Amsoil ATF instead of Toyota Type IV

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08-31-24, 12:22 PM

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To do a proper transmission flush requires a good 12 to 16 litres of ATF, ie (10-17 quarts). I don't think 2 quarts will do much but to dilute the ATF.

"Flushing" isn't usually recommended for vehicles with high miles. Incremental drain and fills are a safer alternative. I did a 4 qt "drain and fill" via the transmission cooler lines as recommended by BGW. Our procedures are detailed in this thread:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...-fill-q-2.html

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NOTE: recommending a brand other than OEM can become contentious so i will just say, its my opinion ;-)

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watch this video from my favorite youtube mechanic to get a better idea about flushing your transfluid

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watch this video from my favorite youtube mechanic to get a better idea about flushing your transfluid
https://youtu.be/o690DovjDAc

Thanks for the link Double-D! I like Chris Fix too. He does a good job explaining this topic, and his recommendations echo mine.

That said, I like the "hybrid" method (between flushing and drain/fill) that BGW developed, and I followed, which changed out 4 quarts of fluid. If I do that every 30-60K, my tranny should be good for the life of he vehicle.

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