CVT fluids and failure.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by kage1974, May 16, 2018.

  1. kage1974

    kage1974 New Member

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    Has anyone here ever had a CVT failure after using a fluid other than Toyota WS?
     
    #1 kage1974, May 16, 2018
  2. tankyuong

    tankyuong Senior Member

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    no but I've tried other fluids and they broke down faster
     
    #2 tankyuong, May 17, 2018
  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    welcome!
    not that i recall.
     
    #3 bisco, May 17, 2018
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