Need info on changing transaxle fluid on 1991 5spd Camry

[Ledlaptop]

I just replaced the passenger side axle shaft on my 1991 5spd 4cyl 2WD Camry.When I removed the axle alot of the transaxle fluid came pouring out.What I'm trying to find out is: Where are the fill and drain plugs for the transaxle and what type of fluid is needed for it?

[white90dx]

Fill plug is on the front of the transmission, below the starter. Factory fluid is Dexron II/III ATF. (yes, ATF for the manual transmission) Just fill 'til it starts coming out the fill hole.

-Charlie

[Ledlaptop]

Originally Posted by white90dx

Fill plug is on the front of the transmission, below the starter. Factory fluid is Dexron II/III ATF. (yes, ATF for the manual transmission) Just fill 'til it starts coming out the fill hole.

-Charlie

What came out of the transaxle was yellow oil,not tranny fluid. Mine is a 5spd transmission.

[toyomoho]

Depends on year of car and engine. Toyota used both gear oil and auto trans fluid in manual trans.

4 cylinder lists Dexron, V6 engine lists gear oil.

If you want, use 75W90W or 80W90W gear oil.

[white90dx]

Originally Posted by Ledlaptop

What came out of the transaxle was yellow oil,not tranny fluid. Mine is a 5spd transmission.

Hondas from those years used motor oil in some of their manual transmissions... maybe the previous owner made a mistake? Go with Dexrom III ATF or 75w90 gear oil.

-Charlie

[malayan]

I was replacing a manual in a 91.

Come to find out it had (yes) Dextron III in it.... WOW!

Last time I did a (american made) manual was 90W???

Oh well I figured maybe the previous owner made a mistake but checked the vin Number on the tranny and it came out of a 87 Celica


Looked up the 87 celica and sure enough it specified Dextron . Filled till overflowed ....That was 100 miles ago. running Good....


I guess it comes down to what year tranny it really is..

Good Luck.....