Gen 5 Transmission Fluid - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

1200mk · 10-16-2005, 10:32 PM

I am at about 30k and I want to flush my tranny fluid with new fluid. I was curious as to which type of fluid to use (since the owner's manual doesn't indicate)?

Thanks.

And should I change the filter as well?

Thanks again.

***ModifierMR*** · 10-16-2005, 10:37 PM

Dont flush it it does more hurt than good. there was a thread 3 or 4 days ago on this subject.

drunken_panda · 10-16-2005, 10:53 PM

Out Previa had 270K miles before the tranny was flushed, Camry @ 170K. Current Camry @ 100K is still good. Don't do it.

1200mk · 10-16-2005, 11:33 PM

u sure? my dad says otherwise... and he's complaining that i dont take care of my ride... is there any solid evidence that i dont need to do this?

touringcamry · 10-17-2005, 12:09 AM

Drain and refill you should be ok. If you really want to flush, you can do it through the radiator hoses. Don't use the machines.

***ModifierMR*** · 10-17-2005, 12:21 AM

AND I QUOTE http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t98922.html *URL to the same discussion topic*

1200mk · 10-17-2005, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by touringcamry

Drain and refill you should be ok. If you really want to flush, you can do it through the radiator hoses. Don't use the machines.

yeah... he just wanted me to drain and refill it... is that even necessary?

1200mk · 10-17-2005, 08:48 PM

is dexcon III the right fluid?

terrastrife · 10-17-2005, 08:55 PM

check the dipstick.

touringcamry · 10-17-2005, 09:33 PM

^ Yah, look on the dipstick. It says what type of fluid to use.

stir_fry_boy · 10-18-2005, 07:31 PM

DEXTRON III IS PROBABLY NOT BE THE CORRECT FLUID!!! I was talking with the dealership the other day and they said that they have had Gen 5 camrys come in with transmission problems....why? becuase STUPID JIFFY LUBE SOLD THEM A TRANNY FLUSH WITH DEXTRON III!! It tore their tranny to shreds (said the dealer). Take the other people's advice and check the dipstick. I think it uses the Toyota T4 fluid (expensive and low maintence). Never needs to be flushed. If the owners manual says to change it, I would otherwise no.