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Toyota Genuine AT Fluids

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by dinger_greg, Feb 1, 2011.

  1. dinger_greg

    dinger_greg New Member

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    Does anyone know where to purchase Toyota ATF WS and long-life coolant besides the dealership? Any website recommendations that sell these products for less than what the dealer charges?

    Thanks!:)
     
    #1 dinger_greg, Feb 1, 2011
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    Re: Toyota genuine fluids

    I suspect that Toyota dealers and Toyota parts outlets are the only ones that have those items. I bought ATF-WS from the local dealer when I changed my transaxle fluid last summer. It was $7.78 a quart, I thought that was a pretty good price for synthetic transmission fluid?

    You should not use anything but ATF-WS in the transaxle but as far as antifreeze goes I looked at the owners manual and I think you could use any brand as long as it meets the requirements that are stated. I think Prestone, Peak, and others make antifreeze that will work fine in either Prius cooling system.
     
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    Re: Toyota genuine fluids


    Looks like I am just going to go to the dealer to purchase the fluids. I was hoping to find somewhere online that sold the fluids at a discounted price, but have had no luck besides ebay. The prices listed on Ebay where similar to what the dealer charges anyways. Thanks for your input
     
    #3 dinger_greg, Feb 4, 2011
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    Considering the infrequency of transmission fluid changes, and the fact that is specialized fluid, why bother looking elsewhere? How much do you expect to save, after all the run-around, and maybe shipping charges?

    FWIW, Honda CVT fluid is $15~20CAN per US quart.
     
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