Total capacity of the new CVT transaxle is 9 US quarts... You should have enough with two 4 liter cans of Toyota CVT FE fluid.

 

If I had a CVT instead of manual transmission, I'd just get 5 quarts of MAG 1 full synthetic CVT fluid from Rock Auto for only $5.20 each... Its specs are excellent compared to all other CVT fluids. Suitable for Toyota CVT FE applications.

The price is reasonable because it's made in USA to the highest industry standards, instead of imported from Japan or Europe.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/tools/transmission-automatic,fluid+/+chemical,transmission+fluid,11387

https://mag1.com/products/transmiss...ar-automatic-transmission-fluid/mag-1-continuously-variable-transmission-fluid/

https://mag1.com/products/58/pds/

 

If I had a CVT instead of manual transmission, I'd just get 5 quarts of MAG 1 full synthetic CVT fluid from Rock Auto for only $5.20 each... Its specs are excellent compared to all other CVT fluids. Suitable for Toyota CVT FE applications.

The price is reasonable because it's made in USA to the highest industry standards, instead of imported from Japan or Europe.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/tools/transmission-automatic,fluid+/+chemical,transmission+fluid,11387

MAG 1® Continuously Variable Transmission Fluid - Mag 1

https://mag1.com/products/58/pds/

Better than Redline?🤔

 

His problem is that with auto tranny's you don't just drain and fill as one would do with a manual. You can only drain a portion of the fluid at a time -- say 2-3 quarts. So you end up draining 2 qts, refilling 2 quarts, drive it a little, and repeat 3-4 times. If it was me I guess I'd buy 12-15 qts and try it out. You can always go my more if it turns out very little drains out at a time.



OP, I think you might be the Guinea pig. Be sure to report back!

 

His problem is that with auto tranny's you don't just drain and fill as one would do with a manual. You can only drain a portion of the fluid at a time -- say 2-3 quarts. So you end up draining 2 qts, refilling 2 quarts, drive it a little, and repeat 3-4 times. If it was me I guess I'd buy 12-15 qts and try it out. You can always go my more if it turns out very little drains out at a time.

We're not talking about a conventional automatic transmission... Although it does include a torque converter, this is a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). Its total capacity is 9 US quarts. It does have a very specific method of topping it off to the proper level, at a certain temperature with drain plug removed and plastic level pipe still in the pan.

 

Bought some Redline CVT and changing this weekend I’ll report back how much drains out.

 

Will the Redline CVT void factory warranty and is it superior to the Toyota CVT fluid?

 

It is of relatively slightly higher viscosity at operating temps... It should offer outstanding protection. It's also listed in Red Line's OEM compatibility list.

Red line MT-LV 70W/75W is absolutely excellent in my manual 6-speed, by the way. :thumbsup:


Red Line https://www.redlineoil.com/non-slip-cvt

Amsoil https://www.amsoil.com/lit/databulletins/g3273.pdf

Motul https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/...product_descriptions/technical_data_sheets/79841/Multi_CVTF_(GB).pdf?1508355127

Mag 1 https://mag1.com/products/58/pds/

 

Nice. I’m a huge Red Line fan, running their 0W20 oil in my 2017 Tacoma V6 3.5L along with MTL in the Man Trans, 75W90 in the diffs, Ravenol 75W in the Tcase.

Really love the Group V synthetics.

It is of relatively slightly higher viscosity at operating temps... It should offer outstanding protection. It's also listed in Red Line's OEM compatibility list.

Red line MT-LV 70W/75W is absolutely excellent in my manual 6-speed, by the way.

Red Line https://www.redlineoil.com/non-slip-cvt

Amsoil https://www.amsoil.com/lit/databulletins/g3273.pdf

Motul https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/...product_descriptions/technical_data_sheets/79841/Multi_CVTF_(GB).pdf?1508355127

Mag 1 https://mag1.com/products/58/pds/

 

Just drained the auto trans. 1.5 Qts drained out yeah not a lot. Put the same amount back in.

 

"You need to remove the drain plug with an allen key head but the fluid inside will not drain much. The inner plastic tube needs to be screwed out with a similar sized allen head key as it is threaded the same as the drain plug. Once removed the fluid will drain."

https://www.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/topic/177750-cvt-transmission-fluid-change/

 

Yeah forgot that, I’ll do it again in a few weeks and drain with removing the plastic tube.

 

I assume the transmission was fully warmed up when you removed only the drainplug, hence the 1.5 quarts drained? You should be able to drain out at least 4 US quarts (3.78541178 liters) when removing drainplug and plastic level tube from your fully warmed up CVT.

 

Finally got around to fully changing the AT fluid. Like before 1.5 Qts drained out after removing the drain plug and another 3 Qts after removing the plastic level plug, total 4.5 Qts.

The plastic piece you can remove with a Phillips or screwdriver, or even your pinky finger, it wasn’t torqued down in there. So I put it back the same way.

 

Why so soon? You must really drive a lot as you posted but I can’t imagine that much driving in one year


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Got a deal on Redline AT fluid and was curious about first time changing it.

 

🏴‍☠️

 

Found this online... hopefully not too late..

 

Do u have a link?


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From their online service manual.

 

CVT fluid FE 08886-02505, fill plug is 24mm socket. To be exact on what Fluid you MUST USE, call any Toyota dealer and provide them with your VIN number and they will tell you exactly what you need. Why chince out on the second most expensive component piece on the car and chance it on some knock off fluid that may fail or worse yet ruin your transmission for good. Good Luck. 24 mm fill plug= torque 36 ft lb drain plug = torque 30 ft lb