Here's Why Changing Your Transmission Fluid Can Cause Damage
Changing automatic transmission fluid. How to check your transmission fluid, DIY with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. How to change transmission fluid. Here's why changing your transmission fluid can cause damage. When you should change your automatic transmission fluid. The truth about changing your car's transmission fluid. How an automatic transmission works. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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Scotty Logic: "Transmission fluid does NOT last forever!" "This van is a Toyota, so you never have to worry about transmission fluid changes"
Please bring back closed captioning. Hard of hearing. Thank you.
Scotty I have a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero that I still use as a daily driver. Up to this day there's been no issues with changing gears and I'm pretty sure the fluid has never been changed. Currently I have $165,000 miles on it any tips??
You're good Scotty. Also another method for filling would be to read the manual which should show the maximum and minimum amounts.
Jotty
Hey Scotty, I learned to turn wrenches with a great stepdad at age 12 and did most of my own car repairs and maintenance but these last two generations are growing up fatherless and I gotta say, what youre doing is a great, invaluable public service for todays young men and women alike. One day when youre long gone there will still be young people who've learned from you, saved money and even stayed safe from accidents otherwise caused by poor car maintenance. You're leaving your mark on the world and making a great difference. I salute you, Sir!
Another thing is even if some of us do have father's that we can count on, modern cars are getting more complex as time goes on. Hell I've only just got my first car and it's an 04 model. That being said it's still more modern than the vehicles my dad worked on when he was 16. Back when you could just do what you needed to a car, nowadays technology just runs the world even if you think you're in control
"one day when you're long gone..." Let's make a statue of Scotty to remember him forever more!
Well said man
This old man did well help me some! My own father wouldn't even show me how to run a lawnmower, I gotta learn myself.
He's one of a kind for sure 😊
On Transmissions , Rear axles, etc ALWAYS Find and loosen the fill plug , FIRST ! Because Once you drain the fluid and you can't refill it , You have a major problem .
yeah because some of those filler plug I almost impossible to come out especially on Nissan Rogue
Good advice
What do you mean? Didn't Scotty loosen the fill plug after draining?
You beat me to it
Just use the ATF dipstick port.
The amount that comes out is what goes back in. Seems like good logic to me. The most valuable part of this video for me was learning how to remove those plastic pins. I'm always breaking them by just prying them out when all I needed to do was push the center in and they come right out. Thanks Scotty.
I figured that hole prevents you from over filling.
You never cease to amaze me with your knowledge and simple step by step guidance & explanations ! Thank you Scotty Graham F
I liked the picture of the jar of vaseline when Scotty was referring to going to the dealer!!!! 😂🤣😅😃
lol , that flew over my head
Sadly, 80% of Stealership/ dealerships are suspect. The Vaseline is a true statement.
@@ferndog1461 Sad,butt true .
Now I get it.
@@themachine8009 And that's if you're lucky! Some dealerships don't even use vaseline!
I love the fact that Scotty is a millionaire and still motivated not just to produce a content but to actually do the work as well! Much respect sir!
Moneys a big motivator
@@thatguy1919 not my point sir!
knowledge applied is power and that’s Scottie darn right
Hes a millionaire?
@@ozielmendoza930 😂 multi millionaire
I love this guy! I wish my sons would have had someone in his life to teach him these things.
A little common sense tip... Don't drain the transmission first. Find the fill plug first, make sure you can open it before you drain it. Imagine if you drain it and then you can't refill it. What are you going to do? You'll have to have it towed to a mechanic. You can't drive without trans fluid. Plus it will help to drain it if the fill plug it out.
Turn it upside down, will be fine😂
Or use a pump lol
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”Do it yourself, do it right”…Scotty has allways some wise and true words for us to share!
Note to self, when buying a new car, look for a car that DOES have a transmission dip stick and hopefully a transmission drain plug like the one on oil pan :)
But he not doing it right lol
Scotty tells like it is easy Dealer tells like it is extremely difficult.
That’s the stealership scheme. Sometimes I mess with them by asking questions and they don’t even know what they’re talking about.
Dealers just want to sell you a car on purpose
Facts
It is easy and not that expensive.
