Toyota T-IV Fluid vs. Amsoil Synthetic ATF - Which is better

[Car Guy]

I recently did a power steering flush on my 2002 Camry LE V6 (60,000 miles)
and replaced the fluid with Amsoil ATF and found the steering system to be
much smoother especially in cold weather. I noticed that the Amsoil is also
compatible with Toyota T-IV fluid. Has anyone used the Amsoil on their
transmissions and had any issues. Generally, I do a drain and fill every
25,000 miles and replace the fluid. I was thinking of doing the Wynn method
of replacing all the fluid and replacing it either with the T-IV stuff or
the Amsoil ATF.

Any thoughts?

[Philip]

Post by Car Guy
I recently did a power steering flush on my 2002 Camry LE V6 (60,000
miles) and replaced the fluid with Amsoil ATF and found the steering
system to be much smoother especially in cold weather. I noticed
that the Amsoil is also compatible with Toyota T-IV fluid. Has
anyone used the Amsoil on their transmissions and had any issues.
Generally, I do a drain and fill every 25,000 miles and replace the
fluid. I was thinking of doing the Wynn method of replacing all the
fluid and replacing it either with the T-IV stuff or the Amsoil ATF.
Any thoughts?

The Amsoil container states on the label that it is compatable with TOYOTA
T-IV or Dexron IV?

[Car Guy]

Philip,

This is the Amsoil transmission fluid I used for the power steering
mechanism:

http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atf.aspx

According to the website, and the bottle, it is recommended for the
following applications:


Recommended for applications requiring the following specifications:

a.. GM DEXRON II®, DEXRON III
b.. Ford MERCON®, MERCON V
c.. Chrysler ATF+ through ATF+4®
d.. Honda Z-1
e.. Toyota Type T and T-IV
f.. Mitsubishi/Hyundai Diamond SP II & III
g.. Allison C-3,C-4
h.. Caterpillar TO-2
i.. Voith G-1363
j.. ZF TE-ML 14C
k.. GM Strasbourg & Opel
l.. Vickers I 286S & M2950S

Post by Philip

Post by Car Guy
I recently did a power steering flush on my 2002 Camry LE V6 (60,000
miles) and replaced the fluid with Amsoil ATF and found the steering
system to be much smoother especially in cold weather. I noticed
that the Amsoil is also compatible with Toyota T-IV fluid. Has
anyone used the Amsoil on their transmissions and had any issues.
Generally, I do a drain and fill every 25,000 miles and replace the
fluid. I was thinking of doing the Wynn method of replacing all the
fluid and replacing it either with the T-IV stuff or the Amsoil ATF.
Any thoughts?

The Amsoil container states on the label that it is compatable with TOYOTA
T-IV or Dexron IV?
--
- Philip

[Richard]

Post by Car Guy
Philip,
This is the Amsoil transmission fluid I used for the power steering
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atf.aspx
According to the website, and the bottle, it is recommended for the
a.. GM DEXRON II®, DEXRON III
b.. Ford MERCON®, MERCON V
c.. Chrysler ATF+ through ATF+4®
d.. Honda Z-1
e.. Toyota Type T and T-IV
f.. Mitsubishi/Hyundai Diamond SP II & III
g.. Allison C-3,C-4
h.. Caterpillar TO-2
i.. Voith G-1363
j.. ZF TE-ML 14C
k.. GM Strasbourg & Opel
l.. Vickers I 286S & M2950S

Post by Philip

Post by Car Guy
I recently did a power steering flush on my 2002 Camry LE V6 (60,000
miles) and replaced the fluid with Amsoil ATF and found the steering
system to be much smoother especially in cold weather. I noticed
that the Amsoil is also compatible with Toyota T-IV fluid. Has
anyone used the Amsoil on their transmissions and had any issues.
Generally, I do a drain and fill every 25,000 miles and replace the
fluid. I was thinking of doing the Wynn method of replacing all the
fluid and replacing it either with the T-IV stuff or the Amsoil ATF.
Any thoughts?

The Amsoil container states on the label that it is compatable with
TOYOTA T-IV or Dexron IV?
--
- Philip

Chrysler has stated that since 2001 production year users should only use +4
and not any so called universal transmission fluid in their automatics.
Chrysler is the only source for their special +4 juice.

Richard.

[Philip]

Post by Richard

Post by Car Guy
Philip,
This is the Amsoil transmission fluid I used for the power steering
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atf.aspx
According to the website, and the bottle, it is recommended for the
a.. GM DEXRON II®, DEXRON III
b.. Ford MERCON®, MERCON V
c.. Chrysler ATF+ through ATF+4®
d.. Honda Z-1
e.. Toyota Type T and T-IV
f.. Mitsubishi/Hyundai Diamond SP II & III
g.. Allison C-3,C-4
h.. Caterpillar TO-2
i.. Voith G-1363
j.. ZF TE-ML 14C
k.. GM Strasbourg & Opel
l.. Vickers I 286S & M2950S

Post by Philip

Post by Car Guy
I recently did a power steering flush on my 2002 Camry LE V6
(60,000 miles) and replaced the fluid with Amsoil ATF and found
the steering system to be much smoother especially in cold
weather. I noticed that the Amsoil is also compatible with Toyota T-IV
fluid. Has
anyone used the Amsoil on their transmissions and had any issues.
Generally, I do a drain and fill every 25,000 miles and replace the
fluid. I was thinking of doing the Wynn method of replacing all
the fluid and replacing it either with the T-IV stuff or the
Amsoil ATF. Any thoughts?

The Amsoil container states on the label that it is compatable with
TOYOTA T-IV or Dexron IV?
--
- Philip

Chrysler has stated that since 2001 production year users should only
use +4 and not any so called universal transmission fluid in their
automatics. Chrysler is the only source for their special +4 juice.
Richard.

I'm inclined to -believe- Toyota similarly warns against 'universal' fluids.
But I do not know for sure.

[Rich Lockyer]

Post by Car Guy
I noticed that the Amsoil is also
compatible with Toyota T-IV fluid.

Amsoil is the only source that claims that it is compatible.

Mobil specifically states that their synthetic ATF is NOT compatible
with T-IV.

I wouldn't do it. I'm as in love with synthetics as anyone, but I
wouldn't trust Amsoil in my '03 Tundra.



--- Rich
http://richlockyer.tripod.com/