Amsoil CVT in Toyota
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Which kind of toyota?
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Do not use CVT fluid in Toyota CVT's. Use the equivalent of their reg ATF fluid. Their CVT design is not like others. Amsoil itself is fine. Look at the Amsoil website for the Amsoil recommendation for Toyotas.
Are you dealing with a hybrid with an eCVT? If it is a hybrid, DO NOT use CVT fluid.
If you have a non-hybrid Corolla with the CVT, you should be fine to use the AMSOIL CVT fluid.
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^^^^^^What @IveBeenRued said FTW
It’s a 2017 Corolla non hybrid.
Can’t find many people that have actually used anything other than Toyota CVT FE oil.
The Amsoil specs differ slightly and seem a little closer to the Toyota CVT TC oil, which I believe is interchangeable as they went to the FE which is thinner due to emissions / MPG reasons?
Can’t find many people that have actually used anything other than Toyota CVT FE oil.
The Amsoil specs differ slightly and seem a little closer to the Toyota CVT TC oil, which I believe is interchangeable as they went to the FE which is thinner due to emissions / MPG reasons?
Thanks but the point is that I want feedback on anyone using a higher quality lubricant.
Would rather save wear on my transmission than try save the planet
Use the Amsoil CVT fluid with confidence. Multiple customers are happy with this choice.
Amsoil CVT
https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-...-cyl-engine-code-u-2zr-fe-u/?volume=us-volume
Not sure it helps you but I’ve run it in amsoil in a Honda and Subaru cvt, worked with no issues but not cheaper than Valvoline which I use now. as a member stated above you can’t go wrong with oem in a cvt. I believe the Toyota cvt in non hybrids actually has a gear for starting out then uses the belt/pulley at higher speeds, not sure if this makes a difference in fluid choice though.
I had a non-dealer use non-Subaru CVT fluid in a Subaru CVT about a year and 15k ago. Nothing bad happening yet. I did use Toyota in my Toyota mostly because it was still in warranty (so got the dealer drain and fill).
Point: as long as it meets specs I wouldn't worry about using a name brand aftermarket fluid. But that's just my opinion.
I always like these posts... I would never use any other cvt oil in my Honda then OEM Honda oil...Same for any other make...I would rather be safe then sorry...IMO
I've had Amsoil CVT in the Honda CR-V for 3+ years now. Works great.
Made noise? I've heard nothing.
Since it's not a hybrid, you can use standard CVT fluid. Napa has Valvoline CVT fluid on sale for $8.99/qt through the end of the year. They also carry Idemitsu TLS-FE, but it's $14.99/qt (20% off if you spend at least $125 on eligible items).
Mag 1 CVT is often a good price, too. Rock Auto has it $6/qt plus shipping.
Castrol CVT used to be a great price on Amazon, but I think they stopped making it in favor of their new universal ATF/CVT combo fluid, which may scare some people. The Castrol ATF/CVT, and the new Maxlife that is also an ATF/CVT combo now, are probably OK to use in your CVT, but I'd still rather use a dedicated CVT fluid in it.