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guys
i just need to know what transmission fluid my car take before i pour the wrong thing in..
i have a 1999 lexus sc300 automatic transmission
i already purchased TYPE T-IV for it as the dealer gave me that but i would like to make sure as i do not have the owners manual

Kaydee

yes type 4 is the recommended fluid as most here use that...however, there are some equivalents such as the Mobil 1

don't be surprised if the post underneath me says SEARCH

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iTrader: (1)

you can almost always refer to the dipstick. It'll tell you at the bottom, near the hot/cold line.

And when adding almost any fluid, always remember, its easier to ADD then REMOVE... add fluid in small increments.

check the trans while the engine is running, (P or N) be sure to shift the car through all the gears a few times, then double check the fluid level, car still running.

Fluid should be halfway between "hot" and "cold" with the car almost at normal temp. You'll most likely have to check/wipe/check/wipe the dipstick multiple times due to the fact the fluid you added via the dipstick is getting all over the dipstick when you re-insert it, making it look more full then it really is.

After really driving the car, on the freeway for a few miles, double check it, it should have risen to the "hot" hash

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thanks for the replies