Automatic Transmission Fluid Change - Page 11 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

shaynek · 04-22-2018, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BirdTRD

Yes. The service manual instructions are a bit confusing but if you go to page PM72 (2. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AMOUNT ADJUSTMENT) you'll see that step 2) section (2) is "Start the engine" and the final step 9) is "Turn the ignition to off", it never says to turn the off engine in between.

Good to know. I'll need to check mine next time it's on a lift.

Firecruiser · 04-25-2018, 08:36 AM

Just went through this wonderful process. Transmission was much happier for a bit. Seems to be shifting like it did before the fluid change again.

I currently get an atf fluid odor after coming to a stop. I can only smell it in the cabin though. If i get out of the car i don't smell it or if i stick my nose under the car i don't smell it. I need to climb back under the car and take the cover off and make sure nothing is leaking. Has anyone else experienced this after changing atf fluid?

Lunatic · 04-25-2018, 08:57 AM

Anyone monitor their transmission temps? I have a gauge but can't find any info as to where the temp should be or what would be considered to hot.

VoltsFRS2013 · 04-29-2018, 01:56 AM

cannot believe you guys are getting quotes under $200 for this service.. called two stealerships here and got quoted near $400 and at $360 for one.

Also, glad to hear that those of you changing around 60k are having no issues. I'm at 49k and contemplating changing sometime this summer.

FRS_Ken · 04-30-2018, 10:16 PM

I jest had my atf and diff fluids changed today at my local dealer.
$243 CAD after taxes. The shop rate is $139 / hr CAD.
I supplied 8L of my own redline atf and motul 300 diff oil.
I was told/read online I'd need 7.4L doing the flush and fill method for the AT but I got 2L back. The service manager stated the torque converter holds a lot of fluid that a flush doesn't even get out - when they tear down an AT they have to manually drain the TC. And the manuals say 1.2L to drain and fill the diff, but the tech said he had trouble getting the bottle in to fill and mangled it beyond re-use so I didn't get 0.8L back - nothing back of the motul

I figured the dealer shop would use a nozzle or transfer the fluid into a industrial syringe?

So that's my experience. Hope it helps others in some way

carbonBLUE · 05-11-2018, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRS_Ken

I jest had my atf and diff fluids changed today at my local dealer.
$243 CAD after taxes. The shop rate is $139 / hr CAD.
I supplied 8L of my own redline atf and motul 300 diff oil.
I was told/read online I'd need 7.4L doing the flush and fill method for the AT but I got 2L back. The service manager stated the torque converter holds a lot of fluid that a flush doesn't even get out - when they tear down an AT they have to manually drain the TC. And the manuals say 1.2L to drain and fill the diff, but the tech said he had trouble getting the bottle in to fill and mangled it beyond re-use so I didn't get 0.8L back - nothing back of the motul

I figured the dealer shop would use a nozzle or transfer the fluid into a industrial syringe?

So that's my experience. Hope it helps others in some way

He had trouble? I didn't and I was on my back and didn't even raise the car when I did mine. I have an aftermarket exhaust though so that probably helped with clearance. I have a muffler delete and a trd that I switch between. And motul has a pop out funnle that's integrated with the bottle. Makes it easy just to squeeze it in there

N1rve · 05-14-2018, 12:09 PM

I just had mines changed out at 52k miles. Wasn't too dirty and still had some red. The car doesn't feel dramatically different.

carlovestela · 05-29-2018, 04:14 AM

Hello guys. Did this happen to you. Like if youre going full stop at stopsign. Your rpm will drop to 500. And after itll rise to 700-800?

monkeybike · 05-29-2018, 06:52 AM

Have you disconnected the battery recently?

How long has it been doing it?

brosifSmith · 05-29-2018, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlovestela

Hello guys. Did this happen to you. Like if youre going full stop at stopsign. Your rpm will drop to 500. And after itll rise to 700-800?

I have the same issue as you mr. hijacker. I was told it is the 'idle fluctuation' issue that is causing this, even though it's not necessarily idling in this situation. There is a TSB to fix it and all they do is reflash the TCM and it should fix the problem. I haven't gotten around to doing it but I heard it solves a few problems including the idle fluctuation, hard shifting in M mode and the idle dip when coming to a stop.

carlovestela · 05-29-2018, 02:23 PM

Lately sir

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkeybike

Have you disconnected the battery recently?

How long has it been doing it?

carlovestela · 05-29-2018, 02:24 PM

Did you already do that?

Quote:

Originally Posted by brosifSmith

I have the same issue as you mr. hijacker. I was told it is the 'idle fluctuation' issue that is causing this, even though it's not necessarily idling in this situation. There is a TSB to fix it and all they do is reflash the TCM and it should fix the problem. I haven't gotten around to doing it but I heard it solves a few problems including the idle fluctuation, hard shifting in M mode and the idle dip when coming to a stop.

brosifSmith · 06-08-2018, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carlovestela

Did you already do that?

I went and had it done. It still does it, but it has never stalled and actually died. Just goes down to 500 then back to 700. My best guess is it would be the Torque converter, but if its not actually stalling I'm sure it's not the biggest deal. it sure annoys me though.

Soloside · 06-08-2018, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brosifSmith

I went and had it done. It still does it, but it has never stalled and actually died. Just goes down to 500 then back to 700. My best guess is it would be the Torque converter, but if its not actually stalling I'm sure it's not the biggest deal. it sure annoys me though.

I've been very unlucky. No dealer wants to flash the TCM update for me in my 2014

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