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ATF WS Transaxle replacement fluid?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by F8L, Jul 25, 2008.

  1. F8L

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    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?
     
    #1 F8L, Jul 25, 2008
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    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.
     
    #2 Patrick Wong, Jul 26, 2008
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    Thank you Patrick!

    I purchased he replacement washers at the same time as per the instructions I found while pouring over the threads. :)
     
    #3 F8L, Jul 26, 2008
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    what is the highest quality fluid I can put I my 2nd gen transaxle?
     
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    Toyota ATF WS. You will need 4 US quarts and the price is ~$9 per quart.
     
    #5 Patrick Wong, Sep 12, 2010
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