2018-2022 Camry 2.5 Transmission Fluid Change
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- Fill plug: 24mm, 29 ft-lbs (39Nm)
Drain plug: 10mm hex, 15 ft-lbs (20Nm)
Level check plug: 6MM hex (hand tight only)
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This video doesn't cover the filter replacement, and this is not something you should typically have to replace, but I get questions on it in the comments so here is a link.
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These are both the same scanner:
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Target temp: 95F-113F (35C-45C)
1:06 accessing the fill plug
1:42 removing the fill plug
2:20 removing the drain plug and fill level tube, draining the fluid
3:26 reinstalling the fill level tube and drain plug
4:05 fluid type
4:41 refilling the transmission
5:14 installing the fill plug
5:50 accessing transmission temp
6:36 removing drain plug to set level
7:56 reinstalling the drain plug
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Great video. Just followed this procedure on my 2018 camry se. Did this at 40,000 miles. I know the normal interval is 60k but my car was shifting poorly from time to time. The fluid came out rather dirty and so far the shifting has improved.
Glad to hear it resolved it. Maybe try changing it after another 30k miles next time.
I have 34K miles on mine and it shifts fine. I plan on changing it around 50K miles.
I bought Camry Se 2018 at 41k miles in December, 2019. 4 years later, it now has 160k miles and I have not replaced anything except Oil every 10k miles, brake pads good quality and One set of tires + Winter tires.
I drive to Montréal 3x a Month from Boston.
They are great cars! Make sure you don’t neglect the transmission service and air filter changes. The owners manual has recommendations for service that should be followed to make sure it continues to work flawlessly for you.
@@bennieaust yes! I am planning to change transmission fluid. Went to dealer for it and said, its $290 to $320.
@@rkr894able good to hear Syed!
you waited way to damn long oil change always at 5000 miles
@@Toddscamry-lk5wr i was about to say the same thing. Even though they say 10k miles i don’t feel comfortable waiting that long. 5k miles I feel is a perfect time to change it while I also feel very comfortable that I am extending the life of my car by keeping up with oil changes and basic maintenance.
Great video, thanks for posting. One question, is the engine running when you remove the drain plug the second time when draining excess fluid?
Thanks Anton,
Yes, the car is running when you pull the plug to set the level.
I was going to ask the same question
I Just Dropped 3.5 Quarts And Added 4 Quarts Didn't Remove Any Excess It's Running Superb
How many times did you go though the gears while it was warming up? I watched a few other videos and yours was by far the best. Really nice having the torque specs. Thank You
Thanks Joey! Just once through the gears.
I'm 5 years into my 2020 Camry 2.5. I'm 71 now and do all my engine oil changes. On this transmission change I would have to get the car up high enough AND make sure the car is level. If I pay a shop to do it...they may have someone who doesn't do it correctly. How would I know that...unless they let me watch from 10 ft. away...which they would not allow me to do? The local dealership can't be trusted either!
I wouldn't assume they don't know what they are doing, but it is definitely important to take it to a place you trust or have a reference for.
Awesome video! I’m about to change the Trans fluid on my 2019 Camry. One thing you did not cover was the torque spec on the hex bolt. What did you have yours set at?
Thanks! All the torque specs are in the video description.
Man your a life saver and very informative thanks!
You’re welcome!!!
Great video, thanks . I cut up a 2x8 wood plank into 4 pcs to use as ramps for all four wheels to keep the car level and allow some room to get under the car. It would be impossilbe to check the fluid level with traditional ramps under the front wheels right? Since the car would not be level. Since many of us use the low cost infrared thermometers, what temperature does the outside of the transmission read when your Zurich ZR15 reads 100 degrees F? That would be a video people would be interested in as many cars have this requirement.
Thanks Gene,
The 4 ramps is definitely a good way to go to keep it level and get the correct reading.
That is a great question I can’t answer off the top of my head but next time I service one of these I will measure temperature both ways and compare.
I think I will start doing that on all the transmission service videos because that would be really useful info.
Thanks,
Bennie
I tested that. I discovered that during a morning cold engine start, when the scan tool shows the transmission fluid has warmed to 95 degrees F, the car's coolant temp gauge will be 1/4 the way up the dial and the infrared thermometer reading on the bottom of the transmission case near the drain plug will be only 86 degrees. So about a 9 degree difference. So I recommend owners who don't have a scan tool to check the fluid level after a morning cold engine start when the coolant temp gauge reaches 1/4 the way up the dial and the infrared thermometer reading on the bottom of the transmission case near the drain plug is around 85- 88 degrees F
You are supposed to cap it off when the flow in interrupted (when it starts dribbling) not stops completely.
