Automatikgetriebeöle für Toyota

1988 Toyota Type T ATF

Toyota markets their own automatic transmission fluids under the Toyota brand name. Toyota does not license their automatic transmission fluid specifications to companies who wish manufacture the fluid and sell it under their own brand names. Toyota dealerships and online retailers sell the Toyota branded fluids today. If the official Toyota logo is not found on the container, the fluid may not be Toyota approved and the fluid cannot be guaranteed to meet Toyota specifications

Toyota Automatic Transmission Fluids (ATF)

The original Toyota Type-T transmission fluid was not introduced until 1988. Over the years, the original specification was supplanted by Type T-II, Type T-IV, and the WS fluid, which is the latest fluid. Toyota has upgraded the ATF specifications over the years; the newer fluids are not always backward compatible with previous fluids. Newer 6, 8, and 10 speed transmissions as well as Hybrid-Electric (HEV), Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), CVTs, and Electric Vehicle (EV) transmission technologies require specialized fluids to operate properly. There remains a market for older fluids that claim to meet the earlier fluid specifications. See the details below for backward compatibility of each fluid.

Before Toyota ATF - 1962 - 1988

1962 - GM Type "A" Suffix "A" Fluid

1963-1966 GM Licensed Mobil Mobilfluid 200 Type "A" Suffix "A" GM License No. AQ-ATF-752A

1963-1966 Mobil Mobilfluid 200 Type "A" Suffix "A" GM License No. AQ-ATF-752A

In 1957, General Motors (GM) released a new Type "A" Suffix "A" fluid specification. This fluid was better suited for the higher fluid temperatures caused by the unique torque converters and higher power engines of the day. The fluid specification was revised again in 1958, 1959, and 1960.

In 1961, Toyota adopted the GM Type "A" Suffix "A" fluid specification. Toyota recommended the following brands of Type "A" Suffix "A" fluids:

• British Petroleum (BP) ATF Type "A" Suffix "A" fluid
• Caltex Texamatic Type "A" Suffix "A" fluid
• Esso Standard ATF Type "A" Suffix "A" fluid
• Mobil Mobilfluid 200 Type "A" Suffix "A" fluid (see photos)
• Shell Donax T6 Type "A" Suffix "A" fluid

The 1962 Toyota Corona (RT40, RS43L, MS43L, RT43L) used the following transmission with the Type "A" Suffix "A" fluid:

• A20 2-Speed Toyoglide Automatic transmission (Toyota's first automatic transmission)

1966 - Ford Type-F Fluid

1969 Texaco Texamatic Type-F ATF. Ford License No. 2P-600615

In 1966, Toyota adopted the Ford Type-F (M2C33-F) fluid specification. This upgraded fluid had improved low-temperature viscosity to provide for adequate shifting times in low temperatures. The fluid also had better oxidation resistance characteristics which resulted in longer fluid life.

Toyota recommended the following brands of Ford Type-F fluids:

• Castrol TQ Type-F
• British Petroleum (BP) ATF Type-F
• Caltex Texamatic Fluid Type-F (see photo)
• Esso Standard Glides
• Mobil Mobilfluid 210
• Shell Donax T7, White Rose Type 7

This fluid was first used in the 1967 Toyota Crown and Corona Mark II with the the following transmission:

• A30 3-Speed Toyoglide transmission.

1969 - GM Dexron (B) Fluid

1967 GM Dexron (B) ATF. GM License No. B-10001

In 1968, Toyota adopted the GM Dexron (B) fluid specification. This upgraded fluid had improved low-temperature viscosity to provide for adequate shifting times in low temperatures. The fluid also had better oxidation resistance characteristics which resulted in longer fluid life. Toyota became a licensed reseller of the GM Dexron (B) fluid; it was marketed under the Toyota brand name.

This fluid is backward compatible with all Type "A" Suffix "A", but not Ford's Type-F fluid.

