Toyota Transmission Oil
In Jamaica, Toyota transmission servicing centers on four primary fluid standards: Toyota CVT Fluid FE / TC for Super CVT-i gearboxes, Toyota ATF WS (World Standard) for modern automatics and e-CVT hybrid transaxles, Toyota ATF Type T-IV for older 4-speed automatics, and manual gear oils.
Jamaica Transmission Oil Overview & Servicing Guidelines
- CVT Fluid FE vs. TC (Push-Belt CVTs): Most JDM passenger imports in Jamaica (Axio, Fielder, Vitz, Premio) rely on Super CVT-i or Direct-Shift CVT systems. They strictly require Toyota CVT Fluid FE (low viscosity) or CVT Fluid TC. Never use standard ATF in a CVT, as it lacks the specialized friction modifiers required for the steel push-belt and pulleys, leading to belt slipping and transmission destruction.
- ATF WS for Hybrid e-CVTs & Multi-Speed Automatics: Toyota Hybrids (Aqua, Prius, Axio/Fielder Hybrid) use a planetary gear power-split transaxle that requires Toyota ATF WS, not CVT fluid. Modern 6-, 8-, and 10-speed conventional automatics (Hilux, Fortuner, Land Cruiser) also require ATF WS.
- ATF Type T-IV & Dexron-III (Legacy Automatics): Mid-1990s to mid-2000s 4-speed automatic models require Toyota ATF Type T-IV or Dexron-III.
- Local Maintenance in Heat & Traffic: Jamaica’s tropical heat and severe stop-and-go driving degrade fluid viscosity faster than manufacturer “lifetime” claims. Draining and refilling transmission fluid every 40,000–50,000 km is a standard maintenance practice across local auto parts stores (e.g., Bert’s Auto Parts, Jamaica Auto Parts Express) and service centers.
Toyota Models in Jamaica: Transmission Fluid Mapping
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Toyota Model |
Transmission Type(s) |
Required Transmission Fluid Specification |
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4Runner |
4/5-Speed Automatic |
Toyota ATF WS (2004+) or ATF Type T-IV (Pre-2004) |
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Alphard |
Super CVT-i, e-CVT Hybrid, 6/8-Speed Auto |
CVT Fluid FE/TC (Gas CVT) or ATF WS (Hybrid & Auto) |
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AURIS |
Super CVT-i, 6-Speed Manual |
Toyota CVT Fluid FE / TC (CVT) or 75W-90 GL-4 (Manual) |
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Axio |
Super CVT-i, e-CVT Hybrid, 5MT |
Toyota CVT Fluid FE (Gas CVT), ATF WS (Hybrid), or 75W-90 (Manual) |
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Aqua |
e-CVT Planetary Hybrid Transaxle |
Toyota ATF WS (Do NOT use CVT FE/TC) |
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Allion |
4-Speed Auto (Early), Super CVT-i |
Toyota ATF Type T-IV (Early 4AT) or CVT Fluid FE / TC (2005+ CVT) |
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Belta |
Super CVT-i, 4-Speed Auto |
Toyota CVT Fluid FE / TC (FWD CVT) or ATF Type T-IV (4WD 4AT) |
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C-HR |
Direct-Shift CVT, e-CVT Hybrid |
Toyota CVT Fluid FE (Gas CVT) or ATF WS (Hybrid) |
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Camry |
4/5/6/8-Speed Auto, e-CVT Hybrid |
Toyota ATF WS (2005+ & Hybrid) or ATF Type T-IV (Older 4AT) |
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Corolla |
4-Speed Auto, Super CVT-i, Direct-Shift CVT, e-CVT |
ATF Type T-IV (Older 4AT), CVT Fluid FE (CVT), or ATF WS (Hybrid) |
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Corolla Cross |
Direct-Shift CVT, e-CVT Hybrid |
Toyota CVT Fluid FE (Gas 2.0L) or ATF WS (1.8L Hybrid) |
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Corolla Touring |
Direct-Shift CVT, e-CVT Hybrid, 6MT |
Toyota CVT Fluid FE (Gas), ATF WS (Hybrid), or 75W-90 (Manual) |
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Corolla XLi |
4-Speed Auto, 5-Speed Manual |
Toyota ATF Type T-IV (4AT) or 75W-90 GL-4 (Manual) |
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Corona |
4-Speed Automatic, 5-Speed Manual |
Toyota ATF Type T-IV or Dexron-III |
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Crown |
6/8-Speed Automatic, e-CVT Hybrid |
Toyota ATF WS |
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Crown Athlete |
6/8-Speed Automatic |
Toyota ATF WS |
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Crown Royal Saloon |
6/8-Speed Automatic, e-CVT Hybrid |
Toyota ATF WS |
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Esquire |
Super CVT-i, e-CVT Hybrid |
Toyota CVT Fluid FE / TC (2.0L Gas) or ATF WS (1.8L Hybrid) |
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Fielder |
Super CVT-i, e-CVT Hybrid, 4AT, 5MT |
Toyota CVT Fluid FE (Gas CVT), ATF WS (Hybrid), or T-IV (Older 4AT) |
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Fortuner |
4/5/6-Speed Heavy Automatic, 5/6MT |
Toyota ATF WS (2005+ Auto) or ATF Type T-IV (Early 4AT) |
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Harrier |
4/5-Speed Auto, Super CVT-i, e-CVT Hybrid |
ATF Type T-IV (Older 4AT), CVT Fluid FE (Gas CVT), or ATF WS (Hybrid) |
