So Ive been getting weird opinions in replacing my ATF.


I read the DIY in the tech section about changing tranny fluid and I thought I had the right idea. Apparently, 05-06 tc's take type-IV fluid and 07-08 take type WS fluid? Is that right?

I ran out to the garage to check my dipstick incase it stated which type to take. There was a label on my "black" dipstick that stated that the "ATF does not need to be changed under normal driving conditions. Refer to owners manual for more information." I noticed my other tc friends have a yellow dipstick. Maybe its different in the years?

My manual stated that the ATF needed to be changed at 30k. That contradicted what that label on the dipstick said. Im pretty confused.


I drive an 07 with about 40K miles.
Who has the right information on what I should do?

 

go by what your manual indicates.......if you havent changed your ATF yet at the recommended mileage then i would do so....depending on how often you drive the car.....if you bought the car brand new and you hit the 30k mile mark and did alot of driving then yea i would do it.....everyone does theres at different times......as far as kind of fluid not to sure everyone has there favorites......

 

red dip stick handle will be TI4, replace every 60k, black dip stick handle WS no need to replace fluids. manual trans every 30k..

 

yeah I have black dipstick so I suppose I dont need to change it?
My manual says to change it every 30k though. Id rather just change it to be safe. Are there any fluids that are WS in stores that I can replace it with?

 

dealer checked, and advised it was good as gold at 50k. so no need to change still for me.

 

Funny. My Red handle said check level, and no need to replace. But since Im at 70k...might as well

You guys get flushed or just drain pan and change 4 Qts?

 

i change mind a few times only cause i have a 5 speed and also some oils make it easier to go into gears then others do

 

new ATF is better than old ATF

 

Here ya go check out this link for all the oil specs.

http://www.amsoil.com/mygarage/vehic...007+SCION+TC+4