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I just did a drain and fill on my camry. I used Mobile1 ATF (as recommended by Fenixus, thank you..), bought from advancedauto with online coupon for around $5 per qt. Easy job. Make sure you won't overfill the tank. Mine took exactly 2.6qt to fill the tank. 10mm hex key (from harborfrieght for $6.99) is all you need to do the job.

 

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Differential is next (this weekend). I wanted to make sure that tranny is happy with my drain before mucking with differential.
PS is next next..
I also plan to drain and fill once or twice more after about 500-1000 miles to make it really clean. Since my fluid was not that dark, I didn't drop the pan, do you guys recommend it (92k miles) ?

yeah, do not underestimate the destructive power of old differential fluid
drain it and refill it, it's separate on 4 cylinder model. same ATF as for auto transmission.
:lol:

 

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Ok, will drop and clean the pan next time (within 2-3 weeks).
Do I need to get a new gasket or use the old one?
I hope my autozone has that pesky little torque wrench for the inch/ft ratings :ugh3:

I would drop the trans pan even at 60k miles ... A140E transmission is very dirty, based on own experience can get twice as dirty as A541E (for V6) in the same time frame IMO.

I dropped the trans pan on wife's 2.2L when it was around ~74k miles or so (after 1 power flush at dealer at 68k miles) and it was same dirty as A541E transmission at 124k miles (power flushed at dealer at 98k miles).

 

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Sweet, excuse to buy one more tool
Will get the OEM gasket and strainer.

definitely get a new gasket and new strainer, best if you can get them OEM from online dealer (it's not too expensive). there are probably some decent aftermarket substitutes, but haven't tried any of those.

you can get 1/4'' torque wrench from HFT cheap, now at $19.99:
http://www.harborfreight.com/1-4-quarter-inch-drive-click-stop-torque-wrench-2696.html

note you will need a 10mm 1/4'' dr socket and some extension too, if you don't have a 1/4'' socket set already.

you will likely also need a blade or scraper to remove old gasket. you can use brake parts cleaner on pan and magnets, just make sure it's dry and clean (pay attention to lint, don't leave any!).