Sure, let’s listen to Scotty… smh
I took your advice and change my transmission fluid. 2018 Chevy Malibu premier 2.0 turbo. 9 speed automatic transmission. 59 500 miles. the guy who changed it couldn't believe it. he said it was black. and his friend who has a transmission repair shop agreed with you and now I do too thank you very much.
Bravo! Scotty, thank you most mechanics don't even know or tell clients that changing fluid on older vehicles especially flushing can actually cause tranny problems.
When he said he would have strangled somebody, I spit out my tea 🤣 all in all Scotty you explained something I would have never known about that plug in the transmission, good call, great mechanic!!
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4:55 I used that full synthetic on my 30 year old A341E automatic with 380,000 miles when it started shuddering 4 years ago. Now it shifts like a dream. Do a full fluid change every 2 years.
What did you do to bring it back?
For DIYers, generally always know you can remove the fill plug before removing the drain plug and draining the transmission fluid. Seasoned mechanics probably have like 10 different ways to get a fill plug out, Scotty probably has 100 ways, but DIYers can get stuck with a dry transmission if they cannot refill their transmisison once they have drained out the fluid. Some Toyotas also have a separate differential reservoir that has a drain and fill plug. The outer casing is the same but there is are two different reservoirs for 1. the transmission and 2. the differential. And, incidentally, the fill plug on the differential is in a very hard to reach spot. But, again, know you can remove any fill plug before you drain the fluid. It may take more time, but if things went wrong you would save a bunch of time/money/swearing/etc. Additional note. For my 1998 camry 5sfe (with 384,000 miles still running so well), that fill plug was in a crappy spot, couldn't get a ratchet and socket on it (too wide for the space), so I ordered a very swanky 70.00 ratcheting 6 point (6 point is better than 12 point if you really don't want to strip a bolt, the 6 point wrench applies the torque to the flat 6 sides of the bolt instead of to the pointed ends which is more what a 12 point socket does) thin 17mm wrench. It had extra clickers or whatever you call those things so it clicked with very small rotations. Boom....in 5 seconds the bolt was free. May sound like a lot of money, but changing the diff. fluid is important and obviously i love that Camry.
Regarding filing up the transmission with the fill plug, You can tell if it's full by it leaking out of the fill plug correct??? That way you don't have to measure how much fluid you drained right???
@@MOAON_AABE No. Scotty is incorrect when he says that leaking out of the fill hole is indicative of the transmission being full. The little plastic tube that Scotty removes from the drain hole is used to set the level. As you can tell, that's way below the fill plug level. Also, Scotty's notion that simply measuring and replacing how much was removed is silly. He assumes that the level was correct despite having no evidence to support his assumption. Anyhow, it's easy to correctly set the level. However, you will need a good scan tool, or an infrared type thermometer or knowledge of Toyota's gear shift procedure to access transmission service mode. This is due to the correct level (as defined by the little plastic tube) only being applicable at a specific ATF temperature.
@@danieloneill4356 I agree lost me when he took drain plug first.
Once again, it's an old, worn out expression, but the right tool for the job makes it easy, even a pleasure. Trying to bodge your way through impatiently with what you have to hand often leads to frustration, breakages and failure to get the job done. Just not worth it. Buy the damn tool...
@@danieloneill4356 It's dry around the drain plug and fill plug, that's evidence to support Scotty's assumption
Great video as always Scotty! My cars have never run better since discovering your channel! Thank you for your time.
Total respect for this man. God bless you Scotty
I love Scotty he's a good mechanic and honest man I have a mechanic that I've been going to for 40 years that is straight-up honest which hard to find these days listen to good Old Scotty good guy
Your the grandpa I've always needed. I love how simple you made this for a 30 yr young women.
Only car video I've watched that I could actually understand. He kept it interesting and not a bunch of useless babbling.. Direct and to the point. VERY VERY USEFUL!!!! Thank You!!!!
Bro.. In this new millenia, I'm *SO* glad I've come across this gentleman!!! Literally the best, everyday car/truck, KZhead maintenance mechanic I've seen on this platform! His videos have saved me so much freaking money, that's its unreal! Thank you Scotty!! We all love your dedication and honesty in this field!
You are not the only one who saved lots of money with Scotty videos.
