Chaging ATF?

[SilverCamry02]

I have a 2002 Camry SE I4. I know there have been lots of posts on Changing ATF Fluid. Can somebody post some detailed Pictures on how to do it? That would be really helpful for beginners and people who haven't done it!

[TRD VVTi]

I don't have pictures, and you don't need any.

Unscrew the drain plug. Let fluid run out. Reinstall the drain plug. Fill the fluid to the proper level.

It's really that basic, just like all the other threads suggest.

[KILRCAM]

^What he said. I drain and cap off every 3 oil changes. My mechanic which has a 94 Camry and helped me when I had my 92 advised me to do this. His is over 300,000 miles and has never had any problems with his. It actually runs like new.

[touringcamry]

Just look for a 10mm hex bolt towards teh driver side of the car. That's the drain plug for ATF.

[i 1a 05 Camry]

What if I want to drop the pan? I notice there are some bolts are really hard to reach.

[gdanaher]

This is simple. Drain the fluid out of the pan and then loosen and remove the bolts holding the pan. If you examine the pan and determine you don't have tools to do the job, either leave it alone or give the work to someone capable of doing it correctly.

[SilverCamry02]

I thought to really get out all the fluid you need to use a pump! Something like this:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=3878
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=93290

Is this not necessary for Camrys? What type of Fluid do you put in? You pour the fluid into the transmission dipstick. Right? Also whats the recommended change interval for the transmission filter vs. how long they should last?

[Mike Murrell]

Is the '02 SE I4 an inline or transverse mounted engine? Not familiar with that year.

I've yet to see an Asian transverse mounted engine that had a transmission pan.

On my transverse cars, I change transmission fluid every time I change oil. As stated above, it's very easy.

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by Mike Murrell

Is the '02 SE I4 an inline or transverse mounted engine? Not familiar with that year.

I've yet to see an Asian transverse mounted engine that had a transmission pan.

On my transverse cars, I change transmission fluid every time I change oil. As stated above, it's very easy.

It's both transverse and inline. Then engine is an inline 4 cylinder (I4) which is transversely mounted.

[Mike Murrell]

TRD VVTi - you're right.

Have you seen a transversely mounted Asian motor that had a transmission pan?

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by Mike Murrell

TRD VVTi - you're right.

Have you seen a transversely mounted Asian motor that had a transmission pan?

I never knew that motors could lay claim to transmission pans, Asian or not. If the matter went to court I would say the the owner of the vehicle would have the transmission pan, or at least the transmission would.

[ToyotaToday]

Originally Posted by SilverCamry02

I have a 2002 Camry SE I4. I know there have been lots of posts on Changing ATF Fluid. Can somebody post some detailed Pictures on how to do it? That would be really helpful for beginners and people who haven't done it!

it's similar to an oil change but there are differences:
Here are the proper procedures taken from the Camry manual:

HINT:
Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal
operating temperature.
Fluid temperature: 70 – 80 °C (158 – 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,
shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L position
and return to P position.
(c) Take out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
(d) Put it back fully into the pipe.
(e) Take it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT position.

[SilverCamry02]

Originally Posted by ToyotaToday

it's similar to an oil change but there are differences:
Here are the proper procedures taken from the Camry manual:

HINT:
Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal
operating temperature.
Fluid temperature: 70 – 80 °C (158 – 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,
shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L position
and return to P position.
(c) Take out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
(d) Put it back fully into the pipe.
(e) Take it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT position.

I assume that I want to do this AFTER I've added new Fluid. Right? Also do I need to siphon out the old fluid?

[ToyotaToday]

Ok, here are very detailed instructions:

1. check your owners manual. It should tell you how much drains out, but don't go by this only.
2. unscrew the drain plug, and drain out the fluid.
3. screw the drain plug back, and put back roughly the same amount, a little less is okay for now.
4. Check the level is correct by follow these steps:

Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at normal
operating temperature.
Fluid temperature: 70 – 80 °C (158 – 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,
shift the shift lever into all positions from P to L position
and return to P position.
(c) Take out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
(d) Put it back fully into the pipe.
(e) Take it out and check that the fluid level is in the HOT position.


5. If a little low, add more and repeat step 4.


Hope this makes sense.

[marc780]

I thought to really get out all the fluid you need to use a pump! Something like this:

Is there really a reason to get so anal about changing the ATF, just drain it like the oil every 25,000 or so and it will keep the trans in the best condition possible and give the longest life.