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Time for a transmission oil chance - question about brands of ATF
We have a '99 that just turned over 200K, and due for its 60K transmission oil change. I think the last time I did it I used Valvoline, but ended up with a few unused quarts of O'Reilly ATF from another vehicle. Is O'Reilly ATF a decent choice? It's the right type, and hate to dump unused ATF.
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09-21-2022, 12:12 PM
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As long as it's Dexron III it will be fine.
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09-21-2022, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by RobS10
We have a '99 that just turned over 200K, and due for its 60K transmission oil change. I think the last time I did it I used Valvoline, but ended up with a few unused quarts of O'Reilly ATF from another vehicle. Is O'Reilly ATF a decent choice? It's the right type, and hate to dump unused ATF.
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Whatever transmission fluid you decide to use make sure it is Dexron III compatible. If it is backwards compatible to Dexron III then you can use it. I used Dexron VI in my auto 4Runner for the 3 years I owned it without any problems. I'm sure other people will recommend some other options that they have experience with.
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09-21-2022, 12:25 PM
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As long as it's Dexron III it will be fine.
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Should be, but will definitely double check!
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09-21-2022, 01:14 PM
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I know Toyota does not make its own transmission fluid, but that's all I've used over the years.
Complete fluid exchange every 100k miles, and a filter change around 400,000 miles simply because I was curious (the original looked fine). The truck now has 518,000 miles and shifts the same way it did when I bought it new.
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09-21-2022, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by RobS10
We have a '99 that just turned over 200K, and due for its 60K transmission oil change. I think the last time I did it I used Valvoline, but ended up with a few unused quarts of O'Reilly ATF from another vehicle. Is O'Reilly ATF a decent choice? It's the right type, and hate to dump unused ATF.
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I have been using Oreilly brand for my gear oil and ATF for a long time. I wouldn't worry about it. It meets the specs. Don't overthink it.
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09-21-2022, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 162435
I know Toyota does not make its own transmission fluid, but that's all I've used over the years.
Complete fluid exchange every 100k miles, and a filter change around 400,000 miles simply because I was curious (the original looked fine). The truck now has 518,000 miles and shifts the same way it did when I bought it new.
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518K miles?? Damn, good job, think yous takes the award for highest mile 4Runner I've run across .
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09-21-2022, 01:28 PM
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I have been using Oreilly brand for my gear oil and ATF for a long time. I wouldn't worry about it. It meets the specs. Don't overthink it.
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Thanks, good to know .
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09-21-2022, 02:03 PM
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518K miles?? Damn, good job, think yous takes the award for highest mile 4Runner I've run across .
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Rob,
Yes sir. All maintenance/repairs/upgrades by me since day one. Just trying to get my money's worth.
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I think the valvoline ATF full synthetic is compatible with lots of ATF fluids. This is what the trans shop added into my 2000 LandCruiser transmission after it got its trans rebuilt.
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It’s got a drain plug. Use your flavor and do it often.
I do it every 30k miles. It’s always been 4qt removed so I don’t even bother checking the pain in the arse dipstick.
I’ve been using supertech from Walmart for years.
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Originally Posted by 162435
Rob,
Yes sir. All maintenance/repairs/upgrades by me since day one. Just trying to get my money's worth.
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I'm drooling over here... sheesh!
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I'm drooling over here... sheesh!
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Joe,
It has plenty of battle scars. But all original paint.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 19963.4lsr5
It’s got a drain plug. Use your flavor and do it often.
I do it every 30k miles. It’s always been 4qt removed so I don’t even bother checking the pain in the arse dipstick.
I’ve been using supertech from Walmart for years.
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Yes, the drain plug is very handy, unlike my old Dodge pickup where you have to drop the pan.
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