For 2013 Yaris Second generation facelift Toyota recommends to use: API GL-4, SAE 75W, SAE 75W-90, and API GL-5 transmission oils. To select the right transmission oil see the table below.
How much transmission oil you need to put into 2013 Yaris depends on conditions listed below.
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Manual transmission oil replacement for your 2013 Toyota Yaris can be done on your driveway. The whole job will take about 30–60 minutes and will save you around $100.
There are two plugs on the transmission - the drain plug at the bottom, and the refill plug on the side. First step is unscrew the refill plug, and then unscrew the drain plug. Use a spanner or a retched with the correct size head. After oil came up screw the drain plug back with a new gasket. Then refill the transmission with new transmission oil.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2013 Toyota Yaris user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Toyota warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Toyota Yaris service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2013 Toyota Yaris you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2013 Toyota Yaris generations
In 2013 Toyota offered 2 generations of the Yaris. Manual transmission oil capacity may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.