How often should ATF be changed?
every 30,000 to 60,000 miles
Wondering when to change your automatic transmission fluid (ATF)? Most manufacturers recommend replacing transmission fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. If you tow, or do mostly city driving with constant changes of gears, it may be wise to change your ATF even more often.
When should the transmission fluid be changed on a 2017 Toyota Camry?
About Transmission Fluid Change Most new vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission. As a result, there’s not really much maintenance to perform. Still, most owner’s manuals will recommend changing the transmission fluid every 90,000 miles or so.
How often should you check your Camry ATF?
Hardlymoving writes about do-it-yourself automobile maintenance on various makes and models. The Toyota Maintenance Guide for the four-cylinder Camry 5SFE engine says to inspect the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) every 30,000 miles.
When to replace automatic transmission fluid in Toyota Camry?
When to Replace Your Automatic Transmission Fluid. The Toyota Maintenance Guide for the four-cylinder Camry 5SFE engine says to inspect the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) every 30,000 miles. It doesn’t say when or whether to replace the fluid, but in general, mechanics recommend a simple “drain-and-fill” every 30,000 miles.
How do you change the ATF in a car?
Changing the ATF is a bit more involved than changing engine oil but you can do it yourself by following a few simple steps. Like engine oil, transmission fluid begins to break down and lose its viscosity with age. To check your fluid, remove the dipstick that extends into the transmission fluid pan, wipe it clean, re-insert it and remove it again.
What happens when Toyota Camry ATF breaks down?
Fully synthetic ATF can withstand approximately 225 degrees before thermal breakdown. When ATF breaks down, it “cooks,” or oxidizes, losing its detergent and lubricating properties. It turns from bright red to brown or black, and has a burnt smell.