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I have never replaced either item but rockauto.com usually has some of the best prices on these types of components.

You're right, the 2011 automatic also uses WS. It wouldn't hurt to drop the pan and change the filter but you're right, you would need a small torque wrench, a funnel, a drain pan and obviously a socket set. You could probably pick up an inexpensive torque wrench at Harbor Freight.

I don't know how you would stop the flow (once it starts draining out) at one quart, the pan holds approximately 3 quarts (I believe the book says 2.8 quarts). That's also a lot of extra wear and tear on your drain plug and transmission pan threads. Personally I wouldn't do it that way, I...

Just curious if you ever resolved your issue. Thanks.

Even though they flushed it they may not have gotten all of the old fluid out of it. I have a 2012 Corolla that I bought used with 114,000 miles on it to use as my commuter and I have drained and refilled my transmission twice (at each oil change) with Toyota WS fluid since I have owned it and...

Thanks for sharing your issue. I'm about to tackle this job when I get time and this will definitely help.

David, I've never had the issue but I recommend you check a local salvage yard to see if they have a replacement seat available. You could also perform a google search for the item. Good luck!