This fluid was first used in the following transmissions:

• 1970 Toyota A32 3-Speed EAT Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission RWD.
• 1972 Toyota A40 Borg-Warner 3-Speed RWD

1973 - Dexron II(C) Fluid

In 1973, Toyota adopted the GM (MS-7176) with GM Dexron-II(C). This upgraded fluid had new oxidation and rust inhibitors to replace the previous sperm whale oil additive. The fluid also had better oxidation resistance characteristics which resulted in longer fluid life. Toyota became a licensed reseller of the GM Dexron-II(C) fluid; it was marketed under the Toyota brand name. This fluid superseded the previous fluid.

1975 - Dexron II(D) Fluid

Toyota Dexron-III ATF

Toyota Dexron III Fluid Rear

In 1975, Toyota adopted the GM (GM6032M) with GM Dexron-II(D) fluid specification. The fluid had better oxidation resistance characteristics which resulted in longer fluid life. Toyota became a licensed reseller of the GM Dexron-II(D) fluid; it was marketed under the Toyota brand name. This fluid superseded the previous fluid.

This fluid was first used in the following transmissions:

• 1977 Toyota A40D 4-speed AT with Overdrive RWD (A World's First)
• 1979 Toyota A55 3-Speed FWD
• 1980 Toyota A43DL 4-Speed RWD w/TCC
• 1981 Toyota A43DE 4-Speed w/TCC World's first microcomputer-controlled RWD AT
• 1982 Toyota A140L/A140E World's first FWD 4-Speed w/TCC ATX - Camry
• 1984 Toyota A340L 4-speed AT for trucks
• 1984 Toyota A340H Electronic controlled AWD RWD 4-Speed w/TCC
• 1989 Toyota A341E Electronic controlled RWD 4-Speed w/TCC

NOTICE: The Dexron-II(D) fluid was superseded by the GM Dexron-III(H) fluid specification in 2002. (See Toyota Technical Service Bulletin TC001-02)

1988 - Type T Fluid

Toyota Type T ATF

In 1988, Toyota released their first automatic transmission fluid specification; Toyota Type T Fluid (See Toyota TSB Volume 9-10 04-10-1988.)

This fluid was first used in the following transaxles:

• 1988 A241H AWD transaxle in the Corolla
• 1988 Toyota A540H Electronic controlled AWD 4-Speed transaxle w/TCC
• 1992 Toyota A341H Electronic controlled AWD 4-Speed w/TCC.

This fluid is not backward compatible with any previous Toyota recommended fluid.

1993 - Type T-II Fluid

1993 Toyota made several changes to their transmission fluid recommendations:

1. Toyota released the Type T-II ATF High Performance Fluid Specification for A340E in 1993 Supra and others.
2. Replaces Dexron II(E) with Dexron III(G).
3. All vehicles produced after 1993 with Automatic Transmissions are now specified to use ATF Type T, ATF T–II or the upcoming ATF T–IV.

This fluid is not backward compatible with the previous Type T fluid.

This fluid was first used in the following transmissions:

• 1996 Toyota A350E Electronic controlled RWD 5-Speed w/TCC – Lexus GS300

NOTICE: Type T-III Toyota ATF never existed and was never used in service

1998 - Type T-IV Fluid

Toyota T-IV ATF

In 1998, Toyota releases the Genuine ATF Type T-IV Fluid Specification JWS3309. This fluid replaces Type T-II and Type T fluids in all vehicles. All vehicles produced after 1993 with Automatic Transmissions specified to use ATF Type T, T–II and T–IV. (See Bulletin TC003–99). Do not confuse this fluid with Chrysler's Mopar ATF+4, they are not interchangeable.

NOTICE:

• Type T-IV fluid is backward compatible with the previous Type T fluid.
• Type T-IV can replace Type T-II fluids; however, they should not be mixed.

