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WS transfluid on 97 ES300??

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Old 12-11-13, 04:31 PM
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Default WS transfluid on 97 ES300??

Has anyone used WS transmission fluid for your ES300?
I bought whole box of these fluid for my LS430 and I am wondering if it is compatible with older trans such as my 97 ES.

cy

2005 LS430, 35k
2003 RX300, 160k
1997 ES300, 260k
2012 Prius V, 35k
Old 12-11-13, 04:50 PM
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I used dextron 3
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No, WS is not backwards compatible.
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DexIII (Dexron 3) for earlier models.

Newer models check specifications as Toyota/Lexus use WS Type and Type-IV. Then their CVT type drive lines use a different fluid once again.

Your transmission dip stick will have info on it (if not owners manual - still can't find it ask the dealer they can pull up a Service Data Sheet for applicable models)

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Dexron.

check the manual'
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WS AT fluid is not compatible with your 97 ES300

Don't use it.
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