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Old 05-03-2008, 08:05 AM
Ari Ari is offline
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Real Name: Ari Huostila
Location: San Diego, CA
Hybrids: 2006 Prius
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Default Re: Transmission Fluid Capacity and Servicing

Look in your owner's manual. My 2006 says the refill capacity is 5.3 quarts of Motorcraft MERCON (red) ATF.

There is a note: "Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity.Do NOT use Motorcraft MERCON CVT (blue) ATF. This vehicle uses only MERCON (red) ATF."

There is also a note: "Using any transmission fluid other than those that meet the recommended specification may cause internal transaxle damage. Do NOT use Motorcraft MERCON CVT (blue) ATF. This vehicle uses only Motorcraft MERCON (red) ATF."

There is no mention of the eCVT in the maintenance schedule. The instructions to check the fluid level are on pg. 285 of my manual and it doesn't tell you how to drain the fluid, only how to pull the top plug and check the level.

Anyone done a fluid change yet? I have 55k on my FEH and I'd like to change the fluid at 60k. All I really need to know is what bolt needs to come out on the bottom of the engine - this should totally be a DIY job.
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