The tenth generation of compact Japanese Toyota Corolla cars, which received the factory index E150, boasts both a classic manual gearbox and a hydromechanical and robotic automatic transmission, which were installed on pre-restyling and restyled models of this series from 2006 to 2013. At the same time, according to the recommendation of the automaker, the transmission fluid in these machines must be selected according to factory specifications. Therefore, next we will talk about the oil in the Toyota Corolla 150 automatic transmission, consider its tolerances, and also talk about original and analog transmission oils that can be poured into automatic transmissions of these modifications.
Automatic transmission oil for Toyota Corolla E150
About approvals
The Toyota Corolla E150 model range received at its disposal:
- 4-speed hydromechanical automatic U240E, U340E, U341E series
- 5-speed robot C50A
When choosing oil for these automatic transmissions, depending on the automatic transmission modification, Toyota recommends following the Type WS or MTG Oil LV API GL-4 SAE 75W specifications, which will help you choose the highest quality transmission fluid for these automatic transmissions.
Nikolay, ownership experience - 4 years
I drove my car a record amount.
The Corolla model is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the best-selling model in the world, and there are reasons for this.
My car has a manual transmission and a 1.6-liter engine, year of manufacture – 2012. I purchased this car in 2013 with a mileage of 35 thousand kilometers, and today it is 285 thousand kilometers. I know that driving so much in such a period of time requires effort, but the fact remains a fact. What happened to this car? Almost nothing. I read reviews from owners about how reliable the Toyota Corolla is, but I didn’t think it was that reliable. The engine runs like a clock, but it has been watched all this time. I changed the oil every 10 thousand kilometers, but the engine itself never revved too hard, because this car is my workhorse. All the same, when you press the pedal to the floor, you won’t get normal dynamics from it.
Regarding the interior, I can say: this is a very high-quality middle class. You can see what the Japanese have done for Europeans who are used to driving Volkswagens and other German Lada cars.
There is no need to climb under the hood: everything is in plastic. I really like the sound of Toyota engines - they are really quiet. Whether there is diesel or gasoline under the hood, the engine seems to rustle. I mostly travel on highways, but I can say that the engine power is quite sufficient for the city.
The quality of the paint leaves much to be desired: the car was all chipped and scuffed 200 thousand kilometers ago.
Automatic transmission oil for Toyota Corolla 150 U240E/U340E/U341E (4 gears)
The most popular automatic transmission that the Japanese automaker equipped the tenth generation Toyota Corolla E150 is the Aisin Warner 4-speed hydromechanical automatic transmission of modifications U240E, U340E and U341E. Both pre-restyling and restyled models of this series received this automatic transmission. As for the transmission fluid, Toyota calls for automatic transmissions of these modifications to be filled exclusively with oil with Type WS approval, allowing the use of both original Toyota Type WS oil and its substitutes Aisin ATF AFW+, Kroon Oil SP Matic 4036, and so on.
| Toyota Type WS | 4 liters Article: 08886-02305 Average price: 4000 rubles 1 liter Article: 08886-81210 Average price: 1300 rubles |
| Aisin ATF AFW+ | 4 liters Article: ATF-6004 Average price: 3000 rubles |
| Kroon Oil SP Matic 4036 | 1 liter Article: 32224 Average price: 950 rubles |
Yuri, car ownership experience - 2 years
I bought this car at the end of 2014. To be honest, I had a negative attitude towards the Japanese: boring interiors, inexpressive design. Previously I owned a BMW E39, and in comparison these are two completely different cars. If in BMW I had to change something every month, then when I switched to Toyota, I was simply happy. My car is a 2014 model with a 1.6 displacement and a manual transmission. Of course, the interior and dynamics seem simply terrible after the E39, but I stopped paying attention to all this after a couple of months, and a year later I fell in love with this brand for such high reliability.
Over the 3 years of ownership, the car did not lose any performance at all: it accelerated to hundreds in 12 seconds, and has maintained this figure to this day. The car is not fast at all, and I am surprised that many people complain about this if you read the reviews about the 2014 Toyota Corolla. Isn't it clear that the car is for daily driving?
The gearbox has short gears. From the first to the second the distance is still long, and then everything is short. These gears can be switched from one to another, and it turns out that when I’m driving on the highway at 100 km/h, the tachometer shows 3000 rpm, which is a bit too much. When switching, you can hear a pleasant click, like a rifle bolt.
