transmission oil query 156 V6 Q-system

Started by poohbah, October 02, 2016, 11:48:12 AM

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poohbah

Any recommendations on transmission oil for 156 V6 Q-system auto?

Manual says Tutela GI/2 but I don't recall seeing that brand locally. Needs to be Dexron II spec, so I guess anything Dexron II from the servo should be okay. (Is the Q transmission a Japanese system - Aisin? In which case I should probably choose one that is recommended for Jap models)

Also as a general guide, anyone know how much oil (volume) is measured between the Min and Max marks on on cold side of dipstick? I presume its 1L?

Just want an idea so I don't overfill if it needs topping up.
Now:    2002 156 GTA
            1981 GTV
Before: 1999 156 V6 Q-auto
            2001 156 V6 (sadly cremated)

poohbah

Bought some generic castrol Dex II/III stuff, for emergencies, but didn't need topping up anyway. Still be interested to know how much trans oil it takes to from min to Max marks.
Now:    2002 156 GTA
            1981 GTV
Before: 1999 156 V6 Q-auto
            2001 156 V6 (sadly cremated)

Steve S

If you want to spend money on something good, Castrol Transmax Z. Otherwise any Dex II/III
Buying something marketed towards Asian vehicles/transmissions will be no benefit.

poohbah

#3
I'll have to check but I am pretty sure I did buy Castrol transaction. I also have a vague recollection that the Qsystem auto trans is made by Japanese manufacturer Aisin. But happy to stand corrected if that is wrong.

*Transmax - darn autocorrect!!
Now:    2002 156 GTA
            1981 GTV
Before: 1999 156 V6 Q-auto
            2001 156 V6 (sadly cremated)

Steve S

Yes they are made by Aisin/Toyota but they don't use a typical Asian type ATF fluid.


poohbah

Now:    2002 156 GTA
            1981 GTV
Before: 1999 156 V6 Q-auto
            2001 156 V6 (sadly cremated)