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Toyota sienna transmission fluid change2/16/2024 ![]() Anyway, very easy vehicle to service fluids on. Most people don't even change theirs because the manual says it's a lifetime fill and I don't know anyone who has had one go out yet, though I'm sure there are some out there. ![]() These trans' are stout and if you change fluid yearly, around 15k miles, it should last the life of the van. I can't find Mobil 3309 around here so I just use the OEM fluid which is the same stuff. So you don't even have to get the van up in the air for oil, filter, and trans service !!! On ATF-the Toyota Type IV is relatively cheap at the dealer +- 4.30/qt. You can also just slide under the van and remove the oil drain plug after you get the filter on. Make sure a drain pan is under the drain thing under the filter. 5 L V6 all wheel drive doing a AMSOIL ATF transmission fluid change. Just reach under the exhaust manifold (please not when hot) and use your hands and twist off the filter (if you don't overtighten the one that's already on there). The 2010 Toyota RAV4 transmission fluid has a capacity of 4. You don't even have to jack it up to do those either. You don't even have to raise it up!! Just slide under there with a ratchet, the hex and let 'er drain. This is one of the easiest vehicles to to a trans drain on for sure-so count your blessings. I have done several drain and fills and you don't need to buy any more than 4 qts. Just about any parts store will have one. ![]() I have a 2005 Sienna and it does in fact use a 10MM hex. Not a big issue if you have a second vehicle to run out and get more (still a PITA), but it is if it's your only vehicle. You won't need quite that much, but safer to have too much on hand than it is to have to little and you can't get it to the fill line. Be sure to get a replacement crush washer, and have 5 qts/litres on hand for a drain and fill. I can't remember exactly offhand, but I think it uses a 10mm hex key. I bet you'll see much more change out of your fresh trans fluid then you have with your other fluids. Around 75% of all contaminants a transmission sees over it's lifetime are present after initial break-in so early maintenance is best. Transmission fluid is cheap and transmissions are not. If you have a drain plug on the pan then simple drain and fills are easy and should not be expensive. Look for T-IV or JWS 3309 in the applications list. Some of these fluids also meet tougher standards like Mercon V so you know you are getting good fluid. There are lots of reports on the board of people getting very good performance out of the Multi-vehicle fluids in vehicles spec'd T-IV. It does not mean they think it can go forever but that it varies with conditions. That means whenever you or your mechanic think it's time then do it. Toyota typically uses a "Inspect" standard for transmission fluid replacement. Use a regular interval and I would assume that any mini-van that is not a long haul delivery vehicle should be considered in a severe service category (think school car pool lane!). T-IV is not a lifetime fluid by any stretch.
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