While changing my oil, a friend mistakenly drained the transmission fluid instead, not noting how much was drained. So now I had to buy the Toyota T-IV transmission fluid and added about 1.5 qts of it already, and it's up to the %26quot;cold%26quot; notch on the dipstick (I added when the engine was cold). Is this the correct procedure? Shouldn't it be more than 1.5 qts? Should I just add up to the 3 qts that i've heard people do when doing a a drain/refill, or should i just leave it at 1.5 qts? Also should is it ok to check when cold, or should i warm it up first and then check? Your help is appreciated.How do I change the transmission fluid on a 2003 toyota corolla?
yes, do the above, just a warning if you're doing it your first time, add little by little by little...even in 1/4 quarts increments or less if you have to. and yes, make sure the car is running when you check the level.How do I change the transmission fluid on a 2003 toyota corolla?
run the car for at least 10 minutes, and shift from drive to neutral to reverse a few times while it's warming up. you can test the fluid while the car is in park, but running.
It MUST be warmed up to determine the correct level.
Add the fluid through the dipstick hole using a funnel.How do I change the transmission fluid on a 2003 toyota corolla?
1.5 is ok for now but make sure that your engine is running when you check it on the dip stick. If it is below the fill line then just add a half quart. Repeat this process until it is at the level specified on the dip stick. Remeber....engine must be running before you check (hot or cold). Happy Driving!How do I change the transmission fluid on a 2003 toyota corolla?
start it ,,and let it warm completely up,,and check it when it is hot,,at normal operating temperature,,and only add small amounts at a time,,don't over fill it,,this will cause major damage to it,,if you do,,and check it a bunch of times to make sure it is right,,i own a repair shop,,and do this type work all the time,,just make sure you have it back up to where it goes,,and it will be fine,,your not the only one who has done this,,so don't worry,,you ha vent hurt anything at all,,good luck,,,i hope this help,s.
