Transmission Fluid Type and Brake Fluid Replacement

SilverBullet · 11-30-2012, 12:26 PM

Hello,

I have heard a few different answers to this question.

What type of transmission fluid should I use in my 08 limited? I've heard it doesn't matter and I have also heard that I need to use a kind that is developed by Toyota for the Rav4 or I will mess it up.

Also, at what mileage should brake fluid be replaced in the Rav4?

Thank you for your help.

Carbon · 11-30-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverBullet

Hello,

I have heard a few different answers to this question.

What type of transmission fluid should I use in my 08 limited? I've heard it doesn't matter

Where did you hear that???

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverBullet

and I have also heard that I need to use a kind that is developed by Toyota for the Rav4 or I will mess it up.

Also, at what mileage should brake fluid be replaced in the Rav4?

Thank you for your help.

For transmission, you need Toyota or Aisin WS.

For changing brake fluid, I think every 5 years is about right, but others recommend a shorter interval. Many never change, but changing removes moisture, which can contribute to corrosion. The normal fluid is the cheaper DOT 3.

RTexasF · 11-30-2012, 06:12 PM

Using just any old transmission fluid could come at serious cost....as in a new transmission. You must use what is specified in the manual. Honda recommends brake fluid change every 3 years or 36K . Toyota does not specify but we'll be having our's done in Jan of next year. Both will be five years old.

Wizard · 12-01-2012, 04:39 AM

Hi guys Here in the UK we have a little tool to test the brake fluid and it is at a reasonable price to buy .and you only buy in once so share it and it works out very cost effective .

<A href="http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/Tool-Shop/Brake-Fluid-Testers">

HTML Code:

http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/Tool-Shop/Brake-Fluid-Testers

Automatic transmission fluid in the rav is vital to use original as recomended by toyota as its is made specially for toyota to preserve the seals in the auto box yes it is expensive , but replacing the autobox cos you put wrong fluid in is more expensive !

RTexasF · 12-01-2012, 08:06 AM

Clever! I didn't know such devices existed.

11-30-2012, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
SilverBullet Junior Member Country: Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Transmission Fluid Type and Brake Fluid Replacement Hello, I have heard a few different answers to this question. What type of transmission fluid should I use in my 08 limited? I've heard it doesn't matter and I have also heard that I need to use a kind that is developed by Toyota for the Rav4 or I will mess it up. Also, at what mileage should brake fluid be replaced in the Rav4? Thank you for your help.

11-30-2012, 06:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
RTexasF Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rio Grande Valley TX Posts: 5,395 Thanks: 31 Thanked 156 Times in 144 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Using just any old transmission fluid could come at serious cost....as in a new transmission. You must use what is specified in the manual. Honda recommends brake fluid change every 3 years or 36K . Toyota does not specify but we'll be having our's done in Jan of next year. Both will be five years old. __________________ Old Bird......sometimes wise 2008 Base V-6 front wheel drive 2008 Limited V-6 front wheel drive Both with Tow Prep Package

12-01-2012, 04:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
Wizard Junior Member Country: Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: midlands Posts: 18 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hi guys Here in the UK we have a little tool to test the brake fluid and it is at a reasonable price to buy .and you only buy in once so share it and it works out very cost effective . <A href="http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/Tool-Shop/Brake-Fluid-Testers"> HTML Code: http://www.justoffbase.co.uk/Tool-Shop/Brake-Fluid-Testers Automatic transmission fluid in the rav is vital to use original as recomended by toyota as its is made specially for toyota to preserve the seals in the auto box yes it is expensive , but replacing the autobox cos you put wrong fluid in is more expensive !

12-01-2012, 08:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
RTexasF Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rio Grande Valley TX Posts: 5,395 Thanks: 31 Thanked 156 Times in 144 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Clever! I didn't know such devices existed. __________________ Old Bird......sometimes wise 2008 Base V-6 front wheel drive 2008 Limited V-6 front wheel drive Both with Tow Prep Package

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