2002 Toyota Tacoma Automatic Transmission fluid choice

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davidctaylor

Discussion Starter · Feb 20, 2005 (Edited)

I am getting ready to do a drain/refill of the automatic transmission in my 2002 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner double cab. I had been under the impression (for some reason) that it required a Toyota-specific tranny fluid. However, I just got out the owner's manual and it specs "Automatic transmission fluid D-II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II)".

So my question is this: Is it worthwhile to go with Mobil 1 synthetic? Or is it ok to just use a name brand tranny fluid? I use Mobil 1 oil in the engine.

I need something I can buy locally, because I plan to do this tommorow.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

David Taylor

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98 Taco

· #12 · Feb 28, 2005

i replaced 4 quarts of fluid
Type II Dextron/Mercon Valvoline
about 3.00 each, I think
I just opened the drain plug and let it all come out, and then refilled with the engine running in park
I am going to install an inline magnetic filter soon as well, externally in line with the return line back to the tranny.

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