Do you know if this is the same process for an AWD? I just removed my “skid plate” and noticed a few more drain and fill plugs. 2020 4cyl AWD SE. I’m assuming one is a transfer case, just not sure if the overall capacity of the transmission is different.
Also, thanks for the video! Very well put together!
Thanks!!!
I haven’t done this service on an AWD model. I’m sure it’s very similar, but the quantity of fluid needed could be slightly different. There will be a drain and fill port for the “transfer case” as well so I’m not surprised you are finding more of them under there.
Great video, I always thought that this process was too convoluted. But we recently worked on a Lexus that has a similar procedure… easy as pie 🥧.
They really are easy. Having a lift to keep it level definitely helps, but overall it's very simple. At first I missed the dipsticks when they went away, but it's actually way quicker and more certain to just drain off the excess fluid. I can't tell you how many times I've had a hard time reading the drip stick and it's very time consuming when you are filling through the dipstick tube and then trying to get a read anytime soon out of that same dipstick tube. :(
@@bennieaust agreed on all points!
Nice video! I'm getting ready to do it myself. Do these transmissions not have a filter?
There is a filter under the front cover. My personal experience has been that the filters will not need to be changed if you do regular maintenance (fluid changes) on the transmission. The transmission will not generate large enough particles to be caught in the transmission. The small particles generated by the transmission will be suspended in the fluid and therefore removed with a fluid change.
Why transmission out before 80k? That is a real low number for Camry, even if neglected. I did my fluid drain and replace at 48k, and it was not a happy, looked bad. Worked well, but now again likes being warmed up to shift perfectly, so I am looking into doing another drain and fill at 65k miles. The transmission in this generation seems to me as being frail.
I don’t technically know what failed but it lost 5th gear. Totally a premature failure. IMHO pretty unacceptable for a Toyota.
Hi Bennie. Excellent video! My only question is what is the torque spec on the metal drain plug? Your video skips right before you say it. Thanks in advance!
Sorry if I missed it in the video. :(
I’ve got all the info in the description.
Drain plug is 15ft-lbs
Thanks for watching!!
Nice video. Do you drain the fluid when it's cold/haven't drove yet or hot after it's been driven? Is there another scan tool that measures the transmission fluid temp that doesn't cost a fortune like the one you used in the video?
Thanks! It is best to drain the fluid after a short drive, before it get's very hot.
There are a lot of scan tool options out there for all budgets. I use this one because IMHO it doesn't cost a fortune (not the $5K-$10K like professional scan tools) but offers a lot of functionality. There are even cheaper options out there and there are a lot of TH-cam videos on here that can probably give you some great guidance.
@@bennieaust Thanks for the information. Do you have any recommendations for other scan tools that can read transmission oil temperature that are under $250?
@@deerphoria4314I don’t have any personal recommendations at this point. I’m currently testing a $100 Bluetooth to phone scanner that reads trans temp, so I know there are options, but I haven’t formed an opinion on it yet so stay tuned.
@@bennieauston the Innova and Zurich scan tool that you have in the description of the video, are the updates free forever or is it only free for a few years and then you have to pay a subscription fee?
@@deerphoria4314 It looks like the Zurich offers 24 months of updates and the Innova simply says "free updates, no subscriptions." I would verify with the sellers before purchase. I don't sell these, I'm just a satisfied customer.
Hi Bernie, you make things like this service look so easy. You trust this Valvoline transmission fluid, is it much less costly than Toyota WS transmission fluid ? I know Toyota does not make their own fluid but I do not know what oil company does.
Hey Brett,
I absolutely trust the valvoline fluid. The are a big, reputable company and it says right on the bottle it meets or exceeds the WS standard. It’s what I run in my 2007 Lexus LS460 with 284k miles. I think Walmart is the cheapest place to purchase it. I like it because it meets or exceeds a lot of different standards so I don’t have to stock 15 different transmission fluids.
Use oem fluid
@@andersonrodriguez8258what is the oem oil for this car
@andersonrodriguez8258 lmao oem isn't synthetic and there's nothing special about it. Stop riding toyotas dick
Missed those old school dip stick.
I did initially too, but I honestly don’t anymore. It works pretty slick this way.
