For those who are new to this fluid, the Toyota World Standard (WS) ATF is considered lifetime fill in Toyota 4Runner (03+), Tundra, Sequoia, and Prius. It is considered lifetime fill for vehicles operated under normal driving conditions, though, if the vehicle is used for a lot of towing, a fluid change every 60,000 miles is recommended.
Unlike VW/Audi or BMW, who makes it difficult to obtain or charge ridculously high prices, Toyota priced their lifetime fluid very reasonably and has a good distribution system in place, mainly because a change is still required if the vehicle is used for towing.
Note: Although the Corolla, Camry, and other cars now have a "lifetime" ATF, it is not the "WS" ATF that is used in those transmissions. Those transmissions still spec the Toyota T-IV ATF, which is avaliable at most dealers for $4-$5/qt.
Thus, in curiosity, I e-mailed the Toyota dealer today to check on the price of the "WS" ATF:
[ October 28, 2005, 07:16 PM: Message edited by: Michael Wan ]
Unlike VW/Audi or BMW, who makes it difficult to obtain or charge ridculously high prices, Toyota priced their lifetime fluid very reasonably and has a good distribution system in place, mainly because a change is still required if the vehicle is used for towing.
Note: Although the Corolla, Camry, and other cars now have a "lifetime" ATF, it is not the "WS" ATF that is used in those transmissions. Those transmissions still spec the Toyota T-IV ATF, which is avaliable at most dealers for $4-$5/qt.
Thus, in curiosity, I e-mailed the Toyota dealer today to check on the price of the "WS" ATF:
Michaelquote:
Michael,
The World Standard ATF(part # 08886-02305) sells by the gallon for $41.60. We do have it in stock so you can swing on by and pick some up if you need it. Feel free to call or stop by if there is anything else we can help you with. Thanks.
-Charles Linck
Elk Grove Toyota Parts
916-405-4700
[ October 28, 2005, 07:16 PM: Message edited by: Michael Wan ]