compatible trans fluid

can someone recommend a compatible trans fluid for WS that I can get at Auto Zone
or one of the other parts stores.

 

It’s highly recommended to run the WS. Why not get the right stuff?

 

I used the expensive Toyota transfer case fluid. One can was enough because I did not spill any.

https://www.oemgenuineparts.com/oem...MIv9iundXCgwMVmwatBh2sxgv-EAQYAiABEgJT3vD_BwE

 

That is transfer case fluid, the OP is referring to transmission fluid.

 

My bad.

 

I've been using Valvoline Max Life in both my Tacomas and Tundras for the last 10 years.

I do a lot of towing, so I try to do drain and fill every year.

No issues. The old fluid looks very similar to the new fluid when I do the changes.

There is nothing wrong with the WS fluid, but it's just easier to get the Valvoline from AutoZone 5 minutes away.

 

Totally agree about using this for the transfer case though!

 

MaxLife

If you want to know why, see below
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...e-get-it-out-of-your-transmission-now.331521/

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...a-ws-atf-automaitc-transmission-fluid.373083/

While the above was written in 2015, it will still give you guidance. As @koditten says, the Valvoline is right up on the list.

 

Amsoil

 

Good stuff, but might as well go with the WS fluid. Price is similar.

 

Welcome to the forum

Modern automatic transmissions are more complicated and expensive to repair than the ones from days past, I prefer to use the OEM fluid and call it a day.

 

use the toyota shit, man

 

Another vote for Valvoline MaxLife. This is another one of those instances where you can safely ignore the "Ermergherd OEM!" crowd.