Canada - A/T - A/T World Standard Fluid

Bulletin
L-TCI-2955

Issue Date
July 12, 2011

Title:
WORLD STANDARD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

Service Category
Drivetrain

Section
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Market
Canada






Applicability

TSB SUPERSESSION NOTICE
The information contained in this TSB supersedes TSB No. 2451.
- Applicability has been updated to include 2009 - 2011 model year Lexus vehicles.

TSB No. 2451 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding.

Introduction
World Standard (WS) Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) has been introduced in certain Lexus vehicles since 2004 Model Year. Here are some important tips when working with ATF-WS in vehicles requiring its use.






Warranty Information






Required Tools & Equipment






Parts Information

Important Information
- The use of Genuine Toyota ATF-WS is recommended.
- The use of additives or aftermarket fluids that are considered compatible or substitutes may result in shift concerns and damage to the internal transmission components.
- ATF-WS is NOT compatible with T-IV or Dexron ATF.

- Containers storing Toyota ATF-WS should ALWAYS be sealed - If exposed to the atmosphere, ATF-WS may absorb moisture and potentially cause shift concerns if used in operation.
- One time use only.
- When performing repairs on ATF-WS equipped transaxles, it is important to use only new, clean ATF-WS when refilling the ATM.
- ATF-WS equipped ATMs may use the overflow type procedure - Any fluid drained from the overflow plug should be discarded following proper local regulations and never reused. Failure to do so could result in shift concerns and damage to the internal transmission components.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available.
IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.