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Transmission not shifting properly

Tiny
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  • 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 3.2L
  • V6
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 167,804 MILES
There is no dipstick to check transmission fluid.
When I put my car in reverse I had to give it a lot of gas before it would move. Put it in drive and it was the same way. After it got going it was fine all other gears shift like normal.A couple of days prior to this I started hearing a whining sound they got louder as accelerated but then stopped after it shifted out the first time. Any thoughts and what this could be please? Thank you
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Sunday, May 30th, 2021 AT 6:08 PM

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Tiny
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This could be a fluid issue so even though you don't have a dipstick we will need to check the fluid.

I would suggest servicing the unit. Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Below is the process from the manual that will show how to properly fill the unit so that we know it is at the right level. However, we need to know the condition of the fluid currently as if it is burned then that will be good info.

Thanks
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Sunday, May 30th, 2021 AT 8:09 PM
Tiny
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Thank you the pictures were super helpful. The fluid is black no particles in it's just black.
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Tuesday, June 1st, 2021 AT 7:31 PM
Tiny
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Okay. That means that there is most likely a clutch slipping and also means that we are most likely going to have to rebuild or replace the unit.

However, it is worth a try in changing the fluid. I doubt it will work but it is far cheaper and easier and if you get some more like out of it then it was worth the try.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 AT 7:04 PM
Tiny
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You're right it did not work. Now it's making the noise and still will not move it will cost as much to repair the transmission as I paid for the car. Thanks for your help.
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Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 AT 4:32 AM
Tiny
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Totally understand and I am glad you mentioned that. We never put the same amount or more money then the car is worth into repairing it. It is far better to get what you can and put that money plus the money you would have used to repair it into a slightly better car.

Thanks for the update and thanks for using 2CarPros. Please let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
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Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 AT 6:54 PM

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