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Originally Posted by NMuzj100
The following is an email I sent to AMSOIL Technical Service after seeing that their Universal ATF was recommended on the Website (Corporate, not a dealer) for use in trannies requiring T-IV fluid.
I have a 2004 Toyota Landcruiser (UZJ100) and the owner's manual recommends Toyota Type IV automatic transmission fluid. How is this different from the Dextron III fluid recommended in earlier model years using the same transmission and should I use the AMSOIL Univesal ATF or stick with a dealer supplied Toyota Type IV fluid ? I noticed that the web site recommends the AMSOIL ATF but Toyota Type IV is not listed on bottles of AMSOIL Universal ATF. Thanks . |
If you own a 2004 LC with the 5 speed transmission that does not have a dipstick to check the fluid level you need to recheck your owners manual. It should say that you have "TOYOTA WS ATF" which is not compatable with any other ATF made. If it is mixed or contaminated with any other ATF it will cause you problems. The last year Toyota used Toyota type IV ATF in these transmissions for the LC/LX/GX and 4runner V8 was 2003, they switched to WS ATF in 2004. Hope this helps.