Every 10,000 miles youre suppose change the gasket and clean it out and drain the fuild. To see how frequently toyota corolla problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. I wouldnt think it was a toyota defect or caused problem. In toyota s quest for more performance and better fuel economy, toyota. Had it in the family for several years, and it been garaged. On which side of the car would i find the drain plug to the transmission on a 2004 toyota corolla le. Toyota corolla problems and repair histories see our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. Photos of manual trans filldrain for corolla bob is the. I have transmission fluid leaking from the drives side underneath the car. A manual transmission is simply shafts with gears and bearings partially submerged in an oil bath. We have maintained it answered by a verified toyota mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.
The shop performed the flush but did not use toyota type tiv fluid as is called for in the toyota manual. Front pillar leak corolla 9th gen1st gen matrix 20032008 2004 corolla. On a recent diagnostic check, i was informed that my transmission fluid is not only black it should be a pinkishred. Toyota corolla transmission leak inspection cost estimate. I am going to do a fluid swap soon, and i figure thats a good time to try to fix it. It isnt burned but it is dirty not cherry soda color but more like light brown. My 2010 toyota corolla s has about 30,000 miles on it and the maintenance light came on and knew i had to have maintenance done on it which included the transmission fluid change. Toyota recommends to use toyota genuine manual transmission gear oil lv to achieve optimal performance. Dec 31, 2014 if the case is cracked, you may need to replace the transmission. The manual transmission fluid in your toyota lubricates the transmission gears and makes it easy for you to change gears without damaging the internal transmission components. Toyota hit the nail on the head on performance and ride quality. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements.
My 2004 toyota camry began leaking transmission fluid from the rear part of the transmission where the two halves of the housing are bolted together. Owners manual om45412u toyota 2004 sienna dynamic laser cruise control quick reference guide om45415u toyota 2004 sienna from aug. Dec 07, 2009 i am interested in changing the transmission oil but dont know the difficultity of the project. After market replacement failed causing loss of brake fluid tom c. I have never changed the transmission oil of anything. Right front caliper was sticking and dealer had to replace. Toyota corrolla oil leak you can fix yourself super. So i bought some transmission fluid from toyota and went back the truck and checked the level and noticed i was down about a quart or so and filled it up just to get to the parts store and back home.
You can use any gm transmission fluid or walmart brand. I believe that there is a problem with corolla s transmission 2011 and 2012 year, burning transmission fluid. Replace a leaking front axle oil seal on a 2004 toyota. Do i need to change the transmission fluid at 50k miles. My conclusion is that if the transmission fluid was reasonably maintained on a regular basis than there is no real reason to pull the pan. For two metal brake lines, clamps, pipe bender and plastic ties. Transmission fluid level dedicated to the toyota corolla. Fix transmission fluid leaks toyota corolla 20032008. The toyota automatic transmission fluid, or atf for short, that is right for your car will be clearly marked on the transmission dip stick or listed in the owners manual. Whether you have an automatic or manual transmission, regular service and fluid changes are necessary to help maintain the health of your vehicles transmission. Corolla 2010 transmission fluid manual transmission, tire. If your toyota corolla leaks oil around 100k miles you can often fix it yourself with a 10 mm socket and some gasket maker.
Toyota corolla questions transmission fluid cargurus. I just replaced the transmission fluid dexron iii from toyota. Toyota genuine parts are built to the highest standards of quality, durability and performance. Toyota corolla transmission flush maintenancerepairs. Two mechanics, including one whose expertise is in transmission repair, inspected the transmission and said that the transmissions seal apparently failed. No scott, i used cheap transmission fluid to full it up back after changing the filter and cleaning the pan.
The most common reasons why a transmission slips axleaddict. Toyota states the the transmission fluid is lifetime. I recently purchased a 2003 echo with 90000k miles on the clock which has a similar type trans as the corolla. Toyota atf type tiv is the most current generation of discontinued types t, tii and tiii. I highly doubt that the current rav4 will maintain the legacy of reliablity that previous models did. Fluids used in the transmission for lubrication purpose needs to be inspected properly at a regular interval and replacement of degraded transmission oil is really necessary, as use of degraded oil has significant negative effects on the performance of the transmission. No accessories, audio or navigation manuals were found for your 2004 corolla. Change the transmission fluid on a manual 20032008 9th generation toyota corolla. The worst complaints are transmission failure, moves without acceleration in. No warranty information was found for your 2004 corolla. What the oil change places dont want you to know the truth behind fluid flushes east lansing duration. How to check toyota manual transmission fluid it still runs. Mar 07, 2018 if your toyota corolla leaks oil around 100k miles you can often fix it yourself with a 10 mm socket and some gasket maker. Since the planetary gear system on toyota transmissions produces a lot of heat, you should replace your toyota transmission fluid at least once every two years.
