2001 Toyota Camry Transmission Fluid Change (V6)

How to drain and fill the transmission fluid on a 2001 Toyota Camry V6 (same process may not apply for I4 models)
Materials used:
D4 ATF: amzn.to/2dEstfF
Transmission funnel: amzn.to/2d1L5EW
Drain Plug Gasket: 90430-A0003.

[@JamesCurl_aka_RedonKiLaus]

After we discovered the rear drain plug, we decided not to pull the lines off of the transmission cooler like some folks recommend. Sure, we didn't get all 5 quarts of transmission fluid out, but we did get about 4.5, which is still very good. As to torque settings, I hand tightened the plugs. The Toyota torque specs are great for a new vehicle being built in the factory, but we have found it the plug has been removed a few times, then it becomes easy to strip at the recommended settings. Hence the reason I use medium strength Loctite and then tighten until "snug".

[@cutiepie4831]

You only showed how to drain the fluid , that's great for people who only want to know how to do half the job.

[@shadako2]

you fill by using a funnel in the atf dipstick + replace what you took out, stumped me for a while too.

[@rkgsd]

Thanks for the crucial washer part number.

[@loveshack6880]

What size washer for drain plug

[@Gb_da_profit]

Are both drain plugs the same part number?

[@glennallan8630]

I did a drain and fill because it had been overfilled it emptied 1 gal in just the pan? 202 Camry v-6

[@tangelopie600]

high quality video thank you!

[@redonKiLaus]

Thanks for watching!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I have a 2000 Camry 1MZ-FE, what's the second 10mm allen head drain for?

[@FunWithGuns]

Differential

[@alexberlein2829]

Hi i have the same camry v6 with the 1mz-fe engine except mine is a 2003 is it safe to drain from the rear plug? (do they share the same oil fill hole) because i see some people saying in the comments dont drain the rear one. should i leave it alone or safe to drain?

[@redonKiLaus]

Haven't worked on that particular model so I can't speak to it, but if I had to purely guess, more than likely. Thanks for watching!

[@Shandias85]

This is helpful. Just to make sure there is no fill hole for differential fluid correct?

[@redonKiLaus]

On these there isn't, since the differential and transmission share the same fluid reservoir (assuming a V6 model, not sure about I4). Just make sure to add back in the same amount of fluid taken out. Hope that helps, and thanks for watching!

[@Shandias85]

I have 2001 Toyota Solara V6 engine. I see the same tranny setup like your V6 Camry. I replaced the tranny fluids and diff oil this morning and put back the same amount that came off. Didn't fill differential separately. I have been reading I4 has a separate fill plug. Thank You for the great info.

[@rkgsd]

shan Do you check your dip stick with the engine running and hot or off/cold?

[@rkgsd]

1:43 There's a reason the crush washers are one time use only and leak if you use them again. Always use a new crush washer. The ft pounds for this job don't need to be exact in my experience. Glues like Locktite are overkill in my opinion.

[@Toastyy911]

reused aluminum crush washers for years without leaks.

[@ReyLaFleur]

Bruh you don't need loctite that's why there's a replaceable washer....

[@beasttitan]

how many quarts of transmission oil is needed for an inline 4 camry? 5 quarts?

[@redonKiLaus]

Not sure, for that I would consult the owner's or service manual. Thanks for watching!

[@AbdullahAlshehri-]

what transmission oil for yaris 1.3 E 2014 ؟

[@redonKiLaus]

I'm not sure, I am not well-versed in newer Toyota cars. If you look at the sticker on the door sill of the car, the engine and transmission model should be listed, and you can look up the transmission model to find out what oil it needs. Thank you for watching!

[@Nino_J]

redonKiLaus is the process the same/similar for a 93' Camry V6

[@danalcarter3221]

Will the transmission out of a 2002 and a 2000 Toyota Camry interchange

[@redonKiLaus]

Potentially, but I cannot confirm. Thanks for watching!

[@user-ng1qx8xm9t]

Diff has separate fill hole.

[@JerzeyPrince23]

What about the transmission filter? I have 2000 Camry LE V6

[@redonKiLaus]

Much more in-depth to change. Not necessary if you've done regular services (fluid drain and fill). Thanks for watching!

[@electronicsworkbench]

Most transmissions have a strainer that doesn't usually get replaced. When the pan gasket leaks then you can remove it and wash it/backflush it with a parts washer. My '97 Camry 2.2L LE has a strainer but my 2000 Jeep TJ uses a filter. Just have to do your research to keep it right.

