Is it OK to change transmission fluid at 150, 000 miles?
I have a 2005 Toyota Camry with original OEM transmission fluid in it, it’s at 150,000+ miles. Should I change it? I have read that if your fluid has never been changed and you have high miles, you can do more harm than good by changing your fluid.
When to change the transmission fluid and filter?
I always change the transmission fluid and filter before 100,000 miles, and can assure you that what comes out is not as clean as it looks on the dipstick. Also, when you let down the pan to change the fluid and filter, you get to see how much wear particles are on the magnet, which is a good indicator of how much wear the transmission has.
What’s the story of changing the transmission fluid?
The story goes like this: A guy has an ancient car, and decides to change the transmission fluid. A few days later, the transmission buys the farm and the car is toast. That’s how these “old mechanics tales” get started.
Can a 15 year old transmission fluid flush?
But this thread is about a 15 year old car with 150K miles with original transmission fluid. Those are the cases where likelihood of problems from doing a flush are no longer near zero.
I have a 2005 Toyota Camry with original OEM transmission fluid in it, it’s at 150,000+ miles. Should I change it? I have read that if your fluid has never been changed and you have high miles, you can do more harm than good by changing your fluid.
I always change the transmission fluid and filter before 100,000 miles, and can assure you that what comes out is not as clean as it looks on the dipstick. Also, when you let down the pan to change the fluid and filter, you get to see how much wear particles are on the magnet, which is a good indicator of how much wear the transmission has.
When do you need to flush the transmission?
Flushing the transmission using a machine was common when the transmission fluid was more or less universal. Now, every manufacturer has their own specific fluid that cannot be mixed with anything else. Because repair shops usually have only one flush machine, they may use it for different cars.
The story goes like this: A guy has an ancient car, and decides to change the transmission fluid. A few days later, the transmission buys the farm and the car is toast. That’s how these “old mechanics tales” get started.
How many quarts do you need to drain a transmission?
You will need about 7 quarts to do two drain and fills as I did. Begin by supporting the car with your jack and jack stands safely or getting your car up onto ramps. Be sure to set your parking brake! Using a 24mm box end wrench or socket, break loose the transmission drain plug (see white arrow).
Is it OK to drain and fill transmission fluid?
Our “beater” Volvo 850 in my family has well over 300k on it and we have not touched the fluid since we have owned it and I’m certain the previous owner didn’t as well. However, it shifts fine, never hunts, hesitates or slips during its operation.
What should transmission fluid look like after long over due?
I checked the dip stick, and to my surprise, the fluid is very red! It’s not black or burnt at all, looks very clean. I’ve heard that if it’s long over due and your fluid is black and disgusting, just leave it alone, new transmission fluid will flush out all the debris and you’ll loose friction etc…