Toyota Transaxle Fluid Level Check - No Dipstick

See how to check the transmission fluid level on a Toyota without a dipstick

TIMELINE:
0:00 Introduction
1:03 Drain plug and fluid level check straw
2:20 Fluid level verses the straw
3:30 Toyota WS Fluid
3:55 "Cold" fluid level check procedure (No special tools needed) at 40-45 Degrees C (104-113 F)
7:02 "Hot" fluid level check (special tools needed) and procedure at 85 degrees C (185 F)
9:05 Adjustable heigh gauge (straw)
11:25 CORRECTION TO PROCEDURE When using the 10002-00101 adjustable level gauge, use the BOTTOM of the moveable collar rather than the top to set the proper height measurement. The height is different for each vehicle, so be sure to look up the specification for your vehicle.
12:55 On vehicle demonstration
13:08 Scan tool for the fluid temperature
14:25 Fluid fill plug
15:50 Connect vacuum tool
21:27 Remove drain plug
22:30 Install adjustable height straw tool
23:37 Correction to tool straw height shown in the video. Use the BOTTOM of the moveable collar rather than the top to set the proper height measurement.
24:28 Turning off the vacuum
27:03 Adding fluid to the transmission
31:26 Connect the vacuum and remove tool
32:16 Install drain plug
32:47 Turn off vacuum, remove tools and install the fill plug

TOOLS NEEDED:
ATF Level Gauge Kit = 10002-00101
Pump and tank = 00002-11100-02.
Update Kit = 10002-00101-U1
They are available through OTC Tools, call 1-800-933-8335 or
https://toyota.service-solutions.com/... or
https://toyota.service-solutions.com/...

COMMENTARY:
As an automotive professor, I hear from a lot of people and students who have a negative reaction to this video and wonder why they took away the dipstick. Think about this: if a dipstick is so easy to use, you should be able to answer all of the following questions:
1. At what temperature is the "cold" mark accurate?
2. At what temperature is the "hot" mark accurate?
3. What temperature does the dipstick even refer to? Outside air? Coolant temperature? Transmission fluid temperature?
4. How will you measure that temperature?
5. If the fluid is within the cold mark area when it is "cold", is the fluid level okay?
6. if you live in a cold climate area like Alaska, is the "cold" level accurate there? What if you lived in a hot climate area like Central America, is their "cold" mark accurate?

If you cannot answer all of the previous questions, should you be using a dipstick?

Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler, BMW, Mercedes, etc. all do the same thing. This is not just a Toyota thing. See my other three videos:    • Transmission Fluid Level Checking  

See my dipstick video for details on dipstick usage    • How to use a Transmission Dipstick  

Questions for Teachers:
1. Does the vehicle need to be parked on a level surface or an inclined surface?
2. Does the engine need to be running during the fluid level checking procedure?
3. If the engine must be running, at what engine rpm should the fluid level be checked?
4. If the engine must be running at a specified rpm, how will you verify the proper rpm?
5. If the engine must be off, are there any conditions that must be met before checking the fluid level?
6. Are there any procedures that must be met before checking the fluid level?
7. Does the transmission cooler have a bypass valve? If so, how does it affect the ATF fluid level?
8. At what temperature range should the fluid level be checked?
9. What temperature is being referred to in the previous question? Outside air? Coolant temperature? Transmission fluid temperature?
10. How should you measure that temperature?

ABOUT US:
Weber State University (WSU) - Automotive Technology Department - Transmission Lab. This episode demonstrates the proper method and tool needed to check the automatic transaxle fluid level of a 2007 and newer Aisin U660E/F or U760E/F 6-speed automatic transaxle. This transaxle is used in many front-wheel-drive Toyota vehicles including the Camry, Venza, Sienna, as well as several Lexus vehicles. This transaxle has no dipstick and is somewhat difficult to determine if the fluid level is correct.

We teach current vehicle technologies to our automotive students at Weber State University and online. For more information visit: http://www.weber.edu/automotive

This video was created and edited by John D. Kelly at WSU. For a full biography, see http://www.weber.edu/automotive/J_Kel...

Visit my other youtube channel    / vibratesoftware   to see the amazing NVH app for vibration diagnosis!

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