This fluid was first used in the following transmissions:

• 1998-2003 Toyota P111 Hybrid Transaxle

2002 - WS Fluid

2002 Toyota WS ATF

In 2002, Toyota releases the Genuine ATF WS (World Standard) Fluid Specification (JWS3324 or NWS9638). This fluid is not backward compatible with previous Toyota fluids or Dexron fluids. Almost all 2004 and above Toyota vehicles with automatic transmissions use the WS fluid specification. this fluid absorbs moisture and should never be reused. Always use fluid from an unopened container. See Toyota bulletin T-SB-003-11

Toyota asserts that under normal usage, the fluid has a 100,000 Mile Maintenance Interval for Inspection only; ATF-WS does NOT require any flushing or changing during the life of the vehicle; however, an inspection of the Maintenance Schedule of many Toyota vehicles reveals that there is a 96.5km (60,000 mile) replacement interval if the vehicle is used on short trips, city driving, hauling heavy loads, trailer towing, or using a car-top hauler. Check your own Maintenance Schedule for your vehicle's requirements.

This fluid is not backward compatible with any previous Toyota recommended fluid.

This fluid was first used in the following transmissions:

• 2004 Toyota P112 Hybrid Transaxle
• 6, 8, and 10-Speed Transmissions

Aftermarket Automatic Transmission Fluids

For over 70 years, the oil aftermarket has produced both licensed, and non-licensed, formulations of automatic transmission fluids (ATF). Today, aftermarket fluids asserted by their manufacturers to be compatible for use in Toyota automatic transmissions continue to be sold under names such as Multi-Purpose and Multi-Vehicle fluids. Non-licensed fluid are typically less expensive, these fluids are not regulated or endorsed by Toyota for use in their transmissions.

Buyer Beware

Details of fluid compatibility on the front panel of an ATF container often conflict with the fluid compatibility claims or fluid recommendations on the rear label.

Example 1

Castrol Import Multi-Vehicle Front, Licensed for Ford's Mercon V

Castrol Import Multi-Vehicle Rear, Licensed for Ford's Mercon V

The front label of the Castrol Transmax Import Multi-Vehicle ATF bottle assert that the fluid is "For Honda, Toyota, Nissan, and other import vehicles"

The rear label of the same bottle asserts "Recommended for use in vehicles that require:...Toyota-Lexus Type T, T-III (should read T-II), T-IV, and many other Chrysler, GM, and Ford fluids. The only specification for which this fluid is actually licensed is Ford's Mercon V (License M5120802). WARNING: Mercon V fluid is not approved by Toyota for use in Toyota vehicles.

Interpretation This means the fluid is only recommended by Castrol, not Toyota, for most Toyota vehicles prior to 2004. This also means it not recommended for Toyota vehicles requiring the Toyota WS fluid.

Example 2

Valvoline Max Life Multi-Vehicle ATF Front

Valvoline Max Life Multi-Vehicle ATF Rear

The front label of the Valvoline MAX LIFE Full Synthetic ATF Multi-Vehicle Formula bottle asserts that the fluid is "Recommended for most GM, Ford, Toyota & Honda models"

The rear label of the same bottle asserts the fluid is recommended by Valvoline, not Toyota, for use in applications requiring one of over 24 different ATF specifications including Toyota/Lexus Type T, T-II, T-IV, and WS fluids. None of the fluid specifications for which this bottle asserts that it meets are actually licensed. Toyota warns that the WS fluid is NOT COMPATIBLE with the Toyota Type T-IV fluid; do not use this fluid is a 2004 or newer model year Toyota/Lexusvehicle.

Interpretation: This means this unlicensed fluid is only recommended by Valvoline for your car; this fluid is not recommended by a single car manufacturer for use in their transmissions.

See also

• GM DEXRON automatic transmission fluids
• Ford MERCON automatic transmission fluids
• Chrysler's Mopar automatic transmission fluids
• Automatic Transmission Fluids (general information)

External links

• A Look at Changes in Automatic Transmission Fluid
• The History of Automatic Transmission Fluid - ATF History Part 1
• Changing Gears: The Development of the Automotive Transmission
• Toyota Service Information Subscription Access