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Originally Posted by Bad Luck
Toyota T-IV is another option like others have said, but I work at a GM dealership so Dexron VI was cheaper for me (read free). As far as I know T-IV is synthetic as well and backwards compatible, but don't quote me on that.
I did the timing belt/water pump/thermostat shortly after buying my runner. The first thermostat I used was some aftermarket cheapie that even though it was clocked at 6 o'clock per fsm ran over 200 degrees with 50 degree ambient temps. I swapped that out with a new toyota thermostat when I replaced the lower radiator hose and temps have gone down to 190 degrees even now that it's in the 90's. Just some food for thought there for you.
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I've been reading that some folks have shifting issues with T-IV and that Valvoline maxlife is too thin... Now I'm backing to being nervous what about to get.
When I flush the coolant I could change it then. I had ordered a kit with all OEM parts so I have the thermo.
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