2011 Toyata Camry first ATF fluid change millage ?

[JimPghPA]

Does anyone know what millage the first ATF fluid change should be made for a 2010 and 2011 Toyota Camry with the 4 cylinder engine?

I was looking at some used Camrys and assuming the previous owner did not service the trany I was wondering how low of a millage vehicle I should be looking at so that I could purchase one that has less miles on it than the recommended miles for the first trany fluid change.

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

Well, considering most cars even from this time are considered “fill-for-life”, generally you will hear mileage between 30-50k for trans fluid changes. 30k if you’re really anal, 50k if you’re normal, 100k if you’ve got plenty of money to replace transmissions instead of fluid.

 

[tomcat27]

Originally Posted By: SubieRubyRoo
Well, considering most cars even from this time are considered “fill-for-life”, generally you will hear mileage between 30-50k for trans fluid changes. 30k if you’re really anal, 50k if you’re normal, 100k if you’ve got plenty of money to replace transmissions instead of fluid.


Sounds good.

 

[Rolla07]

Id bet that Camry trans would still go 250k miles on original fluid. I think 50-60k miles would be my time to change the fluid.

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

Rolla, it may very well go 250k on the original fluid, but would you rather be out 5 DIY trans fluid changes (MAYBE $300-350) or one non-DIY transmission rebuild bill at $3500-4k?

 

[The Critic]

Those call for ATF-WS, which is lifetime fill.

I usually recommend at 100k for normal service and 60k for city drivers, but I make it clear that it is not a mandatory service (to stay out of trouble with the authorities).

 

[Gebo]

I'm with SubieRubyRoo...

There is no such thing as a lifetime fill with maximum life of that product being the end goal. I guess it's how you define "lifetime". Is your lifetime 100k, 200k, 300k, 400k?