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Tiny
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  • 2003 TOYOTA TACOMA
  • 6.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 249,000 MILES
Are all ATF transmission fluids the same? I that what is requested when purchasing?
Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 AT 2:24 PM

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Tiny
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Definitely not. There are about a dozen different fluids and you can only use the one the manufacturer requires.

For your vehicle it is Type ATF T-IV

There are some synthetic brands that can be used to cover many different type. Just make sure it meets those requirements.
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Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 AT 2:38 PM
Tiny
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I believe it is Dexron +IV.
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Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 AT 2:43 PM
Tiny
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It is exactly what I posted. That came from the service manual.
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Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 AT 2:45 PM
Tiny
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Okay, thank you.
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Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 AT 2:46 PM

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