2000 Solara Question. Did search-no luck, Trans Fluid change? quarts? tools?

[gruvee87vertgt]

Howdy!

do I need any special sockets or anything else to change the fluid on this pos

how many quarts do I need? and is it the standered procedure? drain plug on trans pan? fill on top? thanx


I did search too!! no luck!

[toyomoho]

If auto trans check the drain plug, typically it is a 10mm hex socket.

If draining and refilling you will only get about 1/3 the total capacity, the remaining is in the torque converter.

The amount draining out is about 2 Qts.

Obtain a long nose funnel whose spout can fit into the top of the dipstick tube to add fluid. Add as much fluid as drains out.

Do 3-4 drain and refills with some driving in between and the majority of the fluid should be changed.

[gruvee87vertgt]

cool. thanx

[littlebookworm]

Check your owners' manual or even the dipstick itself as to which fluid you need. My 05 Solara takes a special Toyota fluid. I don't know for sure if yours is the same, but do check. Putting in the wrong fluid will really screw up the transmission. When I did my 05, I had to pour in 5 quarts of fluid to refill it. Some Toyotas have separate drains and fills for the transmission and the differential, though the use the same fluid. Those with a separate setup for the differential are refilled from a fill plug underneath. No real big deal to do, but you have to know which layout you've got. I'd suggest you pick up a repair manual for your car. Makes life a lot easier. Good luck.