Hey all-
I recently picked up a 2010 Rav4 base. 2.5L with the four speed auto.
My dad has quite a few gallons of Amsoil Torque Drive tranny fluid ($$$)
taking up shelf space from his F-350 days that I am welcome to.
Yes, I KNOW that fluid is not “recommended” for my Rav4 application (and I’m not really interested in hearing what Toyota recommends because even though I love Toyotas, lots of times manufacturer recommendations are just a CYA) but can I run it?
If not, why not? Is the Torque Drive too viscous for the Rav4’s valve body? Will it cause it to shift goofy? Is there something in the Torque Drive that is incompatible with the clutch fiber or steel plates? If so, what would it be? Is it simply overkill and if so, is that a bad thing?
Kinda looking for first hand experience . . . like you were in Cabo San Lucas in your Ford Escape and
lost all your tranny fluid and you had the choice of filling it with Tequila or some Allison tranny fluid what was in a truck stop.
I recently picked up a 2010 Rav4 base. 2.5L with the four speed auto.
My dad has quite a few gallons of Amsoil Torque Drive tranny fluid ($$$)
taking up shelf space from his F-350 days that I am welcome to.
Yes, I KNOW that fluid is not “recommended” for my Rav4 application (and I’m not really interested in hearing what Toyota recommends because even though I love Toyotas, lots of times manufacturer recommendations are just a CYA) but can I run it?
If not, why not? Is the Torque Drive too viscous for the Rav4’s valve body? Will it cause it to shift goofy? Is there something in the Torque Drive that is incompatible with the clutch fiber or steel plates? If so, what would it be? Is it simply overkill and if so, is that a bad thing?
Kinda looking for first hand experience . . . like you were in Cabo San Lucas in your Ford Escape and
lost all your tranny fluid and you had the choice of filling it with Tequila or some Allison tranny fluid what was in a truck stop.