Anyone using this transmission fluid? Not trying to start a 'this is right and that's wrong' fluid war, but just wondering if anyone else is. Thoughts?
Trans Fluid ?
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I was going to change mine here pretty quick but my manual shows the Toyota Genuine ATF D-II or Dexron III (II).
Depends on what year your 100 is. There was a switch to WS type when they introduced the 5spd so you'd need to find a WS compatible application if not choosing Mr T's WS. If you have a 4spd, some folks here have had good long term results with M1 Synthetic ATF. Valvoline Max Life Synthetic is WS compatible.
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I have a 2000 LX470 and the dipstick says sex II or III
Hornd
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Toyota Transmission Fluid is not that expensive (unlike their Coolant)- $4 something a Qt
It also has a tough job, so I went OEM.
Never heard of issues with other Fluids, but not sure I want want the wrong blood type (GM)
It also has a tough job, so I went OEM.
Never heard of issues with other Fluids, but not sure I want want the wrong blood type (GM)
Hornd
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I'm happy with 190K onWanna disclose your Auto Correct Secrets?
's '01. Trans fluid is changed every 2 years, along with diff's and transfer case.I really don't want to know about "sex 2" or "sex 3"
...I've been happy for > 20 years with the more or less regular version.
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Ahhh fooeyWanna disclose your Auto Correct Secrets?
I used Valvoline MaxLife, I have a '04. It's been 15,000 miles and no issues, for what it's worth.
I can't get to the dealer, and online it's super expensive for Toyota trans fluid.
I can't get to the dealer, and online it's super expensive for Toyota trans fluid.
Amazon had it on sale last week for $5.86 per bottle in a 6-pack, if added to an amazon order. Amazon indicates i should see it sometime between May 30 and June 14. I can take the wait at that price. Not sure if it's still on sale.
Steve
Sweet, thank you for the heads up.
No problemo...no idea if it's still available at that price. I doubt I'd have any issues with Max-Life but the Toyota stuff is cheaper than MaxLife at any of the local auto parts stores.
Great sig btw.
Steve
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Soooo since my stick says DEX II or III are we thinking the VI is ok? I'd rather not have two different fluids floating around in there
I would use whatever meets spec and not worry about it. Two different fluids do not matter. Just don't mix synthetic and regular.
Is Toyota IV trans fluid good for a 98? Sorry mine didn't come with an owner's manual.
