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Our research indicates that your vehicle does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. These types of transmissions are designed to be maintenance free. In order to check the transmission fluid, your vehicle likely has check valve on the bottom of the transmission on the bottom of your car. Your car must be level when the fluid is checked and we therefore recommend having a mechanic with a hydraulic lift or underground bay check your transmission fluid. Any fluid leaks for this type of transmission should be treated by a mechanic. AuthorHans Angermeier has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road. Is the clock in your car ahead or behind? Learn how to set it here! Don't be the guy with your third brake light burnt out Odd electrical problems that come out of nowhere can often signify a blown engine fuse - check and change yours here! If your blinker doesn't blink, or blinks rapidly, you likely have a burnt out bulb
1. Getting Started - Prepare for the repair 2. Open the Hood - How to pop the hood and prop it open 3. Remove Dipstick - Access point for transmission fluid 4. Check Level - Insert dipstick and pull it out to determine level 5. Add Fluid - Determine correct fluid type and add fluid 6. Replace Dipstick - Put the dipstick / cap back in place 7. More Info. - Additional information on checking trans. fluid levels Share on
The engine in your 2008 Toyota Camry should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. The video above shows where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in your Camry and how to check the transmission fluid level. If the transmission fluid level in your Camry is low, you need to add transmission fluid through the dipstick tube. When adding transmission fluid to your Camry, be sure to add it slowly as it will fill up quickly and is difficult to remove excess fluid if you overfill. If you are having problems with the transmission in your Camry, such as clunky shifting or hesitation, check the fluid level first - it is amazing how many drivers pay thousands of dollars for transmission work when a half quart of transmission fluid would have fixed the problem.
Hans Angermeier is an ASE certified Maintenance and Light Repair Technician and has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road. Over the past 10 years, Hans has been focused on building CarCareKiosk, which is visited by millions of drivers each month. If your car is leaking a small amount of power steering fluid - see this video on how to fix the leak Don't send mixed signals - if your turn signal doesn't blink, or blinks rapidly, you likely have a burnt out bulb Driving with your phone pressed against your ear is illegal in many places. See how to talk hands free! If your brake fluid is a little low, learn how to add some here. Ignoring a low level leads to big problems Where is the transmission dipstick on a Toyota Camry?Our research indicates that your vehicle does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. These types of transmissions are designed to be maintenance free. In order to check the transmission fluid, your vehicle likely has check valve on the bottom of the transmission on the bottom of your car.
Why is there no transmission dipstick?Many new vehicles are doing away with the transmission dipstick and easily accessible tubes for adding fluid to your car's transmission. Here is the reason for the change: a vehicle owner can damage a transmission by overfilling or putting the wrong transmission fluid in the car.
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