@@elvismanrocks He did not imply it only saved him lots of money...
I bet you believe in the tooth fairy too.
The is not much you can do to modern cars anymore.
@@crand20033 Sure you can.
One thing I've learned from working on Hondas "ONLY USE GENUINE HONDA AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID" I don't know what it is with their transmissions But you use anything else high likelihood The transmission will start to slip and fail every person that I've come across whether it be online dealership independent mechanic whatever the case may be When it comes to Honda automatic transmissions they have all always said only used the genuine Honda fluid whether it be from a Honda / Acura dealership or online only use genuine Honda fluid It's expensive But transmissions are more expensive
....or find out what brand Hinda is using because Hnda ,like Toyota,they don't make their own fluid.Then you can buy the exact brand cheaper at just about any auto parts store.
agree
same with Honda/Acura power steering systems! If you need to cheap out by literally a few dollars on fluids, then go buy a Chevy instead!
Idemitsu - they manufacture most of Hondas fluids, including their transmission fluid. Find the Idemitsu version of Z1 or DW1 and you will save yourself a little $$
I read somewhere that Chrysler went through 14 formulations of fluid before they got their Ultradrive transmissions to an acceptable (for them) level of reliability. Honda might have gone through something similar when their 5-speed auto had the big problem for 2003. Even if you know who made the fluid, they might only sell the magic formulation to the OEM, so what you get from them might be different. I went through something similar with the serpentine belt on the 3 L PRV engine; my mechanic said that the OEM belt was made by Gates, but when he used a Gates belt of the same size, it always squealed no matter how carefully he adjusted it. When I insisted he by the belt from Chrysler, it stopped squealing.
I have been watching Scotty vids for a while. I like how he explains things. He may sound angry, you probably get angry watching the vids too but the work gets done!
He doesn't ever sound angry to me 😂 I love his voice
Scotty you videos are the best. Thank you for your content. I would love to see a video of all the nonsensical things to be done on a transmission fluid change, when fluid level isn’t straight forward.
I’ve worked on cars for over 30yrs........listen to Scotty he knows his stuff 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤘🏼
Great vid as always. However one thing to remember is always take the fill plug out first! If you pull the drain plug and all the fluid has drained, then can't get the fill plug out ,your screwed !
That's actually solid advice...
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Engineers mind..
That actually makes no sense
Uh what lol ?
Besides learning a few things about transmissions I also learned about the plastic clips. I wish I had known 3 days ago as I broke a few clips getting them off thinking they automatically need replaced after removing them to get to the area it covered. Not a mechanic and never have done any auto repair, but at 62 I took a gamble and bought a car hoping it needs minimal work.
I went with my nephew cuz he wanted to buy a new used car, he decided on a Nissan Altima, I think it was around a 2014-2018 something like between there it had 60 something thousand miles on it I told him I told the dealer he's not going to buy the car unless you change the transmission fluid, the dealer would not change the fluid they said Factory recommends 100,000 Mi change and they would do it, my nephew just wanted that car so bad he bought it. He put about 10,000 miles on it and the transmission blew. Good thing he bought that extended warranty from the dealership cuz they fixed it for hopefully he'll listen to me and change it every 30 to 50,000 miles but you know how kids are. Scotty you are a wealth of information. And I really appreciate you
After being a mechanic for 40yrs, I finally retired to a nice place. We have our own rooms, they feed us 3 times a day, and the doctors even let us go outside to watch the ducks.
Are Nurse Ratchet and Jack Nicholson still there? lol
@@bvnseven 😂
Please do a documentary on Planned obsolescence in automotive industry
will do!
@@scottykilmer I love that after all these years and all of your success, you still not only take the time out to respond to your viewers but you take their suggestions to heart. That's why we love you Scotty!
Lifetime fluid being a prime example lol
Ecamples: 1.0 liter 3 cylinder engine 100 hp something and 200 nm something, or 2.0 l 4 cylinder250 hp 340 nm.
@@instasingingvids3529 Lifetime fluids and plastic parts..
the guy who has problem with everything is back! didnt see you for over a year. good to see that you're still in shape.
You are a blessing. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video
Love this guy! His explanations are on point yet funny AF. Although I personally wouldn't think to use a power tool for bolts on tire vs a torque wrench. I'm actually surprised people would consider that. Speed for disassemble, precision for re-assemble.