Surprisingly I believe Toyota went SAE with a lot of bolts instead of metric now. That 24mm is actually a 15/16" which is slightly smaller. Lug nuts are also SAE I've noticed so far. Thanks for the video! Very informative!
You’re welcome! And thanks for the additional information!
Great video. I have a 2022 Camry SE AWD. Can I use your procedure for my AWD model ? Or there is a different procedure for AWD ? Please advise.
Yes, you can use this procedure for your AWD Camry as well.
Just came across this video, I’m not sure if this was
Covered but would you know why my local Toyota dealership says the 8th gen Camrys have lifetime transmission fluid and not to change it? Thanks!
There are a LOT of vehicles that claim that these days. If you read the fine print they always say unless you live in a harsh climate, which most of us do.
Harsh climate or not, I don’t believe that’s a smart call to never change fluid. It’s cheap insurance.
500,000 miles of life is the reward a 2018-2023 Camry 8 speed owner gets for draining and refilling the transmission every 15,000 miles: imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/2046/A7BHjO.jpg
Yes many transmissions toyota has had in the past is lifetime. But the fine print not only discusses if you live in a harsh environment, or are in stop and go traffic, or i really want to say if driven at highway speeds. It basically covers Toyota’s a**. Should find all the caveats in the manual.
Good and informative video, not any videos servicing the 8 speed this great. Going to be changing my fluid soon, about to hit 65k. Question, what is your opinion on using a infrared temperature gun to measure the transmission temp.?
Thanks Adrien, I have use an infrared temp gauge in a pinch. I don’t trust it as much as a scam tool but it will definitely get you in the ballpark. Even if you were off 10 degrees I can imagine it would make a huge difference in fluid level.
@@bennieaust Could I just warm the car up for like 15 mins and expect it to be within operating temp?
@@junzilla13 you would presumably be close, probably close enough.
Officially my answer is that you have to plug in a scanner to verify it though.
160k miles im 2018 se camry and I have not changed transmission fluid. Car runs brand new tbh.
@@rkr894able they are great cars. Even when not maintained like Toyota calls for they can still hold up a long time.
Nice video, How many liters of oil ? 4 or 5 liter ?
Thanks! The jug I bought was 3.8 liters.
What about changing the transmission oil filter? Do you leave the old oil in the torque converter? Just asking as I would rather do a complete transmission flush!
IMHO you shouldn’t need to do a complete transmission fluid change or filter change if you follow Toyota’s recommended fluid change intervals on this. If you do want to change the filter, it’s located under the black pan on the front of the transmission. I’ll link a different video below showing how to do a transmission flush. It’s not pertaining to this Toyota Camry, but it will give you an idea of how it can sometimes be done.
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Car has to be on a level surface correct when doing this? I thought the procedure was alot harder but i guess its easier than what i thought.
Yes, needs to be level. IMHO, it’s an easy procedure.
Hello Bennie, Thank you for the great video. I have a 2020 Toyota camry Le and I bought the Zurich ZR15S to check the transmission temp. When I go to service check it does not show the transmission temp. It only shows engine and brake pad.Can you help with that?
Thanks! Make sure you use the down arrow to scroll down. If it still doesn’t show up I’m not sure why and you should probably contact Zurich tech support. Sorry to hear you’re having trouble. :(
I wonder stead of removing fill bolt, and need to remove tire . if you can push up the fluid through inside of plastic straw using thin tube using pump. I use this method to fill my Forester's front differential, though over fill check opening. that way, I can just using ramp with tire attached.
I'm sure you could. You don't have to remove the wheel to get good enough access to the fill hole, but it does make it easier. I never found it difficult enough to try and use a different method.
did you have the car running when you were draining the extra transmission fluid out?
Yes, at the correct transmission temperature and running.
Thank you great video.
What about the oil filter how and when do i change it?
Can you make a video about that on the toyota camry
If you change the fluid as recommended, you shouldn’t ever have to change the filter. The filter is intended as a safety precaution for any partials left my the manufacturing process. The byproducts of transmission use itself (clutch material) are very fine and are what make the fluid dirty over time. They don’t get trapped in the filter and they get removed when you change the fluid. If you did have a filter that was full of material, you’d have much bigger problems to worry about.
