transmission

[janusz]

Solara 2006 3.3SE - I have over 58000miles , should I change transmission
fluid or not or how to maintain to keep it in good condition ?

[timefourfood]

what color is the fluid? if it is still pinkish red then you are fine.

[janusz]

Originally Posted by timefourfood

what color is the fluid? if it is still pinkish red then you are fine.

Color is like dirty pink

[littlebookworm]

If you do decide to change fluid, be sure you ONLY use original Toyota fluid. Get it from a dealer. There are two different ones. The correct one should be listed in your owner's manual and will be stamped on the dipstick. Do not mix fluid types. That will spell disaster for your transmission. Draining the pan will remove approximately 5 quarts of fluid. Power flushing will remove most of the fluid but does have a slight risk of blowing a seal. On my Solara, I drained the pan at 80k miles and added 5 quarts of fluid. Local oil change place showed me fluid discolored, dirty looking, at 86k, Wanted to powerflush transmission for $140. Went to dealer, who told me fluid was fine. Discoloration was normal. Choice is yours. Hy

[janusz]

Thanks for information. Tell me please how to power flush and what I need to use to to do it correctly.
Thank you
JK

[Hajoca]

Mobil 3309 from any parts store will do.

[littlebookworm]

Power flushing needs to be done by a transmission shop, oil change station or dealer. Special equipment is needed. Draining the pan requires just a large Allen wrench and a drain pan. Hy

[EA6BMECH]

Originally Posted by littlebookworm

If you do decide to change fluid, be sure you ONLY use original Toyota fluid. Get it from a dealer. There are two different ones. The correct one should be listed in your owner's manual and will be stamped on the dipstick. Do not mix fluid types. That will spell disaster for your transmission.

Like what kind of disaster?? I'll look again, but I'm sure it said MerconIII. I've already done 2wice. Lucky to get out 3 quarts for me on a V6. I'm all ears..............