Transmission fluid change, Good or bad idea for 2010 Sr5 I want to take to 250K miles

[1jzgte]

FYI Camry's have a TSB out there for issues with slipping. The torque converter will be replaced. My dad just had this done on his 2013. Has nothing to do with waiting for mileage, just a defective part.

I read about that as well. Unfortunately it doesnt apply to 2015. It's been "fixed" and i really havent noticed the symptoms that apply to that TSB.

 

[1jzgte]

IMO I am using Toyota tranny fluid .. I will not change the OEM and mix with another.
cost is the same also . I can pick it up at dealership order it in advance .toyota fluid has no issues very good .
no other costs...

I did dump GM dexron III on my GM vehicles back in 1999.. reason is GM OEM spec was defective . report stated GM dexron III turns to acid in 20K miles. so I used mobil synthetic tranny fluid dex/mercon spec..

Toyota fluids have odd ball additives in them ..
Transfer case fluid same deal not gonna use non OEM in it..

good luck.

I dont blame you for stickin w/ OEM. I just couldnt justify experimenting w/ 100+ dollars worth of fluid when I can screw around w/ 40 dollars worth of fluid. I'm just glad the 4th gear slippage is gone.

I also want to add that I am no longer a believer of this WS fluid or any trans fluid lasting 100k. I'm going to stick to a 50K interval from here on.

 

[85GT-79FJ40]

what color was the fluid each time you drained? Did it gradually maintain closer color to bright red?

First time it was more of a maroon color. But the following time it was noticeably redder and the last time I did it I honestly wasn't paying attention. i never had any shifting issues with that truck.

The one before it (another 05) had to have a few pins in the trans-to-harness connector replaced due to corrosion. It had never been touched it and this was around 140k miles. They refilled with BG trans fluid. About 2 months later it started occasionally shifting from 1st directly to 3rd occasionally. Likely not fluid related but that truck had a ROUGH life before I got it. Sold it shortly thereafter.

 

[Thrasher_S]

The radiator is a sealed system.......I still want a cap. Those of us who have experience working on vehicles don't put fluids in the wrong holes! You can lose fluid to the transfer case, radiator or over time to vaporization out the vent so rather than lay under the truck at exactly 103 degrees etc. to see if it drips out, I like the time honored ''graduated stick'' method just fine! :shrug:

The auto trans on my 2007 Xterra was also a "sealed" system. However, it also had a dipstick. It had a bolt to hold it down so it was "sealed".

 

[Thrasher_S]

what color was the fluid each time you drained? Did it gradually maintain closer color to bright red?

I did frequent fluid checks on my 2007 Xterra (2nd gen Xterras were prone to a failure in the radiator that let trans fluid mix with the coolant...). I was shocked how quickly it went from a nice clean ruby red to rootbeer brown... However, I had it checked by Blackstone Labs, and it was still good to go.

 

[catrains]

I dont blame you for stickin w/ OEM. I just couldnt justify experimenting w/ 100+ dollars worth of fluid when I can screw around w/ 40 dollars worth of fluid. I'm just glad the 4th gear slippage is gone.

I also want to add that I am no longer a believer of this WS fluid or any trans fluid lasting 100k. I'm going to stick to a 50K interval from here on.

you had a slippage on your 2015 camry 4th gear so that is why the fluid got burned up. a member did state the torque converter was the part causing this . burned overheated fluid will not produce the proper pressure so the issues.. also tranny shudder . this issue may return .

ON my 4runner I MONITOR THE tranny temps all the time using the scan gauge II. also engine temp and alternator volts.

most all the time on hywy tranny temps level off at 165-175F.
if very cold 135F..

I would monitor the camry tranny temps .. if 200F and higher than you have a slippage issue..

 

[1jzgte]

you had a slippage on your 2015 camry 4th gear so that is why the fluid got burned up. a member did state the torque converter was the part causing this . burned overheated fluid will not produce the proper pressure so the issues.. also tranny shudder . this issue may return .

ON my 4runner I MONITOR THE tranny temps all the time using the scan gauge II. also engine temp and alternator volts.

most all the time on hywy tranny temps level off at 165-175F.
if very cold 135F..

I would monitor the camry tranny temps .. if 200F and higher than you have a slippage issue..

Hopefully it doesnt come back but I'll definitely keep on eye on that.

 

[1jzgte]

First time it was more of a maroon color. But the following time it was noticeably redder and the last time I did it I honestly wasn't paying attention. i never had any shifting issues with that truck.

The one before it (another 05) had to have a few pins in the trans-to-harness connector replaced due to corrosion. It had never been touched it and this was around 140k miles. They refilled with BG trans fluid. About 2 months later it started occasionally shifting from 1st directly to 3rd occasionally. Likely not fluid related but that truck had a ROUGH life before I got it. Sold it shortly thereafter.

cool.. looking forward to brighter redder flushes

 

[DougEFresh2]

Late to the party, but here's a FLUID reference for next time:
Beginner Fluid Maintenance