Camry towing trailer

cherrywipe,

If you mean an auto transmission oil cooler, yes, it would help and yes avoid using overdrive.

Wayne

If you were going to tow heavy stuff a lot then yes I would get the cooler but for a one off or occasional use is really not needed.

I would use the overdrive only in areas where load on the vehicle will be light - down hill and moderate speed level ground - not where ever load is placed on the vehicle.

Garry

Just put it in "D" and let the gearbox do the rest.... if it pulls O/D let it stay in O/D.

Thats why it's called automatic.

Your Camry already has a trans cooler so unless you were doing frequent or heavy towing a larger trans cooler would not be needed.

It is not easy to say which way to go. For a start your transmission cooler is in the radiator. If the cooling system is not 100% then the transmission will suffer. I remember being taught at TAFE years ago that 95% of auto transmission failures are caused by overheating so you have to be careful. It was also common practice back in my auto industry days to fit external coolers for all towing. Things may have changed today but I am not sure.

I would be inclined to talk to a major auto transmission specialists. They will know if your transmission is noted for having any problems associated with towing.