The Toyota Corolla line of legendary compact Japanese cars, in addition to manual and automatic transmissions, was also equipped by the automaker with CVTs. The first variable gearbox was installed on this model range in 2006. Later models received its modernized modifications. At the same time, smooth acceleration of the vehicle due to continuously variable gear shifting is the main feature of CVTs. And in terms of the transmission fluid used, they are radically different from other types of transmissions.
Oil for Toyota Corolla variator
About approvals
Compact Japanese cars of the Toyota Corolla series were equipped with:
- CVT modification K110
- CVT modification K111
- CVT modification K112
- CVT modification K310
- CVT modification K311
- CVT modification K312
- CVT modification K313
In this case, the oil for the Toyota Corolla variator is selected according to the specifications CVT Fluid TC or CVT Fluid FE.
How to set the oil level
Having poured new oil into the unit, it is necessary to distribute the lubricant over the entire area, and then drain the excess. Description of the procedure:
- Start the car.
- Move the variator handle, fixing it at each mark for 10-15 seconds.
- Wait until the fluid in the CVT transmission warms up to 45°C.
- Without turning off the engine, you need to unscrew the sump plug located near the front bumper. Excess oil will be drained.
- After waiting for the leak to stop, screw the plug back on and stop the engine.
The final stage of replacement is installing the plastic protection in place.
Toyota Corolla transmission fluid for variator K110/K111/K112
Earlier Toyota Corolla models received CVT modifications K110, K111 and K112, which the Japanese company Aisin Warner had been working on since the late 90s. Thus, the first variable transmission of the Toyota Corolla was represented by the K110 modification, the modernization of which led to the appearance of the K111 and K112 variators. As for the transmission fluid, the Japanese automaker recommends filling these automatic transmissions with oil with a CVT Fluid TC approval or an improved transmission fluid with a CVT Fluid FE specification. Accordingly, it is worth highlighting both the original products Toyota CVT Fluid TC and Toyota CVT Fluid FE, and their substitutes TOTACHI ATF CVT MULTI-TYPE and Mannol 8216 OEM for CVT.
| Toyota CVT Fluid TC | 4 liters Article: 08886-02105 Average price: 4500 rubles |
| TOTACHI ATF CVT MULTI-TYPE | 4 liters Article: 4562374691261 Average price: 3000 rubles 1 liter Article: 4562374691254 Average price: 900 rubles |
| Toyota CVT Fluid FE | 4 liters Article: 08886-02505 Average price: 5000 rubles |
| Mannol 8216 OEM for CVT | 4 liters Article: MN8216-4ME Average price: 2500 rubles 1 liter Article: MN8216-1ME Average price: 750 rubles |
Advantages and disadvantages
When choosing a CVT or automatic, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the pros and cons of CVT gearboxes.
Let's start with the advantages:
- There are no jerks or jerks typical of automatic transmissions. CVT gearboxes accelerate faster, unlike automatic transmissions.
- Reliability of the unit. When compared with automatic or manual transmissions, CVT transmissions are in no way inferior to these types of gearboxes in terms of reliability. Bad reviews about the operation of CVTs appear due to motorists’ failure to comply with operating rules. If you comply with all the conditions, and also take into account the nuances noted in the service book for the car, then the CVT transmission will last a long time.
- A CVT is a good option for novice motorists. Unlike manual cars, such cars have only two pedals, which greatly simplifies driving.
- Less fuel consumption, ensured by a smooth ride and dynamic acceleration of the car. Thanks to reduced fuel consumption, the machine emits fewer harmful substances through exhaust gases into the environment.
The main disadvantages characteristic of CVT gearboxes:
- The cost of repairs or oil changes at a service station will be high. This is due to the fact that at Russian service stations there are few specialists who can properly repair or service the box. And those that exist put a high price on such services.
- Failure of one of the sensors can lead to the inoperability of the unit as a whole. Even if the broken controller is not the main one.
