My household’s 3 Lexuses get an transmission fluid drain refill every 30k miles, oil change every 5K miles or 6 months. had my wife’s 24 Lexus NX350H oil changed at 1k miles and she just hits 4K miles today. 😊
You need to be changing the oil every 5k miles no matter what Toyota says. Furthermore, change the transmission fluid every 60k or earlier if you are on a severe schedule. Personally, I change mine at 40k.
He should have left the transmission alone. The transmission will last the longest with the original fluid. As the transmission clutches wear the material ends up suspended in the fluid (thin oil). This material is needed with the old worn clutches to make the transmission shift properly. Leave the transmission alone as Toyota recommends. Transmission oil does not break down or wear out. There is no combustion in the transmission.
Dang, if my 2019 Camry’s transmission goes out at 278k miles, I won’t be mad. That’s pretty good. I’m currently at 137k miles and hoping it makes it to at least 200k. I last changed the fluid at 48k miles so I should probably get that done again since I’m at 137k now
any transmission needs new fluid after 50-60k i have a nissan CVT which are notorious for blowing up early but im at 145k, no issues cuz i swap fluid every 40k miles
This is why I never touch a transmission. I bet they messed up the transmission during one of the services. This transmission requires synthetic fluid not the regular Dex 3. Dealers and most shops don’t use the correct fluid or overfill it. The grit in the old fluid prolongs the life of a transmission.
I do transmission service every 45k miles and never had one fail on me no matter the brand knock on wood. Always made it to 200k miles which is usually when I trade them off for a new one. Wife has a 2020 Camry SE. My 2004 Silverado with the well known problematic 4l slippy made it to 220k miles before biting the dust so servicing does make a difference:P
You changed it at 155 according to what you said but it’s totally not your fault, the dealerships nowadays tend to mislead you and only recommend preventative maintenance when they’ve running low on cash lol. Its true tho. Its like changing the engine oil every 35,000 miles.. i changed my transmission fluid last month at 75,000 miles and look forward to changing it at 140-150,000. Im at 91k rn and hopefully i make it to at least 250,000 without any issues. Your videos have been really informative and helpful. Keep us posted and i cant wait for your next video with your new transmission installed. ❤
@@stevenfedorov dude u need to make research. Change fluids often.. its like the blood system .. it tends to clog during use. I suggest u to change engine oil in toyotas and japanese cars every7-8 000 miles and automatic transmission fluid every 37-38000 miles. Coolant can be measured what is the state of it.. ask for it to check every 19k miles, break fluid check every 30 000 miles. I change fluids much earlier than ius in the user manual ... rather smal expenses often than a suprise big one later with cry. Cheers
The transmission on my 2018 Camry SE with 67,000 miles just sh** the bed. The best quotes I received to date are $8,700 for a used transmission and $11,100 for a new transmission. If I could order the new transmission, I wouldn't receive it until the middle of 2024, because of a "shortage" they are on backorder. The dealership told me they are not able to order the new transmission, because they are not able to source the part number due to the "shortage". I believe Toy Yoda 😂 has fabricated this "shortage" because they know there's an issue and what better way to conceal a problem, than to say if no one is ordering new transmission for used vehicles, then there must not be an issue with transmission.
Bro it was be cheaper to get the transmission rebuilt from a great shop or get a transmission from junkyard that has less miles. Then change and refill the transmission every 44-60k miles.
I have a 2018 Camry also. What were the symptoms you saw before the transmission went? I took my car to the shop to get the transmission fluid changed because my car is just over 60 K miles and there was some shuttering while I was on the highway. It felt like there was problem shifting within 60 to 70 miles an hour. But when I took it to the shop they said that they’re not going to change the transmission fluidit won’t fix the problem that I am describing. When I took it to the dealership they found nothing wrong with my car. I hope I don’t suddenly have transmission issues.
@@b_t_b_h_ nah get your transmission fluid changed ASAP. You may need to do a transmission reset. The dealership can do a reprogram the transmission. Don't let a local shop do a drain/refill. Take it back to dealership. Let them be responsible if anything bad happens.
@@b_t_b_h_ My vehicle had the same symptoms your describing. My car progressively got worse until the car won't move at all when you give it gas, which started on my way to work and by the time I got half way home (10 miles) it would not move. Roughly 30 miles from the time it started until it wouldn't move. You should still be under warranty. Right?
@@KK-ex9pb In the dealer techs cant do that tho. It'll seem like we trynna scam customers, so we go by the book. And most ppl dont b taking care of their cars like tht anyway, so people dont try to sell everything the car needs, but the obvious.
