lexuster1

Can any one help me on fixing the tranny slip problem?

I got a 98 ES with 102K miles on it. The tranny slips when it shifts between 1-2 and 2-3. The slippage can be observed more between 1-2 than 2-3. I checked the tranny fluid level and it is good. I am thinking of doing a Tranny flush with Dexron III (manual recommended).

Please help me if I need to check any other things to fix it....

Pheonix

Flush it. Stop driving it until then. Make sure you get it atleast filled back up to the hot fluid marks when you're done & you've shifted into all gear positions to purge the manual valve body of air.

miltonlin

Are you sure that it is Dexron III you have and not the Type-IV fluid? The manual may say one thing, and yet it is different in your car/dipstick. I would stick with the original fluid and not switch between the two. And please do not use any "universal" ATF.

Pheonix

TT-IV didn't come unto play util the 99's U140E transmission.

Dexron is specified for all the A54X family of transmissions (i.e. transverse v6 camry platforms '87-98).

lexuster1

Hey Milton,

I bought this car recently. How can i know which fluid was put in before? Or Is it a good idea to flush it and fill with DEXRON III fluid. Please let me know.

Thanks

itgrowsind

Yes Flush it ASAP w/ dexron III

itgrowsind

Fill it up with Dexron III

lexuster1

Came back from local pepboys just now. I did an oil change and tranny flush. I requested them to put Dexron III fluid and they replied that they use DEXRON III fluid for all.

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After the tranny flush and oil change....my car drives very smooth....and no slips at all.. Thanks every one!!

Now i need to get the shocks/struts get done some time later The rear struts are little harder when i go over speed bumps.....

Tammy

You may wish to consider a drain and fill of the fluid every 15 thousand from this point.

lexuster1

Hello Guys,

I dont know what went wrong. Still i can feel some tranny slip.It is good for the first couple of days after tranny flush.

Please let me know what else i need to check. I checked the tranny fluid and its full and clean. Please shed some light for checking the other options.

Thanks and I appreciate your inputs...

Best
Lexuster..