Changing Transmission Fluid, On the GT S54 transmission. Options

[Silver94CelicaOw...]

Alright....so I go through the trouble of finding the old post with the Toyota Service Manual and download it so I could see how (or where, really...) to change my transmission fluid. The illustration in the .pdf files shows a Camry or Corolla transmission probably....Definately not the S54, and I just need to know where the drain and fill points are located.

I think I know where they might be, but before I pull any bolts out let me ask any of you guys if you could help me out first. Pics would be handy as well.

[Batman722]

I'm looking for 7a info too...

[Coomer]

Look for a 24mm bolt on the bottom of the tranny and one up just a bit higher. I know they're 24mm on the C-52. I'd imagine the S-54 is the same, but I'm not sure.

[Silver94CelicaOw...]

Alright, thanks Coomer. Theres a bolt that looks to be that size on the bottom of what I believe is called the differential casing?....lol....The only problem is finding the fill point. I looked just above what I'm very confident is the drain bolt, but didn't see a fill bolt anywhere. Is it accessed under the hood or underneath by the tranny? I'll take some pics tomorrow, and see if any of you guys can confirm anything.

This post has been edited by Silver94CelicaOwner: Jun 25, 2005 - 10:45 PM

[Supersprynt]

If your looking at the tranny from the front its on the right, on the very bottom parallel to the ground, not facing down. Its 24mm I believer like coomer said and you cant miss it. The fill plug is on the front side, facing towards you (if ur looking from the front of the car).

[lagos]

remove the 2 24m bolts... make sure to use a 6 point socket cause those strip easy. after you take them out and drain the oil, put the bottom bolt in, and fill new oil into the top one. it takes about 3 bottles and youll know when its full because it will start pouring out. just wait till it stops pouring out and put in the top bolt.

[Batman722]

what kind of fluid should I use Art ? I can't remeber what kind you had said before...

[Coomer]

what kind of fluid should I use Art ? I can't remeber what kind you had said before...
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I think Art uses Penzoil Synchromesh. I prefer B&M Synthetic Trick Shift ATF myself.

[Phat_99CeliGT]

i use redline in all my cars.
great stuff.

i heard royal purple is just as good too.

[Batman722]

what kind of fluid should I use Art ? I can't remeber what kind you had said before...
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I think Art uses Penzoil Synchromesh. I prefer B&M Synthetic Trick Shift ATF myself.
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awesome, thanks Coomer

looks like I will be attempting this tomorrow any tips ?

[Silver94CelicaOw...]

Alright, thanks alot you guys. I'm gonna investigate a little closer tomorrow morning, and I'll let you know how things turn out.

EDIT- Go me and Dustin, the rookie mechanics!!

This post has been edited by Silver94CelicaOwner: Jun 26, 2005 - 12:52 AM

[Coomer]

awesome, thanks Coomer

looks like I will be attempting this tomorrow  any tips ?
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Loosen the fill bolt before the drain bolt. You don't want to drain the oil only to find out that you can't get the fill bolt loose. Mine were very, very tight and both required lots of torque to break them loose.

And I'd use a funnel with a tube duct-taped to it so you can just pour the oil in from the top of your engine bay. I find that to be easier.

[Batman722]

DONE. It took less than an hour. My bolts weren't very tight. It was much easier than I expected it to be.

I used Mobil 1 synthetic gear oil for manual transmissions

[Silver94CelicaOw...]

Haha....I realized today I dont own a metric socket more than 19mm

Oh well. I'll have to make a run to NAPA tomorrow and see if I can borrow one or maybe just buy a good Metric socket set while I'm at it.