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Hiace |
4/5/6-Speed Heavy Automatic, 5MT |
Toyota ATF WS (6AT/5AT) or ATF Type T-IV / Dexron-III (4AT) |
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Hilux |
4/5/6-Speed Heavy Automatic, 5/6MT |
Toyota ATF WS (2005+ Auto) or ATF Type T-IV (Early 4AT) |
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Isis |
4-Speed Auto (Early), Super CVT-i |
Toyota ATF Type T-IV (Early 4AT) or CVT Fluid FE / TC (CVT) |
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Land Cruiser |
4/5/6/8/10-Speed Heavy Automatic |
Toyota ATF WS (2004+) or ATF Type T-IV (Pre-2004) |
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Land Cruiser Prado |
4/5/6-Speed Heavy Automatic |
Toyota ATF WS (5AT/6AT) or ATF Type T-IV (4AT) |
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LiteAce |
4-Speed Automatic, 5-Speed Manual |
Toyota ATF Type T-IV or Dexron-III |
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Mark II |
4/5-Speed Automatic, 5-Speed Manual |
Toyota ATF Type T-IV or Dexron-III |
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Mark X |
5/6-Speed Automatic |
Toyota ATF WS |
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Noah |
4AT (AZR60), Super CVT-i, e-CVT Hybrid |
ATF Type T-IV (AZR60 4AT), CVT Fluid FE (Gas CVT), or ATF WS (Hybrid) |
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Passo |
4-Speed Auto, Super CVT-i |
Toyota ATF Type T-IV (Early 4AT) or CVT Fluid FE / TC (CVT) |
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Prado |
4/5/6-Speed Heavy Automatic |
Toyota ATF WS (5AT/6AT) or ATF Type T-IV (4AT) |
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Premio |
4-Speed Auto (T240), Super CVT-i |
Toyota ATF Type T-IV (Early 4AT) or CVT Fluid FE / TC (T260 CVT) |
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Probox |
4-Speed Auto (NCP50), Super CVT-i, e-CVT |
ATF Type T-IV (NCP50 4AT), CVT Fluid FE (NCP160 CVT), or ATF WS (Hybrid) |
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Prius |
e-CVT Planetary Hybrid Transaxle |
Toyota ATF WS (Do NOT use CVT FE/TC) |
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Raize |
Dual-Mode CVT (D-CVT), 5MT |
Toyota CVT Fluid FE or Daihatsu D-CVT Fluid |
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RAV4 |
4/6/8-Speed Auto, Super CVT-i, e-CVT |
ATF Type T-IV (Older 4AT), CVT Fluid FE (CVT), or ATF WS (6AT/8AT & Hybrid) |
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Rumion |
4-Speed Auto, Super CVT-i |
Toyota ATF Type T-IV (1.5L 4AT) or CVT Fluid FE / TC (CVT) |
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Rush |
4-Speed Automatic, 5-Speed Manual |
Toyota ATF Type T-IV |
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Sienta |
Super CVT-i, e-CVT Hybrid |
Toyota CVT Fluid FE / TC (Gas CVT) or ATF WS (Hybrid) |
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Succeed |
4-Speed Auto (NCP50), Super CVT-i |
Toyota ATF Type T-IV (NCP50 4AT) or CVT Fluid FE (NCP160 CVT) |
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Supra |
4-Speed Auto (Mk4), 8-Speed Auto (Mk5) |
Toyota ATF Type T-IV (Mk4 4AT) or ZF Lifeguard 8 / ATF WS (Mk5 8AT) |
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Tacoma |
4/5/6/8-Speed Heavy Automatic |
Toyota ATF WS (2005+) or ATF Type T-IV (Pre-2005) |
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Town Ace |
4-Speed Automatic, 5-Speed Manual |
Toyota ATF Type T-IV or Dexron-III |
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Tundra |
5/6/10-Speed Heavy Automatic |
Toyota ATF WS |
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Urban Cruiser |
Super CVT-i, 6-Speed Auto, 5/6MT |
Toyota CVT Fluid FE (CVT), ATF WS (6AT), or 75W-90 (Manual) |
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Vanguard |
5-Speed Auto (V6), Super CVT-i (2.4L) |
Toyota ATF WS (3.5L V6 5AT) or CVT Fluid FE / TC (2.4L CVT) |
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Vellfire |
Super CVT-i, e-CVT Hybrid, 6/8-Speed Auto |
Toyota CVT Fluid FE / TC (Gas CVT) or ATF WS (Hybrid & 6AT/8AT) |
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Vitz |
4-Speed Auto, Super CVT-i, e-CVT Hybrid |
ATF Type T-IV (Older 4AT), CVT Fluid FE (CVT), or ATF WS (Hybrid) |
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Voxy |
4AT (AZR60), Super CVT-i, e-CVT Hybrid |
ATF Type T-IV (AZR60 4AT), CVT Fluid FE (Gas CVT), or ATF WS (Hybrid) |
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Wish |
4-Speed Auto (Early 1.8L), Super CVT-i |
Toyota ATF Type T-IV (Early 4AT) or CVT Fluid FE / TC (ZGE20 CVT) |
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Yaris |
4-Speed Auto, Super CVT-i, Direct-Shift CVT |
ATF Type T-IV (Older 4AT), CVT Fluid FE (CVT), or ATF WS (Hybrid) |
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Yaris Cross |
Direct-Shift CVT, e-CVT Hybrid |
Toyota CVT Fluid FE (Gas 1.5L) or ATF WS (Hybrid) |