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Old 11-22-05, 12:36 PM
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I have a GS4 I want to do the tranny fluid change myself. by draining 2 quarts at a time. I dont know which tranny fluid to get. What about amsoil. were would i get it and wich do I get. thanks

Is there any other fluid you recomend
Old 11-22-05, 04:28 PM
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Toyota Type-IV from your Toyota dealer.
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There is nothing wrong with AMSOIL. I have used it in my vehicle for over a year with NO ill-effects. I also added a transmission cooler, and the combination is awesome. After all this time, the fluid is still as clean and red as it was when I put it in.

The TOYOTA TYPE T-IV will not fare as well. It WILL be dark after 15,000 to 20,000 miles of spirited driving.

GOOD LUCK!
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Originally Posted by gserep1
There is nothing wrong with AMSOIL. I have used it in my vehicle for over a year with NO ill-effects. I also added a transmission cooler, and the combination is awesome. After all this time, the fluid is still as clean and red as it was when I put it in.

The TOYOTA TYPE T-IV will not fare as well. It WILL be dark after 15,000 to 20,000 miles of spirited driving.

GOOD LUCK!
I agree. I am slowly changing to Amsoil. When I had my VB upgraded I told him to throw away all of the fluid that came out and to put in Amsoil instead.

DaveGS4 is the Amsoil guru - search his posts on Amsoil.

You can order it online or try and find someone in your area that sells it.

Jonny
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What is the longest mileage someone has gone with the amsoil in the tranny equipped with E-shift?
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