That's like reading the terms and conditions. Drive it home lol torque specs are for fancy parts
You’d be amazed at how many of the young generation measures torque in “ugga duggas”. It’s scary.
@@mateofreyo1553 try changing a tire on the side of a road with bolts torqued down so hard you need the jaws of life to remove the wheel. torque specs are important to not cause unnecessary damage to parts. you dont want to make it too hard to remove or fall off in the case of under torqued. its stupid to purposely damage your daily driver or a customers car.
@@darkshadowsx5949 easy there big guy/gal. Just making a joke. Obviously do all work correctly especially on someone else’s vehicle.
@@johnnyfive3872 I've never heard that term until watching a brake change tutorial video where the annoying guy said that. I thought he made up the word because he was speaking goofy throughout the video.
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The 5 gallon with dried up kilz in the bottom warmed my heart. Thanks for the video, Scotty.
totally agree with DIY is the most valuable routine you can do for your vehicle regardless of your financial status. not only fixing your own car is mentally therapeutic; you save ton of money with peace of mind your car is always well taken care of.
Oh Scotty, I love you, you have me in stitches every time! You make stuff look easy and have a great way in connecting to people. You would be a great neighbour to have in the street.
Great instructional video as always, Scotty. How often do you need to change the filter?
I enjoy your 'to the exact to the point' Style of explaining whats needed!
8:01 "don't forget to put the wheel back on" thank goodness for that reminder, I almost drove off without it
Scottys amazing he has saved my vehicle many times and explains things perfectly simple.
A few years back, I was charged for transmission fluid “flush” that never happened. How do I know it didn’t happen? Well, there was a whistle blower at the shop who happened to be someone I had met before on an overseas deployment. He urged me to confront the shop because he was quitting anyway. They denied the allegation as usual and I had no idea how to prove it. Scotty is right. Some shops will charge you and mess up your car or not do it at all.
I wouldn't flush a transmission less ova 50k you ll risk pushing the garbage back through the system. If only they could makeum where everything drains out but the torque converter holds a good substantial amount too so can't be done. Wow Yu got jipped on that charge. I hope you got even
Did this yesterday on my lady's 2013 Toyota Sienna LE. Same exact process! Great instructional video!! Thanks!!
Watching Scotty in these videos is like listening to my own dad. He is also a mechanic of over 50 years, although for the past decade has only worked on our family cars, and he does not recommend any car brand other than Toyota. He considers Honda a close 2nd, but does not take any other car brand seriously. He is especially amazed by how easily bolts in various parts of his 1999 RAV4 (over 300k miles) come off after over 20 years. Mechanics like cars that are easy to work on. :)
I would be ashamed to admit to a Father who thinks the only good cars are Toyotas. That is seriously ignorant and/or stupid.
@@contumelious-8440 Other car companies should be ashamed. My last car was a 2019 Traverse, and less than 2 years in, the steering column lock gave in. The steering wheel would go up and down by itself. If you feel smart by buying such cars, go ahead.
Better not say it out loud because Toyota has the biggest recall in history. After the fiasco with the D-4D and D-cat engines, Toyota stopped the development of diesel engines and agreed with BMW 1WW and 2 WW engines are BMW. The big shame is with the bZ4x model - Toyota prohibits owners from driving the car!!! He buys it back. Reason? Little thing - your wheels can fall off while driving!!! Toyota is the worst car company for complaints - 9 out of 10 complaints are not acknowledged. 10 year warranty? However, it does not apply to components that are worn out by the operation of the vehicle. After all, in the USA Blake Alvarado with Toyota GR86 speaks for itself = typical Toyota approach. I liked the media dance that Blake started... Here in Central Europe it was on TV and in all the newspapers... "Toyota goes from problem to problem, the reason for the unrecognized complaint is a complete failure or a joke?! Say hello to father.
