Parts for your 2022 Toyota Camry-Transmission filter

2022 Toyota Camry transmission filter: what it uses and how to care for it

Referencing Toyota’s technical sources, the 2022 Toyota Camry with the 8‑speed automatic (Direct Shift, UA80E family) does use an internal transmission oil strainer (often called a transmission filter). Toyota’s Repair Manual for the 2022 Camry (AXVA70 series) details the oil pan removal, magnet cleaning and “oil strainer” replacement steps, and the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue lists the “Oil Strainer, Automatic Transmission” for these models. By contrast, the 2022 Camry Hybrid (AXVH70 series) uses a P710 e‑CVT transaxle that does not have a replaceable filter, only fluid drain/fill procedures are specified. Toyota Owner’s Manual and service schedules further note the automatic is a sealed unit with no dipstick and no routine filter change under normal use.

For the petrol 8‑speed Camry, the transmission filter’s job is straightforward: it strains out clutch material and fine metal particles so the WS‑spec fluid can keep the valve body, solenoids and clutches happy. It sits inside the transmission sump under the pan, working alongside the pan magnets to catch debris. Because it’s an internal strainer rather than a spin‑on cartridge, it’s not a quick driveway swap, the pan has to come off to access it.

While Toyota doesn’t call for regular filter replacement on the 2022 Camry in standard conditions, plenty of local technicians treat the filter and fluid as consumables in tougher Aussie and Kiwi use — think frequent stop‑start, towing, high ambient temps or hilly commutes. As a practical guide, consider a preventative pan‑drop service between 100,000–150,000 km, or earlier if there are shift flares, delayed engagement, or contaminated fluid. That service typically includes removing the pan, cleaning the magnets, replacing the strainer and pan gasket, and refilling with Toyota Genuine ATF WS.

Getting the fluid level right matters. This transmission uses a standpipe/overflow level system and a specific ATF temperature window, so a scan tool to read ATF temperature is strongly recommended. Use new crush washers, follow factory torque specs, and avoid power flushing. If the vehicle is a 2022 Camry Hybrid, skip the filter talk entirely — there isn’t one to replace — and focus on periodic WS fluid drain‑and‑fill as per workshop advice.

Technical references used: Toyota Repair Manual (AXVA70/AXVH70, Automatic Transaxle UA80E and Hybrid Transaxle P710 sections), Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (oil strainer listing for UA80E), and Toyota Owner’s Manual notes on sealed transmission and WS fluid.

• Signs of a filter/fluid service being due: delayed engagement, harsh or flare shifts, dark or burnt‑smelling fluid, and excessive pan magnet debris.
• Best practice: quality WS fluid, genuine or OE‑quality strainer and gasket, correct level set at the specified temperature.

Popular questions

Does the 2022 Toyota Camry have a transmission filter?
Yes — if it’s a petrol 2.5L or V6 with the 8‑speed auto, it has an internal oil strainer inside the pan. The 2022 Camry Hybrid doesn’t have a replaceable transmission filter, its e‑CVT uses WS fluid that can be drained and filled without a filter change.

When should the transmission filter be replaced on a 2022 Camry?
Toyota doesn’t list a routine filter interval under normal use. Many workshops in Australia and New Zealand recommend a preventative pan‑off service with strainer and gasket replacement around 100,000–150,000 km, or sooner for heavy use, towing or hot‑weather driving. Always set the WS fluid level using the temperature‑based overflow method.

Can a home mechanic service the Camry’s transmission filter?
It’s doable for a confident DIYer, but it’s not a quick job. The pan must come off, the strainer and gasket replaced, and the WS fluid level set at a specific temperature using a scan tool. If that gear isn’t on hand, a trusted transmission specialist is the safer bet.