[@pigeonsofusa4262]

drain plugs was showing, good, what about how to fill up oil?

[@redonKiLaus]

If I remember correctly you either pump in or fill via the dipstick tube. This car was wrecked years ago so I cannot remember. Thanks for watching!

[@pigeonsofusa4262]

@@redonKiLaus figure out thanks

[@badarahmed5137]

I just bought a 2001 toyota Camry with 178k Miles. Tranny fluid is black on the dip stick not sure if I should just leave it alone now to change it. Some people complain about them slipping with the new fluid.

[@redonKiLaus]

I'd be apprehensive about changing it, but that said, if you don't, the transmission is toast eventually, and if you do, it might be toast sooner, or might go on longer. Thanks for watching!

[@christophermanners4822]

NO LOCK TIGHT!!!, only a new crush washer. Turn till tight then 1/4 turn more to seal.

[@FahimMotoGP]

auto or stick?

[@redonKiLaus]

Automatic, applicable to V6 but not I4.

[@geraldarcuri9307]

Uh, duh! You did not show HOW to refill the transmission! You put the pan plug back in, and immediately cut to a scene with a gallon jug of ATF. Not helpful. I was trying to learn whether the Toyota has a separate fill plug on top of the transmission case, like Acura does. Your video fails to answer this very basic, and very important question. I guess I'll look elsewhere. Excellent video quality.

[@Sofianellop]

U don’t need all that fluid How much is plenty

[@redonKiLaus]

However much is shown in your particular owner's manual. Thanks for watching!

[@marcalugo]

DO NOT remove the fluid from that second bolt that he’s talking about. It DOES NOT REFILL from the front of the transmission. It will destroy your transmission!!!! The first drain plug is correct and refill it from the top where your dipstick is. Again, DON’T touch that second back bolt/plug. This guy needs to edit this video because peddling this uneducated misinformation is beyond wrong. Good luck DIY-ers.

[@redonKiLaus]

This is true with regard to the transmissions coupled to the I4 engines in Camrys of this generation, but for V6 cars this is the correct procedure.

[@johnsmith-qe2fd]

Its only ok for ES300 trans, otherwise you have to fill the diff.

[@robertm.6285]

Yeah that is what I thought because the second part there is actually the differential, which the fluid is separate from the transmission. There should be a fill plug higher up on the body of the differential and it does use transmission fluid, but separate from the transmission itself.

[@earlp6731]

We bought our 2001 Camry new. It currently has 390,000 miles on it. I drain both from 2 bottom plugs and fill at dipstick tube. The differential and transaxle share same reservoir. 1MZFE engine.

[@ghunsenh]

@3:02, ATF looks like oil change with 30-40K miles. You need a flush and not a change !! They way it looks , you need to remove the pan, change the filter, then flush !!

[@rkgsd]

Guru H Or you just do 4 drain and fills at home, driving 50 to 100 miles between drains. I only get 2.5 quarts to drain out at a time.

[@jimmicrackhead12]

LOL the 2001 Camry is a 2L 4 cyclinder (straight) engine haha, Americans should stick to old V8s what they are good at

[@coltonhavens2669]

This guy forgot to fill the differential. Please anyone watching this don't forget to do this. If you don't it's a lot more time and money to get it fixed.

[@redonKiLaus]

Please perform sufficient research yourself before you misinform people. The A541E transmission used in this car does NOT have a separate fill port for the differential (the second plug I drained). I cannot speak for the transmission used in the I4 Camry, but this video is a tutorial for the 1MZ V6 Camry, and in the case of this vehicle the transmission and differential share fluid, and while they have separate drain ports, fluid is only filled through the dipstick tube.

[@LAactor]

@@redonKiLaus A similar car, the Lexus ES300 a camry clone, has the 1MZ-FE V6. Did the Camry only come with the A541E tranny? Is this diff and tranny reservoir the same for all the model years of this vintage? 98-01. I'm reading some don't share and you'd need to fill with .89qt via a fill hole above the drain on the side of the diff.

[@Greenisthebestcolor]

Not all are the same. The 4 cylinder differential is separate and must be filled via the differential fill plug.

[@haxorbarrr]

lol, 4 cyl and v6 Camrys dont have a differential.. They are front wheel drive.