Hi guys been googling quite awhile and still not getting a clear answer about this , just need a quick confirmation. I've been using dexron 3 from various brands for quite awhile for a yrv gearbox and yes I'm quite aware that toyota T-IV is not compatible with this gearbox.

So recently i changed the atf from d3 to sp3 as the sparepart shop has no stock for d3 atf. After changing it was fine for a week before it started making a moderate ticking sound only at P R and when using tiptronic at gear 2 3. This is definitely not normal. I change my atf every 6months. Is sp3(perodua) compatible with this gearbox? I cant confirm as i have no user manual for yrv maintenance only myvi's. Hopefully you guys can help me.

This post has been edited by mushypancake: Sep 2 2017, 10:20 AM

I use mostly castrol d3 atf, some petronas d3 atf and a few other d3 atf from reputable brands. It's my first time buying and using an sp3 from perodua red bottle.

Also i changed the filter as well and emptied out the gearbox cooler to make sure to get most of it out besides the torque converter. Everytime

This post has been edited by mushypancake: Sep 2 2017, 09:57 AM

Yes im one of those confused as the guy told me it was compatible

Well all of the garage where i am is closed till monday. I suppose i have to endure till then and hopefully it wont do much damage to the gearbox.

thought as much bro. The sound of clacking hurts my heart. I've to not drive till monday. lesson learned. If i don't see dextron III on package not going to buy.

At least the symptoms appeared fast before it got worse. No eddievh driving a myvi lagi best 2011 just different engine and gearbox

It's probably the 2015+ lagi best with the four-speed 4 E-AT automatic. I stand corrected.

Just changed the atf back to dex-III a few hours ago, still producing a loud clicking sound. I guess it's already damaged something, sounds like somewhere in the flexplate area. Thanks for everyone who helped. I guess I'll just have to wait for the inevitable gb failure. sp3 is way too light of a fluid for that gb.

A little update. Don't think it's the gearbox. Sounds like the valve or tappet. During the atf change I changed the motor oil as well to some D2 brand10w-30 semi syn. Oil is probably to thin. Going to change that oil as well.

This post has been edited by mushypancake: Sep 21 2017, 07:34 PM

sorry correction the one I'm using is a D2 semi syn 5w-30. Usually its 10w-30 or 10w-40 semi

This post has been edited by mushypancake: Sep 22 2017, 09:05 PM

haha typo again bro 5w-30. sorry phone finger too small. Also 10 is not new viscosity only us normal ppl don't use

This post has been edited by mushypancake: Sep 23 2017, 02:32 AM


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