Transmission change fluid I am told this is not a DIY job?

JOSEPH LORENTI

MEMBER
2011 SCION TC
2.1L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
60 MILES

I'm told this is not a DIY job because you need special tools. This opinion comes from a Toyota dealer. And then I found out on YouTube they say it is not necessary. Although a pain in the neck, it can be done. What's your advice?

Friday, August 16th, 2024 AT 4:51 PM

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,643 POSTS

Yep, you can change the oil in the transmission though it is a little more difficult than a traditional car with a dipstick. Please go over this guide so you can see what I am talking about, and I have included instructions for your car in the images below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

Dry fill 6.5 liters (6.9 US qts, 5.7 Imp. qts) Toyota Genuine ATF WS

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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