1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

CVTF-TC Transmission Oil for 2013 Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Athar, Dec 19, 2016.

  1. Athar

    Athar Junior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2014
    4
    0
    0
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Hi All, Please let me know if CVTF-TC genuine Toyota oil could be used in my Prius 2013. Thanks
     
  2. Rebound

    Rebound Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2010
    3,964
    2,613
    0
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    The transmission fluid should say Toyota ATF-WS (World Standard).
    Part # 00289-ATFWS
     
    Mendel Leisk and tankyuong like this.
  3. Athar

    Athar Junior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2014
    4
    0
    0
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    what if CVTF TC is used?
     
  4. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2010
    55,550
    38,715
    80
    Location:
    Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    Touring
    I've not heard of "CVTF TC". It could be a case of different names around the world, not sure. My (North American) Owner's Manual says, in section "6-1. Specifications":

    upload_2016-12-20_7-53-11.png

    Note the caution at the end.

    Do you have a Toyota dealership nearby? Where in the world are you? And: what does your Owner's Manual say?
     
    saady2s likes this.
  5. Rebound

    Rebound Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2010
    3,964
    2,613
    0
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    You should drain and refill with the correct fluid as soon as possible.

    Among other things, the oil lubricates and cools not just the transmission gearing, but also two electrical motor/generator units. I am not expert, but it is possible that the wrong fluid could have electrically conductive properties which could damage those units.

    If you put the CVTF-TC fluid in your Prius transmission, get it out.
     
  6. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2010
    55,550
    38,715
    80
    Location:
    Greater Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    Touring
    It's not clear yet if OP's done a refill with this fluid. Actually, a LOT of stuff is not clear, lol.

    FWIW, there's a number of owners here who have put in alternative fluids. I totally disagree with the practice, just on the simple premise: it may be ok, but why oh why do this, in light of the clear warning by Toyota??

    This is just one more reason why I don't like buying pre-owned vehicles.