CVT fuild change.....

mec0t0 · 07-20-2009, 01:17 PM

I changed the fluid yesterday, it was easier then I expected. Thanks to the suggestions on the use of vinyl tube and funnel. I bought some 1/2" OD tubing from OSH and it worked perfectly.

I made a mess at first by dumping the fluid too fast and did not insert the tubing far enough. In the end I put in 3 & 2/3 qts of ATF WS.

My car has 117k miles and the old fluid was pretty dark so I suspect it has never been changed before. Next DIY will be coolant for engine and inverter.

jayman · 07-20-2009, 01:17 PM

There are two styles of 1 quart/litre bottles: those with a wide mouth and those with a narrow mouth. Most of the pumps I have seen fit the narrow mouth.

However, the pump still works even if you can't screw it down on the bottle. Just be prepared for a bit of a mess.

ambrothe · 07-20-2009, 04:42 PM

Did you put the car up on ramps to do the fluid drain, or is there some other method that is more effective?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mec0t0

I changed the fluid yesterday, it was easier then I expected. Thanks to the suggestions on the use of vinyl tube and funnel. I bought some 1/2" OD tubing from OSH and it worked perfectly.

I made a mess at first by dumping the fluid too fast and did not insert the tubing far enough. In the end I put in 3 & 2/3 qts of ATF WS.

My car has 117k miles and the old fluid was pretty dark so I suspect it has never been changed before. Next DIY will be coolant for engine and inverter.

ETP · 07-20-2009, 06:25 PM

My local independent shop said he would do it for $50 if I supplied the fluid..

mec0t0 · 07-20-2009, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ambrothe

Did you put the car up on ramps to do the fluid drain, or is there some other method that is more effective?

I did not put the car up on stands, I was able to reach in to get to the drain and fill ports. The reach is about the same as if you were doing an oil change oil change without raising the car.

mec0t0 · 07-20-2009, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ETP

My local independent shop said he would do it for $50 if I supplied the fluid..

I would say go for it if you don't want the hassle of cleaning up and dropping off the oil fluid. $50 sounds more reasonable then the $150 (w. fluid) at the dealer.

jayman · 07-20-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ambrothe

Did you put the car up on ramps to do the fluid drain, or is there some other method that is more effective?

Keep in mind that when you refill, due to the car being at a slight uphill angle, you'll end up with the case slightly overfilled

07-20-2009, 01:17 PM	#71
mec0t0 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 18 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: #3 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 1	Re: CVT fuild change..... I changed the fluid yesterday, it was easier then I expected. Thanks to the suggestions on the use of vinyl tube and funnel. I bought some 1/2" OD tubing from OSH and it worked perfectly. I made a mess at first by dumping the fluid too fast and did not insert the tubing far enough. In the end I put in 3 & 2/3 qts of ATF WS. My car has 117k miles and the old fluid was pretty dark so I suspect it has never been changed before. Next DIY will be coolant for engine and inverter.

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jayman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Winnipeg Manitoba Posts: 11,560 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: B Thanks: 35 Thanked 185 Times in 168 Posts Friends: 12	Re: CVT fuild change..... There are two styles of 1 quart/litre bottles: those with a wide mouth and those with a narrow mouth. Most of the pumps I have seen fit the narrow mouth. However, the pump still works even if you can't screw it down on the bottle. Just be prepared for a bit of a mess.

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