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Correct transmission fluid

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by AV8R4AA, Apr 14, 2022.

  1. Apr 14, 2022 at 7:25 PM
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    AV8R4AA

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    Not sure which fluid is correct.
    Is it WS?
    Or the T-IV.

    I have 2005 2 WD transmission.
    Not sure about dipstick, haven’t found it.
     
  2. Apr 14, 2022 at 7:41 PM
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    Darkness

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    05 doesn't have a dip stick.

    I use the IV in my 03, not sure if the 05 takes the same.
     
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  3. Apr 15, 2022 at 2:47 PM
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    For 05-06, Factory service manual shows ATF World Standard for tramsmission fluid. Power steering is Dexron II or III.
     
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  4. Apr 15, 2022 at 3:23 PM
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    BubbaW

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    a.k.a WS
     
  6. Apr 15, 2022 at 4:23 PM
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    Ok,
    I bought 2 cases of T-IV.
    Can I use it?
    Or get the WS?
     
  7. Apr 15, 2022 at 5:00 PM
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    WS is synthetic, and is alleged to last forever. Type-IV is not synthetic so it needs to be replaced every ~60k miles. I am not expert on this. Use what the manual calls for.
     
  8. Apr 15, 2022 at 5:06 PM
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    I looked all over the manual. I can’t find the answer in there.
     
  9. Apr 15, 2022 at 5:14 PM
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    2005.jpg
     
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  10. Apr 15, 2022 at 5:21 PM
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  11. Apr 15, 2022 at 6:34 PM
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    Thanks Guys
    6 pack fluid be here on Sunday.

    (Toyota WS)
     
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  12. Apr 15, 2022 at 7:59 PM
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  13. Apr 15, 2022 at 11:05 PM
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    There's only one kind of lifetime fluid: a fluid, that when it finally fails, determines the lifetime of the component.

    Other than that, there's no "lifetime fluid".
     
  14. Apr 15, 2022 at 11:49 PM
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    WS Is lower viscosity. It’s far from a lifetime fluid. It turns black fast. But that doesn’t mean it’s bad. 60k is what was posted for a TSB on a lot of older WS trucks abs cars.


    The type Iv is basically dexron 3 and it will eventually lead to issues in a WS transmission
     
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  15. Feb 3, 2024 at 12:23 PM
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    Could I put WS in my e340f? I got a box and I think I meant to get the type IV..
     
  16. Feb 3, 2024 at 12:55 PM
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    This is another nearly religious topic…my answer is “no”, but I’m sure you can find someone on the net who has a different opinion. Get the T-IV for your truck, and sell/give the WS to someone who need it.
     

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