Very helpful! Ty! Is there a filter to replace? 🤔
If you change the fluid as recommended, you shouldn’t ever have to change the filter. The filter is intended as a safety precaution for any partials left my the manufacturing process. The byproducts of transmission use itself (clutch material) are very fine and are what make the fluid dirty over time. They don’t get trapped in the filter and they get removed when you change the fluid. If you did have a filter that was full of material, you’d have much bigger problems to worry about.
I have flushed a 2006 Yaris transmission by removing the transmission cooler lines and letting the transmission pump all of the old fluid out. I would pump a quart or two then add the same amount back and I think it took 11 quarts to get bright red fluid. Why wouldn't you do the same on this transmission? I also changed a filter on the Yaris. Does the Camry have a filter?
This Camry does have a filter under the front cover.
I would do the same flush process on this that you did on your Yaris. I have done that same process on way to many cars to count. It works great and is a great option. It is not however the method Toyota recommends. This video covers the Toyota procedure.
One quick question for you. Do I need to let the engine run when the ATF reaches 95F? If so, will the temp reach over 113F while I am draining the excess? Thank you.
Yes, set the level while running. If you start the procedure at 95 you will easily be able to complete it before you reach 113.
My Toyota dealership told me not to change the transmission fluid on my 2018 Camry until it hits 120k miles. I’m just at 115k miles and I’ve never changed it before. I’m now hearing from elsewhere I should’ve been changing the fluid every 60k. Have I done damage to the transmission for waiting this long? I’m taking it in for a full flush service in a few days.
It’s probably fine, but it’s definitely a good call to start doing it now. I’ve seen cars with a lot more miles and no trans service come out ok, but that’s rolling the dice a bit.
You should be changing your fluid every 50,000 miles (80,000 km) and you won't have issues
Do not do a full flush just do a drain and refill the gentleman from the carnut channel who is a Toyota mechanic said never to do a full flush that it’s good to have some of the old with the new fluid. If you do a full flush, the fluid will be thinner and it can mess with your clutches in the transmission.
I would do it
That’s odd. My dealership told me to change it at 60k
Quick question, is the factory ws fluid full synthetic? If not, would it be a gpod idea to do this procedure 4 times to try to get all of the old fluid out and replace with the new full synthetic?
The WS fluid is synthetic.
Doing this procedure a couple times in a row is a good idea if it’s been neglected, but it’s not necessary simply due to fluid compatibility.
@bennieaust I tried searching online and couldn't find anything on it. I figured it cant hurt anything to do it twice lol.
I'm at 60k and the fluid coming out was a darker red than the stuff going in, not horrible so I'm good. I ran it through all the gears and then drained it a second time. Figured it can't hurt it.
@@TJsVette definitely won’t hurt.
If it's a car that's never been serviced, regardless of mileage, wouldn't you be able to just drain and fill with the same amount? I figure since it came from the factory, it should have been filled to the proper level to begin with?
Theoretically yes, do you want to risk your transmission though? There must be a good reason that Toyota says to do it this way.
This video covers the recommended way to do it. It’s not hard, and I wouldn’t want to give the wrong instructions to someone.
Did you at all replace those crush washers would I be fine without replacing them?
It's rare that I replace the crush washers. You should be fine reusing the old ones.
Thank you so much for this video. Does this applies to a 2021 Rav4? Does the jumper cable method (Toyota maintenance mode)on the OBD2 works on these years? Than you in advance.
Hey Jun Boo, yes, it's the same process for the 2021 Rav4. I'm not sure about the jumper method for maintenance mode.
@@bennieaust Thank you so much. Then I will try to get the scanning tool you used. Awesome stuff.
@@junboo8730 you’re welcome!
Thank you!! Quick and informative
You’re welcome!!
When you installed the used transmission was there anything you needed to swap over like the computer for transmission?
No, the used unit I installed was complete.
Wouldnt measuring the amount that comes out and putting the same amount back in have the same results if you dont have a scanner to check temp
If you can verify it's currently filled to the correct level, then it would work great.
There are comments in here from people who have found out even the dealer didn't fill it to the correct level.
You can decide for yourself how you'd like to do it, but I wanted this video to cover the correct and certain way to get it right.
Thanks for watching!
I did my transmission fluid last week on 2019 Toyota Camry, I guess I warmed it up a little too much. I added 4 Cortes and when I drained the access fluid I noticed that I was a lot, maybe more than a Corte, anyway I been driving it for the past 3 days i noticed slight jerk around 60. Do u think I under filled it, if so should repeat the process since oil was really dirty or just top it off??
