![]() ![]() If you are having problems with the transmission in your Camry, such as clunky shifting or hesitation, check the fluid level first - it is amazing how many drivers pay thousands of dollars for transmission work when a half quart of transmission fluid would have fixed the problem. When adding transmission fluid to your Camry, be sure to add it slowly as it will fill up quickly and is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill. If you own a front-wheel drive vehicle, you will most likely find the transmission fluid dipstick to the right of the oil dipstick. Remove the dipstick and touch the fluid, moving it around between your thumb and forefinger. Like the first step when inspecting an automatic vehicle’s transmission fluid, consult your owner. If the transmission fluid level in your Camry is low, you need to add transmission fluid through the dipstick tube or the check plug hole. Here’s How To Check Transmission Fluid (Manual Transmission) 1. The transmission check plug will typically be on the bottom or the side of the transmission and may also be next to the axle. warm the truck up some then park it on a level surface with the E brake on and the truck in neutral with the engine running. The transmission dipstick will typically be in the engine bay or on top or even the side of your Camry transmission. ![]() ![]() Your Camry will have either a transmission dipstick or a check or fill plug to perform a transmission fluid check. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick or the transmission fluid check plug is located in your Camry and how to check the transmission fluid level. My freestyle coolant is at operating temp (182F) in roughly 10-12 minutes. So, what is the procedure for how to check transmission fluid If you drive automatic, its just as easy as checking your engine oil. Note: Add fluid while the engine is running in the proper. Check the level each time you add a little until the level is right between the two lines. That probably isnt a reliable method to accurately check the temp of the transmission fluid. You can add more by inserting a funnel into the tube the dipstick was withdrawn from and pouring a small amount of automatic transmission fluid into the pipe. The engine in your 1997 Toyota Camry should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. That way you know that the temp cannot be raised any higher than the thermostat allows. ![]()
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