transmission fluid level 2011

[Cathair]

I have a 2011 camry, I can not figure out how to check my transmission fluid. I don't see the dipstick under the hood anywhere. Please help me.

[njerald]

Originally Posted by Cathair

I have a 2011 camry, I can not figure out how to check my transmission fluid. I don't see the dipstick under the hood anywhere. Please help me.

No dipstick, sealed tranny, special procedures to check and change fluid.

Another repeat thread....same as the 6 speeds for the last FIVE years...

[profuse007]

they use world standard tranny fluid now and they last long time. you can't really check it but there's a 21mm-or-so cap to fill it and you can stick your finger inside and check

[pmesfun]

Originally Posted by profuse007

they use world standard tranny fluid now and they last long time. you can't really check it but there's a 21mm-or-so cap to fill it and you can stick your finger inside and check

My dad's Avalon has a trans. pan gasket leak. I need to replace the gasket, but I don't want to destroy the transmission by not doing the fill/drain procedure correctly.

[njerald]

Originally Posted by pmesfun

My dad's Avalon has a trans. pan gasket leak. I need to replace the gasket, but I don't want to destroy the transmission by not doing the fill/drain procedure correctly.

There is a TSB issued for that..........

[pmesfun]

Originally Posted by njerald

There is a TSB issued for that..........

mind giving me the number or download link?
Thanks

[njerald]

TSB TC014-07, 8/11/07, Transaxle Fluid Level

T-SB-0129-08, 7/9/08, Insp. Temp Ranges

[pmesfun]

Those tsb showed 08 avalon, we have an 07, but thanks anyways.

[Moutee]

Could someone please provide a link or an explanation for how to change the fluid on a 2011 Camry LE I4? Thank you.

[Glenn8963]

Originally Posted by Moutee

Could someone please provide a link or an explanation for how to change the fluid on a 2011 Camry LE I4? Thank you.

go to the dealer. you would need a code reader or some type of device to read the fluid level.

[JohnGD]

The 08 has the Aisin U660E 6-speed, and the 07 has the U151E and a dipstick!

But both should have the felt filter replaced say 30-50K miles and the pan and magnets checked/wiped clean. Valvoline MaxLife ATF should work fine with these two transmissions.

As far as OP's '11 goes, with all newer transmissions the fluid is checked more like a manual transmission - with a fill plug (check plug) and drain plug and within a specific temp range.

Originally Posted by pmesfun

Those tsb showed 08 avalon, we have an 07, but thanks anyways.

[Moutee]

Originally Posted by Glenn8963

go to the dealer. you would need a code reader or some type of device to read the fluid level.

I have access to an Actron OBDII scanner. Can I use it to check the level without going to the dealer?

[JohnGD]

Many of the above average scan tools can read domestic transmission temperatures but not imports even if they have temperature sensors. However with the U660E IIRC the "D" light will flash a certain way if you're in the proper temperature range for fluid changes. I don't know if any ever reads ATF level however.

[pmesfun]

Originally Posted by JohnGD

The 08 has the Aisin U660E 6-speed, and the 07 has the U151E and a dipstick!

But both should have the felt filter replaced say 30-50K miles and the pan and magnets checked/wiped clean. Valvoline MaxLife ATF should work fine with these two transmissions.

Yeah, I never got around to changing the fluid. My brother drives that car now and lives in another city. Maybe I'll change it next spring break. Although last time I checked, probably around 60k, the fluid was still bright red. I'll stick with Toyota WS, don't want to risk anything.