accidentally drained some ATF!!

[aaron_aurionsx6]

Hi,

We were doing an oil change on my 07 sx6 and my mate accidentally opened the overflow plug on the transmission. About 1 Ltr of fluid came out.

I see it holds about 5 ltrs so I'm hoping the 1 ltr is just overflow but worried that we should now try to add some ATF back in. I don't have any ATF except Dexron3 and know we can't use that.

Wondering if there any risk here or if we can just leave as is?

Thanks guys

Aaron

[Kenshin X]

first i just want to say... "HAR HAR!!!"

ok, now thats over i would like to ask "how did ur friend get it wrong?"

and the answer your question above, get genuine toyota fluid and put 1L in.

P.S. and do it quick smart.

Edited October 19, 2013 by Kenshin X
do it quick smart

[aaron_aurionsx6]

Thanks. Not sure, he just made a mistake because it's on the same place in his car. I don't know enough to have stopped him. Anyway... Thanks for the response. Any ideas on how to easily access the refill plug? Any pitfalls I need to be aware of?

[Pah]

http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/topic/19545-the-tocau-aurion-faq/

[aaron_aurionsx6]

Pah, I have read the FAQ. Which part are you referring to? Thanks

[aaron_aurionsx6]

I looked at the procedure. I'm not qualified to take apart the front of my car to get to the refill plug (remember I'm the guy whose friend caused this!)

What are the chances toyota will just add a litre of atf into it for me?

I could ask them to do a full flush but I'm seeing forum posts saying that is quoted at 700, which I can't afford atm.

Cheers

Aaron