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Hi could you please clear something up for me

 

its about dextron ii,iii,iv,v

 

i have read that the they back replace each other so we could put dextron v in the auto box and would be the same as the ii (the oil used over 15 years ago).

is that the case?

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Yes and no. According to my info, the pre-1993 Supras can use a Dexron II, from 2003 onwards they need a Toyota Type 4 ATF.

 

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60163-fuchs-titan-atf-4400-automatic-transmission-fluid-for-japanese-cars.aspx

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-1052-amsoil-synthetic-automatic-transmission-fluid-atf.aspx

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60226-millers-oils-millermatic-atf-sp-iii.aspx

 

Those are all meet the Type 4 spec, so are fine to use, but they are all also Dexron III or higher approved, so are fine in earlier Supras.

 

The only real problem in using a higher spec Dexron oil where a II or III and a Dexron VI is used. Usually it's okay, but Dexron VI oils are a little thinner than II or III.

 

Cheers

 

Tim

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Hi im new to the oils and what grades they are and what we should use but could sumone help me. Iv got a 94 uk supra tt with 103k on the clock bpu and only drive it on sundays now its due for a oil change but iv always used millers 10w 40 i was told that is the best. Now iv been in to a local part place where i normally get my oil from and they have suggested that i use carlube 10w 40! i change the engine oil every 4k miles and the oil filter aswell so they question is is that ok? The guy also explaind to me and said if your changing your oil that frequently your better with the carlube and that you would be wasting your money with the rest because its just as good. Finally the last question is what ngk spark plugs are recommended for bpu? cheers guys love the hard work you guys are putting in!

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He sells the Carlube, of course it's the best. I guess I'm biased towards higher end oils, but they do give the best protection. I guess the oil they are recommending is a 10w-40 semi and that is a pretty basic choice, a 5w-40 full synthetic is a better choice, even if it's not one of the top end ones, something like the Fuchs Supersyn is an upgrade over the Carlube without breaking the bank.

 

I'd use these plugs

 

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-63603-ngk-spark-plug-bkr7eix-opie-ref-2667.aspx

 

Cheers

 

Tim

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According to my data, you need an oil that meets the Toyota Type II or higher spec. I would go for either the Amsoil ATF, Motul Multi ATF, Fuchs ATF4400 or Millers Millermatic ATF SPIII.

 

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-442-atfs.aspx

 

Cheers

 

Tim

 

Hi Tim,

 

I bought some oil from your website a few weeks ago and for the transmission for my auto Ive got 2l of fuchs Titan ATF 4400

Its the first time changing it and I'm wondering if it will be fine to mix with what ever is in there at the moment? I assume it's the toyotas own stuff.

 

Cheers

 

Marcus

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The Fuchs Titan 4400 stuff will do the job. e-mail opie oils if you want their opinion as they are the specialists.

 

^^This mate. I use this in my autobox, its the equivalent to the Toyota stuff. get it from Opie, it's not dear, but bear in mind you'll need a bit extra for the gearbox coolers you've got.

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Its 10 litres for a full flush I think, so if the box is empty you'll need that plus extra for the gearbox coolers. I needed an extra litre or litre and a half when I had the quick 2 litre change done, including 1x SRD cooler to fill.

 

Yeah thats what I was thinking but my new box already has some new oil in it as it leaked all over me when I carried it accross my living room... 8L should do I reckon.

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