Of all the Toyota Transmissions, we are most likely speaking of the Model A-140E. It was the first front wheel drive overdrive transmission used by Toyota in abundance.

Question: I have a 1987 Toyota Camry. It has a 4 cylinder engine with automatic transmission and 285,000 miles. It has fuel injection, P/S and A/C. I’ve been having a problem with the transmission shifting. It is an intermittent problem. Most notably, sometimes when I pull out, it shifts from low right into overdrive and sometime it won’t come out of overdrive when on the highway.

Possibilities: With 285,000 miles on your automatic transmission you probably are starting to feel the effects of the large amount of mileage on your transmission. Realistically speaking, this is about the high side of the lifespan of an automatic transmission.

Essentially you only have a few choices in this matter. First off, I would quit asking people on a forum what to do. Most of those folks don’t know anymore about transmissions than you do. The first thing you need to do is have your transmission diagnosed by a competent transmission mechanic. After you get the diagnosis than you can decide on a solution.

Your best bet is that your transmission is worn out. The best suggestion in this case is to buy a good used transmission with low mileage. Then have a professional transmission shop install it in the proper manner. A car this old does not warrant a rebuilt transmission.

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