I just changed my Transmission Fluid
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I just changed my Transmission Fluid
Well first off, after reading a lot of the threads everybody was saying to only use Toyota ATF IV. I went to the toyota dealer and asked them for some and they advised me my car needs Dexron III fluid... not the IV or WS (1997 ES300). Sure enough I went out to my car and checked the dip stick... it said Dexron II/III.
Make sure you guys don't just dump in IV into it cause it says so on the forum. Check your owners manual and dip stick! I almost made that mistake.
So off I went to napa to pick some up, dropped out the old oil, put new in. Now I am trying to figure out how I know if my transmission is up to temp? The oil pan is warm to touch but the fluid is definitely not warm (I drained a little out and cool to touch). I took it for a drive around the block and not much movement in level. Right now it is at the bottom of the hot mark... but I guess I was going to let it sit overnight and then check on the cool side of the stick?
Suggestions?
Make sure you guys don't just dump in IV into it cause it says so on the forum. Check your owners manual and dip stick! I almost made that mistake.
So off I went to napa to pick some up, dropped out the old oil, put new in. Now I am trying to figure out how I know if my transmission is up to temp? The oil pan is warm to touch but the fluid is definitely not warm (I drained a little out and cool to touch). I took it for a drive around the block and not much movement in level. Right now it is at the bottom of the hot mark... but I guess I was going to let it sit overnight and then check on the cool side of the stick?
Suggestions?
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Drive the car for 10 or 15 minutes and allow the temp. gauge to get to a normal operating level. Then check the fluid with the car running. Shift through the gears manually and recheck a couple times.
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I stayed with III but i'm pretty sure you could use IV if you want. I think they are interchangeable as each fluid supersedes the next, but wait for other input before using IV.
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