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Amazon has
1-Gallon Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (773775) for
$21.92.
Shipping is free w/ Prime or on orders of $35+.
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1-Gallon Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle (ATF) Full Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (773775) for
$21.92.
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About this item:- Formulated with full-synthetic base stocks and advanced additive technology to meet the challenging demands of automatic transmissions
- Features exclusive MaxLife Technology to help extend transmission life
- Suitable for 95% of traditional ATFs including Dex/Merc, Mercon LV & Mercon Vs
- Engineered with a proprietary blend of base oils and advanced additives to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures
- Superior anti-shudder performance
- Developed with anti-wear technology to help improve transmission durability
- Formulated to reduce varnish
- High-performance seal conditioners maintain and preserve the elasticity of seals to help prevent leaks in high mileage transmissions
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That varies greatly from car to car, how its driven, and also FWD/RWD/AWD versions.
Some trans have great coolers and are easy on the fluid. While others not as much, esp AWD cars seem to burn the fluid up faster.
So the that is why I say on average 30-50k. Some are 30 and others maybe 50k. But 50k is easy to remember and 30k can be 33k-ish so it lines up with the 100k services as well.
This will work for both IV and WS fluid trans. I find it holds up better than the Toyota fluid (made by mobil). Castrol Full Syn ATF also works well. I use both and buy based on price.
Yeah I wouldn't do it either. Modern ATs' fluids are so rheologically matched to their transmissions that I wouldn't dare try a non-OE fluid. How much are you REALLY "saving", but potentially causing early failure of the AT, which is probably basically a vehicle-totaling failure. Yeah I'm OK sticking with OE fluid and spending another $20 or whatever every 3 or 4 years.
No they are not. They have a very open general spec. Toyota has several differnat trans that all take the same semi-syn fluid. Same with GM, Ford, Hyundai, etc...
Some are made in house, some collaboration with other makers, and some just rework a ZF design. Yet they all seem to work with the same fluid that maker has, funny how that is.
Unless you have experience working on and tearing trans apart like myself, stop spreading fud.
I am in the OEM ATF AND Power Steering fluid only guy. I was able to get OEM Toyota World fluid cases from amerzon for a price that I could not justify not. you dont change these fluids as often as oil, so I would not cheap out on it. Oh yea OEM transmition filters for all cars.
Another thing you might be kicking your arse about is when you are doubting yourself about what went wrong with your car, your only replacement options will be of lesser quality of cars or worse a EV.
CAFE ruined the automotive industry and it is clearly by design, they just wont tell you the objectives openly because they would never get away with it..
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Some are made in house, some collaboration with other makers, and some just rework a ZF design. Yet they all seem to work with the same fluid that maker has, funny how that is.
Unless you have experience working on and tearing trans apart like myself, stop spreading fud.
What I am saying is this; OE fluid and AT are designed for one another. You can buy generic to save a few $$, with the risk that it could damage the AT. Is that gamble worth the money savings, especially when you're not changing the ATF that often?
That is wholly false. Every manufacture has at least a few different designed/built auto trans all using the same fluid.
And what damage do you think it will cause? Give specific examples. The planetary gears? Composite clutch's? Reverse clutch's? Pumps?
I don't flush. Drain the old fluid while keeping the reservoir full. Stop draining when clean fluid comes out.
My VW car manual recommends 30K mile intervals.
My BMW manual claims its a lifetime fluid but thats hogwash so i just follow a 30-50K interval.
With the exception of the BMW, i find replacing the ATF just as easy as an oil change.
And yes, i am glad my atf fluid does not come out smelling burnt or dark in color. That means i waited too long and theres been damage incurred.
Shrug, to each their own.
If you plan on keeping the vehicle for 10+ years, replace the fluid every 50K miles.
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Yea thats called "lifetime" fluid.
But how long that life is up to you. If you change the fluid it last much longer. If not then much shorter.
Some companies did that for a while as it made their cars look cheaper to maintain. But then many had issues under warranty and they, for the most part, stopped. If you read your owners manuals it will say when to change it under severe conditions. That way if the trans goes bad under warranty they can point at you and deny it saying you should have followed that.
This fluid, plus most other LV Syn fluids, will work fine in your Toyota.
TLDR: Do a drain fill every 30-50k to keep the trans lasting a long time.
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