CVT oil for Toyota Corolla K310/K311/K312/K313
In 2003, Aisin Warner completed its work on the K310 series CVTs, depriving them of all the “childhood diseases” present in the K110 series. Accordingly, these variators, modifications K310, K311, K312 and K313, began to be installed on Toyota Corolla starting in 2010. At the same time, the oil in these CVTs is selected according to the CVT Fluid FE specification, which is shared by both the original Toyota CVT Fluid FE transmission fluid and its analogues Fuchs TITAN CVTF FLEX and Molygreen CVT.
| Toyota CVT Fluid FE | 4 liters Article: 08886-02505 Average price: 5000 rubles |
| Fuchs TITAN CVTF FLEX | 4 liters Article: 600669416 Average price: 3900 rubles 1 liter Article: 600546878 Average price: 1350 rubles |
| Molygreen CVT | 4 liters Article: 0470105 Average price: 3500 rubles 1 liter Article: 0470104 Average price: 1100 rubles |
Replacement procedure
Before starting the procedure, you need to purchase and prepare
- new oil recommended by the manufacturer;
- replacement gasket for the pallet;
- fill hose;
- set of wrenches and hexagons.
The design of the variator does not provide for a control dipstick, so it is necessary to monitor the level of drained oil so as not to make a mistake when filling.
Replacement algorithm:
- Remove the plastic protection that covers the variator housing. It is held in place by bolts and plastic fasteners.
- Remove the longitudinal beam, which is located slightly to the right of the variator and is attached with four bolts.
- After this, all the bolts that hold the pallet will become accessible. When removing its cover, you need to be careful, because... there is some lubricant there.
- After removing the pan, the drain plug will become accessible. It should be unscrewed with a 6mm hexagon.
- Drain all possible liquid through this hole (volume about one liter).
- Using a No. 6 hex, unscrew the level tube in the drain hole. The liquid will then continue to flow out.
- Unscrew the pan mounting bolts located around the perimeter and drain the remaining liquid.
The height of the drain hole cylinder is more than one centimeter. Therefore, replacing the lubricant without removing the pan (partial) means that some of the used fluid will remain inside.
- Unscrew the three securing bolts and remove the filter. The remaining lubricant will begin to leak out.
- Wash the oil filter and pan thoroughly.
- Return the filter back and install a new gasket on the pan.
- Place the pallet in place and secure it with bolts.
- Screw in the level tube and drain plug.
- Remove the bead protection attached with two clips and unscrew the nut at the top of the variator.
- Add new oil using a hose.
- Reassemble the dismantled parts in reverse order after setting the oil level.
If you carry out this work yourself, without relevant experience, you should use video or photo instructions for greater clarity.
What kind of oil to pour into the 2013-2014 Toyota Corolla variator
When choosing transmission fluid for a 2013-2014 Toyota Corolla CVT, we recommend following the CVT Fluid FE specification. After all, based on Toyota’s recommendations, this oil is used in all CVTs installed on models of this automaker after 2012. Accordingly, in addition to the original Toyota CVT Fluid FE oil, we can recommend several of its substitutes. For example Kixx CVTF or Lukoil CVTF.
| Toyota CVT Fluid FE | 4 liters Article: 08886-02505 Average price: 5000 rubles |
| Kixx CVTF | 4 liters Article: L251944TE1 Average price: 2500 rubles 1 liter Article: L2519AL1E1 Average price: 650 rubles |
| Lukoil CVTF | 4 liters Article: 3146925 Average price: 2100 rubles 1 liter Article: 3146924 Average price: 550 rubles |
Design and principle of operation
CVT transmissions began to be installed on Toyota Corolla cars in 2006. The first continuously variable transmissions K310 and K311 were installed on cars with 1.5 and 1.8 liter engines. Since 2013, Axio and Fielder CVTs have been installed on cars of any configuration, regardless of the car’s engine. The transmission is a V-belt type unit.
Disassembled Corolla gearbox
The design of a CVT transmission in cars produced in 2007, 2008, 2013 and other years is quite simple. The unit includes two shafts, as well as a V-shaped belt connecting these pulleys to each other. CVT transmissions use metal straps. To ensure the separation of the shafts from the power unit, as well as the transmission of torque, torque converter devices are used. Thanks to this unit, the CVT transmission on the Corolla E160 operates more smoothly and has a longer service life. When driving speed changes, the drive and driven shafts move closer or further away from each other, changing their diameter. This helps to increase or decrease torque within the limits specified by the engine.
