What ATF To Use For Toyota

What ATF to use for Toyota?
(interchangeability of Dexron, Type T and other ATF) v.3.1
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Apr 2003 - Aug 2017
Introducing an updated version of our article dedicated to the interchangeability of

different ATF types. It takes into account changes of transmissions and oils occurred in
recent years and changes in logistics. Let's start with the answer to the question posed
in the title, and then look through the main Toyota transmission fluids.
Recommended Acceptable to use, based on experience

D-II any ATF meets Dexron II / III specifications
Type T any ATF meets Dexron II / III specifications
Type T-II any ATF meets JWS 3309 specification or Dexron II / III
Type T-III T-IV or any ATF meets JWS 3309 specification
Type T-IV T-IV or any ATF meets JWS 3309 specification
WS WS or any ATF meets JWS 3324 specification
ATF D-II
P/N: 08886-00305 (4L), 08886-00306 (1L), 08886-81006 (1L)
Specification: JWS 2318K
Density, at 15°C 0.866

Flash point, °C 185
Boiling point, °C 316
Pour point, °C -40
Viscosity, at 40°C, cSt 35.1
ATF specification for japanese domestic market models since 1980s

(transmission series A13#, A24#, A54# , A4#, A34#, A44# etc.). At all
overseas markets for the same models should be used any Dexron II / III
(without mentioning the "D-II").
There is no technical meaning to use exactly this fluid. Any ATF meets
Dexron II or III specs should be used.
ATF D-III
P/N: 08886-01605 (4L), 08886-80506 (1L)

Boiling point, °C -
Pour point, °C -
This fluid is not mentioned in car repair or maintenance manuals

because it appeared much later after end of production of models with
the classic transmissions. Available at all markets as the genuine
replacement of the obsolete D-II.
There is no technical meaning to use exactly this fluid, but in some

conditions D-III may be more easy available and more cost-effective
than other ATF.
ATF Type T
P/N: 08886-00405 (4L)

Boiling point, °C -
Pour point, °C -55
Used in 1988-2002 for all-wheel-drive automatic transmissions

A241H and A540H to improve center differential lock coupling
operation.
Available at domestic market till now. At overseas markets Type

T-IV is semi-officially considered as substite for Type T (by
TSB 1999), but at the T-IV canister explicitly stated - "not
recommended for AT where Dexron II/III or Type T are
required".
Long-term local experience has shown that these transmissions

work well using ordinary Dexron type ATF without any
degradation of all-wheel drive performance.
The market proposal of Type T is too small and there is no sense

to seek and purchase exactly this fluid. Using Type T-IV as
substite may cause damage of old enough transmissions, so it is
best to use less aggressive fluids meet Dexron IID or IIIF specs.
ATF Type T-II

Used in 1990-1997 for some electronically controlled ATs (series A34# at FR sedans,
for example). Officially replaced with T-IV.
In practice - successfully replaced with any traditional ATF. Using Type T-IV as substite
may cause damage of old enough transmissions, so it is best to use less aggressive
fluids meet Dexron II or III specs.
ATF Type T-III
Used in 1994-1998 for some ATs with Flex-Lock-Up (some A34#, A35#, A541E,
A245E). Officially replaced with T-IV.

ATF Type T-IV
P/N: 08886-82025 (5L Euro), 08886-81015/01705 (4L), 08886-81016 (1L),
00279-000T4 (1q USA)
Specification: JWS 3309

Pour point, °C -48
Main specification for all Aisin AT introduced since 1997

(U44#, U34#, U24#, U14#, early U15#, A65#, later A24# E,
A34#).
At the beginning of the 2000s, instead of the then rare and

expensive at local market T-IV, traditional Dexron III ATF was
successfully used here. Later, independent oil producers
established of production of 3309 spec ATF and universal ATFs.
Then the delivery of the genuine T-IV significantly increased,
and as a result it has become the most accessible and cheap ATF
meet 3309 spec - so owners of other cars with the similar Aisin
AT purchased it instead own genuine ATF (Audi, Chevrolet,
Daewoo, Fiat, Ford, Mazda, Opel, Porsche, PSA, Renault, Saab,
Suzuki, VW, Volvo etc).
Full replacement of T-IV with newer ATF WS is technically

acceptable for most recent AT, however it is inappropriate for
worked long enough transmissions due to possible
consequences.
Using of Dexron spec ATF instead of T-IV does not entail
negative consequences, but in modern conditions it is not
reasonable.
Equally true solutions - to use the genuine Type T-IV fluid or to
use any ATF meets JWS 3309 specification - depending on the
circumstances.
ATF WS
P/N: 08886-02305 (4L), 08886-00289 (1q USA), 08886-81210 (1L Euro)

Pour point, °C -
The main specification since 2004 used for modern 5/6/8-speed

transmissions (series U15#, U66#, U76#, A75#, A76#, A96#,
AA8#, AB6#). This is substantially less viscous fluid compared
to previous T-IV.
The market proposal of WS is sufficient. Equally true solutions -

to use the genuine WS fluid or to use any ATF meets JWS 3324
specification - depending on the circumstances.
CVT Fluid TC
P/N: 08886-02105 (4L)

Pour point, °C -50
Together with the first Toyota/Aisin CVT, the first special fluid
for CVT transmission was introduced in 2000.
It is optimal to use genuine TC fluid. Also possible to use any

fluid meets JWS 3320 specification. Possible to use universal
CVTF when urgent.
CVT Fluid FE
P/N: 08886-02505 (4L), 08886-81390 (5L Euro)

Pour point, °C -45
Since 2012 the gradual transition of all CVTs to new "energy-

saving" fluid FE started (significantly lower viscosity and less
useful additives).
It is optimal to use genuine FE fluid. Possible to use universal

CVTF when urgent.

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(interchangeability of Dexron, Type T and other ATF) v.3.1

Apr 2003 - Aug 2017

Introducing an updated version of our article dedicated to the interchangeability of

Recommended Acceptable to use, based on experience

Density, at 15°C 0.866

ATF specification for japanese domestic market models since 1980s

Density, at 15°C 0.861

This fluid is not mentioned in car repair or maintenance manuals

There is no technical meaning to use exactly this fluid, but in some

Density, at 15°C 0.870

Used in 1988-2002 for all-wheel-drive automatic transmissions

Available at domestic market till now. At overseas markets Type

Long-term local experience has shown that these transmissions

The market proposal of Type T is too small and there is no sense

ATF Type T-II

for example). Officially replaced with T-IV.

fluids meet Dexron II or III specs.

ATF Type T-III

A245E). Officially replaced with T-IV.

Density, at 15°C 0.852

Main specification for all Aisin AT introduced since 1997

At the beginning of the 2000s, instead of the then rare and

Full replacement of T-IV with newer ATF WS is technically

Density, at 15°C 0.850

The main specification since 2004 used for modern 5/6/8-speed

The market proposal of WS is sufficient. Equally true solutions -

Density, at 15°C 0.850

It is optimal to use genuine TC fluid. Also possible to use any

Density, at 15°C 0.840

Since 2012 the gradual transition of all CVTs to new "energy-

It is optimal to use genuine FE fluid. Possible to use universal

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