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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...

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

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Hi there Thank you for choosing just answer! I am sorry you are having issues with your vehicle but im here to help! Im cam, a licensed diagnostic tech with over 25 years of experience please give me a few moments to go over your question and reply please be patient and allow me time to reply as i might be looking up information and diagrams and typing. you will receive a request for a phone call, this is an automatic response and not always needed. 5 star ratings are always appreciated :) thanks!

It’s a v6 3.0 btw
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My honest opinion i would leave it i find transmission fluid needs to be changed at exact recommended intervals since new changing old fluid can introduce shifting issues if you need to top up i would recommend a transmission conditioner like lucas with fresh fluid let me know how you make out and if i can assist you further i would be happy to help! cam

Okay thanks for your response
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no problem!

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