rayg Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 Just been to the main dealer to get a spoonful of auto box oil, as it just needs a top up. Typical, they said they don't stock it and would have to order some (wonder what they do when they have to do a service) Whats more, it comes in a tin big enough to last a lifetime of top ups at £25 plus vat. My hand book says it needs Tll. Can I use any other ie. a typical halfords one. (I have a litre suitable for Fords in the garage)or must it be Tll, don't want to mess up. Does anyone else know where I can get something suitable around Manchester. Going to Chris Wilson's will cost more in petrol than getting some from the main dealer. Yet they piss me off. Any idea's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 It's type IV fluid you need mate and it should be pink I think. If you do a search in this part of the forum I believe others have discussed this many times at length. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 Yep, you need the toyota stuff, no other will do, and yes its £25+vat for 4 litres.. and yes, its TII rebranded and improved and now called T-IV... and no.. dont put anything else in. Make sure they order you the *new* T-IV in the black and red can and not the old stuff.. it changed in May 2002. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 Some main dealers will tell you it is OK to use Type III ATF fluid. If they do leave immediately and never return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 yep dead right.. walk away. TIII is completely different stuff to T II or TIV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cargill Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 Ray, MUST MUST MUST be this stuff. It does come in 4L cans - I recomend you get a can and drain out some fluid and put the whole can in. "Toyota Type T-IV ATF Fluid - 08886-81015" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayg Posted February 21, 2003 Author Share Posted February 21, 2003 Cheers Lads. Thanks for the part number Steve, I'll order it. Is it easy to drain some oil out. Must remember to save a bit for top ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 Draining the auto box is actually a partial drain and it is not difficult. Do a search and you should find quite a few discussions on this. It is a good idea to measure the amount of fluid taken out then replace that amount, run the box warm and do the selector routine then top up. That way there is no risk of running the box with the fluid too low. You may have problem ordering the fluid from some dealers as it may be down as a Lexus part. My local would/could not get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayg Posted February 22, 2003 Author Share Posted February 22, 2003 Cheers for the tips. Ordered it from main dealer will arrive Tuesday. Will do a search for how to drain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Posted February 22, 2003 Share Posted February 22, 2003 Hi Ray, Out of interest, which main dealer do you use, is it RRG? I'm picking up my GZ in about 3-4 weeks and I live about 10 mins from the Trafford Centre, and any info about decent dealers would be appreciated. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayg Posted February 24, 2003 Author Share Posted February 24, 2003 Hi Chase, nice to know that there are others with supras in the area. I also live about 10 mins from the Trafford centre. Yes I use RRG at Salford. If you need any parts ask for Dave Cook in the stores and mention me and he will give you between 10-20% discount for anyone from this club. Don't know about import parts though) I have a bill for a new headlight (glass) from the previous owner for £409 fitted. Dave got me one for just over £100. I asked the mechanics how to fit it and they said ohh... you have to take the front end apart, its a messy job. I thought bugger and posted here. Back came the replies...undo 3 bolts, 20 minutes and sure enough. Forget any kind of mechanical work but Dave will order you the parts fast and cheap. Where are you getting your beasty from? What colour. All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 Hi Ray, That discount sounds really good I'm getting a completely standard silver 94 GZ (pic on avatar) - It's being imported by Paul Whiffin and should be landing this Friday !! So I should be picking it up off him in a few weeks after it's been SVA'd. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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