Picking the correct ATF for 00 Camry

[bcny168]

if you do have a differential, then the fluid is filled from a filler hole above and near the back of the drain hole. what i do is use a plastic tube and stick one end in the filler hole and pour fluid from the other end until fluid starts dripping from the hole and then cap the plug back.

i think it is safe to change it every 60k since it doesn't get that dirty.

Originally Posted by ddagsyn

I checked the Chilton manual last night and it just adds to my confusion regarding the differential. The manual in Section 1 sub 27 states that only 1999 Lexus ES 300 and later have the same drain and fill for the differential.

For the V4 the drain is separate from the filler and they have a picture of an actual engine showing that. (OK I agree based on the postings on the website)

HOWEVER on the V6 they show a figure of a differential and show a separate drain and fill tube. OK, I was convinced that the V6 2000 had a separate differential drain but where did the filler come from. Isn't the ATF for the differential filled from the dipstick?.
Thanks

[ty**20]

Originally Posted by bcny168

if you do have a differential, then the fluid is filled from a filler hole above and near the back of the drain hole. what i do is use a plastic tube and stick one end in the filler hole and pour fluid from the other end until fluid starts dripping from the hole and then cap the plug back.

So the differential and tranny shares the same drain plug?

[bcny168]

Originally Posted by ty**20

So the differential and tranny shares the same drain plug?

o nah, apologize for the confusion. you have a separate drain plug for the differential (17mm bolt) and for the transmission (10mm allen). the differential on my 99 camry is right behind the tranny pan.

the transmission is filled through the dipstick while the differential is filled through the filler hole I mentioned before.

[ty**20]

Originally Posted by bcny168

o nah, apologize for the confusion. you have a separate drain plug for the differential (17mm bolt) and for the transmission (10mm allen). the differential on my 99 camry is right behind the tranny pan.

the transmission is filled through the dipstick while the differential is filled through the filler hole I mentioned before.

thanks, no problem about the confusion. do you fill the differential with tranny fluid?

[bcny168]

yeah, use the same fluid. check the manual to see how mnay quarts you would need.

[ddagsyn]

Originally Posted by bcny168

o nah, apologize for the confusion. you have a separate drain plug for the differential (17mm bolt) and for the transmission (10mm allen). the differential on my 99 camry is right behind the tranny pan.

the transmission is filled through the dipstick while the differential is filled through the filler hole I mentioned before.

You have a V6 or a I4? Trying to get clarification on a 00 V6 tranny and differential drain and fill plugs.
Thanks

[bcny168]

Originally Posted by ddagsyn

You have a V6 or a I4? Trying to get clarification on a 00 V6 tranny and differential drain and fill plugs.
Thanks

i have a I4. Since yours is V6, you might want to read this post.

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...=322959&page=2