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When to change transmission oil?? - 4/3/2006 2:10:54 PM

PLaycs

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When should I change the transmission oil for a 2003 and 1995 Camry?

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RE: When to change transmission oil?? - 4/4/2006 6:30:28 PM

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On my 02 V6 Camry, i change it like once a year/25,000. Maybe someday i will pull the pan and clean the strainer but it works fine so im not tearing into that anytime soon. Toyota says use only toyota T IV fluid, from the dealer, and no other. Its 4 bucks a quart but only takes like 3 or 4 qts for a change.

For the 1995, id wanna know how many times this car had its fluid changed, if ever. Id say change it every 30,000 miles. If its never had its fluid changed then maybe you shouldnt, or if you do do it gradually so it doesnt free up all the dirt inside all at once.

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RE: When to change transmission oil?? - 2/10/2007 11:57:49 PM

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Is there a drain plug on an '03 Camry V6? I haven't done mine and need to.

Thanks

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RE: When to change transmission oil?? - 2/11/2007 12:54:45 AM

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30,000 miles drain and fill.

there shoud be a hex type bolt on the tranny pan, which is next to the oil pan.

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RE: When to change transmission oil?? - 2/11/2007 8:55:20 AM

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Just changeing the trans pan oil will not drain the entire system. You need to either use the specialized equipment available in some shops to flush and replace or you need to do it yourself. DIY takes a helper and is more involved but a lot cheaper. Don't forget that the differential, it has to be drained and filled separately.

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RE: When to change transmission oil?? - 2/11/2007 11:36:41 AM

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A flush by a machine is very effective and good, so long as you've soemwhat kept up with the change intervals. I tried flushes on two cars, afterwards it overfills the tranny like mechanics do on reg. drain and fills. But the fluid stays cleaner for much longer.
For the camry I believe the diff and tranny fluid are drained and filled at the same place. I could be wrong but i think thats what my manual says.

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RE: When to change transmission oil?? - 2/11/2007 12:24:48 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: nodrogkam
For the camry I believe the diff and tranny fluid are drained and filled at the same place. I could be wrong but i think thats what my manual says.

I would check your manual. My 95 4 cyl'd has a separate differential level check/drain/fill than that of the transmission. My Haynes Manual does not differentiate from the 4 or V6 on this. Later years may have a combined trans/diff fluid.

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RE: When to change transmission oil?? - 2/11/2007 9:28:04 PM

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We change or flush every30k since there is no filter and the entire system doesn't hold that much. Be sure to use the fluid the manufacture recommends, I mean read the lable before u dump the fluid in. Reason for changing so much is because of no filter and v-6 is a little tougher on that trans.

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RE: When to change transmission oil?? - 2/12/2007 12:42:26 AM

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We change or flush every30k since there is no filter and the entire system doesn't hold that much. Be sure to use the fluid the manufacture recommends, I mean read the lable before u dump the fluid in. Reason for changing so much is because of no filter and v-6 is a little tougher on that trans.

perfectly stated.

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RE: When to change transmission oil?? - 2/17/2007 9:04:39 PM

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Is there a fill plug for the transmission? This is a 2003 V6.

Someone told me I have to fill it through the dipstick - is this true?

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