I have Toyota Camry LE, 2014, 4-cyl, AT, 110,000 miles. I had a rear main seal replaced in an auto-repair shop. I was told that they also flushed the transmission and replaced the filter. The leak from the seal was fixed, however I noticed that the car would not run as it used to. It was difficult to get it moving in the mornings when it's cold. After it warmed up, it drove better but still not as it used to. I asked the shop if it was possible that they put less amount of transmission fluid in it as on the receipt it said, "6 quarts Toyota Genuine ATF WS". I believe the correct capacity is 6.9, so I asked them about it. They said that, "the machine showed it was full" but we can add some more fluid". They did, and this seemed to help just a little bit. The car still has issues with moving when it's cold, even 35-40 degrees F.
What do you think the issue might be? I can't see what the level of the transmission fluid is as it's a sealed transmission. Thank you!
they also flushed the transmission and replaced the filter
That's unfortunate, flushes are not recommended.. Flushes should not be used because they can easily damage your transmission. Transmission fluid is an excellent cleaner and can clean/dislodge crud from inside the unit. Because of flush machine's pressure, it for crud into the valve body, an absolute no-no.
That years U760E transmission had torque converter problems, many repaired by Toyota, many weren't repaired!
They said that, "the machine showed it was full" but we can add some more fluid".
They should not have had to add anymore fluid had they serviced it correctly. Here are the most accurate ways to measure the fluid https://youtu.be/eRxSu4-4ojo?t=534
I believe the correct capacity is 6.9,
When it comes to filling engines, transmission, axles, etc... fluid quantities are irrelevant. What actually matters is that the oil reaches a certain height inside the housings, in to order submerge inlets, touch or not touch certain moving pars, flow in a certain pattern, etc.
You don't just follow a number in a book, pretty much ever.
I can't see what the level of the transmission fluid is as it's a sealed transmission.
There's no such thing as sealed. Toyota has developed a specific filling procedure to follow in order to get the level just right . In a Toyota/Aisin transmission, there is a fill plug, and a drain tube riser which sets the perfect level when the fluid reaches a specific temperature. There is a 'Car Care Nut' video which demonstrates this procedure nicely.
That years U760E transmission had torque converter problems, many repaired by Toyota, many weren't repaired!
Hixster is correct. The torque converter clutches slip too much on these transmissions. They heat up, warp, and the TC has to be replaced.
I took the car to a transmission shop. They couldn't find any leaks whatsoever, at least that's what they told me. However, they said that the transmission fluid was about 1 quart less than what was supposed to be. They filled it up. I will monitor it for a couple of weeks to see how the car will behave. It it starts acting up again because of a low fluid, it would mean that I have some "internal" leak. Nothing drips on the driveway, so I am not sure what's going on.
there's nowhere for it to leak internally. I think the shop that replaced your RMS simply didn't put enough in.
I have Toyota Camry LE, 2014, 4-cyl, AT, 110,000 miles. I had a rear main seal replaced in an auto-repair shop. I was told that they also flushed the transmission and replaced the filter. The leak from the seal was fixed, however I noticed that the car would not run as it used to. It was difficult to get it moving in the mornings when it's cold. After it warmed up, it drove better but still not as it used to. I asked the shop if it was possible that they put less amount of transmission fluid in it as on the receipt it said, "6 quarts Toyota Genuine ATF WS". I believe the correct capacity is 6.9, so I asked them about it. They said that, "the machine showed it was full" but we can add some more fluid". They did, and this seemed to help just a little bit. The car still has issues with moving when it's cold, even 35-40 degrees F.
What do you think the issue might be? I can't see what the level of the transmission fluid is as it's a sealed transmission. Thank you!
My 1979 Pontiac does the same thing when the transmission fluid is low. Occasionally, I need to refill it. Even one pint low causes the transmission to hessitate and delay switching gears. It's all hydraulic. It's also an 8-quart transmission, which is larger than yours. If you drove it underfilled for a decent bit, you could've possibly overheated your transmission. One pint is half a quart. You had a transmission almost a full quart low.
When my '07 Lexus ES350 V6 quit moving after starting, especially on cold mornings, it was because the WS transmission fluid was too low. If I let it warm up, it would move normally. There were leaks from the CV shaft seals that would appear as drips on the garage floor. It would leak more while driving under pressure but would drip on the highway. I added a pint of WS fluid and solved the problem temorarily until enough leaked out again it would quit moving again when cold. The problem was resolved when the seals were replaced.
It it starts acting up again because of a low fluid, it would mean that I have some "internal" leak.
An "internal" leak would not cause the fluid level to drop. You can use some UV dye to find the source of the leak if it continues to be a problem.
I took the car to a transmission shop. They couldn't find any leaks whatsoever, at least that's what they told me. However, they said that the transmission fluid was about 1 quart less than what was supposed to be. They filled it up. I will monitor it for a couple of weeks to see how the car will behave. It it starts acting up again because of a low fluid, it would mean that I have some "internal" leak. Nothing drips on the driveway, so I am not sure what's going on
The first thing that should be checked on a slipping transmission is the fluid level. It's really that simple. Just because there's no dipstick certainly doesn't mean the fluid level can't be checked. The first shop you took it to, well they should not be allowed to work on your car again. Driving your Camry with the wrong fluid level can ruin your transmission. A tranny doesn't tolerate incorrect fluid levels very well.