How I found a less expensive Toyota transmission fill tool

[bjowett]

One of the Toyota/Lexus dealer automatic transmission fill tools is part number 00002-11100-02. It is manufactured by Kent Moore and sold under the OTC name. Retail price is around $475! However, they are available in the Toyota kit form for under $400. Despite the high quality and nice design, it's more than I care to pay for a plastic container with hand pump and hose with adapter.

Now, a little research about the tool leads to it being based on another product Kent Moore produces for GM, part number J45299 engine pre-luber (Lol, auto correct tried to insert prepubertal there) for LS engines. That sells for about $275.... Still too much... Searching further finds the exact same Kent Moore tool being sold back under the OTC name, #6492, and can be found for around $175. Still a little high, but it's a quality piece, so done.

When compared to the Toyota 00002-11100-02, the OTC 6492 hose is a pinch smaller, and the quick disconnect threaded screw in M18 fill adapter is not present. It does have a nice ball valve at the end, and more than 1/2 a dozen adapters to screw into various engines for pre-lubing the oil pump and gallies. With the ball valve removed, the hose is perfect for the Toyota fill plugs... But I will probably look for , or build, a threaded adapter. The container is translucent and marked with 8 quarts and liters so you can see exactly how much you are pumping in. It can be used to fill diffs and transfer cases... It's a nice to be under a vehicle and not have to worry about grit falling down the funnel, or making 50 trips with the suction gun.

Well, if you made it this far, here is a picture. Enjoy.

 

[Romer]

Nice option. The 100 series required me to get the hand pump that screws into the top of a Mobil 1 90 wt bottle to do the front diff and I used that on the 200. Pain is you can't get to the bottom of the bottle so I tend to pump 2 bottles and then pour the remnants into one of them to get what I can. It just has a hose that you stick in the hole, no thread.

This would be better as you don't have to swap and mix bottles while laying on your back under the car. Thanks for sharing

 

[vapilotda]

I've been using this to fill diffs and transfer cases and it's been worth it's weight in gold. It even has an air chuck so you can hit it with your compressor and not hand pump.

1735 PowerFill Pro 1 Gallon Tank

 

[hankinid]

Nice option. The 100 series required me to get the hand pump that screws into the top of a Mobil 1 90 wt bottle to do the front diff and I used that on the 200. Pain is you can't get to the bottom of the bottle so I tend to pump 2 bottles and then pour the remnants into one of them to get what I can. It just has a hose that you stick in the hole, no thread.

This would be better as you don't have to swap and mix bottles while laying on your back under the car. Thanks for sharing

Been there and got the biceps and triceps to prove it. Halfway through the first gallon you start thinking that each pump is about 1/8 ounce.

I found this...

1745 PowerFill Pro 2 Gallon Tank

...I did a bit of modifying by adding a brass ball valve and a fill tube made from 3/8" AL tubing bent around 120 degrees at the business end.

I had a couple of questions about maximum pressure and I called Motive Products in the garlic capital of the world. Great people to work with in a family-owned company. U.S. made, no affiliation, etc.

They also make a version with pre-lube adapters and a few different fill tubes. Issue is it's only 1 gallon, so I'd be filling it twice as often. I found it easier to roll my own with the 2 gallon tank. One gallon tank here...

1955 POWER FILL PRO 1 Gallon with PreLube Adapters

 

[EatsManyHotDogs]

Hi Hankinid, I realize your last post is over a year old but...I just pumped gear oil into my rear differential and transfer case using the small plastic pump that screws directly on to the quart container. Made quite a mess and gave me sore arms! I said to myself, "There must be a better way!" Sure enough I did some research and settled on the Motive Powerfill 1745. It arrives in a couple days. Regarding your comment that you added a brass ball valve and fill tube, does it not come with those two items already? The product description indicates that it does, so I am wondering why you added those modifications. Thanks!

 

[KLF]

For filling diffs, transfers, and manual trans, this is the best option (IMO):

Ironton Lever Action Hand Pump — for 5 Gallon Buckets | Drum Pumps| Northern Tool + Equipment

 

[NLScooby]

I just went cheap and lazy on my transmission and let gravity do it for me. I ran a clear vinyl tube (1/2" diameter, I believe) from the transmission fill plug up through the engine compartment and coupled it to a funnel. I did use a hand pump for the differentials and the transfer case.....wait, actually I used two since one of them literally blew apart half way through the transfer case.... One of those pumps above would have been really nice!

 

[Taco2Cruiser]

I just went cheap and lazy on my transmission and let gravity do it for me. I ran a clear vinyl tube (1/2" diameter, I believe) from the transmission fill plug up through the engine compartment and coupled it to a funnel. I did use a hand pump for the differentials and the transfer case.....wait, actually I used two since one of them literally blew apart half way through the transfer case.... One of those pumps above would have been really nice!

Same here on the trans. That’s what I’ve been doing for years also, about 4’ of clear tube and a clean funnel. Too easy.

For diffs and transfer case, pretty much the same as you also. I prefer Amsoil so I just have their $11 pump that fits their bottles. I’ve had the same pump for about 13 years, and can’t even fathom how many gallons of fluid this thing has pushed.

Bottle Hand Pump

Also it’s small. Some people’s spare parts included a CV (I don’t know why), but don’t forget the oil catch can, and fresh oil and a way to get it in the diff.