I have a 1992 Camry Wagon with a 6 Cyl engine and Automatic transmission. ~135 k miles. The transmission performs flawlessly but the fluid seems to get "dirty" or discolored between changing. The filter and pan has always checked OK at changes. I have never had a transmission get fluid this dirty with regular changes. Has anybody else experienced dirty fluid at regular changes with this transmisson?
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Dirty is from components wearing, what the interval, you can increase it by just using the drain plug , it removes less, but its easier.
Sure, the Aisin A series (copy of BorgWarner designs) were relatively dirty transmissions. That's why you get a strainer and not a filter, which will plug in no time.
The discoloration you mentioned: if gray then there is clutch friction wear. This typically accelerates near the end of the useful life of the tranny. Or the dark fluid with burnt smell, which means overheating problem.
There really isn't a whole lot an owner can do. Proper fluid and level, periodic ATF changes, proerly adjusted linkage. It's not bad of a transmission for its low cost. Sure better than the new U-series gear skipping junk.
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