@@Mijanboy Blah Blah Blah,,,, to each his own,,,😂
@@coldskilzs4127 It's sad how the quality of cars has changed since 2005, I mean all brands... And it all comes from ecology
engine should be running to check fluid and fluid should be checked when the transmission has reached operating temperature and or after at least cycling through gears to ensure valve body, torque converter and servos are full. measuring the oil fluid amount and putting the same amount back in is relying on the previous technician having filled it correctly previously which may not have done so. that tube just under the drain plug in some vehicles is the check level while running when hot. though i agree with you that you should not flush a transmission that has never been serviced in most of its life because it may develop problems, the most important thing to remember is if it fails after it was flushed, the transmission was stuffed anyway and it was only sludge taking up the clearances keeping oil pressure up keeping it alive anyway. i have an atf power flush machine that connects into the transmission cooler lines and is effectively dialysis for you transmission as it allows the transmission to pump its oil out while running and substitute new fluid at the same time. this ensures you get all the old fluid out not just whats in the pan. i also warn the customer if the transmission fluid is really dirty and sludgy of the potential risks of flushing and advise against it accordingly.
Your info is on point and your narration is charming as hell. You’re doing great work out here.
Scotty, you're a star! Thanks for your videos,they are very useful.
Even transmission shops can put the wrong fluid and the wrong amount of fluid in your transmission! Be aware!
Exactly why I do my own work, as much as possible.
And so can yo and I...
@@spol1622 you and I are not mechanics, but transmission shops are supposed to know what they're doing, it should be certain they put the right fluid and the right amount of fluid, but often that's not what happens.
@Michsqitch check the dipstick to see the color and smell of the fluid, and check the bill to see what fluid they put in the transmission, comparing against the owner's manual.
OMFG I KNOW, i bought the wrong atf at walmart due to the workers not checking the shelves, and when i went to return it i said “the rest were dextron 6 but this multi vehicle atf and i dont wanna mess up the transmission” the lady behind the return desk said it wouldn’t have hurt it. 🤦🏼♂️
Scotty is awesome. Wish I had the luck of having somebody like him close to trust your vehicles to.
Some of his advice is good... Not all.
Love this video. I now have the confidence to be a do-it-yourself Mechanic vs going to the dealership or other auto shop and paying for someone to work on my pick up
Thank You Sir Scotty. Great reference for my scheduled maintenance.
This video is so important to anyone interested in cars. Transmissions are very complicated and Scotty is 100% right about the slipping after a not needed flush.
I honestly don't understand...should I change my transmission fluid or not?
Lmaoo same I’m gotta just drain and fill
Round and round and a round she goes. Love it. My father said that all the time when he took a tire off. He was a mechanic for over 50 yrs. your general philosophy of wrenching was a lot like his. I appreciate your post.
That valvoline atf is amazing in my 2003 lexus es300 nonstop flawless shifting changed the fluid every 10,000 us miles works incredible. Slips some but it really helped it with lucas transmission slip fix.
Scotty , As always EXCELENT ADVICE . Thank you. Ontario Canada .
Todos los mecánicos son buenos pero solo uno es honesto. Gracias Scott
Scotty could very be the greatest auto mechanic in modern times. "Simply Amazing"
Changed my Polaris 800 x2. Drained it overnight. It needs 986ml, it only took half a quart. Thank you so much! I could not for the life of me figure out why it wouldn't fill. You have to stick a hose in horizontally and just pump until it reaches the bottom of the fill thread. No where does it mention filling it dry anywhere, I didn't even realise it was an issue.
Scotty's method (put in what you took out) is valid providing the car has sat overnight and all fluid (old and new) are at the same temperature and thereby occupy equal volumes. The convoluted method described by Toyota uses the overflow tube with the fluid at a set temperature because letting the car cool down all the way is not realistic for the service department.
I've always practiced taking the fill plug off first, then the drain plug. If you drain the fluid and then can't get the fill bolt off or it breaks, you're in a bad spot.
Very wise too. Always done that too, just in case
Good point
I agree..to me this is common sense..my dad worked at jeep for 35+ years and my stepdad was a master mechanic who started out as an aircraft engineer in the marines
Excellent point
this is clever
Extra thumbs up for the criticizing the elimination of transmission dip sticks. 👍👍👍
Thanks for making this work fun! Great presentation!
Love your videos Scotty, you really tell it like it is, very informative!!!
