The Toyota U341E 4-speed automatic transmission was produced in Japan from 1999 to 2016 and was installed on the Avensis, Corolla, Matrix and Celica together with the 1ZZ-FE and 2ZR-FE units. This gearbox has many versions, so you need to be careful when selecting one.
Specifications
| Type | automatic transmission |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Type of drive | front |
| Engine volume, l | up to 1.8 |
| Torque output, Nm | up to 175 |
| Recommended oil | Toyota ATF Type T-IV since 2006 Toyota ATF WS |
| Oil capacity, liter | 6.4 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 2.7 |
| Maintenance | every 60 000 km |
| Gearbox lifespan, km | ~300 000 km |
| Weight, kg | 75 |
Gear ratios Toyota U341E
Using a 2005 Toyota Avensis with a 1.8 liter engine as an example:
| Main | 4.237 |
| 1st | 2.847 |
| 2nd | 1.552 |
| 3rd | 1.000 |
| 4th | 0.700 |
| Reverse | 2.343 |
Using
The transmission was installed on:
- Toyota Allion 1 (T240) in 2001 – 2007;
- Toyota Avensis 2 (T250) in 2003 – 2009;
- Toyota Auris 1 (E150) in 2006 – 2012;
- Toyota Auris 2 (E180) in 2012 – 2016;
- Toyota Caldina 3 (T240) in 2002 – 2007;
- Toyota Celica 7 (T230) in 1999 – 2006;
- Toyota Corolla 9 (E120) in 2000 – 2007;
- Toyota Corolla USA 10 (E140) in 2008 – 2013;
- Toyota Corolla 10 (E150) in 2006 – 2013;
- Toyota Corolla USA 11 (E170) in 2013 – 2016;
- Toyota Corolla Allex 1 (E120) in 2002 – 2006;
- Toyota Corolla Fielder 1 (E120) in 2000 – 2006;
- Toyota Corolla Runx 1 (E120) in 2002 – 2006;
- Toyota Corolla Spacio 2 (E120) in 2001 – 2007;
- Toyota Corolla Verso 1 (E120) in 2001 – 2004;
- Toyota Isis 1 (AM10) in 2004 – 2009;
- Toyota Ist 2 (XP110) in 2007 – 2016;
- Toyota Matrix 2 (E140) in 2008 – 2014;
- Toyota Opa 1 (XT10) in 2000 – 2005;
- Toyota Premio 1 (T240) in 2001 – 2007;
- Toyota RAV4 2 (XA20) in 2000 – 2006;
- Toyota Vista 5 (V50) in 2000 – 2003;
- Toyota Wish 1 (AE10) in 2003 – 2009;
- Pontiac Vibe 2 (E140) in 2008 – 2009;
- Scion xD 1 (XP110) in 2007 – 2014.
Disadvantages of the Toyota U341E gearbox
- This is a reliable automatic gearbox, but its valve body does not tolerate dirty oil;
- With rare fluid changes the solenoids get clogged with lockup clutch wear debris;
- And if you drive with a worn clutch, vibrations will destroy the oil pump bushing;
- At around 150,000 km the Teflon ring usually wears a groove in the rear cover of the gearbox;
- The oil pressure in the system then starts to drop and the clutch packs begin to burn;
- This gearbox also dislikes frequent hard starts, as the planetary gearsets may not hold up.
Frequently asked questions about the Toyota U341E
What type of transmission is the Toyota U341E?
The Toyota U341E is a 4-speed automatic transmission for front-wheel drive cars.
How much torque can the Toyota U341E handle?
The Toyota U341E is designed for torque up to 175 Nm and engines up to 1.8 liters.
How much oil does the Toyota U341E take and which one?
The Toyota U341E takes 6.4 liters of oil (2.7 liters for a partial change). Recommended oil: Toyota ATF Type T-IV; since 2006 Toyota ATF WS.
How often should the Toyota U341E be serviced?
Recommended service interval: every 60 000 km.
How long does the Toyota U341E last?
With proper maintenance, the Toyota U341E typically lasts about 300 000 km.
How much does the Toyota U341E weigh?
The Toyota U341E weighs about 75 kg.
What are the gear ratios of the Toyota U341E?
Using a 2005 Toyota Avensis with a 1.8 liter engine as an example: final drive 4.237, 1st 2.847, 2nd 1.552, 3rd 1.000, 4th 0.700, reverse 2.343.
What cars was the Toyota U341E installed on?
Toyota Allion 1 (T240) in 2001 – 2007; Toyota Avensis 2 (T250) in 2003 – 2009; Toyota Auris 1 (E150) in 2006 – 2012; Toyota Auris 2 (E180) in 2012 – 2016; Toyota Caldina 3 (T240) in 2002 – 2007; Toyota Celica 7 (T230) in 1999 – 2006 and 19 more (see the full list above).
What are the common problems of the Toyota U341E?
This is a reliable automatic gearbox, but its valve body does not tolerate dirty oil. With rare fluid changes the solenoids get clogged with lockup clutch wear debris. All known problems.
