I have an 8-speed Aisin trans in a 2019 Jetta 1.4L that will need a full fluid fill. The G053001A2 is the current recommended fluid for this trans but it's really pricey. I have a liter of Ravenol T-WS Lifetime fluid (G055540A2 spec) and liter of Ravenol T-IV fluid (G055025A2 spec, replaced by T-WS Lifetime) on the shelf previously purchased for a 2013 Jetta with the 6-speed Aisin trans. Are these two fluids close enough to use on my current 2019 Jetta? I know it's only two quarts but it'll save me $50. And $50 is $50. I don't know much about the 8-speed Aisin in this 2019 except that it is new to the Jetta in 2019 and it's used by some other manufacturers as well.
ATF for 2019 1.4L VW Jetta with 8 speed trans
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I don't think I'd use either, from the Ravenol recommendations for the car it looks like it uses AW-2 fluid which is a ULV fluid, I'm not sure how advisable it is to run LV fluid like t-ws or full viscosity fluid like t-iv in it's place, but I don't think I would, especially while the car is still under warranty.
I would bite the bullet and buy OEM stuff. The trans is much more expensive than the fluid change!
G 053 001 A2
You have a 6 year 72k warranty. I would only use spec fluid.
Just buy the Toyota WS stuff. It's relatively cheap, and if you really insist on PAO, then use Ravenol.
G 055 540 A2 is the WS equivalent and is not what is specified for the Jetta.
This is the appropriate fluid for a the 8 speed Aisin transmissions it's an ultra low viscosity fluid, I wouldn't use WS or any universal vehicle LV fluid in place of it.
G053 001 A1 is an ultra low viscosity fluid, just to squeeze out that tiny bit for fuel economy
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When did this transmission first come out?
Aisin/Toyota transmissions usually aren't picky, and there are some ULV fluids out. More ATF options will become available as more Aisin 8-speeds that use ULV are old enough to need the fluid changed.
When did this transmission first come out?
Aisin/Toyota transmissions usually aren't picky, and there are some ULV fluids out. More ATF options will become available as more Aisin 8-speeds that use ULV are old enough to need the fluid changed.
Looks like there may be a new super duper ULV fluid Toyota is using in the TNGA cars for the new 8-speed transverse and 10-speed longitudinal(think Lexus RWD/3rd gen Tundra/LC 300 Series) units. Toyota is still stocking ATF WS AFAIK. Someone with access to TIS will need to look at the New Car Features propaganda for the 2018-current Camry/Lexus LS, the 2020-current Corolla/ES/RAV4 and the 2021/2022 Tundra/NX under powertrain.
Aisin usually doesn’t make one-off chemicals a thing. It would be foolish of them to spec a totally different fluid just for VW.
Aisin AW-2 low viscosity ATF
The 8 speed Camry is supposed to be coming with this oil from the factory. This could be the new WS ATF. Its ester type oil. I am currently running with Aisin AFW+ for the Aisin A750F transmission on my FJ Cruiser and am very pleased with the results so far with regards to shifting performance...
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Aisin usually doesn’t make one-off chemicals a thing. It would be foolish of them to spec a totally different fluid just for VW.
Just did a change on a 2018 toyota camry 8 speed. Spec fluid in the manual is WS. Used Idemitsu TLS-LV
Volvo still specifies WS for their 8 speed Aisin gearboxes. If it was mine, I'd probably throw Maxlife in there.