If you think you might be low and know the old fluid was really dirty, I would do another drain and refill.
You have to warm it and get it drained while it's within the exact specified temp range using a computer that can monitor the temp. Without that these trans are super picky and you can kiss it goodbye real fast
Is it safe to put the car on 4 jack stands, start the engine and shift through all the gears while it's warming up? Dont want the car to slip off. Other than that, great vid. I need to do this soon.
Yes, 4 jack stands is a good way to go. Obviously make sure you have them on the correct jack points and you shouldn’t have any issues.
Maybe i missed it but what exactly was the torque spec on that drain plug? Thanx
No worries, all the details are in the description.
@@bennieaust thank u sir! Excellent video thanx 4 the help!
@@Turnersspeedshop you're welcome!!
How much transmission fluid does the 8th gen Camry hold? Im thinking of doing 2qts. Currently at 40k miles
I'm not sure what total capacity is, but a drain and refill (what I do in this video) is 1 gallon.
Where is the filter located i would like to change it out once i hit 100k. My other cars have the pan at the bottom so ive done those but, my 21 camry does not. I have changed the fluid the way you have show twice so far but want to do the filter for the next change. Thanks in advance
The filter is located under the front black cover. Personally, I wouldn't change it. If you continue to change the fluid like you have you will never need to worry about the filter. I bet your fluid has never looked very dirty, right?
Just a little dirty nothing crazy. Dark red, never purpleish or brown. And ive refilled with the valvoline max life both times with no issues whatsoever.
@@LouisValentin-x8yit’s not like it would hurt anything to change the filter, but with the regular fluid changes I think you’ll be in good shape leaving the filter alone.
So what about the eCVT ? Which came with the Hybrid 2.5 Camry 2018+ ? It said no maintenance require (the car located in Canada which outside temp varies between -40 to 95) I have no premature issue and it has over 190k miles
I’m not familiar with that transmission, this video is about the 8 speed auto in the 2.5 non-hybrid Camry.
Most of the manufacturers recommending not servicing have exceptions to that for harsh climates.
I’m a believer in changing all fluids at some point. There is no way the life of the component will not be longer with servicing. Personally I usually buy vehicles around 190k miles. My truck has 340k miles. I’m in it for the long haul and changing fluids on a regular basis is a good starting point IMHO.
Do you know an alternative to know when Trans Fluid Temp is ready to be drained if you dont own a scan tool?
I'm sure if you do a TH-cam search you can find some alternative methods. I don't like to make any recommendations other than what Toyota says. I know some people have used inferred temp guns.
Thank you, did this on my rav4 2019 8speed auto
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Should I use some of the old transmission fluid to fill up again, or should I use only new fluid?
The point of this procedure is to change out the old fluid. I would refill with only new fluid.
I did this procedure but is it normal for the fluid to drip out when im pumping it in? It’s almost like everytime I pump it in, it just flows right back out. Am i doing it wrong?
It can be difficult to do it without spilling. Make sure you have the hose in the hole as far as possible (you won't be able to get in very far in) and try pumping it slower.
can you help me, I just bought that same zurich 15s scanner. I went to menu and I'm at the service check page, but I only get Brake Pad Check and Engine Oil Level it doesn't show transmission temp
I’ve heard this from a couple people. It sounds like the newest software version is having this issues. I haven’t personally experienced this problem. I would recommend contacting tech support to see if there is a fix.
I took my 2020 Camry to the dealership at 52,000 miles and asked for a transmission drain and fill. They told me they only do full transmission flushes so I gave in and let them do it. Ever since then the transmission has noticeably harsher shifts in the lower gears and especially when the engine has only run for a short time. Any suggestions?
The biggest concern I have is that they filled it to the correct level. I have heard many stories of even dealers not filling them correctly. Beyond that there’s nothing else I can think of.
@@bennieaust ok, thanks. I’ll live with it for a little bit but I’ll ask them to look at it when it goes in for the airbag recall. I love the car and plan to keep it for many years.
Can the transmission fluid be drain properly with just the front lifted? And is the only time the car need to be leveled is when warming up the fluid to 95 F and draining the excessive fluid?
Yes, only needs to be level when draining the excess fluid.
I use the scan toolsl you listed (innova 5610). However, the transmission fuild temp doesn't show up. I also used different scan tool that can read transmission fluid but no luck also. Do you know why I'm not able to read the transmission fluid temperature. My vehicle is 2018 camey Se.