I can't say that this car has no sound insulation. In the engine compartment it is exactly at the level, because at idle you can’t hear it at all. But as for the arches, this is a complete disaster: you can hear absolutely everything, even the sound of water flowing when you drive through puddles. It feels like they are made of some kind of foil...
But I have no complaints about the car and recommend it to everyone. If you read this review about my 2014 Toyota Corolla, then think about buying such a car.
Transmission oil for automatic transmission Toyota Corolla E150 C50A (robot)
Less commonly, on the Toyota Corolla E150 you can see the 5-speed C50A robot, which was installed on pre-restyling models of this line from 2006 to 2010. This machine, working exclusively with a 1.6 liter gasoline engine, prefers transmission fluid with MTG Oil LV API GL-4 SAE 75W approval. At the same time, Toyota offers for purchase an original oil of its own production called Toyota Gear Oil LV 75W MT. Its analogues that have this specification are MITASU ULTRA LV GEAR OIL GL-4 75W Synthetic Tech and CASTROL SYNTRANS B 75W.
| Toyota Gear Oil LV 75W MT | 1 liter Article: 08885-81001 Average price: 1300 rubles |
| MITASU ULTRA LV GEAR OIL GL-4 75W Synthetic Tech | 4 liters Article: MJ-420 Average price: 4000 rubles 1 liter Article: MJ-4201 Average price: 1300 rubles |
| CASTROL SYNTRANS B 75W | 1 liter Article: 15054A Average price: 900 rubles |
Dmitry, car ownership experience - 2 years
Good day to all readers. Two years ago I bought myself a 2012 Corolla with a manual capacity of 1.6 liters. I would like to tell you how this car behaves after a run of 115 thousand kilometers.
Externally, everything is in order with the car, the only nuance is that one brake light bulb has burned out. There is no rattling or creaking in the cabin at all.
I advise you to pay attention to this factor when buying such a used car, because if the plastic panels make sounds when driving, it means they were removed, and therefore the body was damaged. Also be wary if, with such a mileage, not a single button in the cabin has been erased, although they were pressed often.
Regarding the gearbox: I changed the clutch at 100 thousand km. I won’t say that the prices are sky-high: the disk itself cost 10 thousand rubles, and the replacement work cost 35 thousand from an official dealer.
The car’s engine “feels” perfect and didn’t consume a single gram of oil. It’s not for nothing that the owners of such cars are proud of these engines. The sound of the engine in the cabin is practically inaudible, which is very pleasant on long trips.
I saw a lot of complaints, while reading reviews about the 2012 Toyota Corolla, about the paintwork of this car: it is soft and wears off almost after you run your fingernail over it. I don’t understand these people, because with this mileage I only have one chip on my car.
I didn’t really like this feature: when the car is started, it’s impossible to open the trunk with the key.
But in fact, I am very pleased with this car, I haven’t even changed anything in terms of the chassis for such a mileage!
Spare parts are inexpensive, all components are reliable - it’s not for nothing that this car is so respected on our roads. Despite the fact that this is one of the most expensive cars on the secondary market, it is very profitable due to the fact that you will not spend money on repairs. I recommend this unpretentious and reliable car to everyone.
What kind of oil is in the automatic transmission of a 2012 Toyota Corolla 150
The 2012 Toyota Corolla E150 models belong to the restyled series, which was produced by the Japanese automaker from 2010 to 2013. As an automatic transmission, these cars were equipped with the above-described 4-speed Aisin Warner automatic transmissions of modifications U240E, U340E and U341E. Accordingly, the oil in these automatic transmissions is selected according to the Type WS specification. This can be either the original Toyota Type WS transmission fluid or its analogues Idemitsu ATF Type TLS-LV, Total Fluidmatic LV MV and others.
| Toyota Type WS | 4 liters Article: 08886-02305 Average price: 4000 rubles 1 liter Article: 08886-81210 Average price: 1300 rubles |
| Idemitsu ATF Type TLS-LV | 5 liters Article: 30040096953 Average price: 2900 rubles 1 liter Article: 30040096-750 Average price: 700 rubles |
| Total Fluidmatic LV MV | 1 liter Article: 199475 Average price: 900 rubles |
Toyota Corolla robotic gearbox - pros and cons
Let's consider what advantages and disadvantages await car enthusiasts who purchased a Toyota Corolla with a robotic gearbox.
