Where to buy ATF?

Hey guys, I have a 2011 Prius and I just started using a new oil which is Schaeffer oil out of St. Louis. Someone ran into the back of my Prius and after I got it fixed the first thing I did was change to this oil. I have a friend that is a rep with them. I have put 2000 miles on it and I am averaging 12% better mileage. I am getting ready to change the CVT oil and see if I can use theirs. Does anyone know if these trannys use a Dexron or Mercon type oil.

I know a person who delivers mail for a living and they usually went through a tranny on a GMC jimmy every year and a half and it would run hot all the time. The changed to the Schaeffer Synthetic to replace their Dexron and they only change it every 50,000 miles where they did change it every 20,000 miles. They are getting about 5% better milage and the tranny has never run hot. It has been a year and eight months and the tranny is still pulling strong and running cool. I change my own oil. Can I change the oil in the CVT? is my Question and what type of oil does it use.

I also have an Old jeep that is going to get the Schaeffer oil treatment. I am putting a GM 350 with a 700R4 and transfer case in it as we speak. It is going Synthetic all the way. I use it in the woods and to pull a 16 trailer that I haul stuff with. Thanks for your help guys

 

Not to be rude, but why don't you look in your Owner's Manual instead of asking for opinions here?
You can search for many DIY threads here.

And, "12% better fuel mileage"! Thems mighty big words,, especially around these parts....
And, how do you know your 'trannys are running cooler'?

Good luck, hope you are enjoying your Prius !

 

Placebo effect.

 

But four out of five mechanics recommend replacing your WS every 50-60K miles.

 

I had the dealer change mine at 60,ooo kms (38,000 miles). I've no idea whether it has made any difference. I might have another change done at 160,000(next couple of weeks) if I can afford it.

 

When I bought WS at the dealer, the parts guy said the mechanic told him the fluid doesn't have to be changed 'til 100,000mi.

 

Just bought 4 qts of WS ($9.61/qt) and the gaskets ($3.91/unit!!!). Plan to do it when it warms up... it is suppose to snow tomorrow night! Gads.

 

Measure the aluminum washers/gaskets. You should be able to find them at a regular car parts store next time for a lot less. They are called aluminum crush washers and should be under $1.00 ea.

 

Figured I would do everyting OEM the first time around. Most worried about getting everything up in the air and level and stable. Got rhino ramps for the front and plan to jack up the rear and block.