I am planning to change transmission fluid in my Camry 2005, 4 cy (~110,000 kms, ~70,000 miles). This is a first time I would try to change ATF. I went to the dealer today and asked for the drain plug gasket. The part person was not sure which size I need, he showed me few of them, but I do not have an idea what size is correct. Does anybody know what size is correct (part number, size)?
Normally, a drain plug gasket need not be changed. On some cars, you have to remove the transmission pan, clean it, and then replace a filter and the pan gasket.
That may not be your case. Some trannies nowadays have no replaceable filters, and there is no need to drop the pan.
Go slowly. I applaud you ethic in changing your ATF, but you need to know a little more before you get kneedeep into this.
Thanks for the response. I have specifically asked at the dealership on how they change ATF, and their answer was that by draining the old fluid only, so, it seems to be not such a difficult task to do by inexperienced person. I do oil changes by myself on regular basis. I have done careful research on the procedure, the key info seems to be the correct ATF which is ATF T-IV or T-4 type. I am planning to get it from Toyota dealership to be on a safe side. Also, planning to measure how much of old ATF came out and put similar amount in, then use a transmission dipstick to adjust.
Thanks for the response. I have specifically asked at the dealership on how they change ATF, and their answer was that by draining the old fluid only, so, it seems to be not such a difficult task to do by inexperienced person. I do oil changes by myself on regular basis. I have done careful research on the procedure, the key info seems to be the correct ATF which is ATF T-IV or T-4 type. I am planning to get it from Toyota dealership to be on a safe side. Also, planning to measure how much of old ATF came out and put similar amount in, then use a transmission dipstick to adjust.
****** That is a good and cautious way to proceed. ATF type is VERY important.
I have changed the ATF without any glitches. It turns out, the complexity of the operation is smaller than oil change: very easy ATF plug access and no filter change. The old ATF had brown color, although ATF was serviced before recommended schedule. Based on cost/ effort and potential saving in transmission problems it is no brainer for me that I will drain/refill ATF in my Camry on regular schedule (probably once a year, even though my average millage is low: ~10-15,000 miles/year).
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