What A/T fluid do I use?

[DrunkenMonster]

Getting ready to change the filter out. What fluid do I need to get and how much. I am just doing a drain and fill.

[shaeet]

"Toyota type IV" i believe is what you need to look for on the label. I couldn't find this crap anywhere I went..until I went to wally world & saw some super tech Dexron III that mentioned "compatible with toyota IV" on it. I bought it, used it for 10k miles so far with no problems

[leemur]

I read this post about super tech and went shopping. After reading all the super tech labels I felt that the Dexron VI was the best choice. Not sure I'm right of course, but this is what the label says:Also suitable for Dexron II, Dexron III, JASO M315(1A), Toyota WS, Toyota T-IV, applications.The Dexron V said it was acceptable for Toyota T-IV. I thought suitable sounded better than acceptable. So much fun when ya try to save $4 a quart.

[djkeev]

Quote, originally posted by DrunkenMonster »Getting ready to change the filter out. What fluid do I need to get and how much. I am just doing a drain and fill.Don't go playing amateur chemist with an extremely important and expensive part of your car. Go to Toyota, get the right oil and don't worry about it. We seem to have a one size fits all mentality in todays society and while it is true that it is "compatible", meaning it won't separate like oil and water will, it doesn't mean it will lubricate in the manner that Toyota designed it to do.I'm a purist though, many disagree with me but lacking a degree in petroleum lubrications I'll stay with what those who do have the knowledge and tell me what lubricants I should use!The filter isn't really a filter. IT is a metal screen to keep out chunks. No need to replace it. You will only get a small fraction of the oil in the system out by pulling the plug or dropping the screen. Do a search on here, the topic has been discussed quite a bit.Do stay away from anyone selling you a "flush" service. It may cause more harm than good.The dealers have an exchange machine which is ok but often they don't run the proper lubricants in is which makes it iffy in my book!!Dave

[2002sportside]

Quote, originally posted by djkeev »Don't go playing amateur chemist with an extremely important and expensive part of your car. Go to Toyota, get the right oil and don't worry about it. We seem to have a one size fits all mentality in todays society and while it is true that it is "compatible", meaning it won't separate like oil and water will, it doesn't mean it will lubricate in the manner that Toyota designed it to do.I'm a purist though, many disagree with me but lacking a degree in petroleum lubrications I'll stay with what those who do have the knowledge and tell me what lubricants I should use!The filter isn't really a filter. IT is a metal screen to keep out chunks. No need to replace it. You will only get a small fraction of the oil in the system out by pulling the plug or dropping the screen. Do a search on here, the topic has been discussed quite a bit.Do stay away from anyone selling you a "flush" service. It may cause more harm than good.The dealers have an exchange machine which is ok but often they don't run the proper lubricants in is which makes it iffy in my book!!DavePretty much agree with everything you said. I'm not a fan of "friction modifiers" that allow you to use any type of fluid by simply adding a bottle to it. For the $5-6 bucks, I'll go to the Toyota dealer.