Toyota Camry Quiz
Automatic transmission / trans

Automatic transaxle fluid (ATM)

In this manual: Automatic transmission / trans
Introduction — 61Audio & visual system — 16Automatic transmission / trans — 19Transmission revolution (ATM) — 1Shift lock system (ATM) — 1Brake — 20Clutch — 10Communication system — 4Cooling — 15Cruise control — 3Drive shaft / propeller shaft — 9Emission control — 8Engine control system — 12Engine hood/door — 7Exhaust — 3Exterior/interior trim — 14Front suspension — 9Fuel — 12Heater & air conditioner — 16Ignition — 8Instrument panel/meter — 7Intake — 7Lighting — 11Lubrication — 16Manual transmission/transaxle — 13Parking brake — 10Power steering — 7Rear suspension — 10Seat — 12Service specifications — 26Sliding roof/convertible — 4Starting & charging — 11Starting system (2AZ−FE)(From July, 2003) — 1Starting system (1MZ−FE/3MZ−FE) — 1Steering column — 6Theft deterrent & door lock — 9Tire & wheel — 4Windshield/windowglass/mirror — 5Back window glass — 1Power window control system — 1Power mirror control system — 1Inner rear view mirror assy — 1Windshield glass — 1Wiring — 1
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ON−VEHICLE INSPECTION 1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL

HINT: Drive the vehicle so that the engine and transaxle are at the normal operating temperature.

Fluid temperature: 70 to 80 C (158 to 176 F) Check fluid level
Check fluid level
  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake.
  2. With the engine idling and the brake pedal depressed, shift the lever into all positions from the P to the L position, and return to the P position.
  3. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean.
  4. Push it back fully into the pipe.
  5. Pull it out and check that the fluid level is within the HOT range.

If there are leaks, it is necessary to repair or replace O−rings, FIPGs, oil seals, plugs or other parts.

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