2009 V6 camry ATF... mityvac

[bowlofturtle]

So i have a 2009 V6 camry, there is a "drain" plug for the ATF and fill plug.

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/104-5t...flush-pics.html


Found a DIY that seems to be a lot of hassle. I was thinking of just using buying a mityvac 7201, use that side fill plug, suck out 1-2qts and refill. Do this every oil change (7500 miles) and call it good. Would the mityvac 7201 do this job for me flawlessly?

I never had a reason to get a mityvac since all my cars had drain/fill plugs with dipsticks. All filters on the bottom as well so the whole never jacking up the car isn't there.

 

[Oro_O]

What you are suggesting would be a lot more hassle in the long run IMO.

You still have to jack it up and access the inner fender liner. I'd rather just disconnect the cooler line also and do a complete change every 60k, say, than do 60% of the job every 7.5k. Valvoline MaxLife is a widely-liked improvement over the OE Toyota WS fluid, btw.

Consider doing your PS fluid, too:

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/107-ca...ice-needed.html

 

[bowlofturtle]

I never done anything via cooler lines. I don't like the risk of running the system dry, even tho everyone says it shouldn't

 

[HTSS_TR]

I used Mityvac 7201 to change oil and ATF for these cars: Lexus LS400, Volvo V70, Honda S2000(No ATF) and MB E430 for more than 10 years without hassle.

Actually, it is much easier, faster and no mess to siphon old fluid with Mityvac 7201 via dipstick tube. I don't know about Camry, but of my cars I can extract about 4 quarts +/- 0.5 quarts at a time, which is about 50% capacity.

The Mityvac also can be used to do brake bleed, the bleeding itself is very fast about 1-2 minutes per corner, the time it took to raise the car, remove the wheels, reinstall the wheels and lower the car is much longer.

Of all tools I have Mityvac 7201 is the best value, I smile broadly every time I use it because it saves me headache in raising/lowering the car(I hate it).

My cars above have easy access to ATF dipstick tube under the hood. I just changed ATF in my E430 3 times 4 quarts each time over a period of 3 days. Each time I spent less than 15 minutes (probably 8-10 minutes) to siphon and refill. There is no better tool than a fluid extractor to do ATF in many cars.

 

[Oro_O]

Originally Posted By: bowlofturtle
I never done anything via cooler lines. I don't like the risk of running the system dry, even tho everyone says it shouldn't




I wouldn't let that fear stop you. It would take gross negligence to do that.

The fluid pumps out at a slow rate. What you do is use a clear plastic milk gallon jug, with a tube leading from cooler line. Position the jug where you can see it from the ignition. When it is 1/2 full, turn off the ignition and another 1/2 qt will slowly pump out. No risk of going dry. Add 2.5 qts. Repeat this a few times and you're done. I suggest don't be intimidated by this.

Here is a very thorough explanation; different vehicle but the same proceedure:

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/104-5t...flush-pics.html

I suggest doing your PS at the same time as the AT:

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/107-ca...ice-needed.html

 

[stockrex]

Op, go for it,
in boats they do the same,
I have getting my chunky behind on the driveway,
I use a suction pump for oil, transmission

For tranny, just remember to take off the drain bolt 50k miles and wipe it clean. it has a magnet.