Transmission fluid for 2000 LS400. Did the dealership screw me?
01-08-18, 10:58 AM
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Transmission fluid for 2000 LS400. Did the dealership screw me?
Hey guys I decided to drop the pan on my 2000 LS despite it having no maintenance time schedule .
i was gonna change the Filter and gasket...and put 2 more quarts fluid in it for the lost fluid dropping the pan.
i was gonna change the Filter and gasket...and put 2 more quarts fluid in it for the lost fluid dropping the pan.
The fluid looked dark and not clean.
Car has180k
When I went to the Toyota dealership and asked them for the proper fluid for my LS they gave me type TLS. It appears Toyota no longer has their own brand?
Did they give me the wrong fluid? The bottle looks different from the black toyotabottles I got 5 years ago or so.
Transmission seems to act fine with no issues with that old fluid in it but felt the fluid should be swapped for fresh fluid like I’m doing.
Car has180k
When I went to the Toyota dealership and asked them for the proper fluid for my LS they gave me type TLS. It appears Toyota no longer has their own brand?
Did they give me the wrong fluid? The bottle looks different from the black toyotabottles I got 5 years ago or so.
Transmission seems to act fine with no issues with that old fluid in it but felt the fluid should be swapped for fresh fluid like I’m doing.
01-08-18, 11:35 AM
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Never heard of TLS fluid but a quick google search finds a document showing a compatibility chart.
It states TLS 10106-042K is compatible with 1990-2000 LS400's AND 2001-2006 LS430"s
TLS-LV - 10114-042B compatible with 2007-2012 LS460's and 2008-2012 LS600HL
Hopefully someone with more knowledge on the subject will chime in.
http://www.*************/pdfs/Idemit...art_072314.pdf
It states TLS 10106-042K is compatible with 1990-2000 LS400's AND 2001-2006 LS430"s
TLS-LV - 10114-042B compatible with 2007-2012 LS460's and 2008-2012 LS600HL
Hopefully someone with more knowledge on the subject will chime in.
http://www.*************/pdfs/Idemit...art_072314.pdf
01-08-18, 11:46 AM
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I believe Toyota T-IV ATF is still around. the Idemitsu Type-TLS ATF has been around for a few years now but it's effects and difference are unknown to me.
it could very well be a replacement fluid but I am weary and would be adamant to find T-IV elsewhere.
some quick research shows that this new stuff meets the T-IV/JWS3309 spec so don't loose sleep over using it.
it could very well be a replacement fluid but I am weary and would be adamant to find T-IV elsewhere.
some quick research shows that this new stuff meets the T-IV/JWS3309 spec so don't loose sleep over using it.
01-08-18, 11:51 AM
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i recently purchased Toyota Type IV tranny fluid from Sun Toyota in Tampa, FL area.
Probably just depends on the dealership you go to, maybe some decide to stock the TLS fluid instead of genuine toyota fluid because of cost, who knows.
I've personally never heard of TLS tranny fluid though, I would imagine if the dealership uses it, it's probably fine. I personally stick with toyota genuine transmission fluid though.
Probably just depends on the dealership you go to, maybe some decide to stock the TLS fluid instead of genuine toyota fluid because of cost, who knows.
I've personally never heard of TLS tranny fluid though, I would imagine if the dealership uses it, it's probably fine. I personally stick with toyota genuine transmission fluid though.
01-08-18, 04:10 PM
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01-08-18, 08:24 PM
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As for today, I don't find any product named TLS at the Toyota.jp site. I still can find T-IV there though.
http://toyota.jp/after_service/car_care/yohin/sds/
http://toyota.jp/after_service/car_care/yohin/sds/
09-10-18, 06:04 PM
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I bought Amsol synthetic oil to do my tranny service on the amsol site,cost about $10 per qt.
just paying labour to the local shop that specializes in toyota/lexus.You can definitely save a few $$.
just paying labour to the local shop that specializes in toyota/lexus.You can definitely save a few $$.
09-11-18, 02:00 AM
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06-06-23, 11:01 AM
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Look 1 post up.I believe its a winner per club lexus.
Last edited by spuds; 06-06-23 at 11:04 AM.
06-06-23, 01:19 PM
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I have this list of suitable fluids saved in my notes:
Toyota\Lexus T-IV
Aisin T-IV
Mobil 3309
Idemitsu TLS
Toyota\Lexus T-IV
Aisin T-IV
Mobil 3309
Idemitsu TLS
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