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Hi,

How often should I change transmission fluid and power steering fluid in 99 toyota avalon?

When I do google for this, I get different answers. Some says every 30k, some says every 80k-100k. What is right answer?

Is $200 for transmission oil change and $150 for power steering fluid change normal price to do so?

Thank you.

Hard to give you a "right" answer but owner's manual should list out a maintenance schedule and probably based on type of use the vehicle is subject to.

If a '99 anything has never had trans service the jury is out on whether to start now. Two ways - one is total fluid change and a new filter and another is just about 1/3 or so by just dropping the pan and do a filter knowing it's not changing ALL the fluid.

PS: May not list a schedule for that but follow any suggestions in the manual.

IMO - those prices you mentioned seem high to me?

T

The prices are just a little on the steep side.

It's really a matter of opinion. I'm of the opinion that 30K is the right time. The dealers like to claim low maintenance costs so they often tell you to go longer but they don't care if you need a transmission at 100K. That won't be their problem.

92 toyota corolla manual transmission. Was about to take a road trip so went to check oil. As soon as I lifted hood noticed that oil was sprayed all over left side of engine and even got on valve covers. started it up just to see if we could see anything obvious and it immediately started smoking. Help

Also check your power steering fluid level. Could be a leaking power steering fluid hose.

This problem started yesterday. I am not sure which forum it should go under as I have no idea what the problem is. Basically when you turn the wheel hard in either direction the car lags, almost as if you had the handbrake on or something. It does this if you are going forwards or reversing. I checked the power steering fluid, thinking maybe that had something to do with it, but all the fluids are fine. The tires are a bit low, but I know by the way it feels that couldn't be the problem. Any ideas would be very appreciated.

I would check to see if the system has a power steering pressure sensor in there. If it does, that could be your problem. It should raise the rpm's a little to keep that from happening.

Thanks for the reply. I will check that and let you know.

I live in northern Manitoba and own a 91 toyota privia, auto, 2.4. During our recent cold spell the power steering started to make noise when I turn left or right ( like there is no fluid) not the case there is fluid. When I put the pump under load the fluid pukes out to cap and the fluid looks contaminated and also looks like it is boiling. Can someone help in fixing this problem please.

Dose it feel like the power steering is working? I am not to familar with cold weather issues as I am located in SE Texas but I wonder if the power steering fluid is freezing or thickening up in the smaller passages of the lines and the rack. If this is happening then the pump would surely puke because the fluid pressure has to go somewhere. Just my thoughts. Maybe some of the other folks from up north will chime in here.

I have had quite a problem with my 1994 Toyota 4Runner. The power steering went out about 8 months ago and I did not have the money or the time to take it in and get it fixed. Finally, about a month ago I took it in to have the 'leak' fixed and the mechanic replaced the power steering pump. It worked for about two days and then it went out again. I took it back and he replaced the hose that comes off of the pump and it worked for a little while and then went out again. I took it back for a third time and my 4Runner was there for 3 days while the mechanic tried to figure out where it was leaking. Finally, he called me and told me to come and pick it up because he had no idea where it was leaking. I picked it up and filled it with power steering and noticed that when I fill it up I get smoke coming out of the exhaust and it drains in a matter of minutes. There are no puddles or leaks anywhere and I am suspecting that it is leaking into the engine. Will all of this fluid that is leaking into my engine cause serious damage and what will I need to do to fix the problem? I am hoping it is not too expensive to fix because I cannot afford a major overhaul of my engine right now. Please help!

On some models toyota uses vaccum pressure switches on the power steering pumps. look for a sw attached to your p/s pump with two vaccum lines on it. this sw opens when senses pressure allowing air to enter the intake to raise the engines rpms to compensate for the extra load. some call it a smart vaccum leak. if your sw broke internaly it wiilsuck fluid out of your pump in to the engine. hope this helps. gluck.