However, if you are more than a sunday driver i would recommend changing the transmission fluid more frequently. Hi,i have toyota mr2 and sequential manual transmission warning light is on,what do i do. How to change the transmission fluid in a toyota mr2. Some kindly person sold me a manual that said it had a section on the auto trans which might have been the smt but turned out not to have an auto section anyway.
Buy toyota genuine fluid 0888602206 sequential manual transmission. I bought the car with the gearbox issue, car runs but wont go into gear, checked the smt fluid bottle is ok at right level, the red light is on. I have a 2002 toyota mr2 spyder with the sequential manual transmission. Then the other day it shifted to neutral or out of gear then back again. Transmission oil level archive toyota mr2 message board. Amsoil mtgqtea is what i use 36 ftlbs all bolts us 38 tq wrench. Manual for sequential manual transmission mr2 australia. When adding transmission fluid to your mr2 spyder, be sure to add it slowly as it will fill up quickly and is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill. The car has never been abused, raced, has had regular fluid checksoil changes maintenanceetc. If you find out please, please, let me know its driving me nuts.
Recommended type of transmission oil for toyota mr2. Run the tube through the engine compartment and down into the filler plug. Some people dont seem to understand the difference. If anyone has some im more than happy to pay for it as im screwed without it. Ive had no luck finding a manual that includes info for that gearbox. Get the best deals on automatic transmission parts for toyota mr2 when you shop the largest online selection at. Sequential manual transmissions are very sophisticated, computermanaged units, and very dependent on the sensors necessary to control the clutch, gear engagement and actual operation. Fluid should be changed every 5 years or less because this. I removed the air intake and learned the accumulator reservoir is basically empty.
For the last six months, my spyder has died on me three times. The fluid should also be changed if shifting feels irregular or unnatural. Mr2 sequential manual transmission problems meggapolitical. Toyota genuine fluid 0888602206 sequential manual transmission fluid 1 liter.
Toyota chose to install a unique transmission option in some 200105 mr2 spyders. Api gl4, sae 80w90 mineral for manual transmissions. Did anyone check the smt sequential manual transmission reservoir fluid level. Toyota mr2 spyder manual transmission fluid change cost. Automatic transmission parts for toyota mr2 spyder for. I have toyota mr2 and sequential manual transmission warning light is on,what do i do. I have toyota mr2 and sequential manual transmission. In my opinion changing the manual transmission fluid in one of these cars is easier than changing the oil. Zzw30r transmission issues hi guys, i have very recently purchased a used toyota mr2 spyder 2000 sequential manual from the rac driving centre unregistered at 30 000 kms.
If, however, the fluid is to the proper level then you will need a new transmission. They should have it there and it will tell you everything you need to know about your mr2. Toyota mr2 spyder questions can this car ever run again. The average fivespeed cseries transaxle weighs about 70lbs with shifter bellcranks and bearingfork, but no clutch, fluid. If you really are talking about just your gearbox transmission fluid then the dealer is wrong. Toyotas twoseat mr2 spyder is a modern sports car with backtotheroots feel. Do not confuse transmission gear lubricants, with smt hydraulic system fluid. Main obstacle to success was its sequential manual transmission smt with. It seems it happens when i make a fast decision, as though i have popped the clutch.
This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 2000 toyota mr2 spyder. If the transmission fluid level on your mr2 spyder is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. Im looking for a mr2 specialist mechanic in my area. It offered nearautomatic convenience and clutchless operation for those not comfortable with a conventional manual transmission. Transmission fluid level check toyota mr2 spyder 2000. Bought a mr2 roadster that has the sequential manual transmission. A is your car fitted with the standard manual transmission or the sequential manual transmission.
Hi there the first task is to get stored problem codes which may require a toyotaspecific code reader to get the level of diagnostic needed. There may be minor changes to current model you are looking at. It is a synthetic oil that is a little more expensive, but well worth it. I need some advice andor information to rectify the problems i am having with it. Going in, we thought the new sequential manual transmission in toyotas mr2 spyder was going to be more of the same. Manual for sequential manual transmission i have a 2000 spyder with a faulty smt. Yep, toyota now offers a fivespeed manual in the mr2 spyder that you shift using buttons on the steering wheel or by bumping the transmission. Why mi sequential transmission dont work, if i use d it works but if i change it to manual, it still on d and dont make any change can you helpme.
So if you have a clutch and a gear stick then you have a manual car, so forget talking about smt fluid, in which case youre posting in the wrong place. Mr2 sequential manual transmission mr2 owners club forum. The smt transmission is an automatically shifted manual transmission with a single clutch. Automatic transmission parts for toyota mr2 for sale ebay. You need to check the transmission fluid level, if it is low the tranny will not shift. The manual recommends changing the transmission fluid every x miles. Sequential manual transmission mr2 owners club forum. Genuine toyota oem smt hydraulic fluid 1 liter fits. If the transmission fluid level in your mr2 spyder is low, you need to add transmission fluid through the dipstick tube. But whatever change frequency you use, i highly recommend using a. I found that strange and i pu it in again and try to start. Well, theres not much i can say because you have to have this product if you own a mr2 spyder. Conversion engine mount kit for the 20002005 toyota mr2 s zz designed to fit the toyota mr2 zz chassis when installing a honda k20k24 engine transmission from an 0206 integra rsx typestyper with manual or sequential manual transmission.
Toyota mr2 message board toyota mr2 generations mk 1 mr2 aw11 transmission oil level pda. The haynes mr2 repair manual suggests changing the manual transaxle fluid every 24k miles or 24 months, whichever is sooner. I have a 2002 toyota mr2 spyder with the sequential manual. Toyota oem fluid smt transmission hydraulic system 1l. Since this spyder sees track and autox sessions, i change the fluid at 15000 mile intervals. Bought a mr2 roadster that has the sequential manual tran. For sale boston, ma up for sale is a low miles 2003 toyota mrs mr2 sequential manual transmission in great condition. For those in the forum that have problems with the sequential manual transmission in a mr2 spyder let me tell you my story. Id recommend getting a chilton manual from your local library. Valvoline synchromesh manual transmission fluid high performance manual transmission lubricant designed to meet the extreme demands of passenger car manual transmission gearbox applications enhanced performance in both low and high temperature operating conditions excellent wear protection under high loads and extreme pressure. A 2002 toyota mr2 spyder, with sequential manual transmission, in a. Im desperate for some sequential mt fluid for my spyder hydraulic shifter system.
Smt is sequential manual transmission which is powered by hydraulics with smt fluid in a reservoir near the engine. A version stamped c50m1 used in the 200002 mr2 spyder model has the ratios as listed for c52. Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level. Slippage in 1st gear slow to engage in gear smell of smoke and or transmission fluid high rpms before being. A conventional fluid suitable for a regular manual transmission and meeting the specs of your tranny is fine. In this video, i show you how to change the manual transmission fluid in a mk1 toyota mr2. It is an oem fluid and to use anything else will eventually cost you.
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