When to change automatic transmission fluid in Toyota Camry?
The automatic transmission fluid in your Camry is one of the most overlooked pieces of maintenance; because there’s no large cap and port to remove and fill it. Many people don’t consider changing it at all until they start having transmission issues. This is far too late, and that old burned up fluid is doing more harm than good.
How can I tell if my Camry has a transmission problem?
Check the condition of the drained fluid. Inspect your old fluid closely. Look specifically for any metal shavings or large chunks of debris. This will indicate a transmission problem that you should have checked out by a professional. Otherwise, the fluid may be a dark color and may smell a little burnt.
How do you change the automatic on a Toyota Camry?
Start your car, put the emergency brake on, step on the brake pedal and shift through the gears, then bring it back to park. Let the car warm up completely and check your fluid level (if you have a dipstick).
Do you need a dipstick for a Toyota Camry?
If you do not have a dipstick in your model, you will need a fluid pump kit, which are pretty inexpensive, in which case, you may want to visit that transmission specialist after all. You can also consider renting the tool out at Autozone.
How do you change the oil on a Toyota Camry?
For models with dipsticks, you can use a small diameter funnel and fill through the dip stick tube with the appropriate ATF fluid stated in the manual. For models without dipsticks, you will need to use a fluid transfer pump and fill through the fill hole.
How do you change the ATF in a Toyota Camry?
ATF drain and fill plugs. Once all the fluid has drained, fill with fresh fluid. For models with dipsticks, you can use a small diameter funnel and fill through the dip stick tube with the appropriate ATF fluid stated in the manual. For models without dipsticks, you will need to use a fluid transfer pump and fill through the fill hole.