2010 Venza ATF change

[drdriver77]

Hi folks,


One of my neighbors is selling a 2010 Toyota Venza 4-cyl 2WD and I'm interested on it. They have the car since new and it currently clocks 85K original miles (yes, I know they barely use it, but I'm not getting on that discussion). They change the oil twice a year, but the ATF has never been changed. Considering the car has relatively low miles but it's now 15 years old, would you do a drain and fill with transmission filter change or simply leave it that way since the tranny is behaving good?

 

[2010Civic]

I'd change it.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Change the ATF when you buy it. It is very easy to do since Toyota is smart enough to include a drain plug

Just drain it cold, measure what came out, then refill with the same amount. Ans Toyota transmissions aren't picky on the fluid, either. Any good synthetic LV will be fine.

The 4-cyl 2WD is the best Venza, and they are also the most rare, so if you want a Venza, buy that one

 

[Furious]

If the transmission fluid is not burnt and the transmission shifts good then you have a good chance of success, but there is always some risk.

Use the correct fluid, don't mess around with universal fluids when OEM/Licensed is available.

 

[Fredxt]

If the transmission fluid is not burnt and the transmission shifts good then you have a good chance of success, but there is always some risk.

Use the correct fluid, don't mess around with universal fluids when OEM/Licensed is available.

Good advice! After 14 years, let's not take any chances with mixing additives.

 

[joegreen]

Definitely change it

 

[Dave Hess]

2 drain and refills.

 

[D60]

I'd use Maxlife all day long

 

[THORROMIG]

At the moment Amazon has the Idemitsu ATF Type TLS-LV (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid for $39.75 for 5 quart jug. If you pull the trigger on the Venza --- I recommend this. I did 4 spill N fills using this on my Tundra when I purchased it -- early January 2024. Works excellent at an excellent price right now!!!

 

[Patrick0525]

I bought my 14 Venza new and have done Toyota dealer atf flushes at 40k-WS, 88k-Redline D6 and this Friday 121k -HPL green with a new filter.

UOA on atf were done and look fine.

 

[VersatileGuy]

Check it for weird shifts and the like. If you notice none of that, change it. You can use the WS fluid first.

Depending on your schedule, plans to keep the car, etc, you can upgrade to Amsoil's Signature Series and just keep a watch on things moving forward after the WS fluid expires.

 

[oilmaven]

We are currently in the process of "going through" my sister's "new to her" 2010 Camry with 123,000 miles (purchased after an unfortunate encounter with a deer in her 2007 Accord w/190k miles).. There are service records back to day 1 (oil was changed at a dealership or local oil place every 4-5,000 miles since new). So far we have replaced the original plugs (old ones looked pretty good considering the mileage), flushed the radiator (nasty...also obviously original), a new air and cabin filter and currently doing a few baster changes of the power steering. The plan is to do 2 drain and fills for the trans using VML. We will be using a scangage to set the fluid level each time at the proper temperature. It is a bit involved (including leveling the car) but we should be OK. The brakes are like new and were replaced with OEM pads and rotors a short while ago. The car is in very good condition...no body rust at all, starts, runs, shifts and drives well. It needs a good interior detail but is otherwise in good shape. The ONE THING we are postponing is replacing the PCV valve. Our research and a few videos later have dissuaded us from tackling that job...it's a nightmare and involves removing the intake plenum and/or the power steering pump to get to it. Even then you're replacing it by "feel" (really Toyota?...you had to put it THERE?). Luckily, I have a nephew with good mechanical skills. This "approaching 70" body does not care for the contortions and straining under a car anymore (I CAN but it isn't pretty). Sounds like that Venza is a good low mileage specimen...best of luck with it.

 

[Shel_B]

If the transmission fluid is not burnt and the transmission shifts good then you have a good chance of success, but there is always some risk.

Use the correct fluid, don't mess around with universal fluids when OEM/Licensed is available.

+1 (from an actual Toyota owner who has changed the trans fluid and checked with several transmission experts before doing so)

 

[svtrit]

I used Toyota fluid as well in my 09 Camry I bought with 224k and saw no record of a fluid change. The fluid was brown, so I didn’t chance a non factory oil. The car now has 244k miles and no issues.