Transmission fluid question

[Joe]

I’ve got a 1995 Lexus ES300 and the trans calls for Dextron II.Though Dextron III is the replacement for Dectron II ( I would assume).
I was wondering of all the trans fluids out there ,including full synthetic, which is the best trans fluid to use in such an old, high mileage vehicle of 215,000 miles?

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[twiggy]

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[Giraldy]

The best fuild you can put in your transmission no matter if it has 1 miles or 500,000 miles is what the manufacture recommends. Sometimes manuf. say is ok to use other brand but just as temporally solution. So I would just buy it from the dealer they usually less than 5 dollar a quart.

[Damien Hill]

+1^ I agree with elgiro 15. Stick with what the manufacturer recommends you put in there, as later it can have effects on the way your transmission shifts.

[drthrift035]

[quote=”elgiro15″ post=50910]The best fuild you can put in your transmission no matter if it has 1 miles or 500,000 miles is what the manufacture recommends. Sometimes manuf. say is ok to use other brand but just as temporally solution. So I would just buy it from the dealer they usually less than 5 dollar a quart.[/quote]

That’s the most logical way to deal with most car issues. Find out from the manufacturer what is needed and do it.

[Joe]

Yes, It calls for Dextron II. No longer made. So in goes Dextron III….but now Toyota has IV.
Do you stop at Dextron III or move up to IV ?
Was just wondering if a new developed trans fluid always superceeds the one that came before it.

[college man]

dexron III. I don’t think using full synthetic at this
stage of the game would be worth the money.Put in a brand
of your choice.change it every 30k and you should be good to
go.

[EricTheCarGuy]

I’d say go with Dextron III or IV. I wouldn’t invest in synthetic at that mileage.

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