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Dielectric quality of transmission fluids...Another reson to use "WS" in Prius...

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Mike500, Dec 15, 2013.

  1. Mike500

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    Those who purport than any transmission fluid can be sued need to heed Volkswagen's recall on their Jetta hybrid.

    VW recalling Tiguan, Jetta Hybrid over electrical and gearbox woes - Autoblog

    "The other recall is significantly smaller - 3,837 Jetta Hybrids, built between October 2012 and October 2013 and covering model years 2013 and 2014. The dual-clutch gearboxes in these cars, internally known as DQ-200 units, may be subject to failure due to corrosive transmission oil additives. Corrosion could lead to an electrical short that causes a "stall-like condition" that could result in an accident."
     
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