Transmission Fluid

[Belaflek]

I read earlier to only use Toyota Type IV Tranny fluid...is the only place to get that at a dealership?

3.75 per quart at the dealer.

and my manual says Type II or equiv. Im assuming type IV is just fine then

[jimbostar]

I've never seen it sold anywhere else, but there's another posted discussion about this topic in detail - try doing a search under 'transmissions'.

I just had a flush done with Type T - IV, no problems. As with you, mine called for Type T - II, I think - IV is just the latest version of the right stuff.

[ayan]

i posted this reply somewhere else as well, but thought i'd post it here as well....

any of you have an opinion of using Amsoil synthetic ATF instead of Toyota T-IV?

Thanks.

[silvermate]

this topic has been discused in depth many many times. do a search and read up. i'm positive you will find answers to all of your questions.

[monarch]

my manual says Type II or equiv.

Type T-II isn't made anymore. But Toyota came out with Type T-IV which is backward compatible with Type T-II . Any Toyota dealer can get you 1 quart bottles of Type T-IV http://www.saber.net/~monarch/typet.jpg

Use Toyota Type T-IV for peace of mind. If peace of mind is too boring for you then you can experiment with more exciting and risky fluids like Amsoil and Valvoline

[jbarhorst2]

$3.75 for Type T-IV fluid. That's a good price. My local dealer which is generally very good on pricing is $7.50 per quart.