@@paovang8763 , I haven't had any issues with mine. Just make sure you are pressing the down arrow to scroll down and view all the data.
The manual says not to touch it I had old camry over 15 years 300k orig fluid same with my buddy ford van and lexus es 300k all orig fluid. Whats your take on this I always hear about people going 20 years plus orig
Most manuals state that no service is required unless it’s a severe climate. There are very few parts of the country that don’t get cold or hot enough to be considered severe.
Regardless of what the manual states, I am a firm believer in servicing all transmissions on a regular basis. It seems crazy to me not to. It’s not apples to apples but can you imagine a manufacturer saying you don’t ever need to change your engine oil?
I can tell you how long a transmission will last, but I can tell you it will last longer if you keep clean fluid in it.
Is there any way to do this without a scanner? Is there an over temp if only idle?
You have to have a scanner to read the trans temp. There are cheaper scanners that will read it, some people have used inferred temp gauges. I don't really have any recommendations on that, The objective of this video was to show the Toyota procedure (the way I do it), someone else may have a video with a different way of trying to get close to the correct temperature, but this is the way I would recommend.
What would happen if you put extra fluid in your transmission let's say 5 quarters instead of 3.5??
Nothing. When you follow the level set procedure, you will end up with the perfect amount of fluid.
If you drained the excess fluid when the tempeture is hotter than 95° what could happen?
The fluid level would be lower than it’s supposed to be.
Last year i took my car to the dealer for the transmission software update and asked them for the trans service interval and service manager said 120k miles, owners manual says 60k miles
I’d definitely go with the 60k mile interval.
@@bennieaust problem is that when i went in it was just about to hit 60k, i will be doing tomorrow which i sit at 73k. Definitely will keep checking manufacturer recommendations instead of taking dealer word
@@bennieaust ok so i dropped the bottom cover and realized the wheel doesnt have to be off as with ramps the job is accessible from under. Fluid was dark but did not smell burn, definitely traffic temp discoloration so i pumped the 3 quarts that came out and plan on doing it again in about 15k miles in an attempt to get the rest of the fluid out or at least get better fluid in. Thanks and have a wonderful weekend
@@johncrankshaft2886 glad to hear it went well! Hope you have a great weekend as well!
I bought a zurich 15 s, I don't im going through all functions but can't find transmission temp.
I’ve heard from a couple people that there is a glitch in the newest update on these. I haven’t had that issue so I can’t say for sure but it might be worth contacting tech support on.
Would you recommend changing out the transmission filter as well?
If you stick the the fluid change intervals recommended by Toyota you should ever have to change the filter.
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My car is 2018 Toyota Camry SE and milesage 170k and I always changed the transmission fluid every 30k each other . 7qtr to 10qtr ? Or full by leak ? So I’m deaf and I’m miracle . Nice video than ever :)
Thanks Miracle! I would recommend filling it like I do in the video, and draining the excess fluid with it at the proper temp. That the only correct way to do it. Anything else is just a guess.
I followed all the steps in your video (thank you), but when I got the car up to temp and opened the drain bolt, nothing came out. It only started draining immediately once I shut off the engine. Once it started trickling, I closed the drain bolt. The amount that came out was the additional fluid that I added on top of what was initially taken out. Any guidance? Thanks.
Hey William,
If no fluid came out, when following the procedure, then the fluid level is to low. I would suggest adding another 1/2 quart and check again. Make sure you keep it running when you have the drain plug out and are setting the level. If you shut it off it will drain additional fluid resulting in an incorrectly low fluid level.
cliff notes: Add more fluid. Keep it running while setting the fluid level.
Does that make sense?
I’ll give it a try. Thank you for the quick response.
@@UsoNewb you’re welcome!
Just did it and it worked. The person who previously serviced the car obviously under filled it
@@UsoNewb glad you got it!
This is why I totally prefer to follow the procedure and not just measure what comes out.
Good job on getting it right!
awesome job, really appreciate all the details. God bless you Brother thank you
Thanks! You’re welcome!!
I used this fluid level check procedure to my Lexus ES transmission but the fluid level ended up being low. The vehicle sometimes has trouble engaging 2nd gear on an inclined surface, until I put another 1/5 quart of fluid in. Do u know what might be the reason😢
If it’s filled to the correct level I’m not sure.
From what I can tell, these 8 speeds haven’t been as reliable as Toyota is usually known for.
Great content, well done.
Thanks! I appreciate it!
