Required tools and materials:
* Set of socket wrenches
* Pliers
* New transmission pan gasket
* New transmission oil filter
* New gear oil (check recommended type and volume for your specific Toyota model)
* Extra drain oil
Instructions:
1. Preparation for replacement:
* Start the engine, let it run for a few minutes, then turn it off. This will allow the transmission oil to warm up and drain.
* Raise the car on a lift or jack. Make sure it is securely fastened.
*Locate the transmission pan, which is usually a large metal plate on the bottom of the transmission.
2. Draining transmission oil:
* Place a drain container under the transmission pan.
* Unscrew the pan drain plug using a socket wrench.
* Allow the gear oil to drain completely into the container.
3. Removing the transmission pan:
* Unscrew the bolts around the perimeter of the tray using a socket wrench.
* Carefully separate the pan from the transmission housing. The pan may contain some old oil, so be careful not to spill it.
* Remove the old pan gasket.
4. Replacing the oil filter:
*Locate the oil filter inside the pan.
*Use pliers to unscrew the filter and remove it.
* Insert the new oil filter and tighten it with pliers.
5. Installing the transmission pan:
* Apply sealant or new gasket to the pan.
* Attach the pan to the transmission housing and tighten the bolts with a socket wrench.
6. Refilling with transmission oil:
* Locate the filler hole on the transmission. It is usually located on the top or side.
* Using a funnel, pour new transmission oil into the filler hole. Fill the oil to the level indicated on the dipstick or in your vehicle’s owner’s manual.
7. Checking the oil level:
* Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
* Turn off the engine and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into place.
* Check the oil level using the dipstick. The oil level should be between the “min” marks. and “max.”
8. Resetting the oil change counter:
*If your Toyota has an oil change alert system, you may need to reset the oil change counter. Consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual for reset instructions.
Adviсe:
* Check the transmission oil level regularly and add it as needed.
*Change the transmission fluid and filter according to the recommended interval found in your vehicle’s owner’s manual.
* Use transmission oil recommended by your vehicle manufacturer.
*If you do not have experience working with transmissions, it is recommended that you see a qualified mechanic.