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Transmission "Flush" with syringe

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Anklepain, Jul 30, 2024 at 4:12 PM.

  1. Anklepain

    Anklepain New Member

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    What do you think about transmission "Flush" with syringe. Im thinking to suck the bottom fluid out from the draining hole with syringe. Would it be safe to do it that way? Is there something need to be conserned?
     
    #1 Anklepain, Jul 30, 2024 at 4:12 PM
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    How are you going to properly refill it?
    What if you can't get the fill plug off?
    Do you know what a "drain plug" is? Why would you have to suck it out with a syringe?
    How big is this syringe? It would need to be able to move 4L of ATF in one go, so you can get that drain plug back onto place without losing too much ATF. :(:eek:o_O:censored::sleep:(n)
     
    #2 BiomedO1, Jul 31, 2024 at 12:16 AM
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    Agree with the post above. OP, you're over complicating a simple drain and fill operation.

    It's very similar to an oil change. Open fill plug, remove drain plug and let gravity do its thing. Replace drain plug, and fill the transaxle either with a funnel and tube, or you can use your syringe.

    SM-G781V ?
     
    #3 xliderider, Jul 31, 2024 at 3:11 AM
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