My 2018 Camry has 128000 miles I just bought it and I don’t want to flush I just want to change the oil what oil does Toyota put in the transmission because I want to match that oil so I don’t mix oils
Toyota calls out for type “WS” fluid. You can go and buy the Toyota fluid at the dealer. I don’t know who the actual manufacturer of the fluid is. I used Valvoline Maxlife fluid in this video which meets the “WS” standard. It’s very good fluid.
Are there any washers or gaskets or ATF filter you need to change too?
The drain / fill procedure I perform in this video is exactly what Toyota recommends. There is a filter, but if you perform the drain / fill procedure as recommended you shouldn't have to worry about the filter.
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The crush washers usually don't need to be replaced. I typically inspect them and if they look fine, I haven't had any issues with reusing them.
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I haven't been able find a part listing for the fill plug crush washer.
@@bennieaust When do you need to replace the ATF filter and gasket then? Thanks. By the way, is there a way I can obtain the shop service manual?
@@viewlesswind You may need to / want to replace the filter if you don't perform the drain / fill procedure as recommended by Toyota or if the fluid gets extremely dark / dirty.
I don't have any inside information on repair manuals. If you google it you will find several different options. Sorry I'm not more helpful on this.
@@bennieaustI remember having seen a video in which the transmission oil pan is taken off, and filter/gaskets/magnets are replaced.
@@viewlesswind yeah, there are definitely videos here on TH-cam that will cover that. Typically the magnets are just cleaned. They are 100% reusable.
Im looking at getting a 113k miles 2018 camry. Service records, oil changes/filter looks good. But no transmission services that Im seeing. Is it a bad idea to get this vehicle?
Hey Hannah,
Generally Toyotas are about the safest bet out there. It seems this generation has had transmission issues so they aren’t as great as usual. I still think they are a great choice but it’s good to be aware of the possibility of transmission issues.
Service is key to avoiding issues. If you have an alternative that has transmission service history that would be a better option, otherwise if this one drives and shifts good I wouldn’t steer you away from it. Just get the transmission serviced after you purchase it.
@@bennieaust thank you!
@@cherosno you’re welcome!
Awesomely good tutorial!
Thanks!
isnt there supposed to be a bypass valve that needs to be pinned off with a small hex key before draining the fluid on some 8 speed toyotas?
On some of them there is. The idea is to pin it open, to allow flow through the cooler even when the trans temp is lower than the thermostat will open for. If there is air in the cooler lines you could have improper transmission level.
If the transmission is serviced when cool, this should not be an issue. It will be closed the whole time, not allowing any fluid to drain out of the cooler.
@@bennieaust Thanks! So this 2.5l LE Camry does NOT have this valve?
@@bureaucrazy1234 this one did not. It’s on the cooler lines between the transmission and the radiator if it is equipped with one.
@@bennieaust THANKS AGAIN!
How long did it take to get the transmission to temp? (95^F)
I think on this one it took a good 15 minutes. I just did a highlander yesterday and it took about 5 minutes and very quickly hit max temp range for setting the level. It had been sitting over night so it was stone cold to begin with. The Camry as done in the winter time though, even though it was in a heated garage it was definitely cooler to begin with.
@@bennieaust You’re awesome bro, might be doing this at a buddies house and he doesn’t have a OB2 scanner. Do have one but gave it to my father.
@@WheresRevi , best of luck! It’s not a hard service to do.
For a 2019 camry v6 at what miles you recomended change the transmission filter??
Every 60K miles.
@@bennieaust 60k for tranmission filter and fluid too? I not wait at 60k for the fluid i replace at 50k and for my v6 camry at 40k
@@jonathanrivera283 that’s even better if you replace it earlier. If you keep up a schedule like that, in my opinion, you will not have to replace the filter. The particles you are wanting to remove are suspended in the old fluid.
@@bennieaust thank you, last question i have a 2019 highlander v6 and 2019 camry v6, highlander have a transmission oil cooler(radiator) camry have a oil cooler(coolant) the question is can i put the highlander oil cooler in the camry transmission the lower the fluid temperature? Highlander TFT RAISE until 195f and camry in hot days in florida raise until 217f and i want to lower the camry TFT until 200f
@@jonathanrivera283 that’s a great question. I honestly don’t know for sure but would be surprised if you could. I would feel the same way though, 195 wouldn’t concern me but 217 is definitely getting up there.
