Originally Posted By: bmwtechguy
You do understand that some people don't require the best of the best for everything that is related to their auto. You seem surprised that someone would actually recommend an everyday retail product instead. Do you have experience using such inferior ATF as SuperTech? I do, and ST has never let us down, and we have used it sensibly over the years. That's how I can suggest it as a reasonably priced alternative.
Nope, I've never used any inferior WM branded ATF. Never will either, as there are better alternatives for me to use. Using an inferior ATF is foolish, IMO.
Listen, my point is that since you don't typically change the ATF that often ( and especially so in the OPs case since he's done nothing for 75k ) then why would you not use the best fluid available? Sure, it's a few dollars more, but on a drain and refill you're only talking about 4 quarts, so it might cost him $20 more. Big deal. And if he looked around ( like AZfireguy did ) he might be able to get enough for a complete flush at a wholesale price.
You said you've had good luck with the ST products when using them sensibly. OK, I can beleive that. What about people like the OP who go 75k before they even think about the fluid?
Also consider the fact that it's a royal PITA to change out the ATF on this Toyota with the WS fluid in it. Wouldn't it make sense to spend a few dollars more and put in a fluid that was going to last as long as possible?
And to top it off, the OP was considering using an ATF that wasn't even compatible!! Maxlife has a vis of 7 but he needs one with a 5. So obviously he needs some direction, and I was just pointing out that your ATF is not where you want to start skimping on quality by using, in your own words, an inferior product.