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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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what kind of transmissions fluid do I use? Thanks!


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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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What kind of car? G400 is Toyota Type IV
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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Just make sure only to use toyota fluid only
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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Thanks guys!, its a gs300, would I still use toyota Type IV? or does that only apply for gs400?
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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Thanks guys!, its a gs300, would I still use toyota Type IV? or does that only apply for gs400?
Just looked it up, both use it
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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Amsoil Universal ATF and Mobil ATF 3309 works also
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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cool, thanks for everyones help!!
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Old Mar 18, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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Don't use Toyota T-IV. It's not a synthetic fluid and will need another flush much sooner. Instead use Amsoil ATF or if you want firmer shifts then use Amsoil ART.

I currently run the Amsoil ART in my car
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