My 2010 prius head gasket messed up.. cost 800$ to fix. My 2011 prius engine kept burning oil . Every 2k miles theres no more oil left on the dip stick. Cost 2800$ to replace engine with 50kmile engine . My friend has a 2019 camry white exterior with red interior he works for uber lyft. His dad has a new black camry too
@@stevenfedorov you change the oil after very high milage that's why your transmission fail otherwise camy transmission can do easy 1.2 million km If you do at 60000the transmission service
This makes me not want to use my car for deliveries or Uber. I've got a 2018 with around 80,000km. I'm going to make sure I never miss a service appointment, that's for sure. Sorry to hear about your vehicle loss
It’s alright, this video shouldn’t discourage anyone from doing ride share instead just show how important maintenance is. Sooner or later cars break down and they need to be cared for. I feel like I’m the only one who “broke” a Toyota lol
@@stevenfedorov I love your comment here. It made me laugh. I'm sorry about your car and that you are "the only one who broke a Toyota." 😎 I rely on my mechanics. My former mechanic (before he retired) wasn't fond of changing my Volvo trans fluid.....so I didn't. I now drive a Lexus and my mechanic is younger and still he's of the thinking, if it isn't broke, don't fix it. I'm the second owner of my Lexus and I don't believe, according to the dealership records, that the trans fluid was ever changed.
Dude don’t be sad, 280k miles on a transmission is already outstanding. I understand that it sucks but that’s cost of doing business. A rebuilt transmission job is like $5k+ here in my area and I would glad pay to get more money out of the car instead of buying another $30k Camry.
Everyone’s saying to change the fluid. I have 236k miles on my 2008 Camry. I have never changed the fluid. The only thing I have done religiously is engine oil & filter at 5k. I have not had any issues with transmission…yet. And if I were to change fluid, I’d do it at the dealership.
I personally don’t trust dealerships. Too expensive, take too long. I mean I was quoted $1,200 to do a diagnostic of a power steering issue because the transmission shop who installed my transmission messed up. Dealership wanted to take out the dash and check every wire. My dad and I were able to find the issue in 5 min. Turns out a ground wire from the power steering wasn’t connected to any sort of ground. Sure dealerships may have high standards but I don’t have a big enough wallet to pay those guys.
Privet! May you provide some calculation, a rough one, how much have you earned driving, minus gasoline, minus car (purchase - maintenance + value today, to sell it), divided by hours? What is "a realistic" pay for driving, per hour? I feel that the platforms are taking way too much
Its not bad 278k miles. Do you drive mostly highway bs city stop and go? Also did you buy used transmission? Love your story . Im debating if i should just leave the atf alone and see how far this transmission goes. Did you use Toyota WS fluid?
That's pretty shocking, sorry to hear that, Steve. When it's time for a replacement, consider a Toyota hybrid that has the eCVTt transmission; they're the most reliable forms of transmissions ever produced since they're just planetary gears.
@@User.Joshua My bad! I thought you meant electronic CVT (as historically CVT relies on hydraulic to change the belt and pulley sheaves). Yes planetary gears are much more reliable. the should call it "pCVT" to avoid confusion with the shitty Nissan or Subaru CVTs.
I am so sorry to hear that brother but I’m right there with you. 05/31/2023 my 19 Camry was taken out by an 18 wheeler. 251,918 miles. Damage wasn’t bad, but they totaled it anyway. I had a 2.5 xse. I wish I would’ve saw this I would’ve gave you my transmission. It is now at Copart Richmond VA. Put a new tranny in it and keep driving. Yes the dealer will tell you it’s not time for tranny fluid. But every 60k MAKE THEM CHANGE THE TRANS FLUID. If they don’t wanna touch it, go to a tranny shop with your fluid, and filter.
I’m glad to hear you survived. Most truck drivers shouldn’t be driving a car nevertheless a large 18 wheeler. They are terrible, aggressive, and wreck-less drivers.
Next time buy the hybrid. No turbos. No sleazy mechanical CVT. No start/stop system. No 12 Volt starter. No accessory belt. No torque converter 11 speed automatic. No torque converter. No 12 Volt alternator. You get: Electric car with gasoline engine assist. Most of the electric car goodness without the electric car drawbacks. Direct drive main traction motor (the same as most battery electric cars). Efficiency tuned Atkinson cycle gasoline engine that gets CVT action from a reliable planetary gearset. Electric AC (the same as your home refrigerator). Good acceleration (our 2012 did 0 to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds). Great fuel economy (ours did 40 mpg city or highway). Do you commute to a job 2 states away?
