|
Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) Everything related to the mechanical maintenance of the FR-S and BRZ |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
02-12-2014, 10:56 PM | #1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Drives: SWP FR-S
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 620
Thanks: 346
Thanked 172 Times in 114 Posts
Mentioned: 24 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Transmission fluid change from dealership?
So, I've seen numerous posts about changing your transmission fluid as soon as possible. I'm still under warranty so I thought of making an appointment at my local Toyota/Scion dealership for changing my tranny fluid.
I'm a little on the fence about this because I've also seen people running into problems caused by the mechanics at the dealership. What do you guys think?
__________________
|
02-13-2014, 01:15 AM | #2 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT
Location: Puyallup, WA
Posts: 29,869
Thanks: 28,791
Thanked 31,816 Times in 16,425 Posts
Mentioned: 708 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Assuming a MT, is it shifting smoothly .. ?? If not, you may wish to consider an alternative fluid (to the Toyota stuff). As far as having the dealership change the fluid, it's a fairly straight forward procedure. Drain the old fluid out through the only plug on the bottom, replace drain plug, add fluid through the filler hole, till it won't take anymore, replace the plug. Only two moving parts, so, as long as they don't cross thread the plugs ..... you're good to go. humfrz |
|
02-13-2014, 01:19 AM | #3 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Drives: 2013 MT Asphalt FRS
Location: Baldwin Park, CA
Posts: 1,051
Thanks: 237
Thanked 235 Times in 157 Posts
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Can't find any diy tranny fluid change |
|
02-13-2014, 01:26 AM | #4 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Drives: SWP FR-S
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 620
Thanks: 346
Thanked 172 Times in 114 Posts
Mentioned: 24 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
__________________
|
|
02-13-2014, 02:19 AM | #5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Drives: 2013 FRS
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 403
Thanks: 110
Thanked 58 Times in 50 Posts
Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
they most likely won't do it i already tried a bunch of times and my dad had an extremely big job there and they still wouldn't do it, plus i probably wouldn't use the toyota junk id go with motul 300
|
02-13-2014, 02:27 AM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Drives: SWP FR-S
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 620
Thanks: 346
Thanked 172 Times in 114 Posts
Mentioned: 24 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
i looked into changing the fluid myself but you need a fluid pump, which i do not have lol
__________________
|
02-13-2014, 02:47 AM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Drives: JAWS
Location: socal
Posts: 703
Thanks: 753
Thanked 437 Times in 224 Posts
Mentioned: 27 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
|
Not if you use Motul.....
|
02-13-2014, 09:49 AM | #8 | |
Cone basher
Join Date: Mar 2012
Drives: 2017 Subaru BRZ Series.Yellow
Location: Dodgin cones in San Antonio, TX
Posts: 800
Thanks: 51
Thanked 256 Times in 169 Posts
Mentioned: 7 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
There are 2, I believe 10mm hex head (I could be wrong on the size) plugs that are on the drivers side of the manual transmission casing. One is towards the rear of the case and very low and the other is more forward and higher up. Front to fill and rear to drain. Ideally you would want to have the car on ramps or something so that it is sitting fairly flat to do the drain and fill. Its really no more difficult than changing the engine oil, other than its a little more cramped. |
|
02-13-2014, 10:35 AM | #9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT
Location: Puyallup, WA
Posts: 29,869
Thanks: 28,791
Thanked 31,816 Times in 16,425 Posts
Mentioned: 708 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
|
02-13-2014, 10:36 AM | #10 |
Equinsu Ocha
Join Date: Mar 2013
Drives: SWP BRZ Limited
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 126
Thanks: 28
Thanked 58 Times in 38 Posts
Mentioned: 4 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
I just had my diff and trans fluid changed to Motul. Night and day difference.
|
02-13-2014, 10:40 AM | #11 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT
Location: Puyallup, WA
Posts: 29,869
Thanks: 28,791
Thanked 31,816 Times in 16,425 Posts
Mentioned: 708 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
humfrz |
|
The Following User Says Thank You to humfrz For This Useful Post: | Jolaessss (02-13-2014) |
02-13-2014, 11:57 AM | #12 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S, 2014 Lexus IS350
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 372
Thanks: 337
Thanked 122 Times in 91 Posts
Mentioned: 16 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
The general consensus on the form would say it's a good idea to do a fluid change on the transmission. Many people have been having issues with shifting, gear noise, etc. The majority of the time changing fluids will help.
These are the main brands most people use on the form: -Motul -AMSOIL -Pentosin -Red Line Also, you might want to check out MTEC's new shifter springs. I just bought some myself but haven't used them yet. I hear they are pretty nice! http://www.mtecind.com/diy/scion-frs...pring-install/ |
02-13-2014, 04:19 PM | #13 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Drives: SWP FR-S
Location: San Jose, CA
Posts: 620
Thanks: 346
Thanked 172 Times in 114 Posts
Mentioned: 24 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
__________________
|
02-13-2014, 04:39 PM | #14 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Drives: Black Panda BRZ
Location: Norf London, innit
Posts: 154
Thanks: 59
Thanked 36 Times in 28 Posts
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
You don't need a pump whatever oil you use. Just buy a funnel, and about 3 ft of hose to fit on the end of the funnel, and that is small enough diameter to fit through the filler hole. Pass through the engine bay from the top and into the filler hole then pour the oil in.
Oil pumps are a PITA and never seem to work well. Sent via Tapatalk. |
|
|
Tags |
fluid, transmission, transmission fluid |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
DIY - Transmission / Diff Fluid Change Reference Guide | F1point4 | DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides | 295 | 05-13-2023 02:34 AM |
Automatic Transmission Fluid Change | jmaryt | Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) | 169 | 08-26-2018 07:55 PM |
Change your manual transmission fluid ASAP!!! | Kostamojen | Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) | 383 | 12-12-2016 09:29 AM |
What transmission fluid are you using? | Chillz | Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) | 25 | 04-06-2013 10:45 PM |
Transmission and Differential Fluid Change LINK | Amadeus | DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides | 1 | 12-23-2012 06:01 PM |