Toyota Corolla Transmission Filters
Keep your Toyota Corolla humming along without a problem with a transmission filter protecting it. Transmission filters prevent the buildup of particles and debris, providing you with thousands of miles of trouble-free driving. Whether you need a light-duty or heavy-duty model, the right filter for your Toyota vehicle is available.
What is a transmission filter?The transmission filter in your Toyota Corolla is a special element that does its work deep within its linkages. The shifting system may not seem like it, but it is full of heat, motion, pressure, and conflict. Over time, small particles of metal, fluid contaminants, outside debris, and other substances make their way into your fluid. If allowed to run their course, these impurities can cause any number of unpleasant transmission issues.
The filter rids your system of the majority of these contaminants. Made from a variety of materials, the more effective filters enjoy credentials that include ISO 9001 and Ryco TS14 specifications. Ryco filters must pass tests in Durability, Flow, and Efficiency areas before testers provide certification.
What are some parts of your filter system?While each filter-maker may include proprietary parts, many Toyota Corolla models include the following:
- Gaskets - These are special pieces of material that sit around fluid-transporting joints, filter assemblies, and transmission reservoirs. When fitted properly, gaskets prevent your transmission fluids from leaking out of their casings.
- Seals - Shaped like the letter “O,” seals sit in between the casing and a part called a pickup tube. Seals form another layer of protection against fluid loss.
- Pickup tubes - These parts connect your filter to the pump assembly.
The filter sits out of sight and mind, and it can be hard to determine when it needs changing. If you keep the following symptoms in mind when doing linkage inspections, then you stand a good chance of catching filter issues early.
- Hard gear shifting - If your Corolla is running smoothly along only to begin randomly missing gear changes or if it suddenly becomes much harder to change gears, then you might be in need of a filter. Shifting noises also indicate the same thing.
- Rattling noises - Rattling noises from within your manual or automatic-transmission casing can indicate the presence of loose material, material that may be getting by your filter.
- Smoky operation - Smoke or fumes coming from your transmission could indicate a blocked filter.
- Heavy leakage - Depending on the age of your Corolla, some slight leakage may be normal. If, however, you notice puddles of fluid beneath your car, gaskets or seals could be to blame.
You can also keep a record of every transmission-service session for your Toyota Corolla and also keep accurate mileage logs. If your Corolla has an automatic transmission, you should change your filter every 60,000-100,000 miles. If you drive a manual transmission, you should change your filter every 30,000-60,000 miles. This is because manual linkages tend to suffer from driver effects more than automatics, and many particles appear in the process.