Second opinion] Good afternoon,


Second opinion] Good afternoon, Mechanic's Assistant: Hi. How can I help? I bought a car recently a 2004 Toyota Camry XLE with 220,000. I want to change the transmission fluid, but the previous owner is unsure of when it ...

Second opinion] Good afternoon, Mechanic's Assistant: Hi. How can I help? I bought a car recently a 2004 Toyota Camry XLE with 220,000. I want to change the transmission fluid, but the previous owner is unsure of when it was last changed. I check the fluid it has a brownish tinge color to it. Should I leave it alone or change it? It shifts fine otherwise Mechanic's Assistant: When was the last time your transmission fluid was checked? Changed? I checked it today Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Camry yourself? What have you tried so far? It doesn’t need anything it drives fine Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? That’s it

Automotive Expert
Hi welcome to just Answer I am Roy hope I can help, if the fluid is a little brown and has not been serviced I would have it changed just to be safe . Then you will not need to worry about it after that . Let me know Thanks RoyLet me know if you have any questions Thank you

Other people have been telling me not to do it because new fluid can cause potential slippage
Automotive Expert
Only if you have a or of issues already like dirt in the pan from clutches or metalI pull the pan and clean it also and then replace the gasketYou should be fine and have new fluid

Is the filter necessary too?
Automotive Expert
No just clean with a brake spray has a screenYou can use a transmission flush spray also for cooler linesLet me know if you have any questions

Alright thanks for your help
Automotive Expert
You’re welcome and have a great day thank you Roy

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