 How To: Change Gearbox Oil, Pics from CTS but will apply to almost all FWD Toyotas |
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 Sep 11 2009, 09:49 PM
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Top Rank Poster!  Group: Registered Member Posts: 1666 Joined: 6-March 04 From: Grimsby, N.E. Lincolnshire Member No.: 9827 Car Model:Corolla T sport Location:Grimsby, N.E. Lincolnshire  |
i'm glad some people found it useful.
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Sep 11 2009, 09:53 PM
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Top Rank Poster! Group: Registered Member Posts: 1666 Joined: 6-March 04 From: Grimsby, N.E. Lincolnshire Member No.: 9827 Car Model:Corolla T sport Location:Grimsby, N.E. Lincolnshire |
i can't believe that toyota don't specify an interval for changing the gearbox fluid. it certainly makes a difference when its cold.and judging by the colour of the oil at 55k, it looks screwed.
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Sep 11 2009, 11:10 PM
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Club Member Group: Registered Member Posts: 55 Joined: 8-August 03 Member No.: 5399 Car Model:corolla Location:.. |
Great description
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Sep 13 2009, 07:27 AM
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Top Rank Poster! Group: Registered Member Posts: 1666 Joined: 6-March 04 From: Grimsby, N.E. Lincolnshire Member No.: 9827 Car Model:Corolla T sport Location:Grimsby, N.E. Lincolnshire |
what is everyone using in the gearboxes?
i've got the motul but would be keen to know what the other guys are using. |
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Sep 13 2009, 11:43 AM
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Club Member Group: Registered Member Posts: 46 Joined: 26-January 09 Member No.: 72440 Car Model:Corolla F/L T3 Location:Northern Ireland |
Hey would the gearbox oil being knackered cause my gear changes to be quite choppy when the car is cold?? 1.6 T3? Also would it cause my MPG to be low??? Cheers
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Sep 13 2009, 03:45 PM
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Club Member Group: Registered Member Posts: 90 Joined: 12-June 07 Member No.: 41177 Car Model:Corolla T Sport Location:Chester |
QUOTE (nrgizerbunny @ Sep 13 2009, 08:27 AM)  what is everyone using in the gearboxes? i've got the motul but would be keen to know what the other guys are using. I ended up using the same as you because they were out of TAF-X, I looked around the local stores but the brands were all pretty weak and for the same price as the Motul. I think this stuff takes a while to bed in, it certainly seems to be more efficient when its warmed up and it seems to have reduced some decelleration noise as I expected  but its still noticable through that aluminium gearbox shell. Next job - new clutch.mmm by the way, I dont think the gearbox oil would effect mpg too much unless it had no oil in it and had seized lol, but obviously less friction is good as its easier to turn
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Oct 16 2009, 10:16 PM
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New Member Group: Registered Member Posts: 11 Joined: 5-April 09 Member No.: 75907 Car Model:corolla t sport Location:devon |
wheres the gearbox oil level plug?
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Oct 17 2009, 05:12 PM
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Club Member Group: Registered Member Posts: 90 Joined: 12-June 07 Member No.: 41177 Car Model:Corolla T Sport Location:Chester |
QUOTE (t_lew @ Oct 16 2009, 11:16 PM) wheres the gearbox oil level plug? Hmm oil level plug? You just make sure your car is on level ground, and fill it up via the fill plug until it starts to come out - then you know its at its maximum level. I think some Jags have disticks for the gearbox oil, but not Corolla's. |
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Oct 17 2009, 08:19 PM
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Top Rank Poster! Group: Registered Member Posts: 1666 Joined: 6-March 04 From: Grimsby, N.E. Lincolnshire Member No.: 9827 Car Model:Corolla T sport Location:Grimsby, N.E. Lincolnshire |
WHS!
