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gretsch27 - 22 May 2008 00:26 GMT

My 1995 Camry is having a little trouble shifting into first when I
accelerate from a stop. I believe it is low on transmission fluid. I
looked through the manual, but I can't find where to add it. I know
the power steering uses the same fluid, and that was low, so I added
some to that reservoir. I checked the dipstick with the car running in
park, and it still didn't register on the stick. Is there a place to
add transmission fluid that I'm missing?

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Nobody Important - 22 May 2008 01:16 GMT

> Is there a place to
> add transmission fluid that I'm missing?

You add it through the dipstick tube.

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ransley - 22 May 2008 02:18 GMT

> My 1995 Camry is having a little trouble shifting into first when I
> accelerate from a stop. I believe it is low on transmission fluid. I
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> park, and it still didn't register on the stick. Is there a place to
> add transmission fluid that I'm missing?

Add some and have it replaced, you probably did alot of damage
already.

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johngdole@hotmail.com - 22 May 2008 02:43 GMT

PS reservoir serves the PS system ONLY. You have to add through the
dipstick tube as others mentioned using a funnel, 4oz at a time and
repeat fluid level checks. Of course the engine has to be at operating
temperature.

Funnel set: $1.99 for 4 sizes
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=744

If your transmission (95) has never had a strainer changed and pan
wiped in all these years you might want to consider that. The Fram
filter kit is only about $20 (strainer+gasket) and I'm sure you can
find a good mechanic if you're not mechanically inclined.

At least make sure drain/refills BOTH the transmission and
differential (also GM Dexron III ATF, superceded Dexron II).

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