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Fluid Change Intervals

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#1 ·
I've got an 2014 Camry with about 65k miles on it. Manual doesn't really state when to change fluids.

Can someone give me an idea on what intervals to change fluids or to flush (is this even necessary)?

Coolant
Brake
Transmission
Power Steering

Thank you
 
#4 ·
If you just got the car, I’d change all the fluids you mentioned plus the ATF felt filter.

Then for the brake fluid every 2 years. I prefer Valvoline Synthetic DOT 3/4. About $6-8/qt.

PS fluid repeat a few siphon/refills, then you can do an annual siphon/refill with Valvoline Maxlife ATF about $18/gallon. (Also use it for the transmission every 30k miles or 2 years for severe service). Normal ATF service double those.

Coolant every 4 years (I tend to change every 3 years). Zerex Asian about $14/gallon.
 
#5 ·
Coolant: drain and refill radiator only every 2 years or 24,000 miles using Toyota Super Long life pink coolant (no flushing is needed).

Brake: vacuum suck 1/2 pint of fluid from the bleeder valve at each wheel position every 3 years or 36,000 miles using 1 pint bottles of Toyota Brake Fluid

Transmission: Drain and refill the oil pan three consecutive times every 3 years or 36,000 miles using Toyota WS fluid (about 7 quarts needed to do 3 consecutive changes). Change transmisson oil filter every 108,000 miles.

Power Steering; your car has electric power steering and doesn't use fluid.