AboutTed Ritter Expertise I have more than 26 years experience as toyota technician, I will be able to answer most questions related to the toyota product line up to the present year models, I specialize in difficult to diagnose problems but when posting a question please keep in mind that some situations require the used of special test equipment and diagnostic procedures especially as the newer models become more technologically advanced, so without actually having the car on hand I may only be able to try to steer you in the right direction and in some cases may have to refer you to the toyota dealer but at least you will know what you may be dealing with. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions, I will have an answer for you in most cases. When posting a question keep in mind that I reside in the US, although I get questions from all over the world I may not have an answer for models that are not sold in the US, I will do a reasonable search to try to match your model to the US model,please refrain from asking about diesel powered vehicles, I have no information for them. In most cases I will not answer questions about major modifications of OEM components, engine swapping or aftermarket products,please post a question not a statement, please provide enough basic information such as year, model, what engine and if anything has already been done to fix the problem, the more information I get the more I can help without having to ask you more questions.
Experience Toyota technician since 1979,expert in electrical systems,OBD systems,engine repair, driveability problems,EFI systems,ASE certified,Toyota master technician. Certified Hybrid Vehicle technician.
Education/Credentials Toyota master technician, ASE certified in eight catagories, Hybrid vehicle certified.
CorollaOwner wrote at 2007-07-27 07:56:08
Who is answering this?
The corolla transmission is one thing. The differential is another!
If a manufacturer list one capacity and another, it does not mean "add them up".
This is the worst advice I heard.
Please do chech the differential oil. It is generally 80W-90 gear oil.
The transmission is generally ATF of some tipe: Dexron/Mercon; it will say recommended for Toyota.
Transmission oil is red and very thin.
Differential oil is very thick(more than motor oil).
The drain plug for the differential is under the engine more to the driver side( firewall side of engine, not radiator side). The inspection/ refill plug is close to that one but higher up.
If your gear oil runs out, say goodbuy to your differential. Brakes will start dragging( yes, better believe it), car will start pulling to one side, and eventually, something will seize inside the differential( clanking noise).
