Any suggestions for what synthetic fluids to use in the auto tranny and rear locker?
2003 DCAB TRD V6- posted
20 years ago
Any suggestions for what synthetic fluids to use in the auto tranny and rear locker?
2003 DCAB TRD V6Does your owner's manual specifiy Toyota type T-IV ATF?...if so, there aren't any synthetic ATFs that meet that spec. If you wish, you can try your choice of syn Dexron III ATF and add Lubegard black or platinum bottle ATF supplement, but don't tell the dealer you did this. My choices of Dexron ATF are Schaeffer's #204S syn blend ATF (equal performance, less cost), Mobil 1 ATF, and Amsoil ATF.
Ken
Do not add Dexron in place if "T" fluid. Transmission failure could occur. The who reson for this t fluid is the components, both clutches and brakes arew no longer on or off (applied released) they solenoids that control them are linear and can be partially applied and released. There is more slipping and with the wrong fluid, can really shorten component life.
There was also an inquiry regarding the rear locker...any recommendation?
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