CVT fuild change.....

[northwichita]

I'd like to add the one small advantage of do it yourself is time; that is when I change my fluid's in any car, I let it set over the drain pan until it stops dripping, within reason of course. My prius transaxle I waited 2 extra days, got maybe an extra quarter cup of fluid this way. So, if you can wait...Also, 4 quarts may be a tad much, was for me.

[jreed]

I did this fluid change too (at 65K on a 2006) with no problems, thanks to helpful tips on method, materials and tools from Patrick and Hobbit. The job took about 2 hours total (including the time to buy the 4 qts. of WS fluid and the two washers at the dealership at a total price of under $25).

[bwilson4web]

Well done to all!

Bob Wilson

[hill]

What's the rush?

Did anyone bother to read galaxie's stickie ?

[Patrick Wong]

Originally Posted by hill

What's the rush?

Did anyone bother to read galaxie's stickie ?

Yes, this is an example of how it is possible for reasonable people to disagree on a particular subject. I have participated in used transaxle fluid testing and have come to the conclusion that it makes sense to periodically drain and replace the fluid to get excess iron, aluminum, and silicon particles out of the transaxle. This especially makes sense since it only costs me <$25 each time I do the fluid change on my 2004 (at 30K mile intervals).

Some owners are content to believe that the factory-fill transaxle fluid will do a good job for 100K miles; to those owners I say "peace".

[chinalfr2]

For $25 per fluid change, it's no brainer. My car is near 22K miles and I will do my first CVT fluid change before 25K miles. I will continue the fluid change with 25-30K miles interval.

My cost is a bit higher as my local dealer want $6.25 per quart of WS Fluid.

[925PriusGuy]

Weird question... but what do you do with the used transmission fluid?

[Patrick Wong]

Originally Posted by 925PriusGuy

Weird question... but what do you do with the used transmission fluid?

Not weird at all. My area has a household hazardous chemicals recycling center (near San Juan Capistrano), so that is where I take the used ATF. Check with the company that provides your household trash disposal service to see what's available in your area.

[925PriusGuy]

Thanks Patrick! We have a household hazardous waste center nearby. I just did not know if you took the fluid back to the dealer for recycling or not. I'm checking to see if my Trans. fluid was replaced at 60k service or not..if not, I'm at 78k.. so I'll be doing it myself.

[JimboK]

Originally Posted by 925PriusGuy

Thanks Patrick! We have a household hazardous waste center nearby. I just did not know if you took the fluid back to the dealer for recycling or not. I'm checking to see if my Trans. fluid was replaced at 60k service or not..if not, I'm at 78k.. so I'll be doing it myself.

The dealer might charge you for it.

Our local government accepts hazardous household waste for no charge at its landfill -- not to end up in the dump, but rather as a convenient dropoff point for residents.