Transmission shifting hard, what fluid to use?

[bmwtechguy]

You can go that route and get the same lame fluid that you have in there now that is shifting harshly (remember, after only how many miles?) For $3.67 a quart at Walmart you can get Maxlife ATF that is recommended for both DexIII applications or T-IV, And I would venture to say that it is better fluid than the overpriced oem Toyota fluid.

Let us know how it does for you.

 

[hate2work]

Originally Posted By: wiswind
I am positive on the Dexron III, my owner's manual states this, and the TOYOTA factory service manual, specific to the 2003 model year states DEXRON III.
I am not sure, it might be possible to buy a fluid that meets BOTH Dexron III AND T-IV specifications.
You can get Redline D4 delivered to your door for just a whisker over $9 a quart through OG Racing.


This is the fluid I am using in our Toyotas, it meets Dex III and T-IV as well. It will cost him a little more, but this is the ATF I would use if I was me Literally hundreds of stories on the web about how this fluid improved people's trannies. I know it made both of our Toyotas smoother. There are also hundreds of stories on the web about how lousy the T-IV fluid is.

http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atf.aspx

 

[Boss302fan]

Just drain and fill with Maxlife ATF and a bottle of Lubegard Red. Your tranny shifts will improve with this combo. Good luck.

 

[lexus114]

Originally Posted By: calvinnnnnnnnn
im just going to replace with oem toyota fluid


That stuff is not that great. If your going to change it,I recommend Synthetic. (and reset your ecm after)

 

[lexus114]

I have the Amsoil in mine right now,and all is well. My 2001 RX 300 trans.shifted the best on Castrol Multi Import Vehicle fluid. Second best was Wolf`s Head,then Mobil.

 

[Boss302fan]

Red is the way to go...

 

[lexus114]

Originally Posted By: Boss302fan
Red is the way to go...


What do you mean?

 

[lexus114]

never mind. ^

 

[mva]

Does the transmission shift better when it is cold? Other Sienna owners have reported this.

If so, a slightly thicker fluid such as Castrol Import ATF should help improve the shifting.

http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_internet/castrol/castrol_usa/STAGING/local_assets/downloads/p,q/pds_ImportMV.pdf

 

[lexus114]

Yeah,I know my trans shifts much firmer when cold.

 

[CourierDriver]

Originally Posted By: lexus114
Originally Posted By: Boss302fan
Red is the way to go...


What do you mean?
Go to ur nearest NAPA store and get a bottle of lubegard red for automatic trannys or the black bottle for restoring automatic tran fluid, its reccomended by OEMs or go to Lubegard.com

 

[lexus114]

Oh,I got it. I do use Lube Guard red some times. Seems to be good stuff.

 

[Boss302fan]

I recently started using Lubegard red in my wifes Acura MDX and the tranny shifts much better then it did. I have used red before in other vehicles and it does seem to help.

 

[CourierDriver]

Every once in awhile a Real Snake oil comes a long so to speak, but Lubegard is the Real Deal........

 

[calvinnnnnnnnn]

did 1 drain and fill today with oem toyo fluid. seems the same, it shifted better when cold than hot.

what exactly does lubegard red do? any side effects?

 

[lexus114]

Originally Posted By: calvinnnnnnnnn
did 1 drain and fill today with oem toyo fluid. seems the same, it shifted better when cold than hot.

what exactly does lubegard red do? any side effects?


I didnt suffer any side affects using it. Its a compatable fluid to Toyota Junk.... I mean fluid.

 

[Nick R]

It is a friction modifier, and contains alot of additives that do different jobs. But even if it doesn't help your situation, it won't hurt it. LG is NOT snake oil, it is a real product that works.

 

[lexus114]

Originally Posted By: rudolphna
It is a friction modifier, and contains alot of additives that do different jobs. But even if it doesn't help your situation, it won't hurt it. LG is NOT snake oil, it is a real product that works.

^^