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Doing my transmission fluid change today - quick??

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by CarenM's Prius, Jul 29, 2013.

  1. CarenM's Prius

    CarenM's Prius New Member

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    This is my first time ever doing an DIY maintenance on a car.
    2008 Prius 2 - any special kind of transmission fluid needed??
     
    #1 CarenM's Prius, Jul 29, 2013
  2. jdcollins5

    jdcollins5 Senior Member

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    Yes, Toyota ATF-WS from your Toyota dealer only.
     
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    What he said.
     
    #3 SteveLee, Jul 29, 2013
  4. CarenM's Prius

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    Thank you - go to know , my husband went to go get some from auto zone. He's heading to Toyota now. Thank you very much
     
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    Be sure to get the drain and fill plug aluminum washers as well.


    Chuck
     
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    29 ft lbs on the fill and drain plugs. Used funnel and 2’ of 5/8 hose to fill.
     
    #6 Grandma Prius, May 10, 2018
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