Life time
We can say about the new gearbox that its service life will be at least 120 thousand kilometers. If the rules of use are not followed, as evidenced by reviews from car owners, after this mileage problems begin in the operation of the unit. But if you operate the gearbox correctly and follow all recommendations for its maintenance, the unit will last 200 thousand km or even more.
Why change CVT oil?
It happens that a car breaks down at the most inopportune time. No driver wants to find himself in such a situation. To avoid this, you need to monitor the technical condition of the car. In particular, you need to monitor the power unit and gearbox.
Car owners often forget about the CVT. This is due to the fact that it is little known to drivers. However, if the variator fails, the functioning of other automotive components will be disrupted.
The variator does not require special care. It, like the engine, needs lubrication. If the oil is not changed, this will certainly affect the functioning of the engine.
Its wear increases and its service life is reduced. In view of this, it is necessary to replace not only transmission and engine lubrication, but also CVT lubrication.
Original Toyota oil
Toyota Fielder has its own features. According to the automaker's recommendations, synthetics should be poured into it. This is due to the high quality of the car.
The more modern the car, the more carefully it should be treated and the better the fuel and oil characteristics should be.
Ignoring the features of the Toyota Fielder can lead to its rapid breakdown. In view of this, purchase lubricants recommended by the manufacturer.
Change of oil
For drivers with basic plumbing skills, changing the oil will not seem like a difficult job. The main thing is to have an inspection hole in the garage and stock up on transmissions and consumables.
Which ATP to choose
Unscrew the filler plug, which you will find behind the left arch locker. The parts are marked with the letters TC or FE: using them you will determine which oil to fill in the 2014 Toyota Corolla CVT.
ATF Toyota 08886-02505
Original ATP:
- Toyota 08886-02505 - Volume - 4 l, price - from 4,460 rubles. The technical fluid with low viscosity and excellent low-temperature properties is made on a hydrocracking base. The oil also contains a package of anti-wear additives. It is better to use the product in regions with harsh winters.
- Toyota 08886-02105 - TS. Volume – 4 l, price – from 4,330 rubles. The original oil with optimal viscosity-temperature characteristics lubricates the mechanism and extends the service life of the V-belt drive.
The analogue for both types of oils is RAVENOL CVT KFE Fluid (4014835803725) - FE. The price of a 1-liter canister starts from 1,560 rubles.
Selection of consumables
The fluid in the Toyota Corolla CVT transmission is changed along with oil filters, gaskets and seals.
You can’t find an original filter, so buy high-quality analogues:
- JS Asakashi, article JT494K, price – from 1550 rubles.
- Cob-web 113200, price – from 1,100 rubles.
- Deppul DEA0W05T, price – from 860 rub.
- SCT SG 1096, price – from 1,230 rub.
- ZZVF GRA0W05, price – from 830 rub.
Oil filter JS Asakashi
Other consumables:
- Sealing ring made of high-quality rubber for the filler plug - Toyota 90430-12008, price - from 50 rubles.
- Gasket for variable box pan - Toyota 35168-12091 at a price of 380 rubles. for 1 piece
- The gasket for the drain plug of the oil pan of the unit - Toyota 90430-18008 costs 36 rubles.
Before replacing the ATF variator gearbox, stock up on flushing fluids to clean the pan and magnets.
Fluid volume for complete and partial replacement
The 2014 Corolla variable box includes 6.7 liters of technical fluid. If you plan to completely change the oil, then this must be done in several cycles: you will need at least 12 liters of fresh substance - it is more economical to take 3 cans of 4 liters each.
For a partial replacement, 2-4 liters of new lubricant is enough: with this amount you will replace 30-60% of ATP.
Partial replacement
An incomplete oil change is needed to refresh the fluid in the variator. This is an effective measure for 20 thousand km. By this time, the substance, as a rule, has not yet had time to become cloudy and oxidize: aging of the lubricant in a sealed container is a slow process.