11 speed automatic? That sounds interesting, must be fuel efficient. When I bought my car, I was a mechanic at Firestone and needed an upgrade from a 2000 Honda accord coupe which was leaking oil from a head gasket. I could have just fixed it but I bought a new car instead. When I got a hernia is when I had to change jobs because I couldn’t Lyft anything heavy therefore I tried Uber then Lyft. If I had know this earlier, I probably would have gotten a hybrid
Fluid changes are everything with these sensitive cars. I don't drive many miles but I do the transmission service change every five years regardless. Right now that's about every 20k miles on transmission fluid.
I listen to Care Care Nut channel and he says “don’t change transmission fluid too often and don’t change the fluid too late. Drain and fill every 30k to 60k miles”
Hey bro sorry to hear about your Camry! I miss my 2015 XLE. Were you the original owner of this Camry? I would feel great if my 2002 Sequoia made it to 278k miles before transmission failure..unfortunately the trans only lasted until 78k miles but I am partly to blame for towing with it and beating on it without changing trans fluid. Honestly I know several family members with more than 300k miles on their Corolla and Camry and they never canged their trans fluid yet no failure
The 2002 Tundra/Sequoia 4 speed transmission was weak. It couldn’t handle the low end torque of the new 4.7 V8. The transmission was designed for the weak 3.4 liter V6 in the Taco.
That bad man, I start follow you for see your process with the miles but NOT LET IT DEAD!!!! Try to found another transmission and still put miles on the Camry
I did 😉 but now with a different transmission I got another problem pop up. Now I have to deal with check engine light and low power steering lights….it’s a mess but I’m still trying to fix it
@@stevenfedorov that can be a Rack and Pinion problem I have a 05 Lexus ES and my rack and pinion broke and I had almost the same problems, I not a mechanic I just share my experience with my car
every transmission needs new fluid at 60k minimum, i err on the side of caution and change at 40-50k oil every 5000 miles on ANY car regardless of what the manufacturers say the dealers want your car to break sooner, they make no money from a car that lasts for years and years on just fluid changes "lifetime" fluid is a myth
Exactly my thought, I had my 2017 Lexus es350 transmission fluid drain and refilled at 30k miles, now at 40k miles and I plan to do this every 30k miles. Oil change every 5K miles or 6 months no matter what at well. Had the engine oils changed at 1k miles too. Same routine for my wife new 24 NX350H which just hits 4K miles. My son’s old RX350 AWD just hits 160k miles and she still runs like a champ.
@@jml9550 i have one of the most unreliable transmissions known to man: a Jatco CVT in a 2015 nissan altima I change the fluid every 40-50k, oil every 5k miles im at 151k miles without issues so far i won the car lottery lol
@@tomtemple69 yep, it helps to maintain the car properly. Personally I would not buy a car with a CVT transmission. The NX350h has a ECVT which is completely different design than CVT.
Damn that sucks but why did u listen to the dealership and wait all the way until 10k to change ur oil? Even the tranny fluid on my 2017 I change it every 30k I don't listen to the stealership because it's a business for them of course they want you to do that to your Camry because they are hoping to either make money off you for repairs or just have you get fed up and say screw I'm just going to.buy a new Toyota...don't do that anymore brother it's not worth it oil change every 5k and everything else 30k including coolant get Zerex it's much cheaper and is still pink HOAT coolant that works perfectly fine in Toyotas...man that could have Definitely Ben avoided though by sticking to routine maintenance/provenitve maintenance, poor car I'm sorry for the loss brother
A new engine was worth $10k new in 2019. The way that I know is I put a wrong oil filter when I worked at Firestone and our salesman at front said “use a filter from older Camry and put it in there” because at that time Firestone didn’t make 2019 model oil filters. Long story short, customer called my boss; my boss said the engine blew up and it cost $10k for a new one. Transmission cost around $8k at the dealership in 2023. Not sure how the prices hold up now
What the hell job did you have that you did a life's worth of driving in 4 years???? You must change auto fluid no matter what the dealer says at 20,000 miles if you tow sooner. I have a Camry SXV20R from 2000. a 4 cyl with 334,000, auto fluid changed every 20,000, engine oil changed every 3,000. No leak, engine or trans' Perfect condition. Will outlast my brand-new car.
