Do you need to change the Toyota Lifetime ATF WS?
For those who are new to this automatic transmission fluid (ATF), the Toyota World Standard (WS) ATF 08886-02305 is considered lifetime fill in Toyota Vios (2007 generation onward), Yaris, Prius and Prius C. It is considered lifetime fill for vehicles operated under normal driving conditions. Toyota Lifetime ATF WS 08886-02305.
What’s the average life of an ATF transmission?
With most automatic transmissions, ATF operating at or below 175 degrees F should last close to 100,000 miles. But for every 20-degree increase in temperature, ATF fluid life is cut in half.
How often should you check your Camry ATF?
Hardlymoving writes about do-it-yourself automobile maintenance on various makes and models. The Toyota Maintenance Guide for the four-cylinder Camry 5SFE engine says to inspect the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) every 30,000 miles.
What’s the difference between fresh ATF and drained out oil?
The drained out oil ATF WS is slight in darker red color, while the new and fresh ATF WS 08886-02305 is red in color as above photo.
Where does the ATF go in a car?
The trouble is, it doesn’t go far enough. At least half of the old, burned-up ATF and its contaminants remain in the torque converter (the days of those convenient converter drain plugs are long gone), clutch drums, valve body and elsewhere. If you want to get the full benefit from this maintenance service, you’ve got to work a little harder.
What should transmission fluid smell like after ATF?
If you’re lucky, the lag or shifting problem may just disappear after you add ATF. The fluid should be bright red, clear and “sweet” smelling. If it’s a smoky dark color, or has a burned odor, a complete change is needed, but the damage may already have been done.
What does ATF smell like on a dipstick?
Fresh automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is bright red and has a distinct petroleum smell. Your dipstick shows a low level, is the color of institutional linoleum and smells like the bottom of a barbecue pit after a biker wedding.
Is there any truth about changing transmission fluid?
The usual story is something along the lines of “older American make care with 200,000 miles, a week after we changed the fluid, the transmission went out.” Is there any truth to this?