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Oct 26 2009, 09:32 AM
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Advanced Club Member Group: Registered Member Posts: 145 Joined: 25-February 09 Member No.: 73928 Car Model:CTS Location:Peterborough |
I did this at the weekend.... 84k and no evidence its ever been done... WOW what a difference
 gear change feels smooth deacceleration noise has been dramatically reduced. i found a garden hose pipe was the ideal size for the refill, but the draw back is you can not see the oil in the pipe so i got a bit messy and i over filled it but it soon self leveled when i pulled out the pipe. also i found the access to the plug on the front of the gear box was easier from underneth, but you do have to take off your scuttle panel but thats only four screws. Might be cos mine was preface lift but there was hardly enough room for my arm between the top of the engine and the radiator to get proper hold on doing and undoing the front plug. Parts i ordered were spot on, and i used Castrol Transmission fulid. I'd recomend this gearbox oil change to all corolla owners, seek professional help if your unsure about doing it yourself. Joel |
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Oct 26 2009, 11:13 AM
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 Advanced Club Member Group: Registered Member Posts: 255 Joined: 9-January 09 Member No.: 71615 Car Model:Corolla T Sport Location:Northeast UK |
QUOTE (the punisher @ Oct 26 2009, 10:32 AM) I did this at the weekend.... 84k and no evidence its ever been done... WOW what a difference gear change feels smooth deacceleration noise has been dramatically reduced.Joel, how noisy was your box on decel? mine sounds terrible unless ive really thrashed it to warm the oil up! Im off on holiday next week but when I return I plan on giving the whole car a major service, its not due but as im at 71k and only have what the service book tells me I think its not a bad idea. Can I ask what oil people recommend for gearbox? also engine? OP... superb writeup, many thanks! I was going to get Mr T to do this but after this writeup ill do it myself! CHEERS! |
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Oct 26 2009, 11:59 AM
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 Top Rank Poster!  Group: Super Moderator Posts: 4161 Joined: 1-February 04 From: Black country Member No.: 8587 Car Model: Silvia S15 SpecR & Honda Integra DC5 TypeR Location:Black country |
QUOTE (FoxX @ Sep 2 2009, 06:06 PM) Will one of the mods add this to Kimi's sticky how to's at the top you think? Its done 
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Nov 3 2009, 12:19 PM
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 New Member Group: Registered Member Posts: 12 Joined: 3-June 09 From: Belgrade, Serbia Member No.: 78843 Car Model:Corolla TS '02 Location:Serbia |
Guys, help me please!
I've just changed my gearbox oil on '02 TS with just 2L of Mobil mobilube SHC 75w90! Do I have to fill it more or that is enough? |
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Nov 3 2009, 12:35 PM
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 Top Rank Poster! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 7984 Joined: 22-July 03 From: Henley on Thames Member No.: 4811 Car Model:M3 Location:Henley on Thames |
Can I just add a little tip....
ALWAYS CRACK OFF THE FILLER NUT FIRST!!!!!! A couple of you have already said it was a little stiffer to undo. If you find you can't get it off or a tool fails or something once you have already drained your gearbox, you are stuffed! |
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Nov 3 2009, 06:27 PM
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Club Member Group: Registered Member Posts: 90 Joined: 12-June 07 Member No.: 41177 Car Model:Corolla T Sport Location:Chester |
QUOTE (dzvini @ Nov 3 2009, 12:19 PM) Guys, help me please! I've just changed my gearbox oil on '02 TS with just 2L of Mobil mobilube SHC 75w90! Do I have to fill it more or that is enough? Your 0.3 litres short there, I dont think it will be a major issue but i'd top up to be on the safe side to ensure the health of your gearbox. You can fill it on the flat without having to jack the car up again, but I guess you didnt want to buy another 1ltr bottle. |
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Nov 3 2009, 07:46 PM
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Top Rank Poster! Group: Registered Member Posts: 1666 Joined: 6-March 04 From: Grimsby, N.E. Lincolnshire Member No.: 9827 Car Model:Corolla T sport Location:Grimsby, N.E. Lincolnshire |
i think karma supra's tip is a good one! the other one is a good dose of Penol the night before you do it.
2litres is not enough UNLESS you managed to leave 0.3l in the casing. |
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Nov 4 2009, 01:45 AM
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New Member Group: Registered Member Posts: 12 Joined: 3-June 09 From: Belgrade, Serbia Member No.: 78843 Car Model:Corolla TS '02 Location:Serbia |
Ok, tnx guys, I was in a local car service and they've filled only 2 liters
 I guess they where checking for some other smaller engines... I will top those 0,3L asap 
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Nov 4 2009, 02:40 PM
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Top Rank Poster! Group: Advanced Members Posts: 7984 Joined: 22-July 03 From: Henley on Thames Member No.: 4811 Car Model:M3 Location:Henley on Thames |
The idea of the top up plug is you fill untill the oil runs out... Just make sure the car is level.
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