Transmission Fluid

[ab30494]

Other then the toyota transmission fluid what brand can i use?

Synthetic or reg.

[ab30494]

would this do http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...ku=#fragment-3

[ab30494]

according to advance auto i have 2 other options

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...uids+and+hoses





Another question, if i were to get the toyota T-IV ATF at the dealer, any idea on what they charge per quart and case, thanks

[mr1114]

Originally Posted by ab30494

if i were to get the toyota T-IV ATF at the dealer, any idea on what they charge per quart and case, thanks

I just did a drain and fill on mine. I think it cost me $7 and change for each quart of T-IV

The factory ATF is the only thing I put in mine

[ab30494]

Originally Posted by mr1114

I just did a drain and fill on mine. I think it cost me $7 and change for each quart of T-IV

The factory ATF is the only thing I put in mine

that's not bad. thought it would be more expensive.

im going to replace the strainer/filter and replace all the fluid

[056bluebeater]

My local Walmart has the Castrol - Import Formula at a significantly cheaper price.

[invader]

http://www.castrol.com/castrol/secti...tentId=7028224

http://www.castrol.com/castrol/secti...tentId=7033928

http://www.pennzoil.com/#/transmissi...ti-vehicle-atf

http://www.valvoline.com/products/br...ssion-fluid/37

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/..._ATF_3309.aspx

http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atf.aspx

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=51&pcid=9

[ab30494]

Originally Posted by invader

http://www.castrol.com/castrol/secti...tentId=7028224

http://www.valvoline.com/products/br...ssion-fluid/37

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/..._ATF_3309.aspx

http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atf.aspx

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=51&pcid=9

Thank you! I will be going for the valvoline one.

[johnoh]

Originally Posted by invader

http://www.castrol.com/castrol/secti...tentId=7028224

http://www.castrol.com/castrol/secti...tentId=7033928

http://www.valvoline.com/products/br...ssion-fluid/37

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/..._ATF_3309.aspx

http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atf.aspx

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=51&pcid=9

I've gone with the castrol import for the last two fluid changes on my 2004 S with 165k. Transmission works fine. Would I notice any difference if I switched to one of the other fluids above? Does the high mileage castrol do anything for a car that has been well maintained? Thanks

[invader]

Strangely enough, both Castrol ATF's have an unusually high viscosity of 8 cSt @ 100°C and 36.6 cSt @ 40°C.
Valvoline's Max Life "Suitable for use in Toyota Type T-IV applications" ATF is considerably lower than expected at 6.11 cSt @ 100°C and 26.16 cSt @ 40°C, and actually "Exceeds the latest performance requirements of DEXRON®-VI and MERCON LV® fluids" which have a relatively light viscosity.

Toyota's #08886-01705 partially synthetic T-IV ATF is likely made by Mitasu in Japan, which has a normal viscosity of 7.3 and 38.86 cSt.
Mobil's 3309 ATF is at 7.2 and 35 cSt, Amsoil at 7.5 and 38.8 cSt, and Redline at 7.5 and 34 cSt... If I was stuck with a godforsaken automatic, I think I'd go with Mobll Super (Canada's version) Multi-Vehicle ATF (7.42/34.1 cSt, 193 VI), only surpassed by Redline's 198 VI.

http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp...eage_06812.pdf

http://www.valvoline.com/pdf/maxlife_atf.pdf

http://jaytec-lubricants.com/index.p...=images/Toyota

http://www.mitasuoil.com/en/multi-vehicle-atf

http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub..._ATF_3309.aspx

http://www.mobil.ca/Canada-English-L...icle-atf.aspx#

[GREENPUS]

Originally Posted by invader

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=51&pcid=9

I've been using Redline products for a few years now and have not been disappointed. D4 ATF is compatible with MERCON which ford puts in their manual transmissions and this is where I first started using it. Shifts great in the ford manual tranny. Actually it's a mazda tranny but ford puts their stamp on it.
When I bought my 2005 Corolla LE I followed the directions I found on this website for flushing the auto tranny and used D4 ATF which is compatible with the corolla also. Nice thing about D4 ATF it can also be used in the power steering pumps. Great all around fluid for me. Too bad I have to order it online and can't get it locally.

[invader]

Yeah, Redline D4 ATF (7.5/34 cSt, 198 VI) is probably the best made in USA.

http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=51&pcid=9

Then there's Motul Multi ATF (8.5/37.5 cSt, 214 VI).

http://www.motul-canada.com/en/produ....shtml?panel=0

USA distributor: http://www.cheapoilstore.com/english..._multiATF.html

Canadian distributor: http://www.bestpricecarparts.ca/item...ul&weight=1.95

Beside Mobil ATF 3309 (7.2/35 cSt, 180 VI), Mobil Multi-Vehicle ATF (7.42/34.1 cSt, 193 VI) is also suitable for use in vehicles that specify Toyota Type IV.

http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/...icle_ATF.aspx#

http://mooreballiewoil.thomasnet.com/Asset/pds18.pdf

Eneos (Japan) synthetic ATF (#W0133-1913951)

http://www.autopartsway.com/PartDeta...3-1913951/ENS/

http://www.bestpricecarparts.ca/item...os&weight=1.95