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Old 09-07-2007, 04:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
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'08 Camry Tranny Fluid Change?

Is it even possible to change the fluid? Is there a drain plug? Where do you put in the fluid? Where is the dipstick? Remember this is an '08.
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Yes, it can be change. But 4 or 6 cyl?

6cyl Procedure:

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID

ADJUSTMENT
  1. BEFORE FILLING TRANSAXLE WITH FLUID
    • This transaxle requires Genuine ATF WS transmission fluid.
    • After servicing the transaxle, you must refill the transaxle with the correct amount of fluid.
    • Maintain the vehicle in a horizontal position while adjusting fluid level.
    • Proceed to step 2 if the oil pan, valve body, drive shaft, and/or torque converter has been removed or if the oil seal has been replaced.
    • Proceed to step 3 if oil leakage has been repaired and if the oil cooler and cooler hose have been removed.
  1. FILL TRANSAXLE PAN WITH FLUID
(a)Remove the engine under cover LH.(b)Remove the engine under cover RH.(c)Remove the under front fender apron seal RH.


(d)Remove the refill plug and overflow plug.


(e)Fill the transaxle through the refill hole until fluid begins to trickle out of the overflow tube.


(f)Temporarily install the overflow plug.
  1. FILL TRANSAXLE WITH FLUID
(a)Fill the transaxle with the correct amount of fluid as listed in the table below. Standard capacity

HINT: If you cannot add the listed amount of fluid, do the following:


(1)Temporarily install the refill plug.(2)Allow the engine to idle with the air conditioning OFF.(3)Move the shift lever through entire gear range to circulate fluid.(4)Move the shift lever to the P position.(5)Wait for 30 seconds with the engine idling.(6)Stop the engine.(7)Remove the refill plug and add fluid.(8)Reinstall the refill plug.(b)Temporarily install the refill plug to avoid fluid splash.
  1. CIRCULATE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID
(a)Allow the engine to idle with the air conditioning OFF.(b)Move the shift lever through entire gear range to circulate the fluid.
  1. CHECK FLUID TEMPERATURE NOTICE: The fluid temperature should be less than 40°C (104°F) before beginning the fluid temperature check.



(a)With the intelligent tester1)Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.(2)Select the tester menus: OBD/MOBD, ENGINE, DATA LIST and NT.(3)Check NT OIL TEMP.(4)Allow the engine to idle until the fluid temperature reaches 39°C (102°F) . DLC3


(b)Without the intelligent tester (Using D shift indicator)1)Connect terminals CG (4) and TC (13) of the DLC3 using SST.
SST 09843-18040(2)Move the shift lever back and forth between N and D at 1.5 seconds interval for 6 seconds .(3)The D shift indicator on the combination meter comes on for 2 seconds when the fluid temperature is within the appropriate temperature range.(4)The D shift indicator will come on again when the fluid temperature reaches 40°C (104°F) and will blink when it exceeds 45°C (113°F) .(5)After confirming that the D shift indicator turns off, move the shift lever to the P position and remove the SST from terminals CG and TC.
  1. CHECK TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL NOTICE: The fluid temperature must be between 40°C (104°F) and 45°C (113°F) to accurately check the fluid level.
(a)Remove the overflow plug with the engine idling.


(b)Check that the fluid comes out of the overflow tube. If fluid does not come out, proceed to step 7. If fluid comes out, wait until the overflow slows to a trickle and proceed to step 8.
  1. ADD FLUID
(a)Install the overflow plug.(b)Remove the refill plug.(c)Add the fluid until it comes out of the overflow plug.(d)Wait until the overflow slows to a trickle.(e)Install the overflow plug with a new gasket.(f)Install the refill plug with a new gasket.(g)Stop the engine.
  1. AFTER FILLING TRANSMISSION
(a)Install the overflow plug with a new gasket.
Torque: 40 Nm (408 kgf-cm, 30 ft. lbs.) (b)Install the refill plug with a new gasket.
Torque: 49 Nm (500 kgf-cm, 36 ft. lbs.) (c)Stop the engine.



4cyl:

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
  1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL HINT: Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal operating temperature. Fluid temperature: 70 to 80°C (158 to 176°F)



(a)Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.(b)With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, move the shift lever to all positions from P to L. Then return it to P.(c)Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean.(d)Push it back fully into the pipe.(e)Pull it out again and check that the fluid level is within the HOT range. If the fluid level is below the HOT range, add new fluid and recheck the fluid level. If the fluid level exceeds the HOT range, drain the fluid once, add proper amount of new fluid and recheck the fluid level.
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THANKS, JSM1284!!

Mine is a V6. Is this the document for the V6? Thanks!
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Never mind. I see you have both. I cannot believe you need an electronic tester for a tranny change on a V6. Wow.
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r u changing it tomorrow?
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Never mind. I see you have both. I cannot believe you need an electronic tester for a tranny change on a V6. Wow.
You don't.

Reread the procedure. All you need is tool SST 09843-18040 which is basically a jumper wire.

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(a)With the intelligent tester1)Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.(2)Select the tester menus: OBD/MOBD, ENGINE, DATA LIST and NT.(3)Check NT OIL TEMP.(4)Allow the engine to idle until the fluid temperature reaches 39°C (102°F) . DLC3


(b)Without the intelligent tester (Using D shift indicator)1)Connect terminals CG (4) and TC (13) of the DLC3 using SST.
SST 09843-18040(2)Move the shift lever back and forth between N and D at 1.5 seconds interval for 6 seconds .(3)The D shift indicator on the combination meter comes on for 2 seconds when the fluid temperature is within the appropriate temperature range.(4)The D shift indicator will come on again when the fluid temperature reaches 40°C (104°F) and will blink when it exceeds 45°C (113°F) .(5)After confirming that the D shift indicator turns off, move the shift lever to the P position and remove the SST from terminals CG and TC.
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it's an 08 and you need to change it already?
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I know Isuzu introduced this process on their Rodeo's in '97 - that was 10 yrs. ago, so this is nothing new.

Note what the tech said about a "level" surface. TRDs jumper wire theory should work, but you would have to next ask yourself how to determine fluid temp? I suspect that's what the SST helps with. Haven't really looked at the Toyota doc for this yr.

I can't tell you how many diyer horror stories I've read on the WEB about people trying to do this w/o the proper tools and undestanding of what's going on.
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I know Isuzu introduced this process on their Rodeo's in '97 - that was 10 yrs. ago, so this is nothing new.

Note what the tech said about a "level" surface. TRDs jumper wire theory should work, but you would have to next ask yourself how to determine fluid temp? I suspect that's what the SST helps with. Haven't really looked at the Toyota doc for this yr.

I can't tell you how many diyer horror stories I've read on the WEB about people trying to do this w/o the proper tools and undestanding of what's going on.
The jumper wire isn't theory. That's what the SST 09843-18040 tool IS.

You DON'T determine the fluid temperature, the car DOES. Read the post again and instead of making it what you want, read it for what it actually is.

Here it is again:

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(b)Without the intelligent tester (Using D shift indicator)1)Connect terminals CG (4) and TC (13) of the DLC3 using SST.
SST 09843-18040(2)Move the shift lever back and forth between N and D at 1.5 seconds interval for 6 seconds .(3)The D shift indicator on the combination meter comes on for 2 seconds when the fluid temperature is within the appropriate temperature range.(4)The D shift indicator will come on again when the fluid temperature reaches 40°C (104°F) and will blink when it exceeds 45°C (113°F) .(5)After confirming that the D shift indicator turns off, move the shift lever to the P position and remove the SST from terminals CG and TC.
Here's a pic of one being used:

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