Starletz Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Hi, I’ve just replaced the drive shaft on my 1998 Toyota starlet Automatic. When Doing it I lost some fluid. My my question is: on the starlet automatic , would the fluid I lost be the gearbox oil or the automatic transmission fluid? secondly do I follow the DIY’s for the manuals? Use same gearbox oil? Thanks in advance. The cars not with me right now so I can’t check myself, so before I go over to do the work I thought I’d ask so I know what to expect when I get there to fix it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oilman Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Hi It needs an ATF fluid and the best options are the Red Line D4, Amsoil ATF or Fuchs ATF5005, although the others are fine as cheaper alternatives. https://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-771-dexron-iii.aspx Cheers Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starletz Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 Thanks a lot Tim, these oils can just be added as needed in order to top up? I won’t need to drain all that’s in there first? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oilman Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Yes, they will mix with the oil in there now. Cheers Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starletz Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 All topped up, went for mot and passed! Mentioned I need a couple of new rear shocks soon though. Put a new drive shaft, new tyres, new brake pads and straight through the mot. Can’t beat the starlet. Was my first car and now my partners learning in it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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