Transmission Fluid
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Transmission Fluid
Hello guys, i just bought a 98 GS400 and would like to know which transmission fluid is the best to use. And also can i buy it from autozone or somewhere and just take it to a shop and let them change it. Can anyone help me with this?? Thanks in advance.
I think it's recommended to use Toyota ATF type IV (12 qrts) fluid or Amsoil synthetic only. No autozone brand please.
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Looks like your first post - don't forget the mandatory Introductions with Pictures post. 
EDITED (I was thinking of my buddys LX that takes dex)
That being said here you go: Toyota Type D-IV
Simple info like this can and should be found by searching the forum first before posting. Make a post like this on the wrong day and you will get bombarded by "search is your friend" and cool animated gif posts telling to do so.
EDITED (I was thinking of my buddys LX that takes dex)
That being said here you go: Toyota Type D-IV
Simple info like this can and should be found by searching the forum first before posting. Make a post like this on the wrong day and you will get bombarded by "search is your friend" and cool animated gif posts telling to do so.
Last edited by Debonair; Jul 16, 2008 at 06:50 AM.
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stick to the toyota tranny fluid
how about this ? link
I'm looking for transmission fluid as well, still confuse between AMSOIL and Toyota T-IV
AMSOIL Automatic Transmission Fluid Now Recommended for Toyota and Honda Applications
AMSOIL is pleased to announce that extensive research has determined that AMSOIL ATF meets the requirements for use in applications calling for Toyota Type T and Type T-IV fluids, and for those applications requiring Honda Z-1 transmission fluids. AMSOIL Universal ATF offers superior high and low-temperature performance. It cools and protects hot-running transmissions towing heavy loads far better than conventional fluids. For cold weather applications, it remains fluid down to -72º F to improve sub-zero performance and fuel economy. It can also improve shifting by keeping transitions between gears smooth. And by acting as an excellent heat dispersal system, AMSOIL ATF can actually deliver up to three times the service life of petroleum fluids.
AMSOIL Universal ATF has been blended to meet or exceed performance specifications in any of the following automatic transmission fluid applications:
* GM; Dexron II, Dexron III, GM 6297M, GM 6417M
* Ford; Mercon, Mercon V, M2C 163-A2, M2C 202B
* Chrysler; ATF+ thru ATF+4, MS 7176E, MS 9602D
* Toyota Type T and Type T-IV
AMSOIL is pleased to announce that extensive research has determined that AMSOIL ATF meets the requirements for use in applications calling for Toyota Type T and Type T-IV fluids, and for those applications requiring Honda Z-1 transmission fluids. AMSOIL Universal ATF offers superior high and low-temperature performance. It cools and protects hot-running transmissions towing heavy loads far better than conventional fluids. For cold weather applications, it remains fluid down to -72º F to improve sub-zero performance and fuel economy. It can also improve shifting by keeping transitions between gears smooth. And by acting as an excellent heat dispersal system, AMSOIL ATF can actually deliver up to three times the service life of petroleum fluids.
AMSOIL Universal ATF has been blended to meet or exceed performance specifications in any of the following automatic transmission fluid applications:
* GM; Dexron II, Dexron III, GM 6297M, GM 6417M
* Ford; Mercon, Mercon V, M2C 163-A2, M2C 202B
* Chrysler; ATF+ thru ATF+4, MS 7176E, MS 9602D
* Toyota Type T and Type T-IV
Use Amsoil ATF. It's miles ahead of the other fluids. I burned up conventional ATF and Toyota T-IV in less than 200 miles. The Amsoil holds up much longer. BTW, I race a lot on the track so it really puts a strain on the fluid. Amsoil change will last me around 5000miles or so between changes. Yes, I'm a bit craizer than your average Lexus driver