Changing the oil in the variator
The essence of the partial replacement procedure: how much oil was drained, so much was added. Stock up on wrenches, new fluid, an empty plastic bottle with the neck cut off for working, a means for washing the pan and Nefraza-type magnets.
Place the car on the overpass, warm up the engine to 90° and turn it off. Remove the plastic shield and place the waste container. Then unscrew the drain plug under the machine.
Filling with new oil
The liquid flows quickly at first, then the stream becomes thinner - wait until the last drop. Screw the plug back into place. Wash the tray and magnets and reinstall.
Measure the amount of liquid drained and add exactly that amount through the overflow neck at the bottom. When performing a partial replacement, it is important to pour identical fluid without mixing it with another substance. Lubricants have different viscosities and different technical parameters: when mixed, liquids can curdle.
Filling with new oil
One fill updates the composition by a third. It is not necessary to change consumables during a partial procedure.
Level control
There is no dipstick in the Corolla gearbox. To check the oil level in the 2014 Toyota Corolla CVT, on a warm engine, unscrew the level control plug below the overflow neck. If the liquid flows in a thin, intermittent stream, the level is sufficient.
CVT filter Aisin K111F Toyota RAV4, consumables for replacement
Table of catalog numbers of components for changing oil in the Aisin K111F Toyota RAV4 variator.
At each oil change in the Aisin K111F variator, the filter must be changed. This is not difficult to do, but a dirty filter element can greatly reduce the life of the CVT. The manufacturer insists on using the original filter with catalog number 35330-0W040.
Do not be fooled by the variety of catalog numbers of the variator filter. It can be labeled in different ways:
- Toyota 35330-0W040;
- 35330-0W090;
- FTC110111112;
- FTC 111V-10112.
The catalog number depends on the market, but the filters themselves are exactly the same.
Alternatively, you can use a cheaper filter, for example, JS ASAKASHI JT485K. It comes complete with a gasket, the price is about 300 hryvnia (about 10 dollars in 2021).
Original gasket and pan of the Aisin K111F variator.
The number of the original pan gasket is 35168-63010. The drain plug gasket will also need to be replaced. The original gasket number is 90430-12008 .
Oil volume
Regardless of generation, modern cars had the same volume for oil changes in the Toyota Corolla Fielder CVT, which was 6.7 liters. This value indicates:
- How much does it take to make a complete change? How much of the substance needs to be filled over several cycles of changing the old oil with a complete change depends on the crankcase volume. In a whisk, this value is approximately 12-13 liters for a complete change of substance.
- What volume is needed for a simple (partial) addition of liquid. In this case, this value ranges from 2 to 4 liters, which will vary from 30 to 60%.
That and changing the oil in the variator - logbook of the 2012 Toyota RAV4 VATA on DRIVE2
Hello everyone. Finally, I changed the oil everywhere, including in the box. I won’t talk about how they changed the oil in the box, gearbox and transfer case. But I’ll tell you about the box: I bought 2 cans of oil (one shared with Dima on the Borontosaurus)) in the end Almost 5 liters of oil were drained, we also bought a filter that came with a gasket. And so the oil was drained, as I already said, almost 5 liters, there was just a coating on the magnets, the oil was dirty but there was no burning smell. After washing everything, they began to put it back together, the gasket that came with the filter was a rare piece of shit - it leaked, in the end, we removed everything anew, put the old METAL gasket together with sealant, we collected everything, filled it with oil, heated the box and drained the excess.
As a result, the box began to work softer, in my opinion.
PS Writing from a phone is not very convenient, the computer is broken. The Mondeo fits very well as a stand for an oil bucket))))
What happens if you don't change the oil on time?
Ignoring oil change intervals and warning signals recommended by professionals leads to unpleasant consequences:
- Contamination of the unit, which affects vehicle controllability.
- Unexpected breakdowns when the vehicle is moving, which can lead to an accident.
- Possible errors in gear shifting and damage to the unit, which is also dangerous while the machine is running.
- Complete failure of the variator.
To prevent such breakdowns in the Toyota RAV 4 CVT gearbox, it is necessary to observe the frequency of oil changes. Then the operating time of the car will increase significantly.
