25yr old Transmission fluid

[Ledlaptop]

I have a 1985 Toyota Camry LE and I've noticed most everything is 25yrs old.I wasn't getting good heat,took out the old one and yup,it was original and looked it(you could probably make 3 thermostats from the metal in the old one)I looked at the transmission fluid,it looks red,but I get a little slippage when shifting sometimes.It has 72,000 original miles.Do you think the fluid is just plain worn out? I can imagine the fluid filter is 25 yrs old too.

[Sturdavj]

How long have you owned the car, do you know it's history ?

At 75,000 mi it may be possible for the tranny fluid to remain red, but I would not risk it. For less than $40 bucks including a trip to Wally-world
I would change out filter & fluid to be safe

[Ledlaptop]

Originally Posted by Sturdavj

How long have you owned the car, do you know it's history ?

At 75,000 mi it may be possible for the tranny fluid to remain red, but I would not risk it. For less than $40 bucks including a trip to Wally-world
I would change out filter & fluid to be safe

I've owned it since Nov. 2010,Original owner developed Cancer and didn't drive it for 4 years.Grandson drove it as a work/commuter car to boston and back for 6mos and it shows.He was doing construction and using the car as a Carpool.

[Sturdavj]

I would service the transmission, drive it and see what comes about

I bet the old girl has got some miles left in er' yet