How Much Transmission Fluid Should Be Added to a Camry?
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For a conventional gravity drain and fill, less than 6 liters is required; for a machine exchange, approximately 12 liters of transmission fluid are needed. Gravity drain and fill involves directly loosening the drain plug at the bottom of the transmission, allowing the fluid inside to drain out under gravity. Machine exchange, on the other hand, requires first draining the old fluid by loosening the drain plug at the bottom, then connecting a circulation machine, starting the vehicle, and adding new fluid into the transmission. The new fluid's pressure pushes out the old fluid. The transmission is a mechanism used to alter the speed and torque from the engine. It can fix or change the gear ratio between the output and input shafts, hence also known as the gearbox. Depending on the transmission structure, transmission fluid is divided into manual transmission fluid and automatic transmission fluid: Manual transmission fluid, commonly referred to as gear oil, is primarily composed of petroleum-based lubricating oil or synthetic lubricating oil, blended with extreme pressure anti-wear agents and oiliness agents. It is an important lubricant used in various gear transmission devices to prevent gear surface wear, scuffing, sintering, etc., extending their service life, improving power transmission efficiency, and reducing power loss. Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is specifically designed for automatic transmissions. The specialized fluid used in automatic transmissions serves as both the hydraulic fluid for the torque converter and the lubricating oil for the planetary gear structure, as well as the hydraulic fluid for the shifting mechanism. Under normal driving conditions, ATF should be replaced every 120,000 kilometers; under severe driving conditions, it should be replaced every 60,000 kilometers. In daily use of the Camry transmission, the following points should be noted: Do not go too long without changing the transmission fluid. Although many models now feature maintenance-free transmission fluid, maintenance-free does not mean it never needs changing. Prolonged failure to change the transmission fluid can lead to damage to internal components such as bearings and the housing. Avoid prolonged coasting in neutral. While driving manual transmission vehicles, many experienced drivers may coast in neutral, but for automatic transmission vehicles, coasting in neutral can cause the transmission to overheat, and shifting back into Drive (D) can produce a noticeable jolt. Never shift into Drive (D) or Reverse (R) before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Many drivers, aiming for smooth operation, shift into reverse gears before the vehicle has fully stopped, which can cause significant damage to the transmission gears and, over time, lead to gear grinding and other failures. Do not frequently climb steep hills in Drive (D) mode. When facing steep inclines, automatic transmission vehicles can overheat due to high load or may upshift too early, resulting in insufficient climbing power. In such cases, using manual mode to limit to lower gears or sport mode can help protect the transmission. Avoid long-distance towing. If an automatic transmission vehicle breaks down, it should be transported using a flatbed tow truck, with the vehicle in Neutral (N) when moved onto the tow bed. Towing with a rope or directly dragging the vehicle should be avoided.
