Uh, Guys? Change your transmission oil.
#11
Re: Uh, Guys? Change your transmission oil.
The ones for the PSD dump and fill are solid aluminum instead of the folded laminate style on the oil pan drain. The aluminum ones tend to develop a ridge. In a pinch you might be able to turn them around an re-use them. But since you have to go to the dealer to get the WS oil anyway, I suggest you pick up a couple new ones.
#12
Re: Uh, Guys? Change your transmission oil.
I will check the oil pan again at my next change. I didn't feel one on it or see one on the plug.
I will pick up a couple of washers when I get my tranny fluid.
I am still unsure where to look for the fill plug on the tranny. Can you give me some more specific info on where it is located? Passenger side I think?
Thanks.
I will pick up a couple of washers when I get my tranny fluid.
I am still unsure where to look for the fill plug on the tranny. Can you give me some more specific info on where it is located? Passenger side I think?
Thanks.
#13
Re: Uh, Guys? Change your transmission oil.
I will check the oil pan again at my next change. I didn't feel one on it or see one on the plug.
I will pick up a couple of washers when I get my tranny fluid.
I am still unsure where to look for the fill plug on the tranny. Can you give me some more specific info on where it is located? Passenger side I think?
Thanks.
I will pick up a couple of washers when I get my tranny fluid.
I am still unsure where to look for the fill plug on the tranny. Can you give me some more specific info on where it is located? Passenger side I think?
Thanks.
There are three of the same kind of wide-flange, 10mm hex bolts arranged in a semi-circle around the driveshaft:
12 o'clock - not used
9 o'clock - fill port
6 o'clock - drain port
If you want, shoot me an email and I'll send you a screen cap of the relevant page in the service manual.
#14
Re: Uh, Guys? Change your transmission oil.
A cheaper place to buy your oil pan crush washers is your local auto parts store. Buy some M12 aluminum crush washers and you will be good to go.
If you are planing on doing a lot of the work on your TCH, an investment in an ALLDATA subscription would be something to think about. Mine has paid for itself many times over on the cars that I service. It has a picture of the drain bolts noted above just like the service manual.
If you are planing on doing a lot of the work on your TCH, an investment in an ALLDATA subscription would be something to think about. Mine has paid for itself many times over on the cars that I service. It has a picture of the drain bolts noted above just like the service manual.
#15
Re: Uh, Guys? Change your transmission oil.
I did my 07 TCH myself at ~48k miles, and the fluid drained looking like new. I do not understand how this fluid can turn 'gross' so fast.... my mileage is mostly highway, and I am wondering if this might be the reason for the clean fluid drain.
60K on it now.
60K on it now.
#16
Re: Uh, Guys? Change your transmission oil.
Okay, this is a shout out to all of you DIY-ers...
- Based upon your experiences on this topic, it appears that transmission fluid should be replaced sooner than the maintenance schedule, right? EDIT...just looked at the manual. It appears that all we need to do is inspect it every 3 years...is that right?
- Are there risks to the long term health of the transmission if one is driving with 'gross' fluid?
- Based upon observation, what mileage or age would you advise getting the fluid replaced?
- Are the TCH's wearing out its transmission fluid at the same rate as gas cars?
Last edited by haroldo; 02-22-2010 at 05:06 AM.
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Re: Uh, Guys? Change your transmission oil.
Thanks for the info Georgia Hybrid, I will look into the washers and a subscriptiion.
I do as much as I can on my vehicles myself, hate to pay for something I can do now when one of these days I will not be able to do it.
I do as much as I can on my vehicles myself, hate to pay for something I can do now when one of these days I will not be able to do it.
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Re: Uh, Guys? Change your transmission oil.
I tend to drive it like I stole it. Plus it is operated in ambient temps up to 120F.
#20
Re: Uh, Guys? Change your transmission oil.
Maybe it is just a waste of money but at 60K I flushed my coolant and changed the tranny fluid. I figure I put enough $$ up front to buy it that a little extra TLC won't hurt. Peace of mind I guess.