Toyota Camry: Transmission Failure?

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rr.com <rr.com> being of bellicose mind posted: 

Have you bothered to check the transmission fluid ... with the engine
RUNNING?
--

-Philip

"Whatever is a choice will become chosen"

Incredibly, my Avalon owner's manual does not describe how to check
the AT fluid. As if they expect the dealer to do it when you bring
the car in for an oil change. Fat chance at my dealer.



"Philip®" <net.invalid> wrote in message
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engine 

Not with the engine running. Anything specific I need to check?
I did check it after it had stalled. Appears a little blackish.

Thanks


"Philip®" <net.invalid> wrote in message
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Not with the engine running. Anything specific I need to check?
I did check it after it had stalled. Appears a little blackish. Levels look
fine.

Thanks
Shirish

<rr.com> wrote in message
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When you pull out the dipstick and read the print thereon, you'll
notice a mention of "Idling in Park (or Neutral)" That the fluid is
blackish suggests (A) it's been in there TOO long and possibly (B)
that clutch / band slippage is present meaning you are about to spend
a wad of money on a transmission overhaul. So.... check the fluid
while idling in Park and be sure the level is at the full line. If
this cures the problem, fine. If so, get the fluid flushed as it's
WAY over due. If not, then head for your favorite transmission shop
or dealership. Good luck
--

-Philip

"Whatever is a choice will become chosen"


In news:rk4Lb.26724$rdc-kc.rr.com,
rr.com <rr.com> being of bellicose mind posted: 

When's the last time you changed your transmission fluid? How many miles on
the car?
I'm betting it wasn't every 15-25k miles. Somebody named Shirish probably
doesn't take great car of his car.

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