Scotty, thank you for tons of informative videos, mixed with your humor. 👏👏👏👏
I love the fact i always find my way back to his videos !! Very educational
Thank you soooo much. The manual definitely did not say the way to fill was the top of the transmission. I even had 2 guys stop to help me find it, 1 read the manual couldn't find it. The 2nd guy said it was on top, I needed a funnel but probably since I'm female didn't say wheel removed or how to, just it's on top of the tranny and I need a funnel and hose. Thank you Now I just have to see if I have all the tools 🔧
watching this reinforces my bent to keep my ole' vehicles running.... one more thing so much easier to diy on older vehicles. (then again, good to know that this is doable.... :-) ) thank you Professor Scotty.
Scotty changed the game.. Helping the world getting the knowledge of cars is important for everyone to learn and pass it on!
Yes because mechanics will take advantage of you if you know nothing about it.
Another good job and demo. Well done, Mr S!
I just changed mine today at 206,000 miles. Sucks to hear that could be a bad thing. We'll see.
howd the car handle it?
@@chazmann87 I'm up to 211,000 and the transmission is starting to slip pretty noticeably. Could have been my fluid change 🤦
What model car? I just changed the fluid in my 2005 prius
Scotty is so right about some places not even changing the fluids, I had that happen at Wheel Works on a synthetic oil change.
Me too. At a Toyota dealer that has been gone for a long time. I noticed when it came back that it’s still have my same silicone gasket that I recognized as mine. Even the complementary car wash was terrible. Didn’t dry it right and waterspots everywhere.
Scotty rocks! I'd never learn these car techniques elsewhere.👍
Your are the best, Scotty! Stay healthy bro!
This is authentic mechanic content 🎉
No dipstick is a pain when it comes to refilling. I put the old fluid into a clear milk jug and use another clear milk jug to place the new fluid into. Match the levels and you’re on the money quick and not messy.
We need more Scotty's in the world today
I love the statement “don’t forget to put the wheel back on” Scotty, you’re so funny. Thanks for the videos!
I have a 2001 Camry. The local Toyota dealer granted my request to have the transmission POWER FLUSHED on two occasions. A few years later at 187k, the car wouldn't reverse. I learned from Scotty that is the first indication of a worn-out transmission. Sure enough, it was. Problem was there was no way to prove the flushes are what killed it, or if it was because of how many miles were on it. I did leave a nasty review on Yelp critical of the dealer for not warning me about flushes. I had a transmission shop rebuilt it 7 years ago. 80k miles now put on it Still no shifting issues.
I like the way Scotty does he's videos ,they are fun to watch
“if it would’ve broken at 60k, I would’ve strangled someone!” good ol scotty
That made me chuckle too. I love Scotty🔥
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Motivation from Mr. Scotty : "Do it yourself, do it right!" Thank you!
Scotty this information is soo valuable. U just make the steps so easy to get. Thanks men..
Love the “Scotty working on a vehicle” videos. I follow the rule that anything not Toyota that’s NEVER been changed (90K)+, I will NEVER change. It will ruin them. Old school break over bar and manual torque wrench, I have those! Tks Scotty.
I just bought a vehicle at 88k miles, is it safe to change the fluid at this mileage?
@@FearABlankPlanet change it I do it on my with 110k and is running great.
You’re a genius Scott!!! God bless you.
I inadvertently learned years ago to never change transmission fluid or the filter. Twice I did this and both transmissions failed. But they never failed on all the others.
Much respect Scotty you the man... Thankyou for sharing from New Zealand 🌏. Merry Christmas 🎉🎉🎉
Scotty is what the Japanese call a, "National Treasure" for teaching a whole new generation the right way to work on cars!
Exactly
The Japanese don’t need to work on their cars, they last forever haha
We Nigerians have a saying sell it or replace am
Scotty is what American carmakers call "public enemy number one" for the same reason...
One thing I don’t like messing with is transmissions. I usually just pay the little extra and have AAMCO do it, that way if something goes wrong I can hold their feet to the fire. I did one change on my Rodeo and a month later I was losing gears until I was down to reverse 😓 found out later on they were notorious for it especially if it wasn’t changed regularly.