Oct 16, 2008 it looks like transmission fluid is leaking in my 2004 toyota siena it only has 77,000 miles. I have a mild 02j tranny fluid leak that appears to be getting worse. It looks like transmission fluid is leaking in my 2004 toyota siena it only has 77,000 miles. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2004 toyota corolla s 1. Drained the transmission, filled with valvoline dexmerc, shifting nicely. I went in for a 45k tune up and they told me i needed to get a fuel injector kit service and that i should be getting a. How to check automatic transmission fluid alexander toyota. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. I recently had a transmission flush done on my 05 corolla automatic with 45,000 miles on it at the recommendation of an independent shop that said the fluid looked dark and dirty. I wonder is there others corolla owners having the same problem with their transmission fluid under 40,000 miles.
As long as you use a decent gear oil, and dont grind the gears when you shift, it should last almost forever. The manual says to check the dipstick, but difficult to read as the fluid smears along the dipstick i am good with the oil changes, not so good here. What type of transmission fluid is used for 2004 toyota. The main on is that toyota seems to be losing it he level of quality it once had. Sep 26, 2012 no scott, i used cheap transmission fluid to full it up back after changing the filter and cleaning the pan. If the level is completely full and you still have an issue, the fluid may have a lot of debris in it clogging the screenfilter or you may have an electrical issue. My manual says to use genuine toyota atf ws transmission fluid. Interesting how the user guide states the fluid never needs to be changed. Oct 06, 2014 my 2010 toyota corolla s has about 30,000 miles on it and the maintenance light came on and knew i had to have maintenance done on it which included the transmission fluid change. This is the 5speed manual transmission c59, this should also apply to the c59 in the gen 9 corollas, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Toyota corolla maintenance and repair page 73 car forums. Toyota corolla 20032008 manual transmission fluid change diy. Car is a 05 toyota corolla with a 5 speed manual transmission. If, after adding transmission fluid, you notice that your fluid level is low again, follow the steps highlighted in the video above to fix the transmission fluid leaks in your corolla. Manual and automatic transmission may work differently but needs maintenance at a regular interval. No owners manuals were found for your 2004 corolla. Then flush out all the fluid via the transmission cooler in line and replace the flushed out fluid with oem toyota type iv transmission fluid via the dipstick tube. Our vehicles transmission is the most complicated component of our vehicle and can be very costly to fix. Transmission cooler lines broke toyota 4runner forum. If you have automatic transmission problems in your corolla, ie. The 2004 toyota corolla has 4 problems reported for transmission failure. It looks like transmission fluid is leaking in my 2004 toyota. This post describes with pictures how to replace the leaking seal.
Toyota corolla questions transmission oil change cargurus. I believe that there is a problem with corollas transmission 2011 and 2012 year, burning transmission fluid. Questions toyota toyota corolla 2004 toyota corolla transmission fluid is. Continue to have your transmission flushed at the interval recommended by your owners manual even if the transmission fluid claims to never need changing. The worst complaints are transmission failure, moves without acceleration in drive, and torque converter clutch. Nov 21, 2009 i am the owner of a 2004 toyota, corolla s. I am interested in changing the transmission oil but dont know the difficultity of the project.
Toyota brand products are among industry leaders for quality. Two mechanics, including one whose expertise is in transmission repair, inspected the transmission and said that the transmission s seal apparently failed. Fluid was fairly dark, no burnt smell, so, all is good. Dont forget to change the coolant and keep on eye on the oil level if you have 16 value model. Transmission fluid is leaking all out toyota corolla 2004 with 47k mileage only. The same applies to most differentials that are not on 4 wheel drive vehicles. Owners manual om45422u show more 2 no owners manuals were found for your 2004 sienna. I knew that the transmission fluid needed to be changed because my dealer told me this when i purchased the car. I am very familiar with changing the engine oil on cars and would love to hear some suggestions on changing the transmission oil of a 2004 corolla. Im helping out a fellow bitoger in a pm and thought that others would get something out of these photos. A failed to change transmission fluid which toyota canada said meant the warranty is over. The corolla manual strongly warns of damage occuring from the use of any fluid other than.
I began to notice an oil leak underneath the 2004 toyota corolla. If youve found red fluid under your toyota corolla, you probably have a transmission leak. The transmission holds a lot of fluid, even a honda transmission holds anywhere from 912 quarts so doublecheck the fluid level road test it, then check it again. Toyota brand atf can only be purchased at the dealership. Not hard to do is just to get under there and do it is the chore. Most have 12month coverage, and there arent many, if any. I just recently changed the transmission fluid and the fluid was very black when it drained, but when noticing it closely it did have the r. Manual transmission gear oil please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling andor fuel efficiency may be different or affected. If you let too much transmission fluid leak, the transmission will begin to slip, which can quickly cause long term damage unlike oil, transmission fluid is flammable, and will flash if it hits the exhaust manifold. Mar 08, 2012 what the oil change places dont want you to know the truth behind fluid flushes east lansing duration. The video above shows how to fix minor transmission fluid leaks in a 2004 toyota corolla.
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