hey, so the other day I was thinkin about my Camry Hybrid and this whole transmission fluid thing. I wondered if using regular transmission fluid would be fine. I mean, I did have my buddy try it on his old Corolla once, and it seemed to work okay for him. But then again, that car was like 20 years old, so who knows what it actually needed.
I read somewhere that hybrids have this crazy special fluid or something. Makes sense, right? But honestly, if you’re in a pinch, would regular stuff really mess it up that bad?
I didn’t wanna risk it, so I went with the recommended stuff instead. I figured I’d rather not be stuck on the side of the road like some sad scene from a movie. You ever tried mixing fluids? It sounds like a recipe for disaster, but maybe I’m overthinking it
I ve had my Camry Hybrid for a few years now here in Ontario and honestly I’ve always used the recommended fluid. Once my buddy tried regular transmission fluid in his and ended up with all sorts of issues. I mean I get trying to save a buck but the difference in performance was wild. Sometimes sticking with manufacturer recommendations just makes sense you know
I ve heard it can mess things up honestly if you’re in the US like me just stick with what the manual says to avoid headaches later
took mine to the shop once and they were super clear about that
I’ve heard some people try it but it sounds risky to me I took my Camry Hybrid to a shop in Toronto and they refused to use regular fluid just to be safe.
Transmission issues aren’t something to mess with I guess.
I ve heard mixed things about that I use regular fluid in my old Camry back in Ohio and it worked fine but my buddy swears by the special stuff for hybrids in his Prius so who knows
It probably depends on how fancy your ride is honestly
I ve heard using regular fluid might mess with the hybrid system in my buddy’s Camry up in Toronto
Best to stick with what they recommend
I ve always wondered about this in my Toyota hybrid I used regular fluid once in a pinch and least say never again that stuff did not go well in the system.
In my friend’s Camry back in Ohio they had a similar issue so just stick to the specialized stuff if you want it running smooth.
I ve always heard hybrids need special fluids or bad stuff happens my cousin in Florida learned the hard way so just stick with what’s recommended keep it safe man.
I have heard mixed things about this topic. My brother used regular fluid in his hybrid Corolla and regretted it.
It seemed to cause shifting issues. Just be careful.
I ve had my Camry Hybrid for a few years now and thought about this. When I changed the fluid I just went with what the manual said. Better to play it safe right?
Buddy down the street tried regular fluid in his Prius and it didn’t end well. Just don’t wanna risk it
So yeah I stick with what works and I’m in Ohio so the weather is pretty up and down too.
so I remember fixing my friend’s Camry Hybrid in Ohio and we used regular transmission fluid by mistake thinking it was all good but turns out it wasn’t the best choice. I’ve read that hybrids have specific needs you know. I wouldn’t chance it honestly best to stick with what’s recommended for the longevity of the car. I’ve seen them run fine but I guess it’s a risky game.
I ve always heard that hybrids can be picky about their fluids I remember my buddy in Seattle using the wrong stuff in his Prius and it went haywire I’ve been hesitant with my Camry Hybrid since then
You might get away with it but why risk it just stick with what’s recommended seems safer that way
I remember when my buddy who lives in Texas tried that with his hybrid camry thought it would work fine but ended up with issues
I ve always heard you need the specific stuff for hybrids so be careful
I ve owned a Camry Hybrid for a few years here in California and I found out the hard way that using regular transmission fluid is a big no no. I tried it thinking it wouldn t matter since it was just a fluid but the performance dropped like crazy. Hybrid systems are picky about that stuff. Best to stick with the recommended fluid if you wanna keep your ride smooth.
I heard using regular fluid can mess with the hybrid system. I ve always used what the manual says. Last winter in Chicago my friend did that and had issues afterwards. Just be cautious.
I ve always been curious about this too. Had a buddy in Texas who tried using regular fluid in his hybrid. It didn’t end well let me tell you. Found out the hard way that hybrids need that special stuff. Just better off sticking to what it needs.
In Canada where it gets cold I’ve seen hybrids act differently with the wrong fluid. Guess it’s kinda like trying to run a marathon in flip flops not gonna work out well. Better safe than sorry.