Scotty, you are a gem. 🙏👍
I have changed 1000+ cars transmission’s fluid. No one has came back because of it. The fluid in your engine doesn’t last forever it literally deteriorates and breaks down. This is the reason why I have a lot of customers because they listen to Scotty Kilmer keep it up! I have changed my transmission fluid in my 2003 Honda accord with 300,000 miles and it shifts smoothly!!! In other words don’t change your oil. It will damage your engine, please….
I have a 2010 camry 2gr fe....it has 115k miles never changed....should i change it? I hear it can cause issues at this mileage but i int3nd to keep the car forever
@@bjarman125just don’t do a flush. Changing the fluid and filter won’t hurt anything
Great video Scotty, because of you I have changed my trans fluid in all of my cars. It is also because of you that I bought a Mazda and so I had to correct you in your video. Mazda is one of the few and maybe the only- auto manufacturer that still has a dipstick in the transmission. I know because I just changed it 30k miles. I have a 2016 Mazda CX-9.
What fluid did you used? I can't find Mazda FZ in my country.
@@starlinhernandez3095 I used the fluid noted by the manual and get it from the dealer. Look on Utube and you will find some comments stating they used Toyota fluid.
I had a nightmarish experience with an '86 Chevy Caprice when I had the transmission fluid flushed and replaced on a car with about 135,000 miles. It didn't damage the transmission per se but the flush and fresh fluid acted as a solvent to dissolve the internal sludge that kept the seals from leaking. The transmission then leaked like a sieve and I ended up junking the car because the actual repair would have cost a few hundred dollars because the transmission would have needed to be dropped. The general rule is no never do a transmission flush on a high-mileage car that has never had one and GM specifically advises this.
What about a change compared to a flush at that milage? We're your gears having issues?
So what's the solutions ??
@@salmanadan329 The short answer is to be sure to have your transmission fluid changed/flushed per manufacturer's recommended schedule and don't wait until the car exceeds 100,000 miles before having its first flush done.
What about manual transmission? Same idea - don’t change it
You should never flush a transmission it’ll just send crud into the screens in the transmission
4:30 My 2013 Ford Cmax has on the driver side plug too. Ford Cmax has CVT Transmission and the Manufactory the Manual said to change the ATF on 150000 miles. I will change on next week. Appreciate Scotty.
I just changed the ATF fluid in our 2019 Sienna. There was 2900ml of fluid that came out and was replaced. Otherwise the same. Thanks Scotty!!
197k on 2012 mazda 3. Just undid the drain plug. Drained 3.5q and refilled it with fluid and trans tune. No slipping. Actually performs better than it did before.
We bought an 05 Sienna with good service records with ~130k miles. Even though ATF had been changed several times in its prior life, we had our shop drop the pan and replace the AT filter. They initially thought the filter change wasn't needed - until they saw the old filter. Since then, regular ATF drain and fill replacements, never flushed. Presently it's over 220k miles and it's still happy.
I have a 2012 Infiniti g37x I bought 2 years ago with 116k now it’s at 133k I don’t know when the transmission fluids been changed or the filter since I bought it. Should I still change it? Car drive good no problems
Finally someone normal... Yes, that's how it should be. Change the complete oil, not 35% as in the video, filter + new gasket under the gearbox oil sump. Always inspect the oil sump for iron chips (some sumps have a magnet). Wipe the tub dry - mud on the bottom of the tub would spoil the new oil. I change after 40,000 km. My MB had 1,603,xxx km when it was shut down due to massive corrosion. Engine + transmission fully functional.
@@waddupbamm If you don't know, always replace. AT never dies immediately ... it takes maybe a year or two or more. If you have oil in the AT that doesn't work properly = you shorten the life of the transmission... It works normally and will, but it will die in maybe 3 years, but it didn't have to...
You 100% right Scotty and thanks for all your help you have save me a lot money with all your videos and you Lifetime Mechanic on KZhead.
While under warranty I had the dealer replace my manual transmission fluid around 60-70k, there was a service bulletin that said to slightly overfill so to put like 2.25 quarts instead of just 2. I told them this and they did not believe me and only put 2. It's been fine but will be changing it again myself sooner than the 120 it is supposed to be, I'm at around 92k currently
Scotty Kilmer - You have to deal with what you have. One of my favorite Scotty quotes
Words of wisdom!