I know Karate, Kung Fu, and 47 other dangerous words (9,744 posts) My suggestion to Long Commute was to stay with Toyota recommended fluids.especially the coolant. If you reread my post you'll see that I am saying that I will use any Dexron 3 in my 95 but won't change from the Toyota red coolant. I know that the 95 uses Dexron and the newer cars use specific fluids. Now, if your car is under warranty, you may not want to stray from recommended fluids. Mobil 1 ATF (multivehicle formula), Redline D4 and some Amsoil ATFs are compatible with T-IV and offer much better, synthetic base oil. Toyota's T-IV is supposedly a long life fluid, but known to deteriorate fast (in 30-60000 miles), as expected from a mineral fluid.
Meticulous removing of trace residues of the original coolant would be required. If you want to switch to other coolant, you are risking lesser protection or incompatibility issues. The toyota coolant is superb (but pricey). For the small difference I would stick with the Toyota stuff. I use regular Dexron 3 ATF but won't stray from the Toyota red. My old 95 is still running strong with 270K. Fish and the regulars might be a little more aware what brands are good replacements for toyota synthetic fluid, but i think almost any major brand would work well. Its all goodįor transmission fluid I would use any good full synthetic like amsoil or mobil 1. There are several brands of 100000 mile coolant.
TOYOTA SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT SUBSTITUTE MANUAL
My '07 owners manual says to use the "Toyota super long life coolant" and "Toyota genuine ATF type T-IV fluid" is there an equal alternative that I can buy or should I stick with the Toyota brand? Thanks, Dave