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Tranny vs Transaxle confusion

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by alanhu99, Mar 4, 2011.

  1. alanhu99

    alanhu99 New Member

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    Sorry for the newbie question....

    In these Forums, there is much reference to transaxle oil and transmission oil. Can I assume these are two names for the same thing, and not separate oil systems?

    Thanks in advance for setting me straight...
     
  2. halpos4

    halpos4 "Taxi"!

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    A newbie...join date 2005!!
    But yeah,Transaxle fluid and automatic transmission fluid [ATF] are indeed the same thing.
     
  3. alanhu99

    alanhu99 New Member

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    :)

    Thanks for clarifying, I just wanted to be sure.

    Yeah, I drive a 2005 Prius, but I think I proved my Newbie credentials with my question. :p
     
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    halpos4 "Taxi"!

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    lol!!