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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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No: many are semi and older ones (Dex3 for example) are conventional.
Similar to motor oil. Most cars today will call for either a semi-syn or full syn. Full syn, like this one, will work in both.
The owner's manual says to use "Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III" if the power steering fluid level is low. And the specifications section in the manual includes:
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Up to 4.75 (5.0, 4.2)
Fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid D−ll or DEXRON III (DEXRON II)
STEERING
Wheel free play:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III
Never paid attention to transmission fluids before so going thru this thread has been educational.
The owner's manual says to use "Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III" if the power steering fluid level is low. And the specifications section in the manual includes:
So I'm not sure if the power steering reservoir is to fill both power steering and transmission fluids.
Never paid attention to transmission fluids before so going thru this thread has been educational.
You add the fluid through the dipstick hole. So drain fluid from pan(drain plug) and then add 3quarts in the dipstick hole. After that start the car and go through all the gears (p-r-n-d-n-r-p). Check the fluid level after that and it should be a little above cold close to the half way mark on the stick. If low add a little more. It usually takes around 3 1/2 quarts.
This fluid works ok in that trans, but I like the Castrol HM Green bottle fluid in the older Dex3 transmissions like yours...
https://www.amazon.com/Castrol-03...00T96Q9A6/
Higher viscosity and the extra additives help older trans. You can also use this in the steering system as well.
This fluid works ok in that trans, but I like the Castrol HM Green bottle fluid in the older Dex3 transmissions like yours...
https://www.amazon.com/Castrol-03...00T96Q9A6/
Higher viscosity and the extra additives help older trans. You can also use this in the steering system as well.
I should be clear, I have a 2001 Toyota Camry V6. For my model, It looks like there are actually 2 different areas to drain transmission fluid (based on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHDa6vw
Would you still recommend that Castrol fluid for my Camry? The manual says I need "D−ll or DEXRON III (DEXRON II)" (not sure if D-II means the same as DEXRON II?), but looking at one of the back label images of the Castrol, it says the fluid can be used for "Toyota/Lexus - Type T, T-III, T-IV". So not sure what to make of these different terms.
I should be clear, I have a 2001 Toyota Camry V6. For my model, It looks like there are actually 2 different areas to drain transmission fluid (based on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHDa6vw
Would you still recommend that Castrol fluid for my Camry? The manual says I need "D−ll or DEXRON III (DEXRON II)" (not sure if D-II means the same as DEXRON II?), but looking at one of the back label images of the Castrol, it says the fluid can be used for "Toyota/Lexus - Type T, T-III, T-IV". So not sure what to make of these different terms.
Yea use the green HM Castrol as you have the older 4speed.
And only need to open the drain plug from the pan, don't open the rear one in that video as it can cause issues/leaks unless you have done it before.
Dran/Fill from pan is more than enough.
Yea D-II is just Dex2. It and Dex3 are a very old spec that is not officially made anymore. The castrol HM green excides Dex3 spec while still having a higher viscosity your trans likes.
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This is transmission fluid, not motor oil. For motor oil use any good 5w30 syn oil. Kirkland oil is onsale at costco right now.
For transmission fluid you want to use CVT fluid. Valvoline has one of the best for nissans as it works well and is similar color to the OE fluid.
You can get at walmart stores or online.
https://www.amazon.com/Valvoline-...B00DJ4FGIK
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Valvol.../175089948
And only need to open the drain plug from the pan, don't open the rear one in that video as it can cause issues/leaks unless you have done it before.
Dran/Fill from pan is more than enough.
Yea D-II is just Dex2. It and Dex3 are a very old spec that is not officially made anymore. The castrol HM green excides Dex3 spec while still having a higher viscosity your trans likes.