Controlling a robot box is better?
Toyota Corolla with a robotic gearbox has three operating modes, which should be easy and simple to use. In addition, it warns of malfunctions, helps when starting off, and checks whether the door is closed.
If you close your eyes to the need to manually switch to neutral, then operating an AMT is no more difficult than an automatic transmission, and its functionality is richer.
This statement is true for a fully functional mechanism. When the robot starts to think or twitch the car, no, no, but you have to intervene (change modes). And be nervous.
Pros of AMT:
- Economical.
- Comfort.
- Adaptation to driving style.
- Three driving modes.
But there are also disadvantages:
- Weak dynamics, switching delays.
- Low reliability.
- Tendency to overheat.
- The need for periodic initialization.
- Warm-up required.
- Does not like vigorous driving.
- Unreliable electric drives.
- Afraid of high and low temperatures.
There are no complaints about the efficiency of the robot. Over 100 km it will consume half a liter less gasoline than a classic automatic transmission:
- 6 l, 124 hp, manual transmission 6.7 l /100 km.
- 6 l, 124 hp, manual transmission, 6.9 l /100 km.
- 6 l, 124 hp, automatic transmission, 7.2 l /100 km.
Owners for whom everything works fine (they were either lucky or they improved the gearbox) note that driving is incredibly comfortable.
But what kind of comfort and enjoyment of a quiet ride can we talk about when the car jerks spontaneously, and on the instrument panel you wait for the appearance of a gear and the notorious error p0810.
Possible problems with manual transmission: detailed comments
We are very pleased with the comprehensive and objective reviews of the Toyota Corolla on the robot. They help to reveal the characteristic shortcomings of the mechanism.
Mechanical problems
Common mechanical problems include:
- Worn actuator shaft bushings. The consequence is a misalignment of the shaft, an increase in the friction force in the engagement, an increase in currents, an increase in the temperature of the mechanism and, as a consequence, failure of the mechanism.
- In summer, the gearbox may overheat.
- The clutch overheats, resulting in increased wear. Its resource is several times less than with mechanics.
Here is one of the stories about the modernization of the actuator:
Review from a Toyota car owner
Electrical faults
Common electrical faults:
- In the cold, one of the sensors may fail and the box will be knocked into neutral.
- Burnout of the release actuator motor (the switching mechanism rarely fails).
- Worn actuator motor brushes.
- Malfunctions of the ECU (old model).
The owner's story about electrical faults on the car
At the end of the section on malfunctions, there is an excerpt from a large study on the topic:
Excerpt from the study
Checking the oil level in a Toyota Corolla E150 automatic transmission
The oil level in the Corolla 150 automatic is checked with a dipstick. This manipulation, which should be performed weekly, consists of the following actions:
- warming up the oil in the machine to 70 degrees
- placing the car on a horizontal surface
- moving the automatic selector to position N
- cleaning the dipstick from oil
- directly measuring the level of transmission fluid in the automatic transmission
Checking the oil level in the automatic transmission using a dipstick
Automatic transmission: advantages and disadvantages
An automatic car is also not as dynamic as a classic manual. Compared to a robot, an automatic transmission consumes more fuel. With an active driving style, such a gearbox requires high operating costs (more frequent oil changes, consumables). Compared to an automatic machine, robot maintenance is cheaper. However, an automatic transmission makes driving a car much easier, which is especially important for beginners who do not have sufficient experience, attentiveness and self-confidence, or people who prefer comfort and smoothness to speed and dynamism.
Toyota Corolla with automatic transmission
Features of the automatic transmission in the Toyota Corolla are too long top gears, which is why acceleration is often sluggish but smooth, and the absence of a manual mode (it is only possible to limit the range of gears that are used). In addition, an automatic car has a higher cost than its analogue.
For fast and sharp driving, neither a robot nor an automatic machine is 100% suitable. However, they increase driving safety for people without experience, but make the car more calm and thoughtful.
Thus, the choice between a robot and an automatic in a car like a Toyota Corolla depends on the driving habits and the owner’s expectations from the car. Both types of gearboxes have both advantages and disadvantages, while remaining analogous to each other.
