Transmission fluid backward compatible

JAYHHR1

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2000 TOYOTA CAMRY
3.0L
6 CYL
160,000 MILES

I have the car listed above, that calls for Dexron III, but many shops no longer carry III. Only Toyota T IV, after calling a Toyota dealer, they told me that IV is backward compatible, but other online boards, say not so. Basically IV, is a upgraded version of the III according to who, you talk to.

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good morning,

As far as the fluid, yes, you can use a better fluid but never worse.

Dex 4 is approved by Toyota but you need to get all the fluid out of the transmission not just the pan. The torque converter holds around five quarts.

By the way, Dexron 3 is still available at parts stores as well as at Toyota dealerships as well.

Roy

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2000 Toyota Camry LE Sedan V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)
Fluid Types and Capacities
Vehicle Transmission and Drivetrain Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Specifications Fluid Types and Capacities
FLUID TYPES AND CAPACITIES
Fluid Types
ATF TYPE:. ATF D-II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II (r)

CAPACITY:

Dry Fill:. 8.0 liters ()8.5 US qts, 7.0 Imp. Qts)

Drain and Refill:. 3.9 liters (4.1 US qts, 3.4 Imp. Qts)

Capacities
ATF TYPE:. ATF D-II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II (r)

CAPACITY:

Dry Fill:. 8.0 liters (8.5 US qts, 7.0 Imp. Qts)

Drain and Refill:. 3.9 liters (4.1 US qts, 3.4 Imp. Qts)