Low Automatic Transmission Fluid in 2009 Toyota Corolla

I assume Automatic Transmission?
Today's Cars are very particular about correct CLEAN fluids
AND filters!

"ATF" in most cases means Automatic Transmission FORD
Someone has done a transmission service with FORD transmission fluid.

The damage is done, there is nothing I can do for you.

However, you can try flushing the system of ATF with Dextron III
Automatic Transmission fluid at a Oil service company.
This will flush all the Damaged parts through your already damaged Transmission into the filter, doing further damage to seals and... along the way. Plus change the Transmission filter.

Bottom line;
Regardless of correct Fluid, The Transmission fluid IS dirty,
The Transmission needs clean Fluid and filter changed to run correctly, In any case; This may save what ever is remaining of your Transmission's life or not and your Car won't move at all.
OR you could do nothing and the Car May run another 30,000 miles or another 300 miles.

IF after doing a Transmission service the car won't move,
you can try putting the FORD Transmission Fluid in, which is an old trick to TEMPORARILY fix old worn out Chevy Transmissions.

Your Choice :)

I suggest playing the Slots at a local Casino first, to see how your luck is going before making a decision.
GOOD LUCK!

Did you get it looked at by a professional? If your water pump went out, it could be something else in the cooling system, not the transmission, that is making the noise.
If your car was a Kia or similar brand, I'd say it's not worth it. Because it's a Toyota, you should be able to get it working and drive it for a long time. I think it's worth it.

after 30k miles and requird a world standard fluid ONLY.

The auto transaxle/differential fluid and filter should be changed every 30,000 miles or 24 months. The transaxle fluid and differential lubricant use the same Dextron III automatic transmission fluid. If you have a three speed automatic transaxle, the transaxle differential has a separate lubricant supply that should be checked every 15,000 miles or every 12 months. By the way........ see if there is a Half Price Books or other used book store in or near your town. I find used repair manuals like Hayes or Chiltons for $8.00 or less all the time. Hope this helps. Dano

Check your Trans model...

Change only - 2.6 quarts. Total refill - 6.1 quarts.

Transmission model A131L
19554
Application: With automatic transmission
Note : A131L transmissionCoastal Dexron VI ATF

06812
Application: With automatic transmission
Note : A131L transmissionCastrol High Mileage ATF

19509
Application: With automatic transmission
Note : A131L transmissionCoastal Dexmerc ATF 5 Gallon



Transmission model A245E
Transmission Fluid Type/Capacity
159920
Application: With automatic transmission
Note : A245E transmissionPennzoil Multi Vehicle ATF

VV353
Application: With automatic transmission
Note : A245E transmissionValvoline Dex/Merc ATF


Good luck.

Automatic Transmission Fluid - Volume: 2.50QTS. ( 2.4L ) - [Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II] - 1.6L Eng & 1.8L Eng

Manual Transmission Fluid - Volume: 1.80QTS. ( 1.7L ) - [API - GL-4 or GL-5 SAE 75W-90 or 80W-90] - 1.6L Eng & 1.8L Eng

Have the tranny serviced with fluid change and filter, if noise it still there it is the torque converter . Have the dealer fix it ,and have it on paper with dealer invoice when it is done. Do all this before warranty expires. IT IS NOT USUAL for any car, Toyota included, to have tranny whine!!!!!

1)New fuel filter
2)New air filter
3)New spark plugs, properly gapped.
4)One bottle (the red one)of STP fuel treatment. 4 times a year.
At 80000 miles I would also renew the spark plug wires.
At this time you also need to service the transmission. You dont say if its automatic or a manuel shift model. The auto will need the transmission pan remove and a new filter installed,then new fluid to fill.
The manuel needs the oil drained and renewed.

It uses AF3 type transmission fluid.

Please rate...don't forget!

Thanks!

There are 2 plugs on the tranny. Lower drain plug, and upper fill plug. Fluid is inserted thru the upper plug (after taking it out) until it starts coming out.