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Transmission Drain and Fill

Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by bonanzoo, May 30, 2019.

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  1. Leadfoot J. McCoalroller

    Leadfoot J. McCoalroller Senior Member

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    Erm... there's no belt. There's no torque converter either. While we're at it there aren't any clutches, bands or brakes.

    I think it's good to change transmission fluid in these... just nowhere near as necessary as with any traditional automatic.

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    #21 Leadfoot J. McCoalroller, Jun 23, 2019
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    Sky_Velleity New Member

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    There's no torque converter in any of the Toyota Hybrid Transaxles that I know of. There's simply no need, MG1 replaces the need for them.
    In all models other than the Aqua/Prius C, the fluid runs through the coolant system, so if you wanna be lazy you can just unplug one end, point it into a bucket, and fill it up using the other, for a total flush. Still, just letting it drain and refilling will get nearly everything in it out.
    Additionally, I don't think I've seen a single belt in any of the Aqua's I've torn apart so far, let alone in the transmission.
     
    #22 Sky_Velleity, Jun 24, 2019
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    The transaxle fluid runs through the coolant system? i did not knew that the Prius C had that. Are you sure about that?
     
    #23 Sonic_TH, Jun 11, 2022
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