ATF WS Transaxle replacement fluid?

F8L · 07-25-2008, 08:32 PM

Hey guys,

I was going to replace my transaxle fluid on Sunday but I misread one of the large sticky threads and I bought 4qts of the ATF WS fluid. Will this work or should I return them?

Patrick Wong · 07-26-2008, 01:25 AM

This will work perfectly. The repair manual suggests that you replace the aluminum washers on the drain and fill plugs; however if you neglected to purchase the washers, you should be able to reuse the original washers one or two times. Tightening torque is 29 ft.-lb.

Don't forget to remove the fill plug first, before you remove the drain plug.

Good luck.

F8L · 07-26-2008, 03:39 AM

Thank you Patrick!

I purchased he replacement washers at the same time as per the instructions I found while pouring over the threads.

07-25-2008, 08:32 PM	#1
F8L Collecting Data on Nature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 5,520 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 22 Thanked 195 Times in 143 Posts Friends: 35	ATF WS Transaxle replacement fluid? Hey guys, I was going to replace my transaxle fluid on Sunday but I misread one of the large sticky threads and I bought 4qts of the ATF WS fluid. Will this work or should I return them?

07-26-2008, 01:25 AM	#2
Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Green Valley, AZ Posts: 4,053 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 21 Thanked 213 Times in 184 Posts Friends: 44	Re: ATF WS Transaxle replacement fluid? This will work perfectly. The repair manual suggests that you replace the aluminum washers on the drain and fill plugs; however if you neglected to purchase the washers, you should be able to reuse the original washers one or two times. Tightening torque is 29 ft.-lb. Don't forget to remove the fill plug first, before you remove the drain plug. Good luck.

07-26-2008, 03:39 AM	#3
F8L Collecting Data on Nature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 5,520 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 22 Thanked 195 Times in 143 Posts Friends: 35	Re: ATF WS Transaxle replacement fluid? Thank you Patrick! I purchased he replacement washers at the same time as per the instructions I found while pouring over the threads.

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