Where does transmission fluid go in a 2009 Toyota Corolla?
The black metal ATF pan is located on the right (driver) side of the engine bay. The silver metal drain bolt is situated at the left (passenger side) rear corner of the pan.
What type of transmission fluid goes in a 2009 Toyota Corolla?
The recommended transmission fluid for the 2009 Toyota Corolla is Dexron ViATF, as the manufacturer claims.
How often should you change transmission fluid in a Toyota Corolla?
Whether you’re driving a Toyota Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Sequoia, or some other vehicle, you’ll find most vehicles will specify the need to do a transmission fluid change somewhere between 15,000 and 100,000 miles.
When to add transmission fluid to a Toyota Corolla?
If the transmission fluid level in your Corolla is low, you need to add transmission fluid through the dipstick tube. When adding transmission fluid to your Corolla, be sure to add it slowly as it will fill up quickly and is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill.
Where is the transmission fluid dipstick in a Toyota Corolla?
The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your Corolla and how to check the transmission fluid level. If the transmission fluid level in your Corolla is low, you need to add transmission fluid through the dipstick tube.
How much fluid does a Toyota transmission hold?
The transmission holds anywhere from 3-4 qts. Not sure what the capacity is when you remove the pan. Check your owner’s manual. Is this a manual or automatic transmission? If it’s auto, you have a dipstick that shows you the fluid level. That’s the same place to refill the transmission.
How much does it cost to replace transmission fluid?
It’s only a partial fluid replacement but easier to do than an oil change. +1 drain/refills. Valvoline Maxlife ATF, about $18/gallon at Walmart. The problem is making sure the mechanic fill the level correctly. I’d think most underfill. With 85K miles I’d even change out the felt filter. The filter kit with gasket is like $12-20+shipping.