I use the wrong tranny fluid. Need help please!

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10-09-04, 01:55 AM

JamesN

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I use the wrong tranny fluid. Need help please!

Hi guys,
I have always been using Dextron III on my 95 SC4 when I change my tranny fluid. I didn't know that we need to use dealer Toyota Type IV tranny fluid. I just learn this right now and i'm freaken out, since I've been running on Dextron III for quite a while now

. What should I do?? Should I drain out the Dextron III and put in Toyota Type IV?? Is it ok to mix tranny fluid like that?? Please Help Me Out You Guys! Thanks.

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10-09-04, 01:10 PM

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get a powerflush and completely remove all of the dextron fluid... removing the 2 L in the pan won't do much

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10-09-04, 11:38 PM

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I've been using dextron III for three years now and never have any problem.

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10-10-04, 12:01 AM

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^^ good luck that, in my three years on this board, I've seen numerious complaints about the wrong ATF causing problems. Search on it, you'll find them.

my old SC400 developed a TC flutter when the fluid was burned badly (wasn't changed in a really long time)

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