So is it the fluid that's crap and should use a different synthetic fluid or the transmission that hard on it?
It's good fluid, I think the transmissions aren't as reliable as you would expect from Toyota.
@@bennieaust what fluid did you choose to use in it?
Valvoline MaxLife full synthetic. I would recommend that or Toyota WS fluid.
How many quarts of transmission fluid do I need to change with filter?camry 2018 ???
1 gallon. Check out the video description for more details.
when is the right mileage in km to replace the trans fluid?
Toyota recommends every 60k miles. I’m not sure what that is in km.
Is this the same process for a 21 hybrid?? Thanks!
It is not the same.
Was there a crush washer on the bottom drain plug ju wondering?
There is. I typically don't replace them unless there is clearly an issue with them. I have occasionally had an issue with old one and new ones alike, not common though.
Is car running when draining off excess?
Running and between 95 and 113 degrees F.
@@bennieaust thank u sir!
@@Turnersspeedshop you’re welcome!!
So they don't have a filter? To replace
They do have a filter. It’s linked in the description.
This video covers the fluid change recommended by Toyota. IMHO if you do this as recommended, you will not need to change the filter.
How can I know the degree if I don't have this device its ok if I run the engine 5 minutes
You can’t follow Toyota procedure if you can’t read the transmission temp. You would be guessing. I would only recommend doing this if you are able to read transmission temperature.
Can you please how much it cost to put used transmission in 2018 camry se?
The used transmissions for these are not cheap. The one I installed in this car was just over $3,000 plus labor. :(
Did you replace the filter?
No, I followed the Toyota service procedure just like I show in this video.
Is this regular transmission or ecvt
This is a traditional 8 speed automatic.
Would you be able to let us know if it’s the same procedure with hybrid Camry transmission much appreciate for your work by the way.
@@ehsanull The Camry Hybrid uses a different transmission. It uses a CVT. Here is a link to someone's video covering the CVT fluid change. th-cam.com/video/6-KwdXk-hTc/w-d-xo.html
Great video thanks
Thanks for watching!
Great video, thanks
You’re welcome!!
What was the torque specification for the drain plug?
15 ft-lbs, All torque specs are in the description.
Thanks.
Well explained !!!
Thank you.
You’re welcome Frank!
Thanks for watching!
What was the torque on the drain plug
All the torque specs are in the description.
Is this the same process for a Camry 23 LE?
I know there were some changes for 2023. I’m not sure if the process is basically the same or not. I haven’t done this on a 2023 yet.
How do we do the filter? Dont even know were its at
You shouldn’t need to replace the filter, but the filter is located inside the front (black) cover.
Can somebody help me on how often should I replace my transmission filter?
If you change the fluid as recommended, you shouldn’t ever have to change the filter. The filter is intended as a safety precaution for any partials left my the manufacturing process. The byproducts of transmission use itself (clutch material) are very fine and are what make the fluid dirty over time. They don’t get trapped in the filter and they get removed when you change the fluid. If you did have a filter that was full of material, you’d have much bigger problems to worry about.
Do we need to change transmission filter with every oil change ?
No, if you change the fluid as recommended by Toyota you will probably never have to change the filter. The wear material is very fine particles that mostly remain suspended in the fluid. When you change the fluid, you are removing the particles.
@@bennieaust Thanks for your swift reply
@@jassodhi6104 you’re welcome!
No, the filter isn't accessible: imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/5245/IoBFhd.jpg
what happens if trans fluid temp is off??? i was just going to empty and refill
You’re level will be incorrect. If it’s to warm when you drain the excess, the level will be to low. If it’s not warm enough, the level will be to high.
At the end after filling fluid, while draining excess fluid do you still leave car on ?
Yes, it needs to be running when you set the level.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you!!!
Only use Toyota WS atf fluid or your transmission will start acting up or having problems
Thanks for watching!
What is the torque specs for drain plug?
15ft-lbs. it’s all in the description.
Why did ur transmission fail
Don’t know. This was the first time I had worked on this car so I have no idea what the history is.
@@bennieausttht owner definitely beat the crap out of it
@@andersonrodriguez8258 that’s impressive if you can tell that from the video. :)
I’m sure I could have opened it up and gotten a better idea but the goal was just to get it back in the road.
Great job
Thanks!
No pan drop or filter change???
No, if you want to be really proactive then maybe changing out the filter every 100K-150K miles but as long as you keep clean fluid in it you can pretty safely leave it alone.