A close look at changing the ATF WS transmission fluid in a 2004 Toyota Prius Constantly Variable Transmission or CVT (aka) eCVT - e standing for electronic.

This is part of my Permanent Vehicle Project. The project studies the best made, longest-lasting vehicles available and what it takes to keep them on the road as long as possible. Currently in the project are this 2004 Toyota Prius and my 1994 Toyota pickup with the 22re engine and a 5-speed transmission. Please share in the comments your suggestions for permanent vehicles and what you do to keep them running forever!

00:01 Dynamic Automotive 301-694-6250
00:15 Todd intro
00:28 http://Frederick.com Prius
00:35 ATF WS Toyota Transmission Fluid
00:50 Transmission Fill Plug
00:52 Transmission Drain Plug
01:22 Prius under the hood
01:41 Fill Plug
01:57 Drain Plug
02:10 Coolant Plug
02:22 Taking sample of fluid
02:55 Showing sample of old fluid (original 85,000 miles)
03:10 Draining out the old transmission fluid
04:22 Installing drain plug torque to 29 foot pounds
05:16 Putting new fluid in with a suction gun (4 quarts on ATF WS fluid from Toyota)
06:25 Torque the fill plug to 29 ft lbs
06:41 Before and after transmission fluid samples.
07:23 Jose and Todd wrapup - http://www.dynamicautomotive.net/