I own a 03 Camry with 33k on it. I look all over my service manual, but I didn't find change trasmission at any milage or any time. I open the hood there is a sticker on the dipstick it says "No need to change transmission fluid." Last time I had 30k service the delaer recommand me to change the transmission fluid, is it a good advice?
Need to Change Transmission Fluid?
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You should change it, its good practice.
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mhmm weird.. Gen6s have locked transmissions, so we don't ever change/flush the tranny fluid. 
Does it mean there is no need to change/flush tranny oil. It does not make sense. Normally I would change tranny oil every 50k.mhmm weird.. Gen6s have locked transmissions, so we don't ever change/flush the tranny fluid.
mhmm weird.. Gen6s have locked transmissions, so we don't ever change/flush the tranny fluid.
Baloney!!
The Gen6 5 speed auto. transmission is not "locked" and has a dipstick.
Toyota's new fluid is supposed to last longer than 30000 mil unlike Dexron III. Although even when the transmissions ran Dexron III, it never gave a definitive schedule for changing the fluid under normal conditions.
I'm still changing my transmission oil at 30 000 miles though. I don't know how well GL-4 holds up...
I'm still changing my transmission oil at 30 000 miles though. I don't know how well GL-4 holds up...
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I asked for a tranny flush, and they said my car won't ever need it?
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I had the tranny fluid changed in my 07' Camry because I had 64,000km's on it. I plan on having it changed again once it reaches 100,000km's. I also have had the coolant changed at the same time.
I figure it can't hurt to do it -I look at it as a preventative measure, although I know others may disagree.
I figure it can't hurt to do it -I look at it as a preventative measure, although I know others may disagree.
Gen 5's use Type T-IV transmission fluid. I've seen NUMEROUS cars with about 30,000 miles where the fluid was burned badly. The fluid should be inspected at regular service intervals and changed as soon as it's noticed that the fluid condition is deteriorated.
Gen 6's DO NOT have a "locked" transmission and should also be inspected and the fluid changed as needed.
Not all cars are the same, and not everyone drives under the same conditions.
Gen 6's DO NOT have a "locked" transmission and should also be inspected and the fluid changed as needed.
Not all cars are the same, and not everyone drives under the same conditions.
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Interesting. My gen 5.5 is at 26K miles now and the fluid is still bright pink and smells fine. I try to check it at the same time I pull my oil dipstick. I'll keep an eye on it and change it when the time comes.
i should prolly change and flush the fluid out then...
most mechanics i talk to say flushing your tranny is a bad idea & can cause damage. on top of that i dont know any car makers that actually recommend it. If you change your trans fluid regularly i don't think its neccesary.
You can change the fluid, you just don't know how.many new toyotas have a locked tranny that you cannot change the fluid in.............but toyota can
my 05 DC Tundra is one of the lucky ones. they said that it would need changing at 100,000 miles.
I don't know how to fly a helicopter, but I wouldn't tell people that they can't be flown just because I don't know how.
It's IMPOSSIBLE to damage a transmission by simply flushing it. The machine doesn't produce NEAR the pressure that the transmission itself produces. Most "mechanics" probably do believe that. However, I prefer the advice of a professional "technician" instead. Car makers don't recommend cleaning the throttle body, fuel injectors, alignments, etc. That doesn't mean that they shouldn't be done.ScrooYoo said:
Flushing the fluid or simply doing a regular service (drain and fill), depends on the condition of the fluid. If it's in very poor condition, flushing is recommended the help exchange nearly all of the fluid.
i say check the fluid regularly, and change every 30k if possible...
Use the dipstick, engine running at normal operating temperature on a level surface.
I thought your car uses 75W-90 GL-4 like mine?
Gear oil is used somewhat differently than ATF.
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