What type of ATF does a Toyota Hilux take?

The type of ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) that a Toyota Hilux takes can vary depending on the specific model and year. It is important to consult the owner’s manual for the recommended ATF type for your particular Hilux. However, if you are unable to find that information, there are some general guidelines.
According to one source, the power steering fluid in a Toyota Hilux is usually the ATF type, which can be identified by its red color. In the absence of specific information, it is provisionally acceptable to use ATF+4 or Mercon V as power steering fluid.
Another source mentions that automatic transmission fluids are typically called ATF and are usually red or green to distinguish them from other types of oils. It is important to always use the type of oil recommended in the owner’s manual of your Hilux. In case of an emergency and you do not know which oil to use, you can use the following list as a guide: Dexron III, which was used until 2005 and created for GM cars, and Dexron VI, which is an enhanced version of Dexron III with high thermal stability and excellent performance even at low temperatures.
To ensure accuracy, it is recommended to consult the owner’s manual or contact a Toyota dealership for the specific ATF type recommended for your Toyota Hilux.

Can you use ATF instead of Dexron?

Can MaxLife ATF be used where a Dexron VI fluid is required? Yes. MaxLife ATF can be used in DEXRON VI applications.

What transmission does Hilux use?

Engine Specs of Toyota Hilux

Engine Displacement	2755 cc
Cylinders	4
Max Power	204PS @ 3400rpm
Max Torque	420Nm @ 1400 – 3400rpm
Transmission	6-speed MT

What is Toyota Hilux called in USA?

It hasn’t carried the Hilux name in the U.S. since the early 1970s. That’s when the company started calling it simply the “Toyota Truck.” On the following pages, we’ll look at the Hilux in-depth, talk about why it’s not sold in America and compare it to the Toyota truck you can buy here – the Toyota Tacoma.

Can I use ATF 4 in Toyota?

ATF TYPE T-IV is a fully synthetic automatic transmission fluid specially engineered to exceed the service fill requirement of all TOYOTA and LEXUS vehicles installed with AISIN WARNER gearboxes, where ATF T-IV fluid is recommended.

Can I use ATF 4 instead of Dexron VI?

I would not use ATF+4 since it is a different formulation meant for Chrysler transmissions. Dex/Merc fluid is easy to find and also cheap. Dexron VI is a superior fluid that is backwards compatible. It could also be used, but it is more expensive.

Is it OK to mix ATF brands?

Yes as long as they are the same type there should not be a problem. By type I mean the specific type recommended by the manufacturer such as dexron for GM vehicles and AFT+4 for Dodge vehicles. Synthetic and non Synthetic can be used together such as if you need to top off the fluid level.

What is the difference between ATF and Dexron?

Dextron is a General Motors approved trans fluid (there are a few versions), and ATF is a generic name for trans fluid. Dextron can and is used in many other makes of vehicles (not just GM), and you need to make certain you are putting the correct fluid in whatever car you own so research whatever applies.

What is the US version of the Toyota Hilux?

Tacoma
Since 1995, the 4Runner is a standalone SUV, while in the same year Toyota introduced the Tacoma to replace the Hilux pickup in North America.

Can I use Dexron 4 instead of ATF 4?

ATF+4 has specific additives designed for specific Chrysler transmissions. The additives and the make up of the fluid keeps the transmission working properly. If you put the wrong fluid in at best it won’t shift right, at worst it will ruin the transmission. Dexron is the same thing only for Chevy vehicles.

What ATF does Toyota recommend?

Dexron III ATF is required for the majority of other Toyota models and Lexus (Toyota division) automobiles. Dexron III replaces its predecessors, I and II, for usage in earlier models, just like the T-IV.