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On 4/17/2020 at 4:43 AM, campbeam said:

I will suggest to follow the manual and just replace the ATF.  

On 4/19/2020 at 9:54 PM, AurionX2 said:

If you feel like dropping the pan you should probably replace the filter, the gasket is a must. If not, just several drain and fills should be ok for your piece of mind. Some service is certainly better than no service.

Thanks

So I consulted my manual

And wondering if it is essential to replace the transmission filter and gasket?

In the manual it just says replace ATF, unlike the engine which says replace engine oil and engine oil filter?

10 hours ago, AurionX2 said:

Yep, looks like your dipstick. The drain plug is down the bottom of the pan, also on the passenger side. Check out this guy video, clear and concise:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TkZVof7fEcs

Thanks Adrian

10 hours ago, AurionX2 said:

20ten, u250e should have a dipstick, from memory you'll find it on the passenger side in the engine bay and you should be able to refill through the dipstick hole using a funnel if it's the same as the 4 speed version.

And that 33.99aud filter kit isn't Toyota OEM. Don't bother with it, for the filter and gasket I'd go with Toyota, try to get a quote from your nearest dealer.

Thanks heaps for pointing that out. Adrian... i just assumed the 4 speed transmission didn't have a dipstick aswell

is this the ATF dipstick? the one beside the battery

would you know where the drain plug is for the ATF on the U250E transmission?

24 minutes ago, campbeam said:

U660E transmission is the 6 speed transmission used in the V6 Aurions.

Have a look for the vehicle identification plates in the door openings.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_U_transmission#U250E

Thanks ashley

my transmission is the U250E.

On the supecheap auto website, one of them says " Toyota U250E Trans" - just wondering when they say "Toyota" is that OEM? and better than the RYCO? ( even though its cheaper than the RYCO?)

3 hours ago, campbeam said:

It is from this thread:

https://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/topic/54840-transmission-fluid-lv-4l-36/page/6/#comments

 

 

Thanks, i just finished reading that thread

Would you know how i would go about finding the transmission model for my 2010 camry?

I typed in my vehicle details in super cheap auto website and sparesbox website and 

sparesbox is saying my transmission is U250E or U150E

super cheap auto says its U250E or U660E

.. im trying to find the right transmission filter kit

On 3/15/2020 at 7:09 PM, campbeam said:

You put a funnel into the plastic tubing.

https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_nkw=10mm clear plastic hose 

Have a good read of this thread. 

https://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/topic/56280-transmission-u660e/?tab=comments#comment-570320

Following are my attachments about servicing the Toyota 6 speed auto transmission fitted to the Aurion.

How to to service the Toyota 6 speed Transmission.doc 2.31 MB · 9 downloads

U660E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID ADJUSTMENT.doc 1.13 MB · 6 downloads  

 

 

Hi Ashley

I was reading the attachments and saw it says

"(1) Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3 with the ignition switch off."

Just wondering, if you have a picture of how to perform this step? ... I think its suppose to be connected with a paper clip

Thanks

18 hours ago, campbeam said:

Your vehicle is E10 compliant so essentially all should be fine.

However, my past very limited experience with E10 fuel is to expect the fuel economy to be worse. Another issue is how quickly you will be using that particular refill of E10 and water absoption.

Personally, I stick with 91 unleaded but will buy an occasional tankful of E10 with 94octane when driving interstate.

 

https://www.festanks.com.au/blog/storage-ethanol-fuel-pros-and-cons/.

oh right thanks

16 hours ago, KAA said:

Same reply as Ashley put up..it is suitable for E10 fuel and I have used it a few times when fuel prices were massive...I also noticed when using E10 the fuel consumption is higher than E91..I decided a long time ago to pay the few extra cents per litre to use only E91 or E95 if going on a long haul trip you certainly notice the power difference and economy difference using the higher quality fuels..However if money is an issue as it is right now with so many out of work..E10 is perfectly fine to use

KAA

oh right thanks

3 hours ago, campbeam said:

Fuel prices in Brisbane have gone down some more so that 91 unleaded is now around $1 at some stations.

Big change from when we were being price gouged @ $1.55+ and Sydney pricing was much cheaper.

I use the Compare the Market Fuel website and spotted a nearby Independent has Premium 95 Unleaded less than $1

Going to refuel with either 91 or 95 unleaded this morning as the car's fuel tank is below half. 

oh right thanks

Hi theres,

I have a 2010 Camry Altise

I usually fill with 91 unleaded but now realised that costco e10 is alot cheaper compared to buying 91.

So the question is i have about half a tank of 91, if i start filling it up with e10, is it ok when the e10 and 91 mixes? 

Thanks

 Thanks Ashley

17 hours ago, campbeam said:

You put a funnel into the plastic tubing.

https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_nkw=10mm clear plastic hose 

Have a good read of this thread. 

https://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/topic/56280-transmission-u660e/?tab=comments#comment-570320

Following are my attachments about servicing the Toyota 6 speed auto transmission fitted to the Aurion.

How to to service the Toyota 6 speed Transmission.doc 2.31 MB · 8 downloads

U660E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID ADJUSTMENT.doc 1.13 MB · 5 downloads  

 

 

2 hours ago, campbeam said:

There is a drain plug on the bottom of the transmission pan. If it is similar to the Aurion, then you will need a 6mm allen key to undo the drain plug. Then you then use the same 6mm allen key to remove the plastic fluid level tube.  There is a refill plug on the side of the transmission. It is 24mm. You will then need a funnel and length of 10mm plastic tubing to refill. 

Highly recommend that you do a lot of research before attempting to change the ATF. There are a few detailed posts in the Aurion Forum about this topic. Good tip is to undo the refill plug first.

Last time, a few weeks ago, I changed the ATF and measured the amount of ATF that came out using a couple of clear plastic bottles. Used another clear plastic bottle as the refill measure.

thanks for the tips Ashley

just to confirm so is the refill plug accessible by the (on top) engine bay area... rather than refilling with pump from underneath the engine like in the video?

also what do you mean by "10mm plastic tubing to refill." -

do you mean something like this one

https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/sca-sca-funnel-3-in-1-flexible-spout/291162.html

or this

https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/sca-sca-funnel-round-flexible/291159.html

also could you link me the detailed post about changing ATF, i done a search but couldnt find it

1 hour ago, campbeam said:

On the coolant overflow bottle there is a L [low] line and a F [full] line. Coolant expands with heat and goes from the radiator to the overflow bottle. When the engine is stopped and starts to cool down, coolant is drawn back into the radiator from the overflow bottle. 

thanks for the explanation

thanks for the tips Ashley

just to confirm so is the refill plug accessible by the (on top) engine bay area... rather than refilling with pump from underneath the engine like in the video?

also what do you mean by "10mm plastic tubing to refill." - do you mean something like this?

https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/blackridge-rx-plastics-air-hose---10mm-per-metre/329868.html

Im not sure.

I just assumed it was normal transmission... however after more research i think it is like in the below youtube video

can anyone confirm?

if so, does anyone know where to buy the vacuum pumps the guy uses in the video and how much it would cost in NSW?

I thought the rule was max line for hot engine

and minimum line for cold engine

atm it is a bit above minimum line on a cold engine

Hi theres,

Apparently the 2010 Toyota camry doesnt have a dip stick for the Automatic Transmission Fluid.

So, I Would like to know if anyone knows how much Litres it takes ?

Thanks

Hi theres,

I have a 2010 Toyota Camry.

Would like to know if I check the coolant while engine is cold, should the coolant be at the minimum line?

Thanks