![]() I know someone in another forum is running Valvoline Maxlife - which is similar to the Redline D4 (Maxlife is a semi-synthetic I believe) - shifts have changed feel, more softer than before. My recommendation - run redline ATF (older stuff) or any big name ATF that specs to just Dexron II/III. Wasn't exactly made for the transaxle, but can be used to keep down inventory. These universal fluids are good for fleet operators and shops that have "mixed" vehicle support. The only thing that worries me with the newer D4 - is spec's for Toyota Type T-IV and Mercon V as well as Dexron III - even though they are very close to Dexron II/III (viscosity wise) - they have quite a different friction modifier. Redline D4 is spec'd for Dexron III+, Redline ATF is spec'd for Dexron II+ - I'm running Redline Synthetic ATF right now. Personally, I've used Redline DII/III ATFs with excellent results - little on the pricey side - but three Toyota vehicles with 150K (Corolla), 200K (Celica), and almost 300K (camry) miles on the clock, all require Dexron II/III (used Redline ATF) - just drain and refill every 30K miles, pan drop every 60K miles - all had zero transaxle issues.īoth Redline Synthetic D4 and Redline Synthetic ATF should work - as they are spec'd for Dexron. Dexron II/III is still readily available and a decent prices - I would look into getting those before venturing toward other replacement fluids. Designed to be backward compatible - but pricing varies quite a bit. ![]() Can be tough to get Dexron II/III ATFs, as Dexron 6 has come out. If your transaxle specifics Dexron-II/III only - do not mix the two (speak from experience). If something happens to the transaxle and it is directly attributed to the ATF fluid that you've chosen to use - you will be SOL.īut that only applies to certain transaxles that specific use of T-IV or T-III. Redline D4 ATF, Castrol Multi ATF and Amsoil Universal ATF are spec'd to be compatible, as well as many synthetic ATF fluids (warning, not ALL work - read the label carefully for specs) - but note that they are not "approved" by Toyota. There are aftermarket "equivalents" for Toyota Type T-IV - Mobil 3309 ATF is OEM approved replacement. If mixed, could cause significant problems with the transaxle. They are not backwards compatible with Dexron II/III ATFs - the friction modifiers are different. Toyota Type T-III was succeeded by Toyota Type T-IV. ![]()
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