I'm looking for an equivalent transmission fluid for a 2003 Toyota Tacoma, 4wd, 4cyl enging, it recommends ATF T-IV, I'm trying to find a cheaper fluid that'll work just as well. Thanks.
2006-06-09 11:22:55 · 4 answers · asked by sarge 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Toyota
Stick with the pricey Toyota Fluid. Toyota designed the trans. to use this Fluid ONLY! Honda did the same thing...requiring expensive High Friction Fluid. Last time I looked it was 5-6 bucks/quart. Well, thats the price you pay for Foreign...Repairs are always more money than comparable American stuff. Besides, Your transmission is REALLY expensive. You dont want to risk damaging it or voiding your warranty on the transmission! Good Luck!
2006-06-09 11:59:04 · answer #1 · answered by FreedomLover 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lucky for you, you bought a superior product and along with that comes superior necessities. Those transmissions are designed for very specif fluid and those who take short cuts regret it. Not only does it void any type of warranty to you have but it can be costly when you have to bring it into the shop for transmission problems. A few extra dollars is well worth it. Keep your Toyota a Toyota.
2006-06-09 21:39:21 · answer #2 · answered by mrssainsarg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you only have one option and that is factory type t-iv fluid. toyota is the only manufacturer of this fluid and so regardless of the price you are paying it. sorry to break it to you. i work in a parts department at toyota
2006-06-16 18:33:03 · answer #3 · answered by Sean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only cheaper alternative is trade the toyota in and buy a ford that takes dexron mercon. Then you will have bumper to bumper cheapness.
2006-06-14 19:48:36 · answer #4 · answered by dyilek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