You really think a dealership would even touch your transmission fluid 😆 they would just hold it there for couple hours and tell you that it’s complete 😭
then that’s not a good dealership. You could ask to watch them (be cool about it and not seem confrontational) just be like hey I wanna see how it’s done if that’s cool? They bring customers out to have us explain costly repairs so why couldn’t they come see the maintenance? I’m a tech and I have no problem if a customer wants to see how something’s done. Tbh I just got a 19 SE few weeks back and I changed the transmission fluid at 53K cause I’m not f*cking around 🤣 it’s a simple drain and fill procedure with these transmissions but it gets tricky with ensuring they’re properly filled you check at a specific temp. 108-115f it should come out of the drain plug looking like a “full” differential. Barely streaming.
@@kanmuri904 I’ve never had a dealership offer me to look at the procedure on how it’s done. I’m sure they may let me but I know for a fact that no one cares about your car more than you do.
@Steve’s Fundamentals mine was flushed at 97k. I'm at 120k now and everything is still working good. But I'll have a regular drain and fill at 50k intervals from this point on. I do think you were fortunate to get that amount of mileage out of the original transmission. Thank you for the response!
My 2018 Camry XSE V6 ICS system failed I took care of my car 2023 December it went out I'm very Disappointed I had 205,000 miles on it. the first Toyota new ever failed me i had 4 new toyota no problem my 2005 corolla 5spd manual had over 600,000 miles fired up no problems gave it to my son. Toyota let me down on the 2018 v6 XSE
Here are all the prices that I found out: If you choose the dealership, they will say $150 to just diagnose transmission and $8k for a “certified refurbished” including labor If it’s just torque converter, the part cost at $1090; with install will be about $2660 I bought my transmission (2020 model because that’s all there was) from LKQ for $2800 minus $100 for core charge I went to Cottman Transmission with my tranny and they installed it for me for $1500
@Steve’s Fundamentals where did you get the transmission from? Any idea how many miles were on that, hope it lasts a long time for you! I heard the ecvts in the camry hybrids are indestructible. I'm thinking of getting camry hybrid for my next cat but it's like a year wait time to get one
@@stevenfedorov Ok thanks, I have a 2018 camry xse with somewhere between 36-37,000 miles driven mostly on the open road. I think I may get the fluid changed when it hits 40,000 on the odometer. If I'm not mistaken I believe the service interval for Transmission fluild change is 60,000.
betcha dealers didn't fill it properly at the changes. I got mine changed around 65,000 miles and the next morning it would not go into gear when the engine was cold. took it back and they filled it more. it stopped doing that but still took it back after a month or two because mileage went up and the engine sounded like it was struggling. so I opened a case with Toyota and they ended up putting another quart in half in it and it finally ran like new and my mileage went back to normal. These dealers are not training their workers on how to fill these no dipstick transmissions. Put the dam dispstick back and let the customers be able to check their cars properly. this no dipstick transmission is stupid and should outlawed because the customers cannot maintain what they bought properly. if my transmission had a dipstick I would not have had to take it back and open a case with Toyota. the dealers cannot even check the leves properly how do they expect the customers to check them.
Educational, informative, shocking video. If I were to buy the same vehical, I would of also invested into extra coverage, like from Car Shield, which covers the vehicle bumper to bumper, except for oil and tire changes.
If it truly does cover things like engine and transmission I would have kept it. I had something like that in the beginning when I purchased my vehicle but I decided to save money instead and cancel it. I would look into the warranty of that because if I’m not mistaken, it covers up to a certain mileage.
@@stevenfedorov in retrospect what would you have done differently you think that could have avoided this problem? I have the 2018 model LE and don't want to run into the same issue I would love to see 500k+ miles
@@AwWwWwWwWyA change trans fluid more frequently I guess 🤷🏻♂️ between 30k-60k to be safe but even that, the most driven Volvo with 3 million miles had to go through 2 transmissions in its lifetime. I believe the original owner of that car passed away but his car still is driven 😁
@@stevenfedorov good to know I am getting close to that range now so I will keep that in mind. and holy crap 3 million miles?!?!? that's like a dream come true
@@AwWwWwWwWyA yea man, let’s make a world record Camry! 4 million miles lol …but seriously those ranges are achievable if one is really committed to the car. I’m getting frustrated with my car with new problems after a new transmission. Steering wheel locks up randomly on me now, have to fix it now. Would be easier just to drive 150k max then sell it back to dealer. But in my position best to get a used minimum requirement car (15 year old car) for Lyft with 100k miles, drive 50k miles in one year then sell and repeat every year. No headaches that way. But that’s in my position yours may be different
Man what duh hell, how did you put 278k on a 2019 Camry? Do you drive to the moon for a living lol, my 95 Corolla has 185k on it and its nearly 30 years old
