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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 06:49 PM
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Will Castro ATF Type IV transmission fluid work with LS430 or is it strongly recommended to use Toyota brand?

Thanks in advance for your advice.
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by lnguyenh
Will Castro ATF Type IV transmission fluid work with LS430 or is it strongly recommended to use Toyota brand?
I didn't know that there was an ATF from Cuba! You best stay with Toyota branded fluids.
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 07:06 AM
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The Castro stuff will definitely stay red for a long time.
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 07:10 AM
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On a serious note - toyota can only use original tranny fluid. You free to experiment with others , but it will most probably do harm.
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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agree. goto the toyota dealer and buy some of their stuff. Just did this in my sienna van. Found a coupon for 10% off on their website too, so it was not that painful buying parts from the dealer.
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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You guys are so funny! I am buying Toyota oil tomorrow.

Thanks all.
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