Transmission fluid

2003 TOYOTA TACOMA
249,000 MILES • 6.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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VEGATITA55
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Are all ATF transmission fluids the same? I that what is requested when purchasing?
Nov 7, 2017 at 2:24 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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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.
Nov 7, 2017 at 2:38 PM
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TITA VEGA
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I believe it is Dexron +IV.
Nov 7, 2017 at 2:43 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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It is exactly what I posted. That came from the service manual.
Nov 7, 2017 at 2:45 PM
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TITA VEGA
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Okay, thank you.
Nov 7, 2017 at 2:46 PM