Leaking Transmission Fluid
07-25-12, 07:53 AM
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Ok, so I decided to do drain and fill transmission fluid on my 2005 ES. Ordered the 8 quarts Toyota T-IV ATF from ebay. Was planning on buying jack and jack stands but those service ramps got me thinking and felt it was better way to raise the car for fluid change. They can raise your car by about 8-10 inches or so. Is that good enough clearance for fluid change? Or should I buy the jack? (I might still buy jack stands for the additional support for ramp). Thoughts?
07-25-12, 09:20 AM
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Ok, so I decided to do drain and fill transmission fluid on my 2005 ES. Ordered the 8 quarts Toyota T-IV ATF from ebay. Was planning on buying jack and jack stands but those service ramps got me thinking and felt it was better way to raise the car for fluid change. They can raise your car by about 8-10 inches or so. Is that good enough clearance for fluid change? Or should I buy the jack? (I might still buy jack stands for the additional support for ramp). Thoughts?
07-25-12, 12:12 PM
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Did you mean to say that you can get under the car without jacking up the car or just lay down on the floor and reach the drain plug without actually sliding under the car? I am new DIYer, I looked at the drain plug and don't think I can drain the fluid without getting under the car.
07-25-12, 04:52 PM
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It's possible to reach in without raising the car, but I do it anyway for convenience. The biggest issue with clearance is being able to fit your drain pan.
Go with ramps if you're not planning to remove your wheels - suspension and tire rotations.
One bonus for raising a car on four jack stands is that it keeps it level with the ground.
Go with ramps if you're not planning to remove your wheels - suspension and tire rotations.
One bonus for raising a car on four jack stands is that it keeps it level with the ground.
07-25-12, 05:06 PM
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Thanks folks. I just bought the ramps. Didnt change the fluid yet but tried to see if ramps would raise the car high enough for the job. It does. Just waiting for the ATF fluid from eBay. Will probably do it on Friday/Saturday. I am super excited.
07-25-12, 05:52 PM
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Did you mean to say that you can get under the car without jacking up the car or just lay down on the floor and reach the drain plug without actually sliding under the car? I am new DIYer, I looked at the drain plug and don't think I can drain the fluid without getting under the car.
The oil pan fits underneath the drain plug no problem.
07-25-12, 05:55 PM
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Just be careful not to over run the ramp....I have witnessed my neighbor doing it. The father was outside the car instructing the daughter to slowly drive up the ramp. She gave a little too much gas....
07-25-12, 05:56 PM
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07-25-12, 06:39 PM
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Yes, its bit difficult and takes a while. But I managed to get the car on the ramps ok, all by myself. So I guess, I am good to go.
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