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  1. Connor

    Complete Transmission Flush - Trying To Get Proper Fluid Level

    I did a complete flush and filter change in my 2011's transmission, and now I'm having difficulty reading the level of the new fluid on the dipstick. I know there is a cold and a hot marking for fluid level, and that the engine is supposed to be idling during the check, but I'm getting mixed...
  2. speedkar9

    How a Power Steering Pump Works

    I thought I'd share my teardown of a power steering pump. Its quite interesting what's inside and how it works! Here are a few photos of the pump teardown. This is the high pressure line and pump removed: This is the pressure port union. The two small holes are what fluid travels through...
  3. speedkar9

    What's inside a torque converter?

    The torque converter is located between the engine and transmission on most vehicles with an automatic transmission. It is responsible for connecting the engine to the transmission. Here's a video on how it works: The torque converter sits in the bell housing in front of the transmission...
  4. ben_marko

    Fuel filter and transmission filter/fluid changes

    I have a 2015 Toyota Corolla S. How often does the fuel filter and CVT transmission fluid and filter need to be changed? From what I can tell, the transmission fluid is a "lifetime" fluid, whatever that means. But wouldn't the filter still need to be changed? And the same for the fuel filter...
  5. J

    2001 Toyota Corolla automatic transmission flush and filter change

    Hey all I recently changed the trans fluid on my corolla and the trans filter. I made a video showing how I did it, and showed an easy way to get the stupid rubber gasket to line up all the holes without having to use any sealant or anything. This should work for the 3 speed (though it will be a...
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