

why not just measure what you take out and replace if the level was ok to start.

[@boosti_alex1428]

How do you measure what's drained?

[@ga8065]

How about pour from the catch container into a measuring cup or gallon pitcher? And that's only a starting point. How do you know if the tranny was up to the full mark before you did the job and not down a quart? Run the car until warm, check the dipstick and see where it's at before doing this job. After replacing the fluid with the amount you took out warm the car, then check level and add if necessary.

[@philipzelechoski9306]

Yours is 4.4. Videos available, but use caution if DIY as fluid levels are VERY Temperature specific in that latest model with the "overflow straw".

[@nickolastiguan]

@newyota1 that will only be accurate if the fluid in the car is the same temperature as the fluid in the bottle.

[@atxjax1]

Pan bolt torque is 67 inch lbs with blue loc-tite. The 3 filter bolts are 96 inch lbs

[@njsongwriter]

My source says 84 inch pounds for the filter bolts?

[@atxjax1]

@@njsongwriter www.trav4.net/valve_body_assembly-684.html

[@njsongwriter]

@@atxjax1 I guess the Haynes Repair Manual got it wrong then.

[@nickolastiguan]

@@atxjax1 hi, you seems knowledgeable, and I have a question, if you don’t mind. I am Currently working on my Sister in law’s 2011 RAV4. When the car is cold (1st thing in the morning), the ATF is between Cool and Hot. But after I drive it around, the level would be just above Cool…? Is this normal on this gen’s Rav4? According to the website you posted above, i have to top up fluid when the ATF is up to operating temperature. So does that mean when the car is cold, is fluid level would actually be above the Hot mark? Thanks!

[@atxjax1]

@@nickolastiguan The correct way to check the transmission fluid (ATF) level, is this: After driving the vehicle enough to get the transmission fully warm (probably at least 15-20 minutes of around town driving with stopping and starting), park on a level surface. With your foot on the brake, slowly move the gear selector through every position. P R N D 2 L, and then back to park. Keep it in each position for at least a full second or two. With the engine running pull the dipstick, wipe it off, re-insert it and then get your reading. It should be right at the hot mark, or maybe slightly under, but not much.

[@BanjoPicker]

Have 100k on my 2011 Rav4. Fluid looks dark. Told that is normal for Synthetic. Friends say do not change it if never have before as it will cause issues?? True? Just check and add a bit if needed?

[@loden888]

I have 153k on my 2011 Rav4 and the fluid looks black. Previous owner never changed it. Transmission still shifts smoothly though.

[@Chalizdekino1]

Mate how did you replace the filter you cut the video part.

[@imnew2nm324]

He showed the three 10mm bolts and the one o-ring. What more is there to show you?

[@scottf2450]

Should I do drain and fill or pan drop and filter change? Is it worth the extra work?

[@stevensevek6151]

Totally up to you. I just drain and fill every 30,000 miles but will likely drop the pan and change the filter at 90,000. Why? Because nothing is recommended until 100,000 miles anyway.

[@LHMG0522]

Just wondering if you know how many miles were on the RAV4 when you replaced that fluid @fixing cars and stuff

[@imports4lifetoyotalexus98]

Louie Morales Toyota RAV4 that has BLACK dipstick should be replaced 100k at first service but next service should be every 50k. It depends how to maintain your transmission and also depends on the year of the vehicle of Toyota Rav4. Toyota RAV4 that has red or orange dipstick should replaced every 30k.

[@imports4lifetoyotalexus98]

Louie Morales Some people drive their car like an idiot then you have to replaced the fluid before 100k miles

[@stevensevek6151]

I'm doing mine at least every 30,000 miles.

[@tothepointvids5192]

Should I worry about the torque specs for the pan bolts? Thanks

[@stevensevek6151]

Yes. If you over-tighten them you risk breaking them.

[@njsongwriter]

67 inch pounds or 7.5 N•m 84 inch pounds or 9.5 N•m for the filter bolts 35 foot pounds or 47 N•m for drainplug.

[@espnocho7904]

Does this particular 2011RAV4 have a electrical power steering?

[@stevensevek6151]

Probably seeing our 2009 does.

[@PackerManForLife]

How much of the fluid does this replace? I would assume that isnt 100 percent of the fluid replaced is it?

[@morebeer7673]

About half. The rest is in the torque converter. If you really want to do it fully, drain it only and replace what drains. Drive a few hundred miles. Then, drain it again and change the filter just like he did here. That will get most of the old fluid out.

[@kevinkevin9448]

Is the wft ws the only fluid u can use

[@stevensevek6151]

According to Toyota it is.

[@timfiranov3434]

so on these toyota transmission. You dont pre fill the pan first?

[@imnew2nm324]

No need to

[@stevensevek6151]

When you put the new fluid into the dipstick tube it goes directly into the pan.

[@rubyyuman7655]

Hi I have a 2007 Rav4 I put my car en drive and don't move forward nor reverse and the transmission oil is black

[@binthrdonthat]

+ruby yuman Transmission fluid should be red. Black can indicate overheating. Sounds like you may need to rebuild or replace your transmission.

[@ga8065]

Wrong, on 2010 and newer toyota that use WS fluid it's a dark dark almost black when it's new. It's not like the old T4 or normal ATF fluid that is red when new. Should be but it isn't.

[@ZzzRoofus]

He dropped the pan to change the filter.

[@jonathanrodriguez9269]

Hi.. You said when it reach 100k miles ? Just wanna make sure ,i have 75k and where i change my oil they tell me everytime i go to do this transmission fluid ASAP . These ppl works on comission im sure i just want a honest answer .. Lol .thanks in advance

[@morebeer7673]

Every 60 - 80K miles.

[@offroadstuff3113]

Change the name of the video to changing oil Not how to replace

[@robertehlers4330]

Drill a whole with a 2 inch hole saw and you will never have to do all that bs you did

[@loden888]

Good idea, if he didn't need to change the filter

[@isaac5637]

Todd it is wild to me you don't have the time to do a quick google search for an owners manual to find the correct fluid amount. Toyota has every owners manual on their website as a PDF for FREE!!! If you really put 3.5 qts in then that transaxle is probably already blown. The 4 speed takes 8.6 qts The 5 speed takes 9.3 qts www.toyota.com/t3Portal/document/om-s/OM42785U/pdf/OM42785U.pdf Check out page 482

[@imnew2nm324]

www.toyota.com/owners/resources/owners-manuals/rav4/2010

[@thecigarporch4509]

Wow I guess my transmission is blown to then...maybe I should just sell my rav4 now??? You guys posting specs on what the whole transaxle holds are ridiculous. Please drain yours and show us a video of the 8-9 quarts coming out or shut your know it all mouths.

[@daledublanko7471]

do you have to replace the filter or wash it out

[@boosti_alex1428]

Don't have to, but you may as well if you want to do a proper flush.

[@imnew2nm324]

Never, never wash out and re-use a transmission filter. That would have way too much risk of contamination. The WIX kits are great, and about $20.

[@iancoxey2295]

@@imnew2nm324 be careful with the Wix 58010, it has an incorrect bolt pattern for the 4 speed autos

[@stevensevek6151]

@@boosti_alex1428 It's still